Comox Valley What's On Digest December 2017

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Anne of Green Gables Dec 23-31

World Nativity Display Dec 8 & 9

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Canadian Western Bank Presents Have a Heart Dinner Theatre

Boppin’ with The Beach Street Players Directed by Gloria Herauf

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A reunion of the Beach Street Players featuring comedy, laughter and great music.

Florence Filberg Centre February 15, 16 & 17 2018 $60

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at ComoxValley.WhatsOnDigest.com Ongoing Exhibits~ Light Up at the Filberg: 4pm, Filberg Park, As the sun goes down, the enchantment begins as the Park is lit up for all to enjoy. Daily until 9pm through to January 1. Free. Donations or strings of outdoor, LED Christmas lights are appreciated. events@filberg.com. filberg.com 61 Filberg Rd Volunteers’ Christmas Show: Pearl Ellis Gallery, until Dec 16. The art of our hardworking volunteers who sit at the desk, hang the shows, set up the shows & the many other jobs they do to keep the gallery running will be on display & for sale. Tues- Sat from 10 am- 4 pm, pearlellisgallery.com 339-2822. 1729 Comox Av New Hospital Art Project : 10am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Artwork for the new Hospital at the CVAG Community Space until Jan 5. Gallery open Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm, comoxvalleyartgallery. com . 338-6211 580 Duncan Av Garden Lights: 5pm-9pm, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, daily until Dec 23 plus Carol walks w/ Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble Dec 21, 7pm. Visits with Santa: Dec. 9-10, 16-17 & 21-2223 11am-4pm woodlandgardens.ca. 338-6901 Christmas Truce Exhibit: HMCS Alberni Museum through Jan 13. 625 Cliffe alberniproject. org. 897-4611 Dec 1, Fri~ Soup & Sandwich: 11am,-1pm Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, Jonny Mac opens up his gym for people with Parkinson’s & their friends. Free drop in class. CVBoxing.com. 898-7444. 129-5St Meat Draw: 5pm, Courtenay Legion, Come & support your community while haDiscover Scubaving fun - Proceeds go back to help various organizations in the Comox Valley. , courtenaylegion.ca . 250 334 4322 or 250 334 Winter Programming: 5pm-8pm, CV Art Gallery, Opening of CVAG’s Winter Program include Christmas Craft Fair & opening of an exhibition of new work by Denmand Island artist Cythia Minden. comoxvalleyartgallery.com 3386211. 580 Duncan Av Discover Scuba: 7pm, Aquatic Center, Preregister to guarantee your spot! 338.0161.

Just pay admission to Aquatic Center, ubdiving. com 338.0161. 377 Lerwick Av Ryder Bachman Band: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorely Av DJ Dyl Pryckle: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, plus Phillip’s Total Tap Takeover! flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Mud & Murdoch: 9pm, Cornerstone Cafe, cornerstonetaphouse.com . 871-8988. 208-5 St Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub.com 334-4500. 2355 Tyburs Bday takeover!: 10pm, Mex Pub, deepest darkest industrial electronica w/ DJ TYBUR, mexpub.ca . 703-9573.

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DEC 2 CUMBERLAND TRUCK PARADE Visit Village Square and downtown Cumberland for the Truck Parade and Christmas in the Village from 6-8pm.

Dec 5 & 6 yELLOWPOINT cHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Sid Williams Theatre, includes musical tributes to the Beatles, Nina Simone and Rod Stewart, broadway showstoppers & many more classical hits and Christmas favourites.

Dec 8 & 9 jOY TO THE WORLD A Quintessential Christmas

Over 200 Nativity Creches, as well as live music and children’s activities.favourites. At Comox Valley Presbyterian Church

Dec 15 & 21 CANTIAMO CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble

DEC 23-31Christmas ANNE sing-along!

OF GREEN An old-fashioned Dec 15 7:30PM, Comox United Church $15 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children under 5 free Tickets at Anthony’s Copper Kettle Bakery & Long & McQuade Courtenay

A Quintessential Christmas at Comox United Church, Dec 15 and the Carol Walk at Kitty Coleman Gardens, Dec 21

GABLES - THE MUSICAL Follow Anne Shirley, Canada’s favourite red head, as she warms the heart of Avonlea, at the turn of the century.

Woodland Gardens Carol Walk

Dec 21 7:00PM, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Admission is $10 per person, $5 for children 5 -12, children under 5 free

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Dec 2, Sat~ Bazaar, Bakesale & Cookie Walk: 9am, Faith Lutheran Church, Our Annual Christmas Bazaar, Bakesale & Cookie Walk,1688 Mcphee Christmas in Black Creek: 10am-3pm, Black Creek Community Hall, Christmas Market full of wonderful crafters/artisans Sat & Sun Childrens Winter Faire: 10am, Saltwater Waldorf School, Be whisked away to a land filled with all the beauty & imagination of childhood. saltwaterschool.com 871-7777. 2311 Yule Tide Craft Faire: 10am-3pm, Grantham Hall, Lunch available & many unique crafters.

Heart & Hands Yoga: 10am, Ki Fitness & Health , learn to craft a set of essential-oil scented dryer balls, $70/pp Register via sophie@kifitness.ca Brookyn Elementay Christmas Bazaar: 10am, Brooklyn Elementary, Wide variety of Vendors, Bake Sale, Silent Auction.

Farmers Market: 10am, Native Sons Hall, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218.0321. 360 Cliffe Av Triple Knock-Out Cribbage Tournament: 10:30am, Courtenay Legion, Lions Club - Triple Knock-Out Cash Prizes, Championship Trophy, 50/50 Draws Sign up between 10:30am & 11am 367 Cliffe Av. FMI 334-4322 $12 courtenaylegion. ca . 334-4322. 367 Cliffe Av Pet Photos with Santa: 11am, Woofys Pet Foods, Willowpoint Store. Check Woofys.ca or Facebook for hours.

Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair: 11am, Lewis Centre, Showcase your talents in painting, photo, jewellery, art-cards, baking & more. courtenay. ca/linc 334-8138. 489 Old Isl Hwy Winter on the Farm: 11am-3pm, Shamrock Farms, This is our gift & thank you to our community. Complimentary hot drinks, a warm bon fire, & see the farm animals in the barn.

Holiday greenery, farmhouse trays, & hand crafted farm products.shamrockfarm.ca 3391671. 2276 Anderton Rd Childrens Christmas Party: 1pm, Lewis Centre, Christmas Celebrations for 9 years & under with adult by donation to the Food Bank, courtenay. ca/christmas. 338-5371. 489 Old Isl Hwy Holly Tea & Bake Sale: 2pm-4pm, St John the Divine Church, Plenty of baked goods for sale.

Enjoy a cup of tea & goodies. 941-5543.

Lets Dance Concert: 2pm &7pm,Comox Pentecostal Church, This is the feel-good concert of the year, dancing in the aisles is highly encouraged & fully expected! Tix-House of Colour & at Blue Heron Books. 1919 Guthrie St Meat Draw: 3:30pm, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Canucks vs Maple Leafs: 4pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Christmas Truck Parade: 6pm-8pm, Cumberland, plus Christmas in the Village Activities include visits with Santa, kids’ crafts, hot apple cider, cookies, & local holiday shopping. cumberland. ca 336-2291 UFC 218: 6pm, Avalanche Bar, Max Holloway will take on Jose Aldo for the Feather Weight Belt avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8 St Glacier Kings vs Storm: 7:30pm, Sports Centre, Continued on page 10

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A Quintessential Christmas

Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble An old-fashioned Christmas sing-along!

Dec 15 7:30PM, Comox United Church $15 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children under 5 free Tickets at Anthony’s Copper Kettle Bakery & Long & McQuade Courtenay

Woodland Gardens Carol Walk

Dec 21 7:00PM, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Admission is $10 per person, $5 for children 5 -12, children under 5 free

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Every Day~ Santa at Driftwood Mall: 12:00pm, Dec 1-23.

12-4pm weekdays, 11am-4pm Sat & Sun. Light Up at Filberg: 4-9pm, Filberg Park, As the sun goes down, the enchantment begins for all to enjoy. Daily to Jan 1. Free. events@filberg.com. filberg.com 61 Filberg Rd Every Week~ Please check ahead – holiday hours may vary.

Story Time: Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, stories and more! Suitable for ages 0-5. virl.bc.ca Wed-Comox Library: 10:30am. 3392971. 1720 Beaufort Av. Thu-Courtenay Library: 10:30am. 334-3369. 300-6th St, Fri-Cumberland Library: 10am. 336-8121. 2746 Dunsmuir Av Tween Night: LINC Youth Centre, Tuesdays 3 -7 pm ages 8-11, 334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy Drop in Lego Club: Fri, 3pm, Comox Library, build with the library’s Lego and Duplo collection.

Ages 3 & up. virl.bc.ca. 339-2971. 1720 Beaufort Av Play Day: Sat, 10am, Courtenay Library, We have activities for children of all ages, from babies up.

We wrap things up with a quick song and story just before noon. virl.bc.ca. 334-3369. 300-6th St. ValleyDads Night Out~ Dec 6, Wed, Little Chefs: 5:30pm, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, Cook & eat a meal together with LUSH Valley’s Little Chefs program at Lake Trail School. Please register in advance with admin@ lushvalley.org - 5:30pm-7pm. , laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459. 805 Willemar Av

Valley Families~ Dec 9, Sat, Crown Isle Holiday Walk: 5:30pm, Soak up some holiday magic at the famous Crown Isle Holiday Walk! Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate. FMI see @ cvvalleyfamilies. 399 Clubhouse Dr Dec 2 & 3, Winter on the Farm: 11am-3pm, Shamrock Farms, A gift & thank you to the community. Complimentary drinks, a warm bonfire, & farm animals in the barn. Holiday greenery, farmhouse trays, & hand crafted farm products. shamrockfarm.ca 339-1671. 2276 Anderton Rd Dec 15, Fri, A Quintessential Christmas: 7:30pm, Comox United Church, An old-fashioned Christmas carol sing-along w/ Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble & Quintessence Brass Quintet. Tix@ Anthony’s Copper Kettle Bakery & Long & McQuade , facebook.com/cantiamoensemble 250 Beach Dr Dec 16, Sat, Childrens Choir Festive Send-Off: 5pm, Comox Pentecostal Church, w/ special guest Helen Austin for a festive season send-off recital! By donation. All ages & families welcome comoxvalleychildrenschoir.com . 792-3173. 1919 Guthrie St Dec 21 Carol Walk: 7:30 w/Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. woodlandgardens.ca Dec 31, Sun~ New Years Eve Family Swim & Skate: 5pm-8pm, CVRD Sports Centre, Free swimming, skating & hockey, plus draws, hot chocolate & goodies. Free- sponsored by Tim Hortons. Donations to the Food Bank appreciated. comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622.

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10 glacierkings.vijhl.com 3001 Vanier Dr Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub.com 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield Korkscrew: 9pm, Mex Pub,live rock, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Shotgun Kelly: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Cozy: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, cozy weaves strong lyrical themes of femininity, sexuality, & reclamation of personal identity within a vulnerable context of self examination. waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir.

Santa’s Breakfast: 8:30am, Cumberland Recreation, Pancake breakfast, arts & crafts, wreath making table & a visit with Santa.

Proceeds support CCSS Lunch Program, after-school programs & youth centre. cumberlandcommunityschools.com . 336-8511.

Dec 3, Sun~ Jingle Bell Run: 9:30am, Seal Bay Park, Two distances: 7km & 3km. Collect playing cards as you run the course to compete for the best poker hand. Registration is at 9:45. All proceeds to the Food Bank. cvrr.ca 338-8004 Christmas in Black Creek: 10am, See Dec 2 Pet Photos with Santa: 11am, Woofys Pet Foods, Comox Mall Store Check Woofys.ca or Facebook for hours.

Winter on the Farm: 11am, Shamrock Farms, See Dec 2 Meditation Workshop: 1pm, Courtenay Library, Learn How to Meditate! Free, freemeditation. com 954-5040. 300-6 St Around the World in Eighty Minutes : 2pm, Filberg Centre, CV Concert Band presents seasonal music from around the world. $5, ComoxValleyConcertBand.com 339-7280 Meditation Group: 2pm, St John Anglican Church, All are welcome. 650-1690. 579-5 St Carol Walk: 4pm-6pm, Project Watershed Meet along the Riverway at the south end of Mansfield Drive & walk with other carolers to Locals restaurant. Dress for the weather & bring a flashlight. projectwatershed.ca Blue Grass Sit in: 5pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Shane Koyczan: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, With his rhythmic verse in high gear, Shane navigates his audience through social & political territory with a furious honesty & a tender humanit. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Dec 4, Mon~ Adult Skate Night 18+: 7pm-9pm, LINC Youth

Centre, Adult (18+) skate night 7pm-9pm. 3348138. 300 Old Isl Hwy Dec 5, Tue~ Munch your Lunch: 11:30am, Mex Pub, live music w/ Tomcat, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Carpet Bowling: 1:30pm, Lamplighters OAP Society, 336-8900. Buchanan Hall, 2767 Dunsmuir Service of Hope & Healing: 4:30pm, CVPresbyterian Church, All are welcome to attend this annual contemplative Christian prayer service. cvpc.ca 339-2882. 725 Aspen Rd Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, This year’s singing & dancing extravaganza includes musical tributes to the Beatles, Nina Simone & Rod Stewart & many more classic hits & Christmas favourites. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Canucks vs Hurricanes: 7pm First Tuesday Fundraiser: 7:30pm, The Mex Pub, w/ Judy & Bruce Wing, mexpub.ca 703-9573.

Dec 6, Wed~ Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular: 3pm & 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Dec 5 Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, proceeds support Cumberland Community Schools. cumberlandcommunityschools.com. 650-8305.

Movie Night: 7pm, HMCS Alberni Museum, Joyeux Noel, a film based on the true story of the 1914 Christmas Truce. by donation - reservation required, alberniproject.org 897-4611. 625 Cliffe Dec 7, Thu~ Christmas Carol Bible Study: 1:30pm, CV Presbyterian Church, Using Charles Dickens classic story we will discuss different themes found at advent. cvpc.ca. 339-2882. 725 Aspen Author Reading: 2pm, Courtenay Library, Marie Maccagno celebrates the publication of The Chocolate Pilgrim: A Journey to Self-Discovery & Transformation on the Camino de Santiago. virl.bc.ca 334-3535.

Canucks vs Flyers: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe! .

Winter Harp: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A stunningly beautiful show w/ harps, medieval instruments, flutes, violin, percussion & singers. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av La Familia Band: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar Join us for some cumbia, salsa & merengue. facebook. com/lafamiliananaimo. 331-0334. 275-8tSt Dec 8, Fri~ Mount Washington Opening Day: 9am, Mount Washington Resort, Come enjoy Opening Day.

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Joy to The World! Nativity: Creches of the World 1pm-7pm, CV Presbyterian Church, A display of 200 creches Nativity Sets), as well as live music & children’s activities. 1-3 p.m. for persons with mobility impairments. cvpc.ca 218-5465. 725 Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, See Dec 1 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater: 6:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The most beloved family show in the world featuring a European-style circus extravaganza. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430.

Discover Scuba: 7pm, See Dec 1 Christmas With Mary Poppins: 7:30pm, Old Church Theatre, Celebrate with the CoVal Choristers! Tix at Old Church Theatre ,Blue Heron Books& Cardero’s Cafe oldchurchcourtenay. com339-2992. 755 Harmston Av Comedy Night: 8pm, Avalanche Bar, w/ Byron Bertram& Yumi Nagashima, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8 St The Rangers: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub. ca . 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorely Av Larry Ayre Trio: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 3344500. 2355 Mansfield Dr “Teamwork” : 10pm, Mex Pub, DJ night No Cover, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Dec 9, Sat~ Parents Day off: 9am-4pm, CVRD Aquatic Centre, Register for Parents Day Off & let your kids ride the waves & slides all day! comoxvalleyrd.ca.

334-2527 Touch of Class Christmas Market: 10am-4pm, Little Red Church Hall, A beautiful Christmas market. 650-7392 Bazaar & Bake Sale: 10am-3pm, Cumberland Legion, Coffee & muffins 10am-11:30am. Hot dogs 11:30am - 1pm. 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir

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Comox Valley Newcomers Club

A social club open to women who have resided in the Comox Valley for less than two years.

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www.cvnewcomers.net Comox Valley Farmers Market: 10am, Native Sons Hall, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218.0321 Joy to The World! Nativity: Creches of the World: 10:30am, See Dec 8 Pet Photos with Santas: 11am, Woofys Pet Foods, Cliffe Av Store Check Woofys.ca or Facebook.

Meat Draw: 3:30pm, Cumberland Legion, 3362361. 2770 Dunsmuir Canucks at Flames: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Let There Be Peace: 7:30pm, St George United Church, by the Celebration Singers. Tix @ House of Colour & Blue Heron Books Glacier Kings vs Panthers: 7:30pm, Sports Centre.

Christmas With Mary Poppins: 7:30pm, See Dec 8 Celtic Concert: 8pm, Studio Live, An energetic & spirited time in an intimate setting with two masters! Tix , $20, available @ Bop City Records, & Rider’s Pizza or pay online by e-transfer; email: studiolivestudio@gmail.com. 2679 Beaufort Av Mondays Gone: 9pm,Whistle Stop Pub,whistlestoppub.com 334-4500.

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Mavrick Cinema & Aaron P Thompson: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.

Boondock: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca. 7039573. 1001 Ryan Sweet Papa Lowdown: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, a unique ensemble of swingin’ musicians who bring a modern take to classic jazz & blues. tix, waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Dec 10, Sun~ Touch of Class Market: 10am-4pm, See Dec 9 Pet Photos with Santas: 11am, Woofys Pet Foods, Ryan Road (Superstore Plaza) store.Check Woofys.ca or Facebook for hours Courtenay Legion Christmas Party: 1pm, with music by Double Play. courtenaylegion.ca.

334-4322. 367 Cliffe Muppets From Space movie: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The Muppets embark on a hilarious extra-terrestrial adventure in hopes of finding out about Gonzo’s past. by donation. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av

Military Wives Choir Christmas Concert: 2pm, St Michaels & All Angels Chapel, By Donation, canadianmilitarywiveschoircomox.wordpress. com. Military Row. Christmas With Mary Poppins: 2pm, See Dec 8 Let There Be Peace : 2:30pm, St George United Church, See Dec 9 Bluegrass Sit in: 5pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Greg Ashley: 7pm, Cornerstone Cafe, A brilliant songwriter, singer, guitar player & sound engineer. 871-8988. 208-5 St Sayward Valley Folk Music Society: 7pm, Sayward Heritage Hall, featuring the Larry Ayre Jazz Trio with Greg Hill & John Hyde. 250-2820134. 1257 Dec 11, Mon~ Canucks at Jets: 5pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Adult Skate Night 18+: 7pm, See Dec 4 Jam with the Ryder Bachman Band: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

14 O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Catastrophe strikes James & Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430. 442 Dec 12, Tue~ Munch your Lunch: 11:30am, Mex Pub, See Dec 4 Carpet Bowling: 1:30pm, See Dec 5 O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy: 7:30pm, See Dec 11 Dec 13, Wed~ Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, See Dec 6 Canucks vs Predators: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Movie Night in the Museum: 7pm, See Dec 6 Dec 14, Thu~ Christmas Carol Bible Study: 1:30pm, CV Presbyterian Church, See Dec 7 Jazz Night: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar, georgiastraightjazz.com 331-0334. 275-8 St Dec 15, Fri~ Soup & Sandwich: 11am, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, See Dec 1 Discover Scuba: 7pm,See Dec 1 Canucks vs Sharks: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Dab & Donate Ugly Sweater Party: 7pm, Avalanche Bar , Music Bingo & an Ugly Sweater Party. A lively fundraisier for the CV Health Foundation. Come on & have some fun! avalanchebar.ca . 331-0334. 275-8 St The Nutcracker: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, An adapted version of the Nutcracker Suite including dancing candy canes & gumdrops. Family entertainment for all ages. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca.

The Impalas: 9pm, Whistlestop pub, whistlestoppub.com 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield Luke Blu Guthrie: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub DFresh Ent.: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, “Dfresh Ent.” live DJ, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Dec 15, Fri~ Tal Bachman: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Tal is the singer/songwriter of smash hits “She’s So High”, “Aeroplane”, & others Tix: waverleyhotel.ca . 3368322. 2692 Dunsmuir.

Dec 16, Sat~ Farmers Market: 10am, Native Sons Hall, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218.0321. 360 Cliffe Av Goo Zone: 2pm, Aquatic Centre, (All Ages) Messy Wet Aquatic Fun comoxvalleyrd.ca 3342527

The Nutcracker: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Dec 15 Meat Draw: 3:30pm, Cumberland Legion, Meat Draw, 3:30pm-5pm. 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Dec 16, Sat~ Tom Butcher Memorial Party: 7pm, Florence Filberg Centre, CV UTD Men’s Soccer team are raising money for the Search & Rescue, A fun filled night of dancing & remembering a beautiful soul. Tix at Top Notch Soccer or from Men’s Div 1 player. Contact robcaya@hotmail. com +19 event, 857-5960. 411 Anderton Av Symphony Noel: 7pm, Native Sons Hall, Strathcona Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the season! , 360 Cliffe Av Glacier Kings vs Islanders: 7:30pm, Sports Centre, Comedy Night: 8pm, Avalanche Bar avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8 St The Impalas: 9pm, Whistlestop pub, whistlestoppub.com 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield Live band: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca . 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

The Rangers: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 7039573. 1001 Ryan Astrocolor & the Weird Party: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Astrocolor perform & record live electronic music, recalling the Chemical Brothers, Air, & St Germain.Tix- waverleyhotel. ca 336-8322.

Dec 17, Sun~ Santa Skate: 1:15pm, Sports Centre, Come skate with Santa. comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622 Meditation Group: 2pm, St John the Divine Anglican Church, All are welcome. 650-1690.

Symphony Noel: 2pm, See Dec 16 Canucks vs Flames: 5pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Free Family Swim: 5pm, Aquatic Centre, Free for all ages, comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527. .

Blue Grass Sit in: 5pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Dec 18, Mon~ Adult Skate Night 18+: 7pm, LINC Youth Centre, See Dec 4 Dec 19, Tue~ Munch your Lunch: 11:30am, See Dec 5 Carpet Bowling: 1:30pm, See Dec 5 Christmas Seniors Tea: 1:30pm,CV Presbyterian Church, A welcome to this special free tea with traditional goodies & great musical entertainment. RSVP by Dec. 15, 339-2882 Canucks vs Canadiens: 7pm Glacier Kings vs Generals: 7:15pm, Sports Centre

Dec 20, Wed~ Winter Wonderland: 1pm, Sports Centre, Enjoy a skate among the trees. 334-9622 Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, See Dec 6 Movie Night in the Museum: 7pm, See Dec 6 Dec 21, Thu~ Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: 11am, Mount Washington Resort, mountwashington.ca 3381386. .

Winter Wonderland: 1pm, CVRD Sports Centre, See Dec 20 Christmas Carol Bible Study: 1:30pm, Comox Valley Presbyterian Church, See Dec 7 Writers Society: 7pm, General Meeting at Valley View Elementary School, 2300 Valley View Dr Canucks at Sharks: 7:30pm, Dec 22, Fri~ Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: 11am, See Dec 21 Winter Wonderland: 1pm, See Dec 21 Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, See Dec 1 Star Wars Trivia Night: 7pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8 St Those Other Guys: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorely Av B o ondo c k : 9pm, W his tl es to p

15 Pub,whistlestoppub.com. 334-4500. 2355 Djangos Jewels: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe DFresh Ent.: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, live DJ at 9:30pm, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Knackers Yard: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Knacker’s Yard perform traditional Celtic & English folk songs, intrumentals & ballads. Tixwaverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Dec 23, Sat~ Farmers Market: 10am, Native Sons Hall, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218.0321. 360 Cliffe Av Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus11am, See Dec 21 Winter Wonderland: 1pm, Sports Centre, See Dec 20A Anne of Green Gables - The Musical: 2:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre. Follow Anne Shirley as she warms the hearts of the population of Avonlea at the turn of the 20th century. We share her hopes & dreams, her conflicts, her disasters & her fulfillment. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430 Red & Green Swim: 2pm, Aquatic Centre, Candy canes for anyone wearing a red or green swim suit! comoxvalleyrd.ca . 250-334-2527 Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam: 3pm, Avalanche

Screen at’s OnDVD Whma Releases Cine

Jan 5: From the Antiplano to Amazon The Current War, I Tony, Insidious: the Last Key Jan 12: The Commuter, Paddington 2, The Post, Proud Mary.

Jan 19: 12 Strong, Den of Thieves, Hostiles, The Leisure Seeker.

Jan 21: Romeo and Juliet.

Jan 26: Maze Runner: The Death Cure Jan 27:Puccini’s Tosca

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January 2nd 7 Sisters, American Made, Battle of the Sexes, Rebel in the Rye, Stolen.

(250)339-9121 January 9th Open 7 Days e, Blood Money, Breath 10 am - 10 pm The Exception, It, #1-640 Anderton Rd. Comox Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House, My Little Pony, November Criminals, Tiger Hunter.

January 16th Blade Runner, Crooked House, Happy Death Day, Loving Vincent, Same Kind of Different as Me, The Snowman.

January 23rd Brad’s Status, The Foreigner, Geostorm,Jigsaw, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Thank You For Your Service, 24 Hours to Live, Death Race Anarchy

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New Years with the Fabulous Mutts The Fabulous Mutts are a 5-piece rock, rhythm & blues and soul music band featuring the Comox Valley’s best musicians! Fronted by two exceptional lead singers – Juno Award winner Sue Medley and Jim Papp (original founding member of “Comox” and “Blues Report”)

CUMBERLAND HOTEL Weekly Entertainment

EVERY 2ND MONDAY Jam w/Ryder Bachman

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WEDNESDAY Cox & Bachman 7:30- 10:30pm FRIDAYS Karaoke with Kim 9-1am SUNDAYS Meat Draw Bingo 1-3pmm SUNDAYS Bluegrass sit in @5-12p

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DEC 2 Shotgun Kelly DEC 9 Big Daddy DEC 16 TBA DEC 23 Intrigue

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Live Band, Buffet Dinner Door Prizes Party Favours Champagne at Midnight

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Mex Pub With members including Michael Johnson, Robb Flannery, John Mang, Sue Medley and Jim Papp, The Fabulous Mutts cover an amazing range of musical ground: Soulful hits from Hall & Oats and Cee Lo Greene, rockin’ out with the Pretenders Linda Ronstadt, David Bowie, roots & blues rocker Bonnie Raitt as well as crowd favourites from Fleetwood Mac, the Police, Talking Heads, Steely Dan, the Beatles and many more. The

Fabulous Mutts deliver a perfect blend of dance and party perfection.

The evening includes dinner at 7:30pm with dancing starting at 8:30pm and Champagne for New Years at Midnight. Tickets $40/person For tickets, contact any band member or please call the pub at 250-703-9573 Fabulous Mutts Photo Credit Kerry Dawson.

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Knacker’s Yard Largest rum selection on the Island

Real Home-Style Food, prepared in-house!

KNACKER’S YARD was formed by a group of friends in the spring of 2012 to perform traditional Celtic and English folk songs, instrumentals and ballads dating from the 1600’s up to the 1960’s. Their repertoire includes songs made popular by voices such as Ewan MacColl, Shirley Collins, Luke Kelly, Ronnie Drew, Enoch Kent, Andy Irvine, Paul Brady and well-known musical groups such as the Dubliners, The Pogues, Corries, The Wolfe Tones, Planxty, De Danaan, and the Bothy Band to name a few.

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Ken’s Mancave Master Barber Men’s Cut - $20 Complimentary Beverage

Open Mon Tue Thu Fri 8am - 4pm

Traditional music enthusiasts will appreciate the song-tales of lost love and betrayal, the misdeeds of ramblers and rakes, emigration, hard drinking and hard living, sea shanties and worker’s songs. In addition to these ballads and chorus songs, KNACKER’S YARD also adds the explosive musical energy of traditional instrumental, reels and jigs.

Knacker’s Yard plays at the Waverley Hotel, December 22. For ticket information call the hotel at 250-336-8322 or email info@ waverleyhotel.ca.

DECEMBER at the MONTHLY EVENTS Sat. Dec 2

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Prelims @ 6 Main card @ 7

Fri. Dec 8

Comedy Night with Byron Bertram & Yumi Nagashima Laughter @ 8pm

Fri. Dec 15

Dab & Donate Ugly Sweater Party @ 7

Sat. Dec 16

Comedy Night TBA Laughter @ 8pm

Fri. Dec 22

Star Wars Trivia Night @7pm

Sat. Dec 23

Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam @3pm DJ Neon Steve @9PM

Sat. Dec 30th

Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam @3pm

Sun.Dec 31st

New Year’s Eve Party w/Boondock

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mon - Karaoke Thurs - Jazz Night Tues - $6.50 Burger Night Sat - Live Music/DJ Wed- Pool & Poker Sun - Free Pool

www.avalanchebar.ca 275 - 8th St. Courtenay 250-331-0334

1797 Comox Ave. (250)898-9468 Closed Wednesday

Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Meat Draw: 3:30pm, Cumberland Legion, Meat Draw, 3:30pm-5pm. , . 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Canucks vs Blues: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Boondock: 9pm, Whistlestop Pub, whistlestoppub.com. 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield Intrique: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, Music starts at 9 , cumberlandhotel.ca 336-8844. 2714 Ryder Bachman Band: 9pm, Mex Pub, mexpub. ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Fort Knox Five Holiday Special with the M-O-D: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, They have performed on 5 continents, & in over 25 different countries Tix- waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir.

Dec 24, Sun~ Winter Wonderland: 1pm, Sports Centre See Dec 20 Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, Let Milo elevate your soul with some good old karaoke. flyingcanoe.ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Dec 25, Mon~ Merry Christmas!

Dec 26, Tue~ Museum open Boxing Day 10am, HMCS Alberni Museum, Tired of the family all squeezed into your house for the holidays? Bring them to

one of the Island’s premier museums for a few hours. The Christmas Truce is in our main hallway as is our display of the history of the poem In Flanders Fields. By donation. alberniproject.org.

897-4611.

Polar Bear Swim : 12pm, Goose Spit Park, Registration starts at 11:30am & the swim kicks off at 12pm sharp. Please bring a non-perishable donation. 339-2255.

Anne of Green Gables - The Musical: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Dec 23 Torchlight Parade & Fireworks: 6pm, Mount Washington Resort, Fireworks & Parade start around 6:45pm , mountwashington.ca. 338-1386 AFB presents Monkwey Business:10pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Dec 27, Wed~ Babysitting Course PLUS (11+): 9am, Aquatic Centre, comoxalleyrd.ca 334-2527.

Surfs Up Daycamp: 10am, Aquatic Centre, Try a number of aquatic sports like water polo, underwater hockey & synchronized swimming.

Winter Wonderland: 1pm, Sports Centre, See Dec 20 Holiday Movie Night in the Museum: 7pm, See Dec 6 Continued on page 22

Dear Comox Valley.

I offer you my warmest thanks for supporting the CYMC for the past half century as well as in 2017 as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. It takes a village, they say, to raise a child; it takes thousands of caring hearts and minds to successfully sustain a volunteer driven arts organization through the years. I count among those many all of our sponsors from day one, the students and their parents, all of our instructors, the many boards and staff and every single volunteer. May music reward you, may you all be kept safe and sound through the holidays and the New Year.

Sincerely, Kate Ramsey, retiring Executive Director

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1761 Comox Ave, Comox ph. 250-339-1699 www.duduzabedandbath.com Anne of Green Gables -The Musical: 7:30pm, See Dec 23 Dec 28, Thu~ Canucks vs Blackhawks: 7pm Anne of Green Gables - The Musical: 7:30pm, See Dec 23 Dec 29, Fri~ Stay Safe!: 10am, Aquatic Centre, Teaches applicable & age-appropriate skills, reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety.

Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, See Dec 1 BBQ Steak Dinner: 5pm, Courtenay Legion, Also our regular weekly Friday meat draws. Come on down for the fun! courtenaylegion.ca . 334-4322.

Anne of Green Gables - The Musical: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Dec 23 Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334Anela Kahiamoe : 9pm, Cornerstone Cafe.

Nights To Remember: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, a night of Hip-Hop hosted by ‘youngcap’ & ‘AZreal Dec 30, Sat~ Parents Day off: 9am, Aquatic Centre, Aquatics Daycamp for Kids comoxvalleyrd.ca .334-2527 Anne of Green Gables - The Musical: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Dec 23 Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam: 3pm, Meat Draw: 3:30pm, Cumberland Legion, Meat Draw, 3:30pm-5pm. 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Canucks vs Kings: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr Saturday Night Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, win up to 1000 loonies 9pm , mexpub.ca 703-9573.

Dec 31, Sun~ New Years Eve!: Family Swim & Skate: 5pm, Sports Centre, See Family Fun p 8 New Years Eve Party: 7pm, Comox Legion, Featuring ShotGun Kelly. Doors open at 7 pm.

Call for ticket info comoxlegion.ca 339-2022.

New Years Eve Party: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, Buffet Dinner at 7,Live Band at 10, Door Prizes, Party Favours & Champagne at Midnight. Tix cumberlandhotel.ca 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Dinner & Dance: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, Dinner served at 7pm. Then ring in the New Year with DoublePlay. Tix at office & lounge. courtenaylegion.ca . 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Masquerade Madness: 7pm, Griffin Pub, An Extravagant Evening of Intrique, Decadance & Theatrics. Special New Yers Menu after 7 by reservation only. Music with Big Daddy. Shuttle Service Available - pick up & drop off. Advance Tix, griffinpub.ca . 339-4466.

Anne of Green Gables - The Musical: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Follow Anne Shirley as she warms the hearts of the population of Avonlea at the turn of the 20th century. 338-2430.

New Years w/ The Fabulous mMutss: 7:30pm, Mex Pub, Dinner 7:30pm Dance 8:30pm Champagne f/ New Years - Advance Tix, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan.

New Years Eve w/ Boondock: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, Presale Tix, avalanchebar.ca. 331-0334.

New Years Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, Ring in the New Year with Karaoke. flyingcanoe.ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av New Years Eve Party: 9pm, Whistlestop Pub, No cover charge. Free Champagne at midnight, free party favors, reservations recommended.

Call Barry at the pub 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr Rock ‘n Roll Extravaganz: 9PM, Westerly Hotel, with XLR8. Musci from the 70w, 80s & 90s. 9-1 with Champagne Toast.$25-ticket - 338-7741 Waverley New Years Party: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Check the Website for Details. Always a rockin’good time!, Tix-waverleyhotel.ca

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Specializing in the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas.

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Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty 250-334-9900 or 250-702-2708 myles@comoxvalleyhome.ca www.comoxvalleyhome.ca

Seniors Events

Dec 3~ Around the World in 80 Minutes: 2-4PM An afternoon of international Christmas music presented by the Comox Valley Concert Band. Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave .338.1000 evergreenclub.ca Dec 5~ White Cane Club: 1pm, Berwick Retirement

Community. Come and join this lively group and learn about new technologies and services to assist you with limited vision. FMIPat Chiquen at 339-3904. 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com Dec 6~ Philosophers’Cafe: 7pm, Berwick Retirement Community. This is the latest in

Comox Seniors’ Centre

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d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., Comox, BC (250) 339-5133 Office hours: 10am-1pm Mon-Fri

comoxseniors.ca

Yoga: several classes throughout T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9 AM the week. Please check for details.

Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM a free speaker series held once per month where a speaker will introduce a theme to the Café and then all who attend can join in respectful, non-partisan conversation – or just sit back and listen. 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com Dec 8~ Yuletide Dance: 6:30PM Our Christmas dance with music provided by the Dan Hughes Band!

Plus an assortment of delicious appetizers.

Dancing at 7:30pm. Advance tickets at Florence Filberg Office. 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. 338.1000 evergreenclub.ca Dec 9~ Christmas Dinner & Party: 5:30PM Our Annual Christmas Dinner & Party. Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6. Entertainment by “The Ideal Cafe.” Tickets at Center Office 10am to 1pm, M-F Members $15 NonMembers $18. Comoxseniors.ca, d’Esterre Senior’ Center 1801 Beaufort Ave, 339-5133

Dec 12~ Sing-It’s Good for You: 2pm, Berwick Retirement, Group Singing is cheaper than therapy, more fun and you don’t have to be good at it! Seating is limited so call or email to reserve your spot berwickcomoxvalley@ berwickrc.com 1700 Comox Ave, Comox.

890-2346, berwickretirement.com Dec 16~ Choristers Christmas Concert: 1:30pm.

Evergreen Club, 411 Anderton Ave. 338.1000 evergreenclub.ca Dec 31~ New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance: 6:30PM. A delicious roast beef dinner will be served.

Music for the dance provided by AMIGOS. Doors at 6:30, dinner at 7:00pm. Evergreen Club, 411 Anderton Ave. 338.1000 evergreenclub.ca

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Every Week Please check ahead of time as Holiday

Hours May Vary

Mixed Darts, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Trivial Matters, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm. 331-4006

Every Day

Wednesday

Wine Tasting at 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun 11am5pm until Thanksgiving, then 1pm-5pm. 2400 Anderton Rd, 941-8810.

Monday

Pasta Monday at Toscanos, 4:30pm, 890-7575 Strathcona Syphony Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30pm, Vanier School Poker Night & Pool Tourny, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Open Stage at Cornerstone Taphouse, 7:30pm, 871-8988 Letz Sing, Native Sons Hall, 7:30pm, letzsingtina@ gmail.com Karaoke Night, Avalanche Bar, 9pm, 331-0334

Tuesday

Letz Sing Comox, Lions Den, 10am, letzsingtina@ gmail.com Games & Ground Tuesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Euchre, Courtenay Legion, 1:30pm, 334-4322 Board Game Night, Griffin Pub, 5pm, 339-4466

Storytime, Comox Library, 10:30am, 339-2971 Games & Ground Wednesday Events; 12pm games and grounds.com Drop-in Darts, Courtenay Legion, 1pm, 334-4322 Wacky Wednesday, Griffin Pub, 3pm, 339-4466 Wine Wednesday, Toscano’s, 4:30pm, 890-7575 Pool League, Avalanche Bar, 6pm, 331-0334 Bingo Night, Cumberland Community Schools, 6:15pm, 650-8305 Letz Sing Black Creek, Halbe Hall, 7:30pm, letzsingtina@gmail.com Cox, Bachman & Guests Classic Blues, Cumberland Hotel, 7:30pm, 336-8844 Guess That Groove, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm. 3314006 Loonie Tunes Karakoe, Mex Pub, 9pm. 703-9573

Thursday

Storytime, Courtenay Library, 10:30am, 334-3369 Games & Ground Thursday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Poker, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Jazz Night, Avalanche Bar, 7:30pm, 331-0334 Continued on page 28

Christmas Church Services

Comox Valley Presbyterian

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St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Services

725 Aspen Road Christmas Eve - 5pm Please join us as we celebrate our Saviour’s Birth.

Christmas Eve Family Services 4pm & 6pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 10:30pm

250-339-2882

cvpc.ca

218 Church St. Comox 250-339-2925 www.stpeterscomox.ca

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Open Mic with K.C. Hingley, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm, 331-4006 Open Jam, Mex Pub, 8:30pm, 703.9573

Friday

Storytime, Cumberland Library, 10am, 336-8121 Games & Ground Friday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Drop-In Lego Club, Comox Library, 3pm, 3392971 Charity Meat Draw, Courtenay Legion, 5pm.

Karaoke with Kim, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm, DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334 Reggae Groove, Mex Pub, 703.9573

Saturday

CVFarmers Market, Exhibition Grounds, 9am, Starting Oct 21, 10am at Native Sons Hall. CFMA. CA Denman Island Farmers’ Market: 9:30am12:30pm. 5901 Denman Rd, (beside the Marcus Isbister Old School with the Recycling Depot next door!) Denman Island.

Play Day, Courtenay Library, 10am 12pm, 3343369 Games & Ground Saturday Events; 12pm Poker: The Mex Pub, 1pm. 1003 Ryan Rd, Courtenay.703.9573.

Street Smart Kidz Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub, 2-5pm. 2355 Mansfield Dr, Courtenay. 334-4500.

Live Music & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion, 2-5pm, 367 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. 334.4911 Charity Meat Draw:3-5pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay. (Just 10mins from Walmart) Name that Tune, Griffin Pub, 9pm, 339-4466 DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334

Sunday

Free Pool, Avalanche Bar, all day, 331-0334 Meat Draw Bingo, Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Free Pool, Griffin Pub, starts at 1pm, 339-4466 Sunday Afternoon Dance, featuring the Amigos, Mex Pub, 2pm, 703.9573 Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Fanny Bay Inn, 5-8pm. 335.2323 Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service: Berwick Retirement Community, 5PM 1700 Comox Ave. Comox. Call to check time -890.2346.

Open Mic with Rob Petrie, Griffin Pub, 7pm 3394466 Bluegrass Sit-In, Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844 Karaoke with Milo, Flying Canoe, 9pm, 331-4006

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Things to do Things To Do In

Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec to check program times.

FREE Enjoy wildlife, bird estuary, and watch the planes Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Golf Driving Range: Sunnydale, 250.334.3232.

Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444.

Walk the Docks: Visit the Comox Marina for wildlife, fresh fish just caught or enjoy watching the boats.

Mount Washington Tot Drop in Ski/Snowboard Lessons: Mt Washington Kids Centre 250.338.1386 Build a Snowman: take the family up Mt Washington and build a snowman and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa in the cafeteria!

Go Snow Tubing: Mount Washinton 250.338.1386 Youth/Adult Drop in Lessons: Mt Washington 250.338.1386 Indoor Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10am-1pm, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. 250.218.0321.

Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Art Studios & Gallery’s to Browse: Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250-338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay Pottery Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 250-334-4613 Hornby Island Art Studio’: There are 8 Art

studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all.

Local Art Gallery at the Comox Airport: View the talents and vision of local artworks all themed around Living in Northern Vancouver Island..334.2983.

Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road Courtenay Lewis Recreational Ctr: All racquet Sports. Organised Youth Programs, and Weight Room - 489 Old Island Hwy www.courtenay.ca/ recreation/lewis-centre 250 338-5371 Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 25-339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility.

Bird Watching: Courtenay Riverway or Lazo Marsh by Point Holmes, Comox. .

Comox Airforce Museum: 250-339-8162, See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian Aircraft 19 Wing Comox, end of Ryan Rd, Comox HMCS Alberni Museum: In the Comox Centre Mall open five days a week admission is by donation Courtenay Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth St. monthly programs - www. courtenaymuseum.ca Cinema- Rialto, Showcase - 250.338.5550. 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall.

Live Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 338-2430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Mountain Biking Tours & Bike Rentals Explore world famous trails: Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland.

Bowling: Codes Country Lanes- Try Cosmic

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Bowling 250 334-4051, 307 6th St, Courtenay.

Climb the Wall: Cumberland Recreation Centre.

Dunsmuir Rd, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am.

Weekends from 9am.

Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 11am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901.

Things To Do In

Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, drop into the Visitor Ctr. for their comprehensive hiking guides.

Favourites are Seal Bay Park, around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge River, Kye Bay in Comox and Comox Lake in Cumberland Trout Fishing: Comox Lake 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp

is free Oct-April.

Denman & Hornby Island Studio Tours: Over a dozen art and craft studios. Catch the ferry from Buckley Bay Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250336-8545, 3425 Mounce Rd. Lessons available. 7 years and up.

Weiner Roast: Enjoy a slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite anytime of the year. To stay a little protected from the weather Comox lake is an excellent location, or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington or on the Puntledge.

Indoor Rock Climbing: Full facility, On the Rocks Climbing Gym: Open Tue-Sun 10am9pm, 1980 Nrth Isl. Hwy. Campbell River 250287-7625 Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/portfoliosets/ cave-tours

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Food & Fun

MONDAYS

$5 Burger Night

Tuesdays

T F A R C F O S P A T 0 2

“Trivial Matters”

WednesDAYS “Guess that Groove”

FRIDAYS

6 Phillips Beers on Tap

Entertainment

Dec 1 Dj Dyl Pryckle

Plus Phillip’s Total Tap Takeover 20 taps of Philips

Dec 8 The Larry Ayre Trio Dec 9 Mavrick Cinema & Aaron P Thompson Dec 15 Luke Blu Guthrie Dec 22 Django’s Jewels Dec 24 Christmas Eve Karaoke with Milo f lyingcanoe.ca 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Dec 31 New Years Karaoke with Milo