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EVERY WEEK Every Day

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

Go-Kart & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 12-4pm. Everyday during spring break, then Sat, Sun & Holidays. saratogaracing.ca.

Monday

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30pm, Isfeld High School Poker Night & Pool Tourny, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Letz Sing, Native Sons Hall, 7pm, letzsingtina@gmail.com Open Stage at Cornerstone Taphouse, 7:30pm, 871-8988 Jam with Ryder Bachman Band – every 2nd Monday, Cumberland Hotel, 336-8844 Karaoke Night, Avalanche Bar, 9pm, 331-0334

Tuesday

Letz Sing Comox, Lions Den, 10am, letzsingtina@gmail.com Moms & Tots, 10am, Northgate Church, 334-2727 Games & Ground Tuesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds. com Euchre, Courtenay Legion, 1:30pm, 334-4322 Pasta Tuesday at Toscanos, 4:30pm, 890-7575 Board Game Night, Griffin Pub, 5pm, 339-4466 A Good Yarn: Knitting & Crochet Circle: 6:30pm, Comox Library, 339-2971

Mixed Darts, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 League Darts Mixed: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, 334-4911.

Trivial Matters, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm. 331-4006

Wednesday

Storytime, Comox Library, 10:30am, 339-2971 Games & Ground Wednesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.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 Weekly Line Dancing: 6:30pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca . 250 871 6129 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. 331-4006 Loonie Tunes Karakoe, Mex Pub, 9pm. 703-9573

Thursday

Storytime, Courtenay Library, 10:30am, 334-3369 Games & Ground Thursday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds. com

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Big Awesome Entertainment Presents

The Journeymen A Tribute To

Eric Clapton & Carlos Santana

Saturday April 21

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HUMBLE BOY

APR 14

THE SHARI ULRICH TRIO

SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION

This brilliant comedy by Charlotte Jones, author of the book for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit ”Woman in White”, will provide you with a great evening of entertainment.

Juno Award Winner, Shari Ulrich, her daughter Julia & fellow High Bar Gang member Kirby Barber perform with the spontaneous warmth and humour that delights their audiences.

APR 14

LOVECOAST From Victoria, this 5 piece indie soul-pop band brings a new sound that brings together modern day indie pop and blue-eyed ’70s R&B.

APR 21

ANZAC DAY

APR 21

THE JOURNEYMEN: A TRIBUTE TO CLAPTON & SANTANA

A national day of remembrance in Australia & New Zealand. Weather permitting the Snowbirds begin the ceremony with a memorial flyby, ending with a flyby of the CF18.

Nothing is more central to rock mythology than the cult of the lead guitarist. No-one has done more to create that cult then Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana.

EXPAND YOUR MIND

HEAL YOUR BODY APR 24 EXPAND YOUR MIND, HEAL YOUR BODY & CHANGE YOUR LIFE renowned teacher, healer & author, Yuan Tze, shares CHANGE World his wisdom-guided life approach with love, humour and YOUR LIFE profound understanding.

An evening that could could create profound shifts in you and your life by changing what you know...

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Reap the benefits from this illuminating talk as world-renowned master healer, teacher and author YUAN TZE provides his insights on the fundamentals of life and how we can bring about deep and lasting change to improve our health and wellbeing.

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Poker, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Men’s League Darts: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, 334-4911 Choir!: 7pm, Lake Trail Music Room, 335-2371.

Jazz Night, Avalanche Bar, 7:30pm, 331-0334 Open Jam, Mex Pub, 8:30pm, 703.9573 Open Mic with K.C. Hingley, Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm, 3314006

Friday

Storytime, Cumberland Library, 10am, 336-8121 Games & Ground Friday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds. com Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, 338-4074.

Boxing for Parkinsons: CV Boxing Club, 2:30pm, 898-7444.

129-5th St Charity Meat Draw, Courtenay Legion, 5pm. 334-4322 Drop-In Lego Club, Comox Library, 3pm, 339-2971 Karaoke with Kim, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm, 336-8844 DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334

Saturday

CV Farmers Market, Native Sons Hall April 7 then April 14 on at the Exhibition Grounds, 9am, cvfm.ca Go-Kart & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 12-4pm. Everyday during spring break, then Sat, Sun & Holidays. saratogaracing.ca.

Denman Island Farmers’ Market: 9:30am-12:30pm. 5901 Denman Rd, (beside the Marcus Isbister Old School with the Recycling Depot next door!) Denman Island. .

Play Day, Courtenay Library, 10am-12pm, 334-3369 Games & Ground Saturday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds. com

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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 Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3pm Charity Meat Draw: 3-5pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay. (Just 10mins from Walmart) 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 3392925 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 Go-Kart & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 12-4pm. Everyday during spring break, then Sat, Sun & Holidays. saratogaracing.ca.

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 Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service: Berwick Retirement Community, 3pm. 1700 Comox Av 890.2346.

Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Fanny Bay Inn, 5-8pm.

335.2323 Blue Grass Sit-In, 5pm Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844 SalsaSundays, 5:45pm Elks Hall, 338-8079. 231-6th St Open Mic with Rob Petrie, Griffin Pub, 7pm 339-4466 Karaoke with Milo, Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm, 331-4006

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Go-Kart & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 12-4pm everyday over Spring Break, until April 8 then Weekends & Holidays. Ideal for all ages. Ride around the track where the Champions race! All equipment supplied. Monster Truck Rides - $15/person Go-Karts $15 for 15 laps, saratogaracing.ca. Macaulay Rd. Story Time: Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, & stories! For ages 0-5. virl.bc.ca Wed-Comox Library: 10:30am. 339-2971.

Thu-Courtenay Library: 10:30am. 334-3369.

Fri-Cumberland Library: 10am. 336-8121.

Moms and Tots: Tues, 10am, Northgate Foursquare Church, Connect over coffee while little ones play in a safe environment. 334.2727. 1640 Burgess Rd. Tween Night: LINC Youth Ctr, Tuesdays 3 -7 pm ages 8-11, 334-8138. 300 Old Isl 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, Soft toys, large puzzles, drawing materials, KEVA blocks, and more. virl. bc.ca. 334-3369. 300-6th St.

Easter Special Events~

Mar 31, Sat & Apr 1, Sun~Easter Bunny Trail: 10am,

Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, Explore all the hidden corners of Filberg Park to find the bunnies. Once completed, turn in your map for a special treat. Free Admission, filberg.com 61 Filberg Rd

Apr 1, Sun~

Cumberland Easter Egg Hunt: 11am, Cumberland Rec, For both toddlers and the older kids (ages 10 & under), prizes, scavenger hunt, and a craft table. Bring your own baskets to collect your eggs! At#6 Mine Park, starting from the Cumberland Recreation parking lot.

Cumberland.ca. 336-2231. 2665 Dunsmuir

Apr 2, Mon~

Easter Eggstravaganza: 11:30am, Comox Marina Park, An Easter egg hunt for all ages, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a charity BBQ. By donation - supports You Are Not Alone - YANA..comox.ca/recreation. 3392930. 1805 Beaufort Av Statutory Day Special: 1pm, CV Sports Centre, 2 for 1 Swim & Skate, 2 Activites for the Price of 1 comoxvalleyrd. ca . 334-9622.

Apr 3-6, Spring Break Specials

Coolest Game on Earth: 10am, CV Sports Ctr, Introduction Hockey Camp Learn how to play the coolest game on earth in a fun,

String Orchestra Academy Piano Intensive String and Sing Island Jazz Intensive

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non-competitive environment. Full gear & a beginner’s level of skating is required. Snack included. $96, Ages 7-12. comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622.

Babysitter Superstar Course: 10am-3pm, CV Aquatic Centre, Learn the basics of babysitting & earn your Red Cross Babysitters Certificate while also working on your junior lifeguarding skills. Includes swimming, mini first aid kit, manual & a kid approved snack each day. Please bring a healthy lunch & swim gear. $96, Ages 11-14 comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 Junior Lifeguard Camp: 10am-3pm, CV Aquatic Centre, Lets kids participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards in a safe, fun & controlled setting. Kids will learn attitudes & skills that could one day save a life.

Participants must be able to swim at least 25 metres & tread water for 2 minutes to sign up. Fee includes a snack. $96, Ages 6-12, comoxvalleyrd.ca. 334-2527 H2O x2 Swim & Skate Daycamp: 10am-3pm, CV Sports Ctr, Program includes swimming & skating instructional

sessions plus free time swims/skates, games, crafts & outdoor activities. $96, Ages 6-10, comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 SuperSaver Spring Break Swims: 3pm-6p, April 3-6, Aquatic Centre, Visit the CVAC Wave Pool this spring break! $2.25, comoxvalleyrd.ca. 334-2527

Special Events Apr 4, Wed~

Board Game Night: 5:30pm, Courtenay Library, The library has a collection of games & families are welcome to bring their own. virl.bc.ca. 334-3369. 300-6th

Apr 7, Sat~

Parents Day off: 9am-4pm, Aquatic Ctr, Saturday Aquatics Daycamp for Kids Register for Parents Day Off & let your kids ride the waves & slides at our water park all day! Our aquatics staff will play games & lead activities that will further develop their swimming skills while having a blast. Fee includes a snack. Participants

TheatreWorks now accepting registration for

SUMMERSTAGE 2018 Launch /information/registration Saturday APRIL 14 2:00 – 4:00 Space is limited and reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.

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10 must feel comfortable in the water.$40, Ages 5-10, comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527

Apr 14, Sat~

Summerstage 2018: 2pm-4pm, Gaglardi Academy, Launch, information & registration -TheatreWorks is now accepting registration for SUMMERSTAGE 2018. Jr. age group 5-12/Sr. age group 13-17 , theatreworksonline.com 792-2031. 1475 Noel Ave Yuri’s Night: 3pm, Masonic Hall, Yuri’s Night creates a global community of young people committed to shaping the future of space exploration while developing responsible leaders & innovators with a global perspective, elevatethearts.com 2687 Dunsmuir,

Apr 20, Fri~

Hiphop & Open Mic Night: 7:30pm, LINC Youth Ctr, Come out for some fun at the LINC Youth Ctr for the Hiphop & Open Mic night! , courtenay.ca . 334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy.

Apr 21, Sat~

Goo Zone: 2pm, Aquatic Ctr, Messy Wet Aquatic Fun. All kinds of goo - pudding, jello and shaving cream. Regular Admission, comoxvalleyrd.ca. 334-2527.

Apr 28, Sat~

Flower Power: 1pm-5pm, Aquatic Ctr, Spring has sprung - help decorate the pool to celebrate spring.

Help us make a flower & your admission will be at the supersaver rate! Make a flower & pay $2.25 admission, comoxvalleyrd.ca. 334-2527

ValleyDads Night Out~ a range of activities for male family members/caregivers & their children hosted by a variety of organizations, 5:30-7pm, Wednesdays. Free, fun & guaranteed to make you smile.

Apr 4, Little Chefs: 5:30pm, Lake Trail School, Cook & eat together with LUSH Valley’s Little Chefs program.

Please register with admin@lushvalley.org.

At press time, schedules hadn’t been finalized for Apr 11,18 & 25. Check @valleydads on facebook for updates.

ValleyFamilies~ a range of family-friendly activities hosted by a variety of organizations from 2-4pm, Saturdays. Activities are free, fun and guaranteed to make you smile. 336-2231. cvvalleyfamilies@gmail. com. valleychild.ca At press time, schedules hadn’t been finalized for Apr 7, 14, 21 & 28. Check @valleyfamilies on facebook for updates.

What’s On Screen Cinema

DVD Releases

Apr 4: Allure, Blockets, Chappaquiddick, , Chateau of the Loire: Royal Visit, Miracle Season, A Quiet Place, Ted Apr 8: Giselle Apr 13: Beirut, Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare, Dazed and Confused Apr 20: Dolphins, Rampage, Tully Apr 27: Avengers: Infinity War

April 3rd: Father Figures, Insidious: The Last Key, A Place to Call Home Season 5, Sweet Virginia, Vikings Season 5 April 10th: All the Money in the World, The Greatest Showman, Molly’s Game, Outlander Season 3 Phantom Thread, Proud Mary April 17th: 12 Strong, The Commuter, Deep Blue Sea 2, The Post April 24th: Den of Thieves, Forever My Girl, Hostiles, Maze Runner: the Death Cure, Paddington 2

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at ComoxValley.WhatsOnDigest.com Ongoing Exhibits and Shows~

Oddities & Explorations: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, until April 28. The Potters Place Gallery, An exhibit of the unconventional, eccentric, potentially unmarketable & maybe disastrous objects that result from exploring an artistic vision. thepottersplace.ca 334-4613. 180-5th St Under Moody Skies: Tue-Sat 10am – 4pm until April 21 , Pearl Ellis Gallery, Exhibit by Mary Deveau, an abstract & impressionist painter.. She creates textured, energized landscapes, seascapes & abstracts. Opening reception, with refreshments & a free draw, on Thursday evening, April 5, from 7-9 pm. pearlellisgallery.com . 339-2822.

1729A Comox Av The Monday Bunch: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, starting April 24 Pearl Ellis Gallery, pearlellisgallery.com. 339-2822. 1729A Comox Av

Apr 1, Sun~

See Family Fun for Easter Events Filberg Summer Kitchen Easter: 10am, Filberg Summer Kitchen, Bring the family to the Filberg Park for Easter & join us for hot beverages, baked goods & a light lunch. Open Sat & Sun 10am-2pm 339-2750. 61 Filberg Rd Warwick Dahlias Annual Tuber & Plant Sale: 10am, Grantham Hall , Large selection of dahlia tuber varieties from the small pom pons to the giant dinner plates. $5 & up, warwickdahlias.com 6040 Old Isl Hwy.

Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2-6pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Dance Journey through the Chakras: 6:30pm, House of Now Yoga, Dance & be guided on a journey through your body via your chakra’s! $105/8 classes or drop in & lower income by request, dancewithjade.ca. 703-0842. 536B-5 St Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, Let Milo elevate your soul with some good old karaoke. flyingcanoe. ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 2, Mon~

Jam w/ Ryder Bachman Band: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, Everyone welcome! cumberlandhotel.ca. 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Av Open Stage: 7:30pm, Cornerstone Cafe, All ages welcome. cornerstonetaphouse.com 871-8988. 208-5th St Karaoke Night: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th

Apr 3, Tue~

DVD Releases: Gone Hollywood Video, Father Figures/ Insidious: The Last Key/A Place to Call Home Season 5/ Sweet Virginia/Vikings Season 5. 339-9121. 640 Anderton Pasta Tuesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, Featured pastas. toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Fusion Belly Dance: 5:45pm, House of Now, A full body conditioning class based on drills, strength & stretch. 8 Weeks, templebellyfusiondance.ca 650-3778. 536-5th St Canucks vs Golden Knights: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Directly Affected: 7pm, Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC, World Community’s film screening addressing the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. comoxvalleyarts.com 337 5412. 2300 Ryan Rd First Tuesday Fundraiser: 7:30pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Continued on page 12

EXPAND YOUR MIND HEAL YOUR BODY

CHANGE YOUR LIFE An evening that could could create profound shifts in you and your life by changing what you know...

Courtenay, April 24, 7-9 pm Register online ($10): renxueamericas.org/news Reap the benefits from this illuminating talk as world-renowned master healer, teacher and author YUAN TZE provides his insights on the fundamentals of life and how we can bring about deep and lasting change to improve our health and wellbeing.

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Scott Lyle & friends w/ special guest “SUE PYPER”. mexpub. ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Trivial Matters: 8pm, Flying CanoePub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 4, Wed~

Mobile Optician: 12:45pm, Little Red Church, securevisionoptical.com 792-5199. 2182 Comox Av Wine Wednesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, In support of Cumberland Community School programs. cumberlandcommunityschools.com 6508305. 2770 Dunsmuir Av Promoting Your Creative Business: 7:30pm, Kelly Cat and Kay Bird Art Studio, 6-week Workshop. Tix at comoxvalleyarts.com 2002A Comox Av Guess that Groove: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, Win up to 1000 loonies! mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Apr 5, Thu~

Mobile Optician: 11am, Little Red Church Poet Jordan Abel: 7pm, Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC, Jordan Abel is an award winning Nisga’a writer pursuing a PhD concentrated on intergenerational trauma & Indigenous

literature. nic.bc.ca/events 334-5000x4189. 2300 Ryan Rd Canucks vs Coyotes: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Jazz Night: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar w/ Georgia Straight Big Band, georgiastraightjazz.com 218-8584. 275-8th St Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, w/ Barry P. & Friends. mexpub.ca . 250.703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 6, Fri~

Movie Releases: Allure, Blockers, Chateaux of the Loire (Royal Visit), A Quiet Place, Ted. Not all titles may be available at your local cinema. Not all titles may be available at your local cinema.

CCCTS Weekly Ride: 10am, Florence Filberg Ctr, Come join us on our Friday rides. We are an inclusive group, separating into faster & slower subgroups. cccts.org 411 Anderton Av Soup & Sandwich: 11am-1pm, Cumberland Legion, 3362361. 2770 Dunsmuir Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, bcblindsports. bc.ca 338-4074. 1700 Comox Av Seeds, Soil & Slimy Slugs - Gardening 101: 1:30pm, I Belong Centre, 8-week series, learn to grow your own organic veggies, annuals & kitchen herbs. Call to preregister, larchecomoxvalley.org 334-8320. 1465 Grieve Av Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, Free

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Bolshoi Ballet: 9:45am, Rialto Theatre, When Giselle learns that her beloved Albrecht is promised to another woman, she dies of a broken heart in his arms. landmarkcinemas. com 9:55am-12:40pm info@comoxvalleyarts.com 3342983. 2665 Cliffe Av Plant Propogation Class: 1pm, Lake Trail School, Simple techniques for propagating herbs & vegetables. Register Continued on page 15

Computer/Console Gaming: $3/hour Stay and Play tabletop games: $2/person before 3pm, $4/person after 3pm Retail Games & Gaming Supplies

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Fri - Friday Night Magic 6:30pm Sat - MTG Booster Draft 6:30pm MTG Events:

Demo’s including Age of Sigmar/ Shadespire 1-4pm

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13th Prerelease 10:30am Humble Boy: -7:30pm, Sid 2HG Williams Theatre, This brilliant Single Sealed 5pm Jones, who wrote the book comedy, written

by Charlotte 14th - Prerelease SingleinSealed for Lloyd Webber’s hit ”Woman White”,noon will provide you Prerelease Party - NEW!sidwilliamstheatre. with a great evening of entertainment.

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CliffeRelease Av Weekend Shotgun 20th Kelly:- Draft 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Plus TGIF Prize Pot Standard Draw, the27th pot- grows byShowdown $50 each begins week 12:30 until its won!

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Risa Rose: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, Bring your friends & enjoy an evening of great music, great food & a warm atmosphere. flyingcanoe.ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av “AFB presents SPRUNG”: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, w/ DChant, Dolce & Holly Tree. House / Breaks Djs, mexpub.ca . 7039573. 1001 Ryan High Society: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Check facebook for details. waverleyhotel.ca. 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Apr 7, Sat~ Farmers Market: 9am, Native Sons Hall, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218-0321. 360 Cliffe Av Denman Farmers Market: 9:30am, Marcus Isbister Old School Ctr, denmanisland.com 5901 Denman Rd. 28 Day Real Food Evolution: 10:30am, Yoga 10 Studio, A way of simplifying & improving your habits, food & lifestyle choices. yoga10studio.com. 897-0069. 432-10th St Westcoast Poker Tour: 1pm, The Mex Pub, mexpub.ca.

703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Free Meditation Class: 1pm, Courtenay Library, Learn How to Meditate! Free, freemeditation.com 954-5040.

300-6th St 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, 5:40 An easy going, relaxed, contemporary worship service. Each week we may have drama, music, stories or personal testimonies. Please stay for our Potluck Dinner & Cafe afterwards. stpeterscomox.ca. 339-2925.

218 Church St. UFC-233 Ferguson vs Khabib: 6pm, The Avalanche, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Whitecaps at Real Salt Lake: 6:30pm, ,Catch it at the Canoe!

Canucks at Oilers: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Humble Boy: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Apr 6 Ryder Bachman Band: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, No Cover mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Timeless music with an international flavour that raises the temperature of any room. Tix at Bop City Records, The Waverley, 336-8322 & online at CumberlandVillageWorks.Com, waverleyhotel.ca. 2692 Dunsmuir.

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A documentary chronicling the emotional and epic iconic Canadian band’s nowlegendary 2016 tour that captured the heart of the nation. A unique and exclusive perspective into The Tragically Hip’s world through intimate moments, behind-thescenes and on-stage footage, personal interviews with the band and close friends, as well as reactions from their devoted fans from across the country.

APRIL VERCH BAND

Sat May 12

Fiddler-singer-stepdancer April Verch began playing and dancing as a small child and for more than 20 years has been captivating audiences worldwide with an enchanting mix of Canadian, old-time, bluegrass, country, and Americana tunes and songs. Verch and her fellow trio members pare down their arrangements, highlighting the simple pleasures of upright bass, guitar, clawhammer banjo, voices, fiddle, and stepping in intimate conversation. At the heart lie Verch’s delicate voice, energetic footwork, and stunning playing. Sometimes she sings, steps and fiddles all at once, with apparent ease and precision.

Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: sidwilliamstheatre.com

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC

Ticket Centre hours: Tues to Sat from 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time

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at eventbrite.ca $20/person, laketrailconnect.ca 805 Willemar Manifest It!: 1pm, Holy Cow Yoga Studio, Using Emotional Freedom Techniques, create real shifts in your mindset & energy. fullyalive.ca . 7789920930. 542 Cliffe Av Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2pm6pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 250.703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Humble Boy: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Apr 6 Cribbge: 2pm, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Dance Journey through the Chakras: 6:30pm, House of Now, See Apr 1 Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe, flyingcanoe.ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 9, Mon~

Newcomers Club Meeting: 6:30pm, Crown Isle Clubhouse, Comox Valley Newcomers Club is a friendly, warm & welcoming group of women who have resided in

the Comox Valley for two years or less. cvnewcomers.net.

650-4776. 399 Clubhouse Dr Spring Forest Qigong: 7pm, Lake Trail School, A powerful self-healing practice of gentle movements. Register at laketrailconnect.ca $50/6 weeks, 805 Willemar.

Open Stage: 7:30pm, Cornerstone Cafe, All ages welcome. cornerstonetaphouse.com 871-8988. 208-5th St Karaoke Night: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th

Apr 10, Tue~

DVD Releases: 12am, Gone Hollywood Video , All the Money in the World/The Greatest Showman/Molly’s Game/ Outlander Season 3/Phantom Thread/Proud Mary 3399121. 640 Anderton Birthday Party Open House!: 1pm, Everyone is invited to Courtenay Massage Therapy’s First Birthday Party Open House. courtenaymassagetherapy.com 897-0069. 432-10th St Pasta Tuesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill,

Who's Got Talent Finals featuring

Bowie Forever & Adele Tributes

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You Be The Judge!

Who will win the Grand Prize?

Finalists in Who's Got Talent:

Hannah Campbell Tora FujiKawa Gracie Hooper Samantha Montgomery-Swan Jasmin Rossner Otto Titler Jade Anglos Gerry Bullen Grace Joneson Maija Westra Chylenne May Featuring Rich Spencer & Dwaine Kim Andrucko Heather Hawirko Susie McGregor

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Since the release of their new single “Lonely”, Victoria’s Lovecoast has been touring western Canada. ‘Lonely’ is the first single from their debut full-length album,The Trip, set for release in 2018.

Since their inception in 2013 Lovecoast has been delivering a new sound that won’t go unnoticed. By bringing “together modern day indie pop and blue-eyed ’70s R&B” (Ride the Tempo), the band has created something bouncy and infectious. Lovecoast finds inspiration in modern acts like the Cat Empire and Lake Street Dive, and classic legends such

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as Billie Holiday and Bruce Springsteen. The group has been riding a wave of success since the release of their debut EP Chasing Tides in 2014 and they hope to keep the momentum going with the release of The Trip this spring.

The Trip is our first full-length album and we’re really proud of it,” says Lovecoast lead singer Danielle Sweeney. “The first single ‘Lonely’ is a song that we’ve had for awhile.

The lyrics are based around the themes of loneliness and wanting what you can’t have, that gut feeling we’ve all experienced when we’ve got our eyes on someone else’s prize. “ Uniquely fresh and nostalgic all at once, Lovecoast is an up-and-coming act from the West Coast of Canada to watch. Victoria’s

Lovecoast (soul, pop) and Towers and Trees are bringing their Western Canadian tour to The Waverley Hotel April 14th! Tix at waverley.tickit.ca

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April 3

"First Tuesday Fundraiser" hosted by Scott Lyle & friends w/ special guest "SUE PYPER" This month supporting The Comox Valley Hospice Society & DFood Bank 7:30pm

April 6

"AFB presents SPRUNG" w/ DChant, Dolce & Holly Tree.

House / Breaks Djs 9:30pm

"RYDER BACHMAN BAND" Live |Rock 9:30pm No Cover

April 13

"TEAMWORK" A night w/ "EMASH" & friends 9:30pm

April 14

"THE RANGERS" Rock Tribute Band 9:30pm No Cover

April 20

"NIGHTS TO REMEMBER" hosted by Youngcap & AZReal w/ a night of Hip-Hop 9:30pm

April 21 "NORTH 2 SOUTH" presents a night of Hip-Hop 9:30pm

April 27 "RENNIE FORSTER" presented by Dj EMASH 9:30pm

April 28 "DJ DFRESH" presents a night w/ guest Dj & live music together 9:30pm

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New Monthly Event:

East Coast/Celtic Jam & Open Mic

Two local musicians have got together with Comox’s newest entertainment hot spot, the Sannd Trap Bar & Grill, to create an unique, monthly musical event – an East Coast/Celtic Jam & Open Mic. The event is led by Perry Johnson and Billy Mac (Bill MacPherson). Perry is an East Coast

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Weekly Entertainment Bachman Band EVERY 2ND MONDAY - Jam w/Ryder - 10:30pm 7:30 man Bach & Cox DAY WEDNES -1am 9 Kim FRIDAY - Karaoke with SUNDAY - Meat Draw Bingo 1-3pm SUNDAY - Bluegrass Sit In @5-Midnight

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250-336-8844 Since 1894

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19 boy all the way, somehow making his way from the rock all the way to the Comox Valley.

He grew up listening to Irish jigs and reels in his Mothers kitchen while the fishermen would sing and dance their way ‘til sunrise.

“Music and Friends,” he says, that’s what it’s all about.” Billy Mac is a pretty notorious maritimer himself, growing up in PEI and playing music for more than 50 years.

Debuting on St Paddy’s day, at times it was a rousing singalong, at other times quiet ballads were sung solo by audience members.

The day concluded with an acapella duet by two of the audience. In short, anything goes.

So come on out and “Dust off your fiddle, Shine up your whistles, Restring your guitar, Patch up your pipes and lets have some fun!”

The next East Coast Celtic Jam is April 28 at the Sannd Trap, 1728 Balmoral in Comox from 1pm-4pm. Check the Sannd Trap facebook page for details.

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APRIL 14

Lord of the Rings Trivia Night Starts @ 7, $10 Cover

APRIL 20

Poker Night · Pool Tournament Everyone welcome!

TUESDAYS

Board Games Night Bring your own or use ours!

Mixed Darts

WACKY WEDNESDAY!

Dab & Donate "The Spy Who Dabbed Me" Edition

$3.00 Tapas menu after 3pm *Piano Bar with Rob Petrie

APRIL 21

Poker Night · Everyone welcome!

THURSDAYS

Starts @ 7

Mayhemingways Doors @ 9

APRIL 28

Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam Starts @ 3

NEW WEEKLY EVENT

John Mundy & the Mulligans Fridays 7pm to 11pm

WEEKLY EVENTS Mon-Karaoke Tues-$6.50 Burger Night Wed-Pool & Poker Thurs-Jazz Night

Fri-John Mundy & the Mulligans Sat-Live Music/DJ Sun-Free Pool

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

Fridays Live Music @8:30 TGIF Prize Pot Draw!

Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27

Shotgun Kelly Centerpiece Big Daddy Double Play

SATURDAYS

Name That Tune @9:00

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Free pool all day!

Open Mic Jam @ 7pm Everyone Welcome!

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

#245 1) Necklace 2) ‘i’ in ‘Boing’ 3) Square On Window 4) Hair bun 5) Left Woman Position 6) Exclamation Mark 7) Cheque 8) Left Woman’s Hair 9) Man’s Eye 10) Corner Glass

What’s On Trivia 1. What colour is Absynth?

2. What flavour is Cointreau?

3. “Ring around the collar” Product?

4. Who was mistaken as the God Lono?

5. Who introduced pigs to N. America?

Featured pastas. toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Fusion Belly Dance: 5:45pm, House of Now, See Apr 3 Cha Cha beginner dance class: 7pm, Native Sons Hall, Playful, sensual & sexy. Come with a partner or on your own To register for the classes contact the Lewis Ctr 338-5371. $64 for 8 classes, 792-4223. 360 Cliffe Av Trivial Matters: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 11, Wed~

Senior Computing 101: 3:30pm, Lake Trail School, Computer Classes geared for seniors who want to extend their computer knowledge. Register at laketrailconnect. ca 805 Willemar.

Wine Wednesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, See Apr 4 Humble Boy: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Apr 6 Guess that Groove: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, Win up to 1000 loonies! mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Apr 12, Thu~

Mobile Optician: 11am, Little Red Church, See Apr 5 Burger & Beverage Silent Auction: 5pm, The Prime Chophouse, A group of NIC human services students will be studying abroad this spring, taking part in community development in Cebu, Philippines. $20 plus taxes ($5 of your purchase will support 2018 community development project in Cebu) FMI amittenkowalchuk@northislandcollege.ca nic.bc.ca/ events1089 Braidwood Rd Beginner Salsa Class - LA style: 7pm, Comox Recreation Ctr,The most popular style of salsa in N. America due to its playfulness, sexiness & the excitement of the music.

Come as a couple or on your own. Register at Comox Rec, 339-2255. 792-4223. 1855 Noel Av From Passion to Profits: 6pm, Visitors Centre, This seminaris designed for makers and creators who plan to sell at markets & tradeshows.,. $75/$60 for Members,comoxvalleyarts.com. 650-5425. 3607 Small Rd Humble Boy: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Apr 6 JazzNight: 7:30pm, The Avalanche, Featuring Centerpiece, georgiastraightjazz.com 218-8584. 275-8th St Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, w/Barry P. & Friends. mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 13, Fri~

Movie Releases: Beirut, Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare, Dazed & Confused, Finding Your Feet, Indian Horse, Rampage, Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero, Luisa Miller), Sherlock Gnomes (Sensory Friendly). Not all titles may be available at your local cinema CCCTS Weekly Ride: 10am, Florence Filberg Ctr, Come join us on our Friday rides. We are an inclusive group, separating into faster & slower subgroups. cccts.org 411 Anderton Av Spring Home Expo: 1pm, Comox Valley Sports Ctr, FREE, homeshowtime.com 3001 Vanier Dr. Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, See Apr 6 Seeds, Soil & Slimy Slugs - Gardening 101: 1:30pm, I Belong Ctr,See Apr 6. , 8-week series Single sessions are also available. Call to pre-register 334-8320, larchecomoxvalley. org. 1465 Grieve Av Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Apr 6 CCFS Spring Trivia: 6:30pm, Cumberland Rec, The

21 Cumberland Forest Spring Trivia event is SET! $100 per table! Cumberland Brewing Company beer, tasty fun snacks. killer door prizes & some secret surprises!

Email info@cumberlandforest.com to book a table! cumberlandforest.com 2665 Dunsmuir Whitecaps vs Los Angeles: 7pm Catch it at the Canoe!

Discover Scuba Diving: 7pm, Aquatic Ctr, Just pay admission into pool. Waivers available to print off on our website Preregister to guarantee your spot! 338.0161. ubdiving. com 377 Lerwick Av John Mundy & The Mulligans: 7pm, Avalanche Bar, John Mundy’s New Band, live every Friday, 7-11pm. Avalanche Bar avalanchebar.ca . 250.331.0334. 275 8th Humble Boy: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Apr 6 North Island Choral Society Spring Concert: 7:30pm, St. Georges United Church, northislandchoral.ca. Fitzgerald St Milk Crate Bandits: 8pm, Studio Live, One of Vancouver’s best traditional jazz bands. Tix at Bop City Records, Rider’s Pizza, or by e-transfer to studiolivestudio@gmail.com. & at the door: $25, 400 -000. 2679 Beaufort Av Centerpiece: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw, the pot grows by $50 each week until its won! , griffinpub. ca 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley.

Luke Blu: 9pm, With 2 VIMA nominations Luke Blu delivers a phenomenal performance every time. flyingcanoe.ca 331-4006, 1590 Cliffe “TEAMWORK” A night w/ “EMASH” & friends: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, DJ Dancing starts at 9:30pm , mexpub.ca . 7039573. 1001 Ryan

Apr 14, Sat~

Farmers Market: 9am Exhibition Grounds, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218-0321. 4839 Headquarters Rd Spring Home Expo: 9:30am, Sports Ctr, See Apr 13 Denman Farmers Market: 9:30am, Marcus Isbister Old School Ctr, denmanisland.com 5901 Denman Rd. Westcoast Poker Tour 1pm, The Mex Pub, mexpub.ca.

703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Book Launch Party: 1:30pm, Little Red Church, Join Local Author Janice August Bailey as she Releases her First Children’s Book “Baboons With Bassoons” - a poetry book for children ages 4 to 9, with bright illustrations by local artist David Thrasher. baboonswithbassoons.com.

780-887-1246. 2182 Comox Av North Island Choral Society Spring Concert: 2:30pm, St. Georges United Church, northislandchoral.ca Shari Ulrich Trio: 4:45pm, Fanny Bay Community Hall, Juno Award Winner, Shari Ulrich, her daughter Julia & fellow High Bar Gang member Kirby Barber. fannybaycommunity. com 335-2832. 7793 Highway 19A S Funtime Fiddlers: 5pm-11pm, Little Red Church, Fun & music with the Funtime Fiddlers! littleredchurchcomox. com . 650-6570. 2182 Comox Av 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, See Apr 7 Lord of the Rings Trivia Night: 7pm, The Avalanche,$10 Cover, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St. Justified by Tuesday: 7pm, Sannd Trap, Special Dance Night with Justified by Tuesday. . Call for resrvations. Cover $10, 339-7272. 1718 Balmoral Big Daddy: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca.

336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir “THE RANGERS” Rock Tribute Band: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan.

Lovecoast + Towers & Trees: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Victoria’s Lovecoast (soul, pop) & Towers & Trees are

bringing their Western Canadian tour to The Waverley Hotel! waverleyhotel.ca. 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir

Apr 15, Sun~

Spring Home Expo: 10am, Comox Valley Sports Ctr, See Apr 13 Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2-6pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Whos Got Talent Finals: 2:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, with Bowie Forever & Adele Tributes. Amazingly talented individuals of all ages compete for the grand prize! sidwilliamstheatre.com . 2503382430. 442 Cliffe Av Dance Journey through the Chakras classes: 6:30pm, See Apr 1 Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 16, Mon~

The Tragically Hip- Long Time Running: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Celebrating The Tragically Hip! Long Time Running chronicles the emotional & epic iconic Canadian band’s now-legendary 2016 tour that captured the heart of the nation. By donation to World Community Development Education Society, sidwilliamstheatre.com.

338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Jam w/ Ryder Bachman Band: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, Everyone welcome! cumberlandhotel.ca. 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Av Open Stage: 7:30pm, Cornerstone Cafe, All ages welcome. cornerstonetaphouse.com 871-8988. 208-5th St Karaoke Night: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th

Apr 17, Tue~

DVD Releases: Gone Hollywood Video, 12 Strong,/The Commuter/Deep Blue Sea 2/The Post 339-9121. 640 Anderton Pasta Tuesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, Featured pastas. toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Fusion Belly Dance: 5:45pm, House of Now, See Apr 3 Staged Reading of “HARVEST”: 7:30pm Ken Cameron turns a real-life incident involving his parents into a comedy about a rural couple who unwittingly rent out their farm to a marijuana grow-op. In this staged reading of the play, two actors play all eleven roles, using their voices & simple props, so the action is fast, furious & funny.

By donation. courtenaylittletheatre.com . 334-2032. 1625 Mcphee Av Island Music Fest presents Ken Hamm: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, Ken Hamm is a well known acoustic solo musician based in Forget, SK with a varied repertoire of origina land traditional songs. $20, islandmusicfest.com.

336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Apr 18, Wed~

Drop-in Darts: 1pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion. ca. 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Wine Wednesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, See Arp 4 Guess that Groove: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, Win up to 1000 loonies! mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Apr 19, Thu~

The Resurrection Tasting: 7pm, Shelter Point Distillery, Celebrating whisky distilleries that have come back to life! 4 whiskies, nibbles & giggles. Tix by phone or email. shelterpoint.ca . 778-422200. 4650 Regent Rd. Continued on page 22

22 The Stampeders: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, No seventies group represented Canada’s musical identity to the world like The Stampeders. sidwilliamstheatre. com338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Jazz Night: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar, w/ Ryan Oliver Band. georgiastraightjazz.com 218-8584. 275-8th St Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, w/Barry P. & Friends. mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 20, Fri~

Movie Releases: Dolphins, Rampage, Tully. Not all titles may be available in your location.

Earth Day: Consume Less, Play MoreRecognize & celebrate the largest environmental event in the worldearthday.ca Name that Tune!: 6am, The Sannd Trap, 339-7272. 1718 Balmoral Av CCCTS Weekly Ride: 10am, Florence Filberg Ctr, See Apr 6 Soup & Sandwich: 11am-1pm, Cumberland Legion, 3362361. 2770 Dunsmuir Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, See Apr 6 Seeds, Soil & Slimy Slugs - Gardening 101: 1:30pm, I Belong Ctr, See Apr 6 Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Apr 6 Whitecaps at Sporting Kansas City: 6pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

ImageFest: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A multimedia extravaganza of images & video clips set to music. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Distillations: The Spirit of Song: 7pm, Shelter Point Distillery, Our final concert of our 20th anniversary year. 3 concerts to choose from including a Saturday matinee. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. islandvoiceschamberchoir.bc.ca 898-4773. 4650 Regent Rd Dab & Donate - The Spy Who Dabbed Me Edition: 7pm, The Avalanche, A lively music bingo fundraiser for the Comox Valley Health Foundation. avalanchebar.ca 275-8th St. Discover Scuba: 7pm, Aquatic Ctr, See Apr 13 Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw, the pot grows by $50 each week until its won! , griffinpub. ca . 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley.

Roadside Rattle: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, High energy “kick stompin’, blues howlin’, heart beating music that will put a smile on your face & love in your heart. flyingcanoe. ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Roots Roundup: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, The fantastic & improbable reunion of Roots Roundup! A roots, rock, reggae, ska, funk & punk musical mash-up. waverleyhotel. ca . 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir “NIGHTS TO REMEMBER” : 9:30pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Youngcap & AZReal w/ a night of Hip-Hop , mexpub.ca .

703-9573. 1001 Ryan.

Apr 21, Sat~

Farmers Market: 9am, Exhibition Grounds, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218-0321. 4839 Headquarters Rd Denman Farmers Market: 9:30am, Marcus Isbister Old School Ctr, denmanisland.com 5901 Denman Rd. ANZAC Day: 12:30pm, HMCS Quadra, Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia & New Zealand commemorating all who served & died in all wars, conflicts, & peacekeeping operations .Free Required Registered Ticket: 897-4611 or k103museum@alberniproject.org. Weather permitting the Snowbirds begin the ceremony with a memorial flyby, ending with a flyby of the CF18. alberniproject.org.

Westcoast Poker Tour: 1pm, The Mex Pub, mexpub.ca.

703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Distillations: The Spirit of Song: 2pm & 7pm, Shelter Point Distillery, See Apr 20 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, See Apr 7 The Journeymen - A Tribute to Eric Clapton & Carlos Santana: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, . The Journeymen is an homage to two of the most significant guitarists in history and details over 100 years combined of incredible artistry & musicianship. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430.

442 Cliffe Av Cantiamo Spring Concert: 7:30pm, Little Red Church, Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble’’ Spring Concert. $15, 2182 Comox Av. Elise LeBlanc: 7:30pm, Rapture Barbers, Features originals from Elise’s debut album Runaway Kites & a teaser of new songs from her current project. Supporting her on stage: talented local artists Cam Boyce on fiddle & mandolin, Chad Pab on upright bass/banjo, Tereza Tomek on upright bass/ vocal. $10 donation at the door, 3273-3rd St, Cumberland Milos “Hawaii Five 0” Kareoke Birthday Luau: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, April 21st & 22nd from 9pm-1am A special weekend event to celebrate Milo’s 50th birthday.

Wear Hawaiian Costumes. There will be prizes, photo booth & drink & food specials each night. flyingcanoe.ca 3314006. 1590 Cliffe Av “NORTH 2 SOUTH” presents a night of Hip-Hop: 9pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan The MayHemingways: 9pm, Avalanche, Join this fuzzy folk duo is from Peterborough on their album release tour. avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Sirreal: 9:30pm, An emotionally driven lyrical invasion by hip-hop artist, Sirreal. waverleyhotel.ca . 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir

Apr 22, Sun~

Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2-6pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Autocross: 3pm, Saratoga Speedway, Registration@3, action starts at 4pm, Macaulay Rd, Black Creek, Dance Journey through the Chakras: 6:30pm, The House of Now, See Apr 1 Milos “Hawaii Five 0” Kareoke Birthday Luau: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, April 21st & 22nd from 9pm-1am A special weekend event to celebrate Milo’s 50th birthday.

Wear Hawaiian Costumes. There will be prizes, photo booth & drink & food specials each night. flyingcanoe.ca 3314006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 23, Mon~

Transplanting & Hardening Off Class: 6:30pm, Lake Trail School, Please register at laketrailconnect.ca $20/person, laketrailconnect.ca. 805 Willemar.

Open Stage: 7:30pm, Cornerstone Cafe, All ages welcome. cornerstonetaphouse.com 871-8988. 208-5th St Karaoke Night: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th

Apr 24, Tue~

DVD Releases: Gone Hollywood Video , Den of Thieves/ Forever My Girl/Hostiles/Maze Runner: the Death Cure Paddington 2. 339-9121. 640 Anderton Monday Bunch: 10am-4pm, Pearl Ellis Gallery, First day of the new exhibit. Tues-Sat.10 am-4 pm, pearlellisgallery. com. 339-2822. 1729A Comox Av Pasta Tuesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, Featured pastas. toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Fusion Belly Dance: 5:45pm, House of Now, See Apr 3

23 Expand Your Mind, Heal Your Body & Change Your Life: 7pm, Creekside Commons, World renowned teacher, healer & author, YUAN TZE, shares his wisdom-guided life approach with love, humour & profound understanding.

Yuan Tze has distilled over four decades of study & experience into tools & practices suitable for uplifting modern life on every level. His powerful & comprehensive approach to life focuses on healing the roots of health & life problems illuminating a true path to wellbeing.

Pre-register for his only Canadian seminar in 2018. $10, renxueamericas.org/news 778.585.2056. 2202 Lambert Dr Trivial Matters: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 25, Wed~

Joint Owners in Pleasant Acres: 1:30pm, Florence Filberg Ctr, Come out & enjoy this hilarious play by the Second Stage Players. evergreenclub.ca . 338-1000. 411 Anderton Av Wine Wednesday: 4:30pm, Toscanos Mediterranean Grill, toscanos.ca 890.7575. 140 Port Augusta St Cumberland Bingo Night: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, See Apr 4 CCFS Science Pub: The Secret Life of Trees: 7pm, Masonic Hall, Join local experts, elders, ecologists, & others for a fun filled pub night of learning & community building! cumberlandforest.com. 2687 Dunsmuir Guess that Groove: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, Win up to 1000 loonies! mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Apr 26, Thu~

Joint Owners in Pleasant Acres: 7pm, Florence Filberg Ctr, See Apr 25 Jazz Night: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar w/ Arrowsmith Big Band, georgiastraightjazz.com. 218-8584. 275-8th St Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub,w/Barry P. & Friends. mexpub. ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

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Apr 27, Fri~

Movie Releases: Avengers: Infinity War , Not all titles may be available at your local cinema.

CCCTS Weekly Ride: 10am, Florence Filberg Ctr, See Apr 6 Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, See Apr 6 Seeds, Soil & Slimy Slugs - Gardening 101: 1:30pm, I Belong Ctr, See Apr 6 Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Apr 6 BBQ Steak Dinner: 5:30pm, Courtenay Legion, Come & enjoy & you could have your next dinner for Free! courtenaylegion.ca. 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Pianist Edwin Sungpil Kim: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Come enjoy the music of award-winning pianist, Edwin Kim, winner of the 3rd Australian International Chopin Piano Competition (2017). Kim performs as a recitalist, chamber musician & orchestral soloist across the US & in his native South Korea. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430.

442 Cliffe Av Discover Scuba: 7pm, Aquatic Ctr, See Apr 13 John Mundy & The Mulligans: 7pm, Avalanche Bar, John Mundy’s New Band, live every Friday, 7-11pm. Avalanche Bar avalanchebar.ca. 331.0334. 275-8th Frazey Ford: 7:30pm, Filberg Ctr, Frazey Ford’s music is about renewal, strength, knowing when to breath in & let go, trusting yourself, letting the waves rush over, & appreciating all the things worth loving.Tix at Bop City, Riders Pizza, & at cvw.tickit.ca 411 Anderton Av. Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake: 7:30pm, , Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com Double Play: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw, the pot grows by $50 each week until its won! , griffinpub. ca 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley.

Georgia Straight: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av RENNIE FORSTER presented by Dj EMASH: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan

Apr 28, Sat~

Farmers Market: 9am,Exhibition Grounds, Local food heaven! cvfm.ca . 218-0321. 4839 Headquarters Rd

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24 Denman Farmers Market: 9:30am, Marcus Isbister Old School Ctr, denmanisland.com 5901 Denman Rd CV Humanists meeting: 9:45am, Upstairs at Quality Foods, Driftwood Mall, , Discussion topic: Restorative Justice. Free 287-4524. 2751 Cliffe Av Westcoast Poker: 1pm, The Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 7039573. 1001 Ryan Rd New Event_: East Coast Celtic Open Mic & Jam: 1:00pm, Sannd Trap Bar & Grill, Led by Perry Johnson and Billy Mac this new East Coast/Celtic Open Mic & Jam is at times a rousing singalong, at other times quiet ballads sung solo by audience members nad even acapella duets by the audience. In short, anything goes. So come on out and “Dust off your fiddle, Shine up your whistles, Restring your guitar, Patch up your pipes and let’s have some fun!”

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Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam: 3pm, The Avalanche, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, See Apr 7 Rock The Boat: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Join the Just In Time Choirs, for an evening of music that will make you cheer. From the anthemic “Times They Are A-Changin’” to “Brave” by Sara Bareilles, these songs have challenged the status quo in the decades from the mid-20th century to the present. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 2503382430. 442 Cliffe Av The Rangers: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel. ca . 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir “DJ DFRESH” presents a night w/ guest Dj & live music together: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Live DJ & Dancing: 9:30pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar. ca 331.0334. 275-8th

Apr 29, Sun~

Snow to Surf Race: Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, running, mountain biking, kayaking, road cycling, canoeing, post-race action.Teams of 4 - 9 people. Race winds up mid-late afternoon at Comox Marina Park. snowtosurf.com

Home Based Business Market: 10am-3pm, Little Red Church, A monthly showcase of entrepreneurs, businesses & crafters. Stop by & enjoy a great variety of products & local crafts, cventrepreneurs.com 702-3633. 2182 Comox Av Sharing Stories from Africa: 2pm, dEsterre House, The Glacier Grannies present Elizabeth Sebasta, a member of the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa, who will share stories about her recent trip to Uganda & Tanzania.

Tix at Laughing Oyster, Blue Heron & 339-3651. 1801 Beaufort Av Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2-6pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Dance Journey through the Chakras: 6:30pm, See Apr 1 Smooth Angel Cafe: 7pm, Campbell River SDA Church, Our event is set up concert style & divided into sets where the audience is respectfully listening to the music & then has breaks to visit & get healthy smoothies & treats . Any donations over our operating costs go to charity. 337-8900.

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Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av

Apr 30, Mon~

CCFS AGM: 7pm, Riders Pizza, cumberlandforest.com Jam w/ Ryder Bachman Band: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, Everyone welcome! cumberlandhotel.ca. 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Av. Open Stage: 7:30pm, Cornerstone Cafe, All ages welcome. cornerstonetaphouse.com 871-8988. 208-5th St Karaoke Night: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th

Coming in May~

May 1: Workers’ Day Bean Supper & Parade – Cumberland Museum May 4-6: Fibre Fest in Campbell River May 5: Saratoga Speadway Season Opener May 6: Mcloughlin Gardens Open House May 19-21: Victoria Day Celebrations in Cumberland May 20: Cumberland Village Market Day May 26 & 27: Comox Valley Arts Council Studio Tour

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Seniors Events Apr 3, Tue~

Apr 4, Wed~

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. FMI-Pat Chiquen at 339-3904.

1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com

Philosophers’ Cafe: 7pm, Berwick Retirement Community. This is the latest in 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

Discover Your Path Upcoming Events Friday Night Dances April 6, 20, 27 7:30 - 10:30 pm Enjoy local bands like the Dan Hughes Band, Amigos, Double Play & Crosstown Express Tickets available at the door Members: $7, Non-members: $9

Pancake Breakfast

Saturday April 7, 7:30 - 11:00 am Enjoy a delicious buffet style breakfast. $5/person

Joint Owners in Pleasant Acres

a Second Stage Players Production Wednesday, April 25, 1:30 pm Thursday, April 26, 7:00 pm This play is sure to tickle your funny bone. $10/person (Tickets at the office or the door)

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

T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9 AM Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Apr 7, Sat~

Pancake Breakfast Buffet: 7:30-11am, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Ctr, Everyone welcome. A delicious pancake buffet. Choices of tea/coffee & juices. Choices of regular or Buckwheat pancakes, bacon and/or sausages. Come out to this yummy fundraiser. You will leave full & happy. $5.00, evergreenclub.ca 338-1000. 411 Anderton Av

Apr 11, Wed~ Senior Computing 101: 3:30pm, Lake Trail School, Computer Classes geared for seniors who want to extend their computer knowledge. Register at laketrailconnect.ca 805 Willemar.

Apr 24, TUE~ CNIB MOBILE: 9am-5pm, Berwick Retirement Community, Specialists will be offering free of charge services; independent travel techniques, low vision services, assistive technology, independent living skills and Veterans services. 1700 Comox Ave, Comox.

890-2346, berwickretirement.com

Apr 25 Wed~ & Apr 26, Thu~ Joint Owners in Pleasant Acres: 1:30pm on Wednesday, 7pm on Thursday, Florence Filberg Ctr,

comoxseniors.ca Yoga: several classes throughout the week. Please check for details.

Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM Come out & enjoy this hilarious play by the Second Stage Players. Two women in a retirement residence, a demanding shrew & a weepy attention-getter who don’t get along with anyone. A novel experiment to resolve these issues results in a surprising effect!

Come & see the delightful shenanigans at Pleasant Acres! evergreenclub.ca. 338-1000. 411 Anderton Av

Each Friday~

Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, To participate you will need to be a member of BC Blind Sports. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Jenny at 3 38-4074. bcblindsports.bc.ca. 338-4074. 1700 Comox Av Friday Night Dances: 7:30pm Apr 6, 20 & 27, Filberg Centre, enjoy bands like The Amigos, Crosstown Express, The Dan Hughes Band & Double Pay. Grab your friends and your neighbours & come on out for a night of fun. Tix at the door, evergreenclub.ca 3381000. 411 Anderton Av.

Each Sunday~ Worship at Berwick: 3pm, You are cordially invited to join us for a non-denominational Christian worship service. All welcome. Refreshments compliments of Berwick following the service. Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com

Let Us Do the Chores At Berwick Comox Valley, you will find an unparalleled level of service with all the comforts of home. Our staff are always close at hand to take care of details from meals to housekeeping, so residents can live a relaxing lifestyle.

Find out more about The Berwick Way™ – Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today!

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1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. 250-339-1690 www.berwickretirement.com

THINGS TO DO Things To Do In Recreation Go-Karts & Monster Truck Rides: Fun for the whole Family! Open every day until April 8, then weekends and holidays, 12-4pm (weather permitting) Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd., Black Creek.

250.337.5024, www.saratogaracing.ca Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by trying Cosmic Bowling at Codes Country Lanes. They have regular bowling too! codescountrylanes.com.

250-334-4045 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.

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, 250-339-2255 (250) 336-2231 indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility.

Cumberland Recreation Centre: 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. (250) 336-2231 Mon-Fri 7am-9am.

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Climbing the Wall: at Cumberland Recreation Centre.

2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am.

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Bird & Wildlife Watching.

There are many places to watch birds and see wildlife, depending on the season. The Rotary Dyke Road Park (2500 Comox Road) has a bird watching platform with a good view of the Courtenay River Estuary and the many birds there. Point Holmes and Goose Spit are also local favourites. Take a trip down to the Comox Marina, walk the Harbour Authority docks on the SE side of the road and see the many seals basking in the sun. If you walk out to the end of the boardwalk on the breakwater, there are great views of the harbour, the mountains and the glacier and – if you are lucky – you may see the seals hunting and eating along the edge

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of the breakwater. For a special treat, during much of the year, you can drive down to the Fanny Bay docks and watch the sea lions lounging on the floats off the end of the dock.

Historic Parks Filberg Park Visit the 1930s heritage home of pioneers Robert and Florence Filberg, and stroll their nine acres of lovingly landscaped gardens and heritage buildings. Take in the concert series in the garden, the Filberg Festival, or an art show. For the lover of all things vintage, browse the gift shop for vintage linens, silver tea sets, tea cups, etc.

Coal Creek Historic Park Completed in 2014, this 40-hectare park encompasses Cumberland’s historic Chinatown and No. 1 Mine Japanese Town sites which were established in the late 1800s. Do a walking tour of what is left of the old Chinatown, visit the Chinese and Japanese cemeteries, and see portions of the historic Wellington Colliery Railway trail. The No. 1 Mine site is also located within the park. On Comox Lake Rd, Cumberland.

Cumberland Community Forest With many trails, Cumberland Community Forest is a great place to go for a hike or bike ride. Enter the Forest at the corner of Sutton Rd and Comox Lake Road in Cumberland.

Don’t have a bike? Rent one at Dodge City Cycles on Dunsmuir Ave in Cumberland. Find out more about how the community is working to protect this beautiful forested area at www.cumberlandforest. com Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 11am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens. ca 250 338-6901.

Art Studios & Galleries There are several art galleries locally: Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250-3382120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay. spiritsofthewestcoast. com.

Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Av. 338-6211 comoxvalleyartgallery.com Potter’s Place Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 2-334-4613 Pearl Ellis Gallery: 1729 Comox Ave. 339-2822 www. pearlellisgallery.com Hornby Island Art Studio: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all.

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28 I-Hos Gallery: 3310 Comox Rd. 339-7702 ihosgallery. com Local Art at the Comox Airport: View local artworks all themed around Living in Northern Vancouver Island. 334.2983.

Museums 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: 625 Cliffe Ave in Courtenay, this is a privately run Canadian militarymaritime museum. Admission is by donation Courtenay Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth St. courtenaymuseum.ca Cumberland Museum and Archives 336-2445, Dunsmuir Av. cumberlandmuseum.ca Comox Archives & Museum 339-2885, 1729 Comox Ave. comoxmuseum.ca Where History Lives.

Live Theatre: With 3 live theatre companies plus the CYMC musical theatre in the Summer, we are a hotbed of live theatre.

Check the Sid Williams Theatre 250 338-2430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay sidwilliamstheatre.com

Summer was over and the teacher was asking the class about their vacations.

She turned to little Johnny and asked what he did over the summer. “We visited my grandmother in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” he said.

“That sounds like an excellent vocabulary word,” the teacher said, “Can you tell the class how you spell that?”

Little Johnny thought about it and said, “Come to think of it, she lives in Ohio.”

Things To Do In Hiking: There are many beautful walks in the Comox Valley.

Some of our favourites are Seal Bay Park (with access from Bates Road or Hardy Road). Rosewall Creek (south on Hwy 19A, 7.3 km past the Fanny Bay Inn), and Nymph Falls (15 minutes from downtown Courtenay on Forbidden Plateau Road.) Pleasant urban walks are Simms Millenium Park (by the 5th Street Bridge) and the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk. For the Heritage Walk, start behind Central Builder’s Home Hardware, walk out to the Airpark and back. There is a large eagle nest you can see in the trees across the river from the walk. For a shorter walk, simply drive out to the Airpark and walk around the airpark.

Trout Fishing: Comox Lake 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp is free Oct-April.

Golf & Driving Ranges: Mulligans, 250.338.2440.

Sunnydale, 250.334.3232.

Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444.

Beaches.

There are several good beaches in the Comox Valley.

Both the Goose Spit and Kye Bay are spectacular at low tide, with fabulous views of the Salish sea.. For Goose Spit, follow Balmoral SE from the Comox Golf course, and keep going when it becomes Hawkins Road. To get to Kye Bay take Knight Road SE past the Air Terminal and past Glacier Greens Golf Course and turn left onto Kye Bay Road. If you want to go a little further, take a drive North on Hwy 19A to Miracle Beach Provincial Park (turn right onto Miracle Beach Drive about 25 km north of Courtenay). Much closer to town is Kitty Coleman Park. Go about 10 km north of Courtenay on the old Island Highway (19A) and turn right onto Coleman Road. About 1.6km down Coleman Road turn left onto Left Road (yes – turn left onto Left Road!) and follow it to the end.

From here you can explore the beach and look across the Salish see to the snow coverd peaks of the coast mountains.

Special Adventure If you are especially adventurous, take a trip up to the olf Forbidden Plateau Ski Hill.

Follow Forbidden Plateau Road west to the top (it turns to graval about halfway.) This is a good 30 minute drive. Park in the top parking lot just by the old burned down ski lodge, and hike up to the first crest. From here, you hve more than a 180 degree

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view from Quadra Island in the northwest, over the Comox Valley and across to Powell River and down to Bowser in the southeast.

Marine Adventures Pacific Pro-Dive in Courtenay offers boat charters, scuba trips, and Big Animal Encounters (Seals, Sea Lions and Whale Watching) tours. BigAnimalEncounters. com2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. 338-6829.

Learn to dive with UB Diving, 2440 Cliffe Ave, 3380161 www.ubdiving.com

Denman and Hornby Island: take the ferry from Buckley Bay and visit Denman and HornyIsland. Each small island is unique to itself and once hyou cross the ferry, you’ve entered another world. There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all.

Auto Cross: Bring your own vehicle to the track at Saratoga and test & improve your driving skills. Every 3rd Sunday. Rain or shine. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. 250.337.5024.

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Every Sunday Milo hosts Karaoke Night at the Flying Canoe Pub at the Best Western Hotel on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. Milo has been an integral part of the music scene in Courtenay since he arrived here 2 decades ago. He has taught guitar and arranged music recordings as well as supplied sound for live theatre and runs sound at live events. His Karaoke Night is a no pressure fun time. If you’ve never sung into a microphone this is the place to start.

If you’re a professional singer come on down and show off your talents.

On Saturday April 21 and Sunday April 22 come to the Flying Canoe in your Aloha Shirts and Grass Skirts and join in the fun. Milo’s 50th “Hawaii Five 0” is going to be a Karaoke Birthday Luau not soon to be forgotten. There will be Costumes, Prizes, Photo booth, food and drink specials each night. The festivities start at 9 both nights and will carry on until 1 am.

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Live Music @ 9pm April 6 Risa Rose April 13 Luke Blu Guthrie April 20 Roadside Rattle April 27 Georgia Straight

Phiilips tap takeover -6 Phillips beer on tap Live Music at 9PM

Milo's 50th "Hawaii Five O" Karaoke Birthday Luau.

Saturday April 21 & Sunday April 22 9pm-1am Come one night or come both Get dressed up Hawaiian and come down to join the fun; it's the only party in town that you're guaranteed to get lei'd.

Costumes, Prizes, Photo Booth, Specials Each Night.

Fresh, Handmade Goodness Returns After a six month break, Manager and Chef Kevin Frisch has returned to Toscano's with his signature Fresh Handmade Goodness. Once again, you can savour the passion of Italian cuisine applied to the local foods and wines of Vancouver Island.

What makes Italian cuisine special? Like so much about Italy, it is the emphasis on hyper local. One third the size of BC, Italy has 21 distinct wine regions and corresponding micro food cultures. Small wonder that this is the birthplace of the modern “slow food movement.”

Slow food. The exquisite experience of enjoying local foods and local wines with friends and family. At Toscano's Mediterranean Grill you can enjoy a particularly Italian dining experience here in the Comox Valley.

Founded on a love affair with the wines and cuisine of Tuscany, Chef Kevin applies the Italian culinary approach to the terroir and food of Vancouver Island. Everything is made from scratch by hand including all our pastas and sauces. Even the meat is butchered inhouse.

Chef Kevin follows the Italian tradition of sourcing local food for several reasons. One is environmental: we have the greatest positive environmental impact by choosing local food and transportation. Toscano’s chooses local because it is healthier for our community and our planet.

Second, we become part of a sustainable local food economy. Third, we play a part in growing a responsive and responsible community as we develop relationships with local producers.

Finally, we share the Italian passion for local, primarily because of taste. Fresh, local food simply tastes better.

Free-range animals and organically grown vegetables are more nutritious. At Toscano’s we are happy to know that good taste follows good community, economic, and environmental practices.

Drop in for an exquisite Italian experience filled with the flavours of home grown Vancouver Island.

7 nights a week 4:30-9:00pm 140 Port Augusta St, Comox (250) 890-7575

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