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Central Island Studio Tour May 26 & 27

Victoria Days & Village Market Day in Cumberland

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EVERY WEEK Every Day

Wine Tasting at 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun 11am-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 Fusion Belly Dance: 5:45 & 7:45pm, House of Now, templebellyfusiondance.ca 650-3778 A Good Yarn: Knitting & Crochet Circle: 6:30pm, Comox Library, 339-2971

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 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 Ladies Night at Sunnydale Golf Course. All Welcome. 3343232 Poker, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466

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

Open Jam w/Ryder B, 8pm, Mex Pub, 703-9573

FIREWORKS!

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Rain or Shine!

Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Mad Max Extreme Race and Road Runners

Saturday Night, May 5th

Gates Open 5:30PM. Racing at 7:00PM $20 Adults, $15 Students (with ID) $10, Children (under 12)

Racing every weekend

Monster Truck

Weekend

May 19 & 20. with Robo Dragon Outlaw Drag Racing Friday Night, May 25th

Fun for the Whole Family saratogaracing.ca

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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 CCCTS Road Cycling Weekly Rides, 10am, Filberg Centre Historic Filberg Lodge Tours, 11am, 339.2715. 61 Filberg Road 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, 124pm. Weekends & 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 Historic Filberg Lodge Tours, 11am, 339.2715. 61 Filberg Road Games & Ground Saturday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.

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com Poker: The Mex Pub, 2pm. 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 Historic Filberg Lodge Tours, 11am, 339.2715. 61 Filberg Road Go-Kart & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 124pm. Weekends & 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 SalsaSundays, 5:45pm Elks Hall, 338-8079. 231-6th St Blue Grass Sit-In, 7pm Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844 Open Mic with Rob Petrie, Griffin Pub, 7pm 339-4466 Karaoke with Milo, Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm, 331-4006

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MUST SEE EVENTS MAY 5-13

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DENMAN BAROQUE MUSIC FESTIVAL Denman Island Baroque Music Workshop & Festival May 5-13, featuring A Baroque Performing Arts Extravaganza by the Historical Performance Ensemble and the early opera L’Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi. Visit denmanbaroque.com or call 335-9047 for more information on these and other events during the week.

MAY 5

MARY FLOWER & DOUG COX Mary Flower’s immense fingerpicking guitar and lap-slide prowess is soulful and meter-perfect, a deft blend of the inventive, the dexterous and the mesmerizing. Mary is joined by local music legend Doug Cox.

MAY 5

www.cymc.ca 50 YearsISLAND JAZZ GUITAR

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JAZZ ISLAND 6TH aNNUAL gUITAR CONCERT

CONCERT

Presented by CYMC, featuring Jeff Drummond with Luke Blue Guthrie, Alan Jossul, Farley Mifsud & Arlo Fleenor.

May 5, doors 7pm Little Red Church, Comox

Jeff Drummond

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with Luke Blue Guthrie

Alan Jossul QUEEN-IT’S Farley Mifsud A KINDA MAGIC Arlo Fleenor

Tickets $15: Laughing Oyster Books, Blue Heron Books, online at www.cymc.ca, & at the door

Queen-It’s A Kinda Magic recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hits such as “We Will Rock You”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, “Under Pressure” and “Fat-Bottomed Girls”.

MAY 19-21 VICTORIA DAYS IN CUMBERLAND

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Enjoy Victoria Days celebration in Cumberland. Market day, Races, Food and lots of Family Friendly Activities.

Celebratio Saturday, May 12th, 7pm Saturday May 19th Wednesday, May 16th, 6:30 Village Market Da MAY 26ir Av&e. 1027 COMOX VALLEY ARTS STUDIO TOUR y Dunsmu Cinch - Cumberland

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- CRI Fashion Show & Tea

80 + Vendors, Mer Soap Box Derby, chant Specials Plant Sale & Live music Meet & Greet Reu nion 1-5pm - Cul tural Center Washoe Tourna ment, Beer Garden & Concession Village Park

Visit more than 100 local Artists and Artisans as they open their studios to the public.

May 20th All Sports Sunday pm - 8 pm Village Park 12

e, pole and Challeng eshoes, Legends of the May soccer, disc golf, hors more Old timers and kids and Mayor's Hole In One o's, dem ng fishi fly le family 6 - 8 pm who the for ic mus Beer Garden,

Monday, May 21

Victoria Day Parade - Dunsm uir Ave. 10am May Queen Crowning & Maypole dance - Village Park Entertainment, kids races, rides, bike draw Beer garden, concessions and more

Find out more at: cumberland.ca - elevatethearts.com facebook.com/cumberlandsvictoriaday/

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm 2925 Comox Rd Courtenay

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Go-Kart & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 12-4pm weekends & holidays. Ideal for all ages. Ride around the track where the Champions race! All equipment supplied. saratogaracing.ca. 2380 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.

Special Events May 1, Tue to May 5, Sat~

Celebrate BC Youth Week at The LINC: The LINC Youth Centre & Lewis Centre Tue: Tweens 8-11 years Spring Fever Tween Dance. Prizes.

Tickets $5 Wed: 2 for 1 Youth Drop-in & free ice-cream floats Thu: Skate Jam w/ 133 Boardshop. Prizes. FREE. Fri: Young Ones vs. Old Ones Mini Hockey Tourney. Prizes.

Register your team @ 334.8138. FREE. Sat: Gnarly Little Spring Craft Fair. Tables $10. 11am-3pm.

Support local youth artisans 9-19 years. Free entry and

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door prizes.

Sat: Youth Week Party and BBQ. Free drop-in and meal!

Tuesday dance tickets $5; Wednesday $1.25 drop-in; all other events are free, courtenay.ca/youthweek. 3348138. 300 Old Island Highway .

May 2, Wed~

Family Board Game Night: 5:30pm, Courtenay Library, The library has a collection of games to choose from, and families are also welcome to bring their own games. virl.bc.ca334-3369ext.4. 300-6 St

May 2, Wed~

Empowered Adults. Successful Children.

Connected Families: 6:00pm, Mark R Isfeld Highschool, This workshop will give you all you need to use a powerful, effective and heart-centered approach to build relationships, transform behaviour and grow strong children from the inside out.

120.00, joywithin.ca 218.8702. 1551 Lerwick Road.

May 11, Fri~

Valley Child Family Resource Fair: 10am-2pm, Glacier View Secondary Centre, Free for children under 6 years, & their parents, families & caregivers. Family

Resources, Children’s Storytime & activities & so much more! 241 Beecher Place, valleychild.ca

May 18, Fri~

Hiphop & Open Mic Night: 7:30pm, LINC Youth Centre, courtenay.ca. 334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy.

May 19, Sat~

Goo Zone: 2pm, Aquatic Centre, Messy Wet Aquatic Fun with all kinds of goo. Regular Admission comoxvalleyrd. ca 334-2527

May 20, Sun~

Graffiti Ice: 1:15pm, Sports Centre, The ice is coming out! Don’t miss out on all the fun & help us paint it before it’s gone. Prizes available for a variety of categories. Free, comoxvalleyrd.ca334-9622

May 20, Sun~

Build, Bail & Hope to Float: 2pm, Aquatic Centre, We supply the cardboard & duct tape - you supply the ingenuity & teams of 4. Design, build & hope to float your cardboard boat across the pool. Fun for all. Regular Admission , comoxvalleyrd.ca. 334-2527 ValleyDads Night Out~ a range of activities for male family members/caregivers & their children hosted

CELEBRATING www.cymc.ca 50 Years OF INSPIRING YOUNG PERFORMERS

Over

250-338-7463

JAZZ ISLAND 6TH aNNUAL gUITAR CONCERT May 5, doors 7pm Little Red Church, Comox

Jeff Drummond with Luke Blue Guthrie

Alan Jossul Farley Mifsud Arlo Fleenor

Tickets $15: Laughing Oyster Books, Blue Heron Books, online at www.cymc.ca, & at the door

p m R a e C g i s r e t r ation m m u S Come Play with Us! at Comox Recreation

Summer Day Camps, Hands on Farm and More!

See all the camps at comox.ca/recreation

Water Sports Summer Camps at Comox Lake westcoastwatersports.ca

(250)465-9378 info@westcoastwatersports.ca

Summer Camps (7 - 18 years)

• Girls on the Move • Chopped • SK8, Scoot, Swim • Mario Mania • Leaders in Training Register May 14!

The LINC 250-334-8138 Lewis Centre 250-338-5371

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by a variety of organizations, 5:30-7pm, Wednesdays.

Free, fun & guaranteed to make you smile.

May 2, Wed~

Little Chefs: 5:30pm, Lake Trail School, Cook and eat a meal together with LUSH Valley’s Little Chefs program.

Please register in advance with admin@lushvalley.org lushvalley.org . 331-0152. 805 Willemar Ave.

May 9, Wed~

Comox Fire Rescue Tour: 5:30pm, Comox Fire Station, See the fire engines up close, tour the Fire Hall, & get the chance to meet the firefighters & Sparky the fire mascot! 339-2432. 1870 Noel Av

May 16, Wed~

May 30, Wed~Open Gym & Climbing Wall: 5:30pm,Cumberland Recreation Centre, Open gym, climbing wall & healthy snacks cumberland.ca. 336-2231.

2665 Dunsmuir.

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

May 5, Sat~

Cumberland Rec Open Gym & Climbing Wall: 2pm, Open gym & climbing wall at the Cumberland Recreation Centre. Fun for the entire family! 2665 Dunsmuir.

Get Creative with Lupine Art Studio: 5:30pm, Lupine Art Gallery, An evening of fun art projects! Ages 5+ Registration open May 6 at lupineart.com. 778-2250152. #8-625 Cliffe Av

May 19, Sat~

May 23, Wed~

May 26, Sat~

Tennis Fun!: 5:30pm, Robb Road Courts, Learn the basics of tennis & practice your serving, swings & placement. All equipment provided.Instructor: Brenda Dean comox.ca/recreation. 339-2255. Robb Rd

Chimo Gymnastics Family Fun: 2pm, Comox Rec, Come have fun, meet the Gymnastics coaches, & get an idea of what Gymnastics is all about! 1855 Noel Av Seed Starting for Gardens: 2pm, Black Creek Community Hall, Learn all about seed starting for a successful garden. Call 337-5190 to register. 2001 Black Creek Rd.

What’s On Screen

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DVD Releases

May 1: Avengers: Infinity War May 4: Bad Samaritan, Ice Blue, Selfie From Hell, Tullie , May 11: Breaking In, Life of the Party May 18: Book Club, Deadpool 2, Pope Francis: A Man of his Word, Show Dogs, Slender Man May 25: On Chesil Beach, Solo: A Star Wars Story

May 1: 12 Strong, All I wish, Peter Rabbit, Winchester May 8: 50 Shades Freed May 15: Acts of Violence, Annihilation, Borg vs.

McEnroe, Samson May 22: The 15:17 to Paris, Early Man, Red Sparrow May 29: Black Panther

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at ComoxValley.WhatsOnDigest.com Ongoing Exhibits~ Monday Bunch: Pearl Ellis Gallery, until May 12 Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, pearlellisgallery.com 339-2822. 1729A Comox Av Touch Me Exhibition: until May 12, CVArt Gallery, comoxvalleyartgallery.com 338-6211. 580 Duncan Av Trail Seeking: recent paintings by Tracy Kobus: Broken Fish Studio, May 5-22, Tue-Sat, 12pm-4pm. A thoughtful perspective on the interrelationship between humans & the natural world. brokenfishstudio.ca 1822 Comox Av Elements of the Imagination: Pearl Ellis Gallery, May 15June 2, Tue-Sat, 10-4pm The art of Mark Isfeld students. pearlellisgallery.com. 339-2822. 1729A Comox Av Touching Earth Bodies: CV Art Gallery, Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delarond/Valerie Salez. May 18 to June 28. TueSat 10-5. comoxvalleyartgallery.com 338-6211. 580 Duncan Buds to Blossoms: Painters Lodge, May1-31, The lodge is decorated with flowers, colourful umbrella display, lanterns, per-lit cherry blossom trees & local art. painterslodge.com.

1625 McDonald Road, Campbell River May 1, Tue~ DVD Releases: Gone Hollywood Video, 12 Strong/All I wish/ Peter Rabbit/Winchester, 339-9121. 640 Anderton Rd Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: 5pm, Nourish Wellness, Gentle meditative Hatha. Open to all levels. karensquires1. com 1822 Comox Av Workers Day Bean Supper & Parade: 5pm, Cumberland Museum, Celebrate the struggles & triumphs of working people everywhere. cumberlandmuseum.ca 336-2445.

First Tuesday Fundraiser: 7:30pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Scott Lyle w/special guests Steve & Viv Ruskin & Blaine Dunaway.

By donation, mexpub.ca. 703-9573. 1001 Ryan May 2, Wed~ Guess that Groove Music Trivia: 8pm, Flying Canoe West Coast 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 May 3, Thu~ Groove: 7:45pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Presented by Pantuso Dance includes tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, & musical theatre. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 338-2430. 442 Cliffe.

Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. 331.4006.

1590 Cliffe Av May 4, Fri~ May Pole Festival: 10am, Simms Park, Bring a picnic for your family & enjoy old fashioned games, crown making & crafts. saltwaterschool.com. 871-7777.

Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com.

339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Soup & Sandwich: 11am-1pm, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361.

2770 Dunsmuir.

Fibre Fest: 4pm, Campbell River Community Centre , Celebrate the art of spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, quilting, embroidery & so much more. By Donation, shelmack. wixsite.com/vancouverislandfibre. 286-1161. 401-11th Av Discover Scuba Diving: 7pm, Aquatic Center, Just pay admission into pool. Preregister to guarantee your spot! ubdiving.com. 338.0161. 377 Lerwick Av Groove: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 3 Continued on page 12

TRUNK SHOW Saturday, May 12th

10 am & 1 pm Fashion Shows $5.00 Reserved Seating

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Ron Stewart Band: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 3394466. 1185 Kilmorley Av Run for Cover: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 1590 Cliffe.

Kitty & the Rooster + Soda Pony: 9:30pm, Waverley Botel, A rock n’ roll duo from Vancouver. Tix at Bop City, The Waverley, by phone 336-8322 & cvw.tickit.ca , cumberlandvillageworks. com 2692 Dunsmuir Av AFB” presents “STARWARS PARTY: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, visuals by Wax Candy, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 5, Sat~ GP Vanier Giant Garage Sale: 8am, Silent auction, plant sale, car wash, bake sale & delicious concession. 4830 Headquarters Rd, 338-9262.

Black Creek Rummage Sale: 9am, Black Creek Community Hall, blackcreek-cc.com 337-5190. 2001 Black Creek Rd. Garage Sale & Pancake Breakfast: 9am-noon, dEsterre House. Huge selection of crafts, new to you books, delicious bake item. comoxseniors.ca. 1801 Beaufort Pickleball Tournament: 9am-6pm, 19 Wing Fitness & Recreation Centre, See some of the island’s best pickleball players. Free cvpickleball.ca 1575 Military Row Fibre Fest: 9am, Campbell River Community Centre See May 4 Whitecaps at Minnesota United FC: 11am, Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com Gnarly Little Craft Fair: 11am, The Lewis Centre, Vendors 9-19 years old. Arts, crafts, baking, photography & more. courtenay.ca/youthweek. 334-8138 ext. 223. 489 Old Isl Hwy. Cinco de Mayo: 11am to close, Griffin Pub, Food & Drink specials all day! griffinpub.ca 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Av Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com.

339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Fashion Show & Tea: 11:30am, Evergreen Seniors Lounge,

$12 at the door. Sandwiches - Strawberry Shortcake, tea or coffee. Door Prize s& Surprise $10 gift table. 334-0637 Meditation Class: 1pm, Courtenay Library, Learn How to Meditate! free, freemeditation.com. 954-5040. 300-6th St Groove: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 3 Poker: 2pm, The Mex Pub, 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Baroque Performing Arts Extravaganza: 3pm, Denman Island Community Hall, Denman Island Baroque Music Workshop & Festival presents Historical Performance Ensemble (HPE) A Baroque Performing Arts Extravaganza with dance, song, commedia dell’arte & chamber music in baroque period style & costume. $20, denmanbaroque. com 335-9047. 1196 Northwest Rd. 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, 5:40 Easy going, relaxed, contemporary worship service. Please stay for our Potluck Dinner & Cafe afterwards. Every welcome! stpeterscomox.ca. 339-2925.

218 Church St. Island Jazz Guitar Concert: 7pm, Little Red Church, presented by CYMC, featuring Jeff Drummond with Luke Blue Guthrie, Alan Jossul, Farley Mifsud & Arlo Fleenor.

Tickets $15: Laughing Oyster Books, Blue Heron Books, online at cymc.ca & at the door. 2182 Comox Av Sarah Hagen Perk Up, Pianist!: 7pm, Fanny Bay Hall Sarah has transformed her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy. $20, fannybaycommunity.com 792-2219. 7793 Island Hwy S. Opening Night at Saratoga Speedway: 7pm, Fireworks plus Crash to pass, Hornet Cars, Mad Max Extreme Race & Road Runners. Gates 5:30pm. Racing 7pm. saratogaracing. ca . 923-2982. 2380 Macaulay Rd Rock Cod: 7pm, Sannd Trap Bar & Grill, Lobster dinner followed by dancing with Rock Cod.1728 Balmoral (at Comox Golf Club). Advnace tickets

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Groove: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 3 Mary Flower & Doug Cox: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, Mary Flower’s immense fingerpicking guitar prowess is a deft blend of the inventive, the dexterous & the mesmerizing. Tix at islandmusicfest.com, 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Deja Vu Cinco de Mayo: 9pm, The Avalanche, Cover $10, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8 St Shot Gun Kelly: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, Rock tribute band. mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 6, Sun~ Spring Gun Show: 8am, Fish & Game Association, Breakfast & lunch will be available while you check out the sporting, hunting & some historical firearms. $5 for men 18 & over, ladies & youth are free, courtenayfishandgame.org. 7030223. 3780 Colake Rd Pickleball Tournament: 9am, 19 Wing Fitness & Recreation Centre, See May 5 Fibre Fest: 9am, Campbell River Community Centre, see May 4 Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Festival: 10am, Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, A celebration of salmon & their EcoSystems, a family & community day. fbses.ca/index. html. 8425 Berray Rd Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com.

339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Grand opening McLoughlin Gardens: 1-4pm, McLoughlin Gardens, A public welcome to the Comox Valley’s newest public park & seaside garden. mcloughlingardens.org 814 Tasman Rd Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub, 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Dance Journey through the Chakras: 6:30pm, The House of Now, No previous dance experience is required. All are welcome! dancewithjade.ca. 703-0842. 536B-5 St

Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, 331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Av May 7, Mon~ “Creating Balance” Kundalini Yoga: 10:15am, A Reflection Class using yogic practices. Open to all levels karensquires1. com1822 Comox Av May 8, Tue~ DVD Releases, Gone Hollywood Video, 50 Shades Freed 339-9121. 640 Anderton Rd Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: 5pm, Nourish Wellness, Gentle meditative Hatha. Open to all levels. karensquires1. com 1822 Comox Av OPEN JAM hosted by Ryder B. & friends: 8pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 9, Wed~ Aboriginal Education Recognition Ceremony: 6pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Celebrate the personal achievements of Aboriginal students. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Guess that Groove Music Trivia: 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 May 10, Thu~ Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006.

1590 Cliffe Av May 11, Fri~ Historic Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg. com 339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Creative Hands, Giving Hearts Raffle Draw: 4pm, Comox Valley ReStore, Habitat for Humanity Raffle features three Continued on page 15

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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.

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beautiful pieces of art. Tckets at habitatnorthisland.com/ artraffle. 1755-13 St Name that Tune: 7pm, Sannd Trap Bar & Grill,1728 Balmoral (at Comox Golf Club).

Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo: 7:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com We Are One - Celebration Singers Choirs: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Featuring the Celebration Singers mixed choir, the new Celebration Women’s Ensemble & a Celebration Men’s Chorus. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Brickhouse: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, Vancouver’s Hippest Blue Funk Band. Tix at islandmusicfest.com. 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Buffalo Pound: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 339-4466.

1185 Kilmorley Av The Moonshine Band: 9pm, Flying CanoePub, flyingcanoe. ca 1590 Cliffe NORTH 2 SOUTH presents A Night Of Hip-Hop: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 12, Sat~

Central Island

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Garden Plant Sale: 9am-12pm, Fanny Bay Hall, fannybaycommunity.com 335-2832. 7793 Island Hwy..

The Cumby Trail Race: 9am, 13 & 25 km trail race through the spectacular system of Cumberland trails. Proceeds to Cumberland Community Forest Society. Hosted byComox Valley Road Runners. cvrr.ca Spring Plant Sale: 9-12pm, K’omoks Band Hall, Vegetables of many different varieties with our speciality being a great number of varieties of heritage tomatoes CVGSS.org 871.0553. 3320 Comox Rd Yvonne Maximchuk & Toni-Rose Carvalhal Art Show: 10am, Filberg Hertiage Lodge & Park, Paintings, prints & other works of art. filberg.com 61 Filberg Rd Artsy Craftsy Show & Sale: 10am, I Belong Centre, Beautiful original art created in the IBC studios & by local Valley artists. larchecomoxvalley.org 871.6288. 1465 Grieve Av MARS AGM: 10:30am, Merville Hall, Everyone is welcome, marswildliferescue.com 331-2627. Fenwick Road & Island Continued on page 20

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Largest rum selection on the Island and Best place in the Valley for Steak May 13, 7PM

Sunday Dinner TALK The Ins & Outs of SOLAR ENERGY

All the wayfrom Argentina, Get Back Entertainment brings one of the premier Beatles Tributes to the Mex, June 2. Four great lads coming all the way from Argentina to share the timeless music of the Beatles.-the Beatles Experience- is a world class Beatles

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The Beatles Experience at the Mex!

revival Tribute band. They were formed in 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2014 they won the “battle of the bands” in the 14th Latin America Beatles week,organized by the cavern club, Buenos Aires. Two of the bands members have been awarded “Best Guitar Player” for 3 consecutive years plus best

drummer in 2013. Eddie, Nick, Nico, and Andy look forward to meeting you !

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"FIRST TUESDAY FUNDRAISER" hosted by Scott Lyle & friends w/special guest Steve & Viv Ruskin and Blaine Dunaway 7:30pm cover by donation

May 4

May 11

May 19

"NORTH 2 SOUTH" presents A Night Of Hip-Hop 9:30pm

"THE RANGERS" A Rock Tribute Band 9:30pm

May 12

"NIGHTS TO REMEMBER" hosted by AZREAL & friends 9:30pm

May 25

"JOSS & THE ALTERNATES" "AFB" presents Rockin your world "STARWARS PARTY" w/ visuals by Wax Candy w/ ROCK FUNK COUNTRY POP 9:30pm No Cover

May 5

"SHOTGUN KELLY" A Rock Tribute Band 9:30pm

May 18

"DFRESH" presents REGGAE NIGHT w/ special guest dj's 9:30pm

May 26

"BLOCK PARTY" Check out the newest band in the Valley 9:30pm

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Mary Flower Doug Cox and

Mary Flower’s immense fingerpicking guitar and lap-slide prowess is soulful and meterperfect, a deft blend of the inventive, the dexterous and the mesmerizing. Her supple honey-and-whiskey voice provides the perfect melodic accompaniment to each song’s story.

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Midwest native relocated from Denver to the vibrant Portland, Oregon music scene in 2004. She continues to please crowds and critics at folk festivals and concert stages domestically and abroad, ones that include Merlefest, Kerrville, King Biscuit, Prairie Home Companion and Vancouver Island MusicFest, among many.

This incredible double bill also features the incomparable Doug Cox! As Fame Magazine puts it, “Doug Cox has a voice not unlike those born in the Delta, slightly rough and wavering, yet in tune with the music”.

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MAY 26

Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam Starts @ 3

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The Hip Replacements (Tragically Hip Tribute Band) Doors @ 8 Presale Tickets $10

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Westcoast Poker Tour: 2pm, The Mex Pub, 03-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd L’Orfeo, an opera by Claudio Monteverdi: 2:30pm, Denman Island Community Hall The culmination of a weeklong, baroque music workshop. A concert performance with costumes & sets. $20, denmanbaroque.com 335-9047.

1196 Northwest Rd. 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, See May 5 Race Night: 7pm, Saratoga Speedway, IMCA Modifides, Dwarf Cars, Bomber Cars Adults: $15, Students: $12, Children (under 12): $5, saratogaracing.ca . 923-2982. 2380 Macaulay Rd. Cinch Tournament: 7pm, Cumberland Legion, Games start at 7pm 218-4726. 2770 Dunsmuir April Verch Band: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Fiddler, singer, & stepdancer April Verch was raised surrounded by living, breathing roots music. sidwilliamstheatre.com 3382430. 442 Cliffe.

Skyler Bouchard Live: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca 1590 Cliffe Speakeasy Electroswing: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Speakeasy is back for another romping good time. Advance tix, $10, waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Av May 13, Sun~ Yvonne Maximchuk & Toni-Rose Carvalhal Art Show: 10am, Filberg Hertiage Lodge & Park, filberg.com 61 Filberg Rd Filberg Mothers Day Brunch: 10:30-2:30, Filberg Park Brunch includes fresh baking, fruit, omelette stations & a few fun surprises. Adults $25 children $10, 339-2750. 61 Filberg Rd Mothers Day at the Gardens on Anderton: 11am-3pm, Free Admission. Enjoy the Gardens & celebrate Mother’s Day with free beverages/snacks/photo booth & a take away for mom. gardensonanderton.org . 218-1930. 2012 Anderton Rd Historic Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg. com 339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub, 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Childrens Choir World Music Concert: 2pm, CV Pentecostal Church, Mother’s Day concert featuring World Music repertoire, Cuban group Sweet Santa Fe, & a special appearance by the Salsa Club. By Donation 792-3173. 1919 Guthrie Rd Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub,flyingcanoe.ca 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av May 14, Mon~

“Creating Balance” Kundalini Yoga: 10:15am, Nourish Wellness, A Reflection Class using yogic practices; karensquires1.com 1822 Comox Av Newcomers Club Meeting: 6:30pm, Crown Isle Clubhouse, A friendly, warm & welcoming group of women. cvnewcomers. net 650-4776. 399 Clubhouse Dr Soil & Fertility: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, Healthy soil means healthy plants that produce more deliciousfood. laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459.

805 Willemar.

Choral Musaic 2018: 7pm, Christ the King Catholic Church, Gathering of five community choirs celebrates “National Music Monday” & the richness of choral music in the Comox Valley. By donation, 218-3332. 1599 Tunner Drive May 15, Tue~ DVD Releases: Gone Hollywood Video, Acts of Violence/ Annihilation/Borg vs. McEnroe/Samson. 339-9121. 640 Anderton Rd Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: 5pm, Nourish Wellness, Gentle meditative Hatha. Open to all levels. karensquires1. com 1822 Comox Av Laure Smith: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, A singer-songwriter with four, full-length recordings, Laura has performed in Europe, the UK & the United States. Tix online at islandmusicfest.com 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Open Jam: 8pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Ryder B. & friends, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 16, Wed~ Wine Wednesday with Anela: 5pm, 40 Knots Winery, Sit back & listen to the sweet sounds of Anela dance through the vineyard as you feast on fresh, seasonal & local cuisine.

40knotswinery.com 941-8810. 2400 Anderton Rd Fashion Show & Tea: 6pm, Cumberland Recreation Centre, $10 admission cumberland.ca. 336-2291. Dunsmuir Av Pie Making: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, First place Pie winner Sheila McDonnell will guide you through pie making, laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459. 805 Willemar Av Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes: 7:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com Guess that Groove Music Trivia: 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 May 17, Thu~ Ladies Auxiliary Soup & Sandwich: 11:30am, Comox Legion, *Open to the Public* comoxlegion.ca 339-2022.

1825 Comox Av Queen: It’s A Kinda Magic: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre,

TIMELESS CLASSICS Saturday June 2, 7:00 pm Sunday June 3, 2:00 pm

Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.

Tickets - Adults $20, Children $10 available at: • Benjamin Moore House of Color, Courtenay • Blue Heron Books, Comox • and at the Door.

21 Queen: It’s A Kinda Magic recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring hits such as “We Will Rock You”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, “Under Pressure” & “FatBottomed Girls”. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, , flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006.

1590 Cliffe Av May 18, Fri~ Historic Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg. com 339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Soup & Sandwich Lunch: 11am-1pm, Cumberland Legion 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Fundraiser TBA: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 339-4466.

1185 Kilmorley Av DFRESH presents REGGAE NIGHT: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, w/ special guest dj’s , mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 19, Sat~ Cumberland Village Market Day: 10am-4pm, Celebrated in Cumberland since 1888, As part of their annual Victoria Days weekend, the popular Cumberland Village Market Day features over 100 vendors of arts & crafts, food, plants, fine art, home decor, plus music & probably some dancing in the streets! comoxvalleyarts.com . 334-2983. Dunsmuir Av Victoria Day Celebrations: 10am-4pm, Cumberland: 10-4 Village Market Day, 10-5 Cumberland Museum, by donation, 11 am Soap Box Derby on Dunsmuir Av, 11- 3: Cumberland Community Church Garage Sale, Penrith at 3rd, 11:30-8 pm Beer Garden in Village Park, 11:30 am: Washoe Tournament in Village Park. 11:30-8 Concession by Cumberland Elementary PAC, 1pm-5pm Meet & Greet/Reunion, Cultural Centre, cumberland.ca 336-2231. Dunsmuir Av Call for Plants!: 10am, Cumberland Market Days, The Cumberland Community Forest Society annual Plant Rivals of Ixalan Sale at Village Market Day at 3rd & Dunsmuir. 336-8944 6th - Open House 1-4pm cumberlandforest.com 13th - Pottery Prerelease 2HG 10:30am Denman Island Studio Tour: 10am-5pm, Denman Island, Come explore Single Sealedlovely 5pm Denman Island & enjoy the amazing creativity its talented artisans 14th - Prerelease Singleclay Sealed noon are famous for! Pick up yourPrerelease FREE mapsParty for the self-guided studio tour - NEW! at the Buckley ferry booth, 19th -Bay Product Releaseor at Abraxas Books! FREE, denmanpottery2018.blogspot.ca.

20th - Draft Weekend 335-1209 Art & Bloom 10am-5pm, Kitty Coleman 27thFestival: - Standard Showdown begins 12:30Woodland Gardens, Painters,League potters, unique begins 4pmart forms, photography, garden art, wrought iron, sculptures, jewellery, furniture, glass, fabric. woodlandgardens.ca . 339-6901. 6183 Whitaker Rd..

Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com 339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd East Coast Celtic Open Mic & Jam: 1pm, Sannd Trap Bar & Grill, Led by Perry Johnson & Billy Mac this new East Coast/ Celtic Open Mic & Jam is at times a rousing singalong, at other times quiet ballads sung by audience members. 1728 Balmoral Whitecaps at FC Dallas: 1pm, Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com Poker: 2pm, The Mex Pub, mexpub.ca. 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:30pm, St Peters Anglican Church, See May 5 Race Night: 7pm, Saratoga Speedway, MONSTER TRUCK SHOW, with ROBO DRAGON, Crash to Pass Cars, Road Runners, Mad Max Extreme Racing & Hornet Cars! Adults & Students: $25, Children (under 12): $20, saratogaracing.ca . 923-2982.

2380 Macaulay Rd. Harry Manx Live: 9pm, Waverley Hotel, “Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an essential link between the music of East & West, wedding Blues with the classical Indian ragas. Tix at mteliah.tickit.ca, 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Av THE RANGERS: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, Rock Tribute Band, Continued on page 22

Your Neighborhood Cafe with a Side of Fun!

All kinds of gaming happens here, come check us out!

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

Casual Magic The Gathering played every day Wed - MTG Pauper League 6pm

RPG nights TBA, call FMI (looking for more DM’s/GM’s) please contact if interested

Thu- RPG/Tabletop Night 6pm

10th:Learn2Play Mystic Vale 6:30pm 24th: Learn2Play Unearth 6:30pm Pizza & Commander Night 6:30pm

Fri - Friday Night Magic 6:30pm Sat - Standard Showdown noon

Dominaria League 2pm MTG Booster Draft 6:30pm May 12 Age of Sigmar Skirmish/Shadespire Days 1-4pm

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22 mexpub.ca. 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 20, Sun~ Denman Island Pottery Studio Tour: 10am-5pm, Denman Island, See May 19 Art & Bloom Festival: 10am-5pm, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, See May 19 Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com .

250.339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Empire Days Celebrations: Cumberland, 12- pm: Beer Garden in Village Park, 12-8 pm Concession, 12:30: UROC under 5 bike race @ Village Park, 1pm Legends of the Maypole, 1-3 pm Family Washoe, 1-4 Robert Jannings & the 1891 Soccer Cup, 1:30-3 Mayor’s Golf Tournament, 2-4pm Soccer Games: Old Timers, Kids, 4:30-5:30 Kickers Rugby, 4:45 Coal Hills BMX Bike Race, 6-8 Live Music, cumberland.ca 336-2291 Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub, 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Race Night: 7pm, Saratoga Speedway, MONSTER TRUCK SHOW, with ROBO DRAGON, Crash to Pass Cars, Road Runners, Mad Max Extreme Racing & Hornet Cars! Adults & Students: $25, Children (under 12): $20, saratogaracing.ca . 923-2982.

2380 Macaulay Rd. Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe. ca.331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av May 21, Mon~ May Day Pancake Breakfast: 8-10am, Cumberland Legion,

218-4726. 2770 Dunsmuir.

THUNDERBALLS: 9am, Cumberland, 4,000 golf balls rolling down Dunsmuir Avenue in an exciting race!cumberlandcommunityschools.com 604-873-5336.

Dunsmuir Ave, between 1st & 2nd.

Art & Bloom Festival: 10am-4pm, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, See May 19 May Day BBQ Lunch: 11am, Cumberland Legion, 218-4726.

2770 Dunsmuir.

May 22, Tue~ DVD Releases: 12am, Gone Hollywood Video, The 15:17 to Paris/Early Man/Red Sparrow, 339-9121. 640 Anderton Rd Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: 5pm, Nourish Wellness, Gentle meditative Hatha. karensquires1.com,1822 Comox Av Open Jam: 8pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Ryder B. & friends, mexpub.ca. 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 23, Wed~ United We Sing! Miners Memorial Choir: 7pm, Six weeks of Wednesday evening rehearsals leading up to an exciting public performance at this year’s special Ginger Goodwin 100 year memorial events. Learn & share historic labour songs. Free - register at minersmemorial.ca 336-2445. 2680 Dunsmuir Av Guess that Groove Music Trivia: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, WIN up to 1000

The Contemporary Art of Shannon Ford I met my first horse at age three, I have been Horse Crazy ever since … The Central Island climate is perfect for horses and am so happy to be now living and painting in my Denman Island dream studio which looks out onto our horse paddocks.

My distinctive painting manner and style has grown not only from my experience with animals, but I’ve also been a successful award winning jeweler and sculptor for over 30 years. This has also greatly influenced my work on canvas.

I think it is from those years of working with the conceptual thought process of creating 3D work, and being inspired by the surface and physical-space of sculpture that has formed the way that I see when I paint. In fact because of the years I have spent studying colour theory,

when you look at my paintings with 3D Glasses, they are naturally very dimensional.

Whether painting or sculpting or creating jewelry, I integrate semi precious and precious gemstone, and precious metals. Sometimes I even use “mountain rocks” if they fit the piece intended. For example, I just painted a Bison commission for the Alberta Government and it incorporated Sediment from a Buffalo Jump.

I invite you to come and visit my studio on Denman Island during the Central Island Studio Tour, May 26 & 27. My studio is also open for special viewing by appointment. Feel free to contact me via my website ShannonFord.ca

ShannonFord.ca

5555 East Road, Denman Island, BC shannon@shannonford.ca

Paintings Available at:

Mountain Galleries at The Fairmont

Whistler, BC, Banff, AB & Jasper, AB

Galerie d’Art au P’tit Bonheur La Malbaie Quebec

Open during the Central Island The Lloyd Gallery Penticton, BC Studio Tour, May 26 & 27 Gainsborough Galleries 10-6PM or By Appointment Calgary, AB

23 loonies! mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 24, Thu~ Author Reading: Peter Robinson: 6pm, Courtenay Library, Yorkshire-born, Toronto-based Robinson is the awardwinning author of the Inspector Banks series. virl.bc.ca 3006 St Triple Heat Dance Showcase: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A variety of dance styles such as hip hop, tap, song & dance, ballet, lyrical & contemporary. sidwilliamstheatre.com 3382430. 442 Cliffe Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca 703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av May 25, Fri~ Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com 339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Prose & Poetry CV Writers Society: 2pm, Come to read or listen, everyone is welcome. Free, CVWritersSociety.ca BBQ Steak Dinner: 5:30pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca. 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Come Alive: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 24 Race Night: 7pm, Saratoga Speedway, Outlaw Drag Racing, Pro & Street Division, Time Attack Adults: $15, Students: $12, Children (under 12): $5, saratogaracing.ca . 923-2982. 2380 Macaulay Rd. Shot Gun Kelly: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339-4466.

1185 Kilmorley Av Fanfare live: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, live music flyingcanoe. ca 1590 Cliffe NIGHTS TO REMEMBER: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, hosted by AZREAL & friends, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd May 26, Sat~ CVHumanists meeting: 9:45am, Upstairs at Quality Foods, Driftwood Mall, Topic: Homelessness in the Comox Valley/ Housing First Initiative. free, 287-4524. 2751 Cliffe Av Central Island Art Studio Tour: 10am, Parksville to Campbell River, Visit active, professional artisans in their natural environments, find new & beautiful works of art.

More than 100 studios, galleries & businesses from the 2018 Central Island Arts Guide are open for the two full days, Artists Continued on page 24

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24 will be in attendance at each studio. centralislandartsguide. ca 650-5425 Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com 339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Ned Bell Luncheon at Locals for Kus-kus-sum: 11:30am1:30 pm, Locals Restaurant, Chef Ned Bell will be creating a gourmet seafood lunch at Local’s Restaurant. Proceeds go towards purchase & restoration of Kus-kus-sum. projectwatershed.ca Come Alive: 1pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 24 Poker: 2pm, The Mex Pub, 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Project Watershed AGM: 2pm, K’omoks Band Hall, Keynote speaker Ernie Sellentin presenting on Unique Plants of the K’omoks Estuary. Free, projectwatershed.ca 703-2871. 3330 Comox Rd Whitecaps vs New England Revolution: 2:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam: 3pm, The Avalanche, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8 St Multicultural Family BBQ: 4pm, Maple Pool Campsite.

Food, drinks, & entertainments! Adult $10, children $6, family $20; members pay half!, comoxvalleymulticultural.ca 8989567. 4685 Headquarters Rd 5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe: 5:40pm, St Peters Anglican Church, See May 5 Race Night: 7pm, Saratoga Speedway, IMCA Modifides, Dwarf Cars, Bomber Cars Adults: $20, Students: $15, Children (under 12): $10, saratogaracing.ca . 923-2982. 2380 Macaulay Rd. Come Alive: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 24 Sam Kirmayer Quartet: 7:30pm, Studio Live Cumberland, Sam eschews effects in favour of a clear, direct tone & maintains firm roots in the blues & hard bop traditions. samkirmayer.com 400-5000. 2679 Beaufort Av Madchild: 8pm, Waverley Hotel, Award-winning Canadian artist Madchild is on the road. waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322.

2692 Dunsmuir Av The Hip Replacements (A Tragically Hip Tribute): 8pm, The Avalanche, Pre-sale at Bop City Records, The Avalanche Bar or at myshowpass.com, avalanchebar.ca. 331-0334. 275-8 St. Block Party: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, Check out the newest band in the Valley, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd. May 27, Sun~ Barista Level 1: 10am, Royston Coffee School, Learn how to prepare all the specialty coffee drinks. Includes Barista Manual, supplies, certificate, & lunch! To register call 650-0999 roystoncoffeeschool.ca 3715 Laurel Drive.

Last Sunday Market: 10am-3pm, Little Red Church. Different products & services each month along with all your favorites. facebook.com/CVHBSBA 650-7069. Comox Av Central Island Art Studio Tour: 10am, Parksville to Campbell River, See May 26 Barista Level 1: 10am, Royston Coffee School, See May 26 Filberg Lodge Tours: 11am, Filberg Park, filberg.com.

339.2715. 61 Filberg Rd Come Alive: 1pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See May 24 Tea & Fashion show: 2-4pm, dEsterre House. Come & enjoy refresments and find out what are the new trends for this spring & summer. $10, comoxseniors.ca 1801 Beaufort Av Gord Kruger & The Amigos Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub, 703.9573. 1003 Ryan Rd Your Second Fifty Movie Screening: 3pm, Yoga 10 Studio, By donation. wellnessliving.com 897-0069. 432-10 St. Autocross: 3pm, Saratoga Speedway, A fun, exiting & educational experience. Registration at 3pm, Action at 4pm. saratogaracing.ca 2380 Macaulay Rd. EFT for Anxiety: 5pm, The Doghouse Yoga, An effective tool for relief from anxious thoughts & feeling fullyalive.ca .

778-992-0930. 1690 Carron Rd Smooth Angel Cafe: 7pm, Campbell River SDA Church, Put on for musicians by musicians. Any donations over our operating costs go to charity. 337-8900. 300 Thulin Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca.

331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av May 28, Mon~ “Creating Balance” Kundalini Yoga: 10:15am, Nourish Wellness, karensquires1.com 1822 Comox Av Glacier Grannies AGM: 12:30pm, Comox United Church.

We support African Grandmothers by hosting fundraising events & by creating & selling a wide variety of crafts. 250 Beach Drive. glaciergrannies.org Composting: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, A key element for maintaining soil fertility 6:30-8 pm , laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459. 805 Willemar Av May 29, Tue~ DVD Releases: 12am, Gone Hollywood Video, I Kill Giants/ Black Panther 339-9121. 640 Anderton Rd Mile of Flowers Plant-in: 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Volunteers needed to plant in the garden beds on Cliffe Ave. BBQ at Standard Park after. courtenay.ca/mileofflowers Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: 5pm, Nourish Wellness, Gentle meditative Hatha. karensquires1.com 1822 Comox Av OPEN JAM 8pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Ryder B. & friends, mexpub.ca. 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd. May 30, Wed~ Guess that Groove Music Trivia: 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 May 31, Thu~ Dance Explosion 2018: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Laurie Tinkler’s School of Dance recital including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Highland, Irish, Modern Stage, & Hip Hop. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca . 250.703.9573.

1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub,flyingcanoe.ca. 331.4006.

1590 Cliffe Av

May's Exhibit: Trail Seeking by Tracy Kobus An exhibit of Kobus' most recent acrylic paintings depicting our relationship with the natural world.

May 5-22, Tue-Sat, 12pm-4pm.

Broken Fish Studio • 1822 Comox Ave, Comox brokenfishstudio@gmail.com • brokenfishstudio.ca

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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!

Visit BerwickRetirement.com

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

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Seniors Events

May 1, Tue~

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.

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

May 2, Wed~

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

May 5, Sat~

Garage Sale & Pancake Breakfast: 9am, dEsterre House,

Discover Your Path Upcoming Events Friday Night Dances May 4, 11, 18 & 25 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

Gospel Music Extravaganza

Sunday May 6, 2:00 pm Featuring the Jacqueline Lambeth Singers.

Fundraiser for Sonshine Club Lunch Program. $10/person

Mystery, Magic & Majesty

Presented by Comox Valley Concert Band Sunday, May 13, 2:00 pm A Mother’s Day concert that promises songs of intrigue and inspiration. $8/person (includes refreshments)

All events at the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue in Courtenay. Pick up our newsletter. 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.ca

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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 Craft fair, bake sales, bargain books & garage sale.Check out the huge selection of crafts,new to you books, delicious bake items, plus all the great bargain under the elephant umbrella.And don’t forget the fabulous pancake breakfastprepared by our kitchen whizzs ($5.00) Saturday, May 5, 20189 a.m to noon , comoxseniors.ca.

1801 Beaufort.

Fashion Show & Tea: 11:30am -1:30PM Tickets are $12 - at the door. Evergreen Seniors Lounge at Filberg. We will be serving Sandwiches - Strawberry Shortcake, tea or coffee.

Door Prizes to be won. Surprise $10 gift table.

May 6, Sunday~

Gospel Music Extravaganza: 2pm, Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton. Featuring Jacqueline Lambeth Singers. A fundriser for the Sonshine lunch program. $10.

May 13, Sun~

Mystery, Magic & Majesty – Mother’s Day Concert: 2pm, Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton. Presented by the Comox Valley Concert Band this concert promises to be an eclectic bouquet of tunes for Mother’s Day with, songs from Elgar to Disney, the band performs selections to exhilarate the body and lift the soul. Doors open at 1:30 pm. $8, under 12 years fee. Tickets at Filberg Centre Office.

May 27, Sun~

Afternoon Tea & Fashion show: 2-4pm, dEsterre House, Afternoon Tea & Fashion show sponsored by Shar-On’s boutique. . Come & enjoy refresments and find out what

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

are the new trends for this spring & summer.$10/person, comoxseniors.ca 1801 Beaufort Av

May 30, Wed~

Entertainment Hour with Anela: 2-3pm, Berwick Retirement Community. Anela Kahiamoe is a multiinstrumentalist and singer-songwriter who performs regularly around the Comox Valley. Raised in Hawaii, he grew up influenced by gospel music from a young age. Sit back, relax hang loose and enjoy the ride. 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com

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 May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 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 338-1000. 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

Complimentary Sleep Apnea Therapy Reassessment Getting a good night’s sleep DOESN’T have to look like this!

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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 Racing Every Weekend! Gates at 5:30, Racing at 7pm. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. 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. Weekends from 9am.

See...

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Wilderness

Climbing the Wall: at Cumberland Recreation Centre. 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am. Weekends from 9am.

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 of the breakwater. For a special tret, 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.

Glaciers Mountains

• Flight lessons • Sightseeing

• Aircraft Rental

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Ken’s Mancave Master Barber

Open Mon Tue Thu Fri 8am - 4pm

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

Trivia Answers 1. Split ends 2. Olive Oil 3. Belgium 4. Quebec City 5. Dwarf Throwing

#212 1) Clock 2) Toast 3) Stripe On Bowl 4) Mother’s Sleeve 5) Toaster 6) Jug 7) Socks 8) Heat Line 9) Wooden Spoon 10) The ‘Happy’ moved

Boss (to the new employee): We are very keen on cleanliness.

Did you wipe your feet on the mat as you came in?

New employee: Yes, sir.

Boss: We are also keen on truthfulness. There is no mat.

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: 250-338-2120 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.

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

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Entry by Donation to Food Bank

Lots of Family Activities*

Facepainting

Exhibits

Cowboy Action *

Free hourly prize draws Haywagon Rides

Paintball * Archery * Spincasting * & So Much More!!!

* Activity tickets are available for purchase

3780 Colake Rd map & direcƟons at courtenayshandgame.org

Women Build 2018 Women in the Comox Valley are banding together to raise money and support for Habitat’s 10-unit construction project on Lake Trail Road.

Women Build is both a fundraising challenge and a volunteer opportunity. You may choose to volunteer, to fundraise, or both!

Fundraising Challenge: 100 Women | $100,000 | 100 days!

Start or join a team to raise funds towards affordable homeownership for local families.

Volunteer Put on a hard hat. Pick up a hammer. Build a brighter future.

Opportunities open up in May. Celebrate Save the date for our milestone celebration June 13th at The Westerly Hotel.

Get Involved!

Visit our website or contact Terri Perrin at terri@HabitatNorthIsland.com or 250-218-4952. sponsored by:

Sign up now: HabitatNorthIsland.com/WomenBuild

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Guess that Groove at the

Flying Canoe Pub

Every Wednesday, Drop the Needle Entertainment (DTNE) run their re-invented music pub games at the Flying Canoe. Craig McNeil, a DJ for 15 years, and Katrina Cain are both passionat and knowledgeable about music. Together, they together realized the need to make bar games better. The result is new, BETTER version of traditional games.

DTNE has completely redesigned traditional bar style games. With all original content and a proven delivery model, the result is a real blast. The both

have creatively devious minds and love new ideas, so each week is different and interesting.

Participants have a really great time.

Drop down to The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub on Wednesday nights at 8pm to play Guess That Groove Music Trivia. “We had a blast�

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