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FEATURES (throughout) Winter Jam 8 Anne Frank Exhibition

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Don McRae MLA Comox Valley

Jan 1, Fri~

Mount Washington’s “Winter Wonderland”: 9:00am, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Mount Washington transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland these Christmas holidays (December 19 to January 3), with two weeks full of exciting events and activities. Highlights include Snowshoe Fondue, evening snow tubing and night skiing, photos with Santa, live music and fireworks! See our website for details. mountwashington.ca. 250-338-1386.

Canucks vs Ducks: 7:00pm, canucks.nhl.com.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca.

250.331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Jan 2, Sat~

Mount Washington’s “Winter Wonderland”: 9:00am, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, See Jan 1. mountwashington.ca. 250-338-1386.

R.C.L. Branch 28 Cumberland Saturday Meat draw: 3.00.-5.30.p.m. Every Saturday. Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. 250.336.2361.

UFC 195 Lawler vs. Condit: 6:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, Watch it on our big screen TV. Preliminaries, 6pm. Main card, 7pm. , avalanchebar.ca. (250) 331-0334.

275 8th Street.

Glacier Kings vs Saanich: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr., Courtenay $10/Adult, $8/Student, $6/Child, 5 & under free, glacierkings.vijhl. com. 250.334.4709.

Courtenay Little Theatre, Its A Wonderful Life: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, presented by Courtenay Little Theatre. Set to the music of period classics and Xmas carols, the play is a humorous look at the human condition. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250.338.2430 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Karaoke with Kim: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, Saturday’s, 9pm-1am. , cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 3368844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Name that Tune with VaLorie & Friends: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, Starts 9pm. , griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 3, Sun~

Dec 19 - Jan 3 - Mount Washington’s “Winter Wonderland”: 9:00am, see Jan 1. mountwashington. ca. 250-338-1386.

Its A Wonderful Life: 2:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, presented by Courtenay Little Theatre. Join us for Courtenay’s Little Theatre’s holiday production of “It’s A Wonderful Life” December 28 - January 3 at the Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay. Set to the music of period classics and Xmas carols, the play is a poignant and humorous look at the human condition. Tickets available at sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250.338.2430 or

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Christmas Tree Burn: 4:00pm, Village Park, Cumberland Fire Rescue Society’s Christmas tree burn and bonfire at the Village Park parking lot. Dropoff after 10 am. Bonfire from 4 - 7 pm. hot chocolate and hot dogs. By Donation, cumberland.ca . 250.336.2291.

Glacier Kings at Campbell River: 4:00pm, Strathcona Gardens, Strathcona Gardens, 225 S. Dogwood, Campbell River 250.334.4709, golacierkings@shaw.ca glacierkings.vijhl.com.

Free Pool All Day and Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Sunday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 4, Mon~

ViSA’s Snow Festival: 9:00am, ViSA’s Snow Festival, Mount Washington Alpine Resort. January 4 through January 8. mountwashington.ca. 250-338-1386.

LA Bingo: 7:00pm, Legion Br 160, Br160 Legion LA host bingo every Monday night in the upper hall to raise funds in support of their various charity commitments.

250-339-2022. 1825 Comox Ave, Comox.

Canucks vs Coyotes: 7:00pm,canucks.nhl.com.

Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2.00 per person, members only, evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay..

Pool Tournament & Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Monday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca.

250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 5, Tue~

Anne Frank - A History for Today Exhibit: 10:00am, HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial, Tells the story of Anne Frank; whose diary while in hiding from the Nazis remains a vivid record of the impacts of historical events on one person’s life. Also exhibiting the Canadian liberation of the Netherlands. By donation.

250.339.4322. , alberniproject.org/ . 250.339.4322. 215 Port Augusta St, Comox.

Jan 6, Wed~

Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more for children and their caregivers. Suitable for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox . 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave, Comox .

Wacky Wednesdays Piano Bar with Rob Petrie: 3:00pm, Griffin Pub, $3 Tapas menu after 3pm, and Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. , griffinpub.ca. 250-3394466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Canucks vs Hurricanes: 7:00pm,on SNP, canucks. nhl.com.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel , Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: Wednesday’s, 7:30-10:30pm. , cumberlandhotel.ca.

250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Anela & Friends Jam Session: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. 250.331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Jan 7, Thu~

Poker Night: 6:00pm, Griffin Pub griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,., Comox.

Jan 8, Fri~

Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre , A night of fun dancing. Enjoy live music! Cover at the door, evergreenclub.me . 250338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave .

Big Twang Theory: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Rupert & The Raindrops: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Karaoke with Kim: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, Friday’s, 9pm-1am. , cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 3368844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca.

250.331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Jan 9, Sat~

Evergreen Club’s Famous Pancake Breakfast!: 7:30am,-11am. Come out to this yummy fundraiser. You will leave full and happy! $5.00, evergreenclub.me . 250 338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.

Comox Valley Winter Markets: 9:00am, Native Sons Hall, Comox Valley Winter Markets: Takes place; Dec 5, 12 & 19, from 9am to 12pm, at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. 250.218.0321. , comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

Heat & Harvest at 40 Knots: 3:00pm, 40 Knots Winery,Come and spend a cozy winter afternoon at 40 knots with Paula and the 40 Knots crew. FMI 250.941.8810 $65 per person, 40knotswinery.com.

250.941.8810. 2400 Anderton Road, Comox.

R.C.L. Branch 28 Cumberland Saturday Meat draw: 3.00.-5.30.p.m. Every Saturday. Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. 250.336.2361.

Canucks vs Lightning: 7:00pm , canucks.nhl.com.

Glacier Kings vs Campbell River: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr., Courtenay glacierkings.vijhl.com. 250.334.4709.

Anela Kahiamoe: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Name that Tune with VaLorie & Friends: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, Starts 9pm. , griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Big Daddy: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Jan 10, Sun~

R.C.L. Cumberland Legion Crib: 1:00pm, Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

250.336.2361.

MUST See eveNTS

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JAN 1- 3 MOUNT WASHINGTON WINTER WONDERLAND Events and activities include Snowshoe Fondue, evening snow tubing, night skiing, photos with Santa, live music and fireworks!

JAN 14 SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR

Four international comedians create one amazing show: Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is back along with MC Craig Campbell. Paul Myrehaug returns and new this year is 5 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee Pete Zedlacher.

JAN 15-31 WINTER JAM

Bring the family for a skate, dress up and celebrate at one of the theme nights, or simply hang out and celebrate winter at the festival!

JAN 16 MAMMA MIA SING-A-LONG At the Sid Williams Theatre. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Courtenay in support of St. Joseph Hospital Foundation. Sing-along to the 2008 feature film.

JAN 27 CORB LUND Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans present a mix of earnest Americana, rollicking honky-tonk and rousing alt-country.

DEC 1 - FEB 27 ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT At HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial.

The story of Anne Frank and her famous diary.

Provides a vivid account of the impact of war on an individual’s life.

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250-871-8840 Unit E - 736 30th Street, Courtenay BC Meat Draw Bingo: 1:00pm, Hosted by Royston/ Cumberland Lions Club, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Karaoke with Kim: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, 8pm to Midnight. , cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844.

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Free Pool All Day and Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Sunday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 11, Mon~

50% off Discover Ski & Board: 9:00am, Discover Ski & Board, Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Jan 11 ñ Jan 15. mountwashington.ca. 250-338-1386.

Canucks vs Panthers: 7:00pm, canucks.nhl.com.

LA Bingo: 7:00pm, Legion Br 160, Br160 Legion LA host bingo every Monday night in the upper hall to raise funds in support of their various charity commitments.

250-339-2022. 1825 Comox Ave, Comox.

Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2.00 per person, members only, evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay..

Pool Tournament & Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Monday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca.

250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 12, Tue~

Anne Frank - A History for Today Exhibit: 10:00am, HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial, See Jan 5. By donation. 250.339.4322. , alberniproject.org/ .

250.339.4322. 215 Port Augusta St, Comox.

INSPIRED Canadian West Coast, Photographic and painting show: 10:00am.

January 12 through to January 31, 2016. Pearl Ellis Gallery Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. Free. Pearlellisgallery. com 1729 Comox Ave, Comox. 250-339-2822.

Jan 13, Wed~

Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more for children and their caregivers. Suitable for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox . 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave, Comox .

Wacky Wednesdays Piano Bar with Rob Petrie: 3:00pm, Griffin Pub, $3 Tapas menu after 3pm, and Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-

4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel , Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: Wednesday’s, 7:30-10:30pm. , cumberlandhotel.ca.

250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Anela & Friends Jam Session: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 250.331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Jan 14, Thu~

Canucks at Capitals: 4:00pm, TVAS & SN360, canucks.nhl.com.

Poker Night: 6:00pm, Griffin Pub Poker Night griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Eugene Smith and Daemon Shea : 6:30pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Snowed In Comedy Tour: 8:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Snowed in Comedy Tour, Jan 14, 8 pm at the Sid Williams Theatre. Four international comedians, come together to create an amazing show. sidwilliamstheatre. com. 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Jan 15, Fri~

R.C.L. Cumberland Legion Soup and Sandwich; 11:00am, Cumberland Legion, 11 am to 1 pm 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. 250.336.2361. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, The winterJAM festival, the epicenter of winter fun on Vancouver Island, returns to the Comox Valley for its third straight year from January 15-31, 2016. An outdoor skating rink at the winterJAM Centre will be located at the corner of 5th and England in the vibrant downtown shopping district of Courtenay. Bring the family out for a skate, dress up and celebrate at one of the theme nights or simply hang out and celebrate winter at the focal point of the festival! $5 per skate, children 5 and under are Free, winterjam. ca 1-855-4002882. 5th street & England Ave, Courtenay.

Movie Release: The 5th Wave: 3:15pm, landmarkcinemas.com.

Canucks at Hurricanes: 4:00pm, on SNP. canucks. nhl.com.

Movie Release “Ride Along 2”: 6:30pm, See your local cinemas for times and prices. , landmarkcinemas. com.

Movie Release “Norm of the North”: 6:30pm,landmarkcinemas.com.

Movie Release “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of

7 Benghazi”: 6:30pm, landmarkcinemas.com.

Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre , A night of fun dancing. Enjoy live music! Cover at the door, evergreenclub.me . 250338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave .

Larry Hos Blues Show: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Karaoke with Kim: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca.

250.331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Jan 16, Sat~

Comox Valley Winter Markets: 9:00am, Native Sons Hall, Comox Valley Winter Markets: Takes place; Dec 5, 12 & 19, from 9am to 12pm, at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.250.218.0321. , comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. 250.218.0321. 360 Cliffe Avenue.

Comox Valley ElderCollege Information Session: 10am, N. Island College. Free public forum.

Info on the fun, low-cost, exam-free courses for everyone aged 55+. Stan Hagen Theatre, nic.bc.ca/ec 250-334-5000 ext. 4602. winterJAM: 12:00pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Aladdin Performance: 2:30pm, & 6:30pm Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School, Tickets at the door.

Join Aladdin as he ventures into a swirling sandstorm of famous Arabian Tales from Ali Baba to Sinbad the Sailor with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local Puntledge school students 250.334.4495. 401 Willemar Ave. R.C.L. Branch 28 Cumberland Saturday Meat draw: 3.00.-5.30.p.m. Every Saturday. Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. 250.336.2361.

Mamma Mia Sing-Along: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Mamma Mia Sing-Along, Sat. Jan 16, 7 pm at the Sid Williams Theatre. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Courtenay in support of St. Joseph Hospital Foundation. Sing-along to the 2008 feature film.

Tickets at sidwilliamstheatre.com All Ages $25, sidwilliamstheatre.com. 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Men in Black Tribute Band - Al Pasanen: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub,whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Name that Tune with VaLorie & Friends: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

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8 Centrepiece: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. winterJAM: 12:00pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Meat Draw Bingo: 1:00pm, Hosted by Royston/ Cumberland Lions Club, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Canucks at Islanders: 1:00pm, canucks.nhl.com.

Karaoke with Kim: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, 8pm to Midnight. , cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844.

2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Free Pool All Day and Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Sunday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

world. Documentary maker Heddy Honigmann, shows how the ensemble succeeds in gaining the hearts of people with a different cultural background. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

LA Bingo: 7:00pm, Legion Br 160, Br160 Legion LA host bingo every Monday night in the upper hall to raise funds in support of their various charity commitments.

250-339-2022. 1825 Comox Ave, Comox.

Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2.00 per person, members only, evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.

Pool Tournament & Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Monday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca.

250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

50% off Lift & Trail Passes: 9:00am Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Jan 18- Jan 22. mountwashington.ca 250-338-1386. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Around the World in 50 Concerts: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is one of the very best orchestras in the

Anne Frank - A History for Today Exhibit: 10:00am, HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial, See Jan 5. By donation. 250.339.4322. , alberniproject.org/ .

250.339.4322. 215 Port Augusta St, Comox.

Black Creek School Pictures Dating Back to 1934-68: 10:00am, Halbe Hall , To view come to Halbe Hall, 8369 Island Hwy, Black Creek Tuesday mornings from 10 am until noon or e mail Kathryn to arrange a different time. 8369 Island Hwy, Black Creek.

Jan 17, Sun~

Jan 18, Mon~

Jan 19, Tue~

ANNE FRANK

A HISTORY FOR TODAY

HMCS ALBERNI

Museum and Memorial December 1, 2015 February 27, 2016

Photo from the collection of the Anne Frank Stichting.

Exhibit courtesy of V A N C O U V E R

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HAMM is open Tuesday to Saturday. Hours: 10am to 4pm, admission by donation Located at the south entrance (Blue Arch) of the Comox Center Mall in downtown Comox. For more information visit www.alberniproject.org or phone 250-339-4322

winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Canucks vs Rangers: 3:00pm, canucks.nhl.com.

Jan 20, Wed~

Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more for children. Suitable for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/branches/comox . 250-339-2971.

101-1720 Beaufort Ave. . winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Wacky Wednesdays Piano Bar with Rob Petrie: 3:00pm, Griffin Pub, $3 Tapas menu after 3pm, and Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. , griffinpub.ca. 250-3394466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel , Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Anela & Friends Jam Session: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. 250.331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Jan 21, Thu~

L.A. Soup and Sandwich: 11:30am, Upper Legion Hall, *Open to the Public*, comoxlegion.ca .

250.339.2022. 1825 Comox Ave, Comox. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Canucks at Bruins: 4:00pm, canucks.nhl.com.

Glen Gravel: 6:30pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub. com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub Poker Night, , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 22, Fri~

Comox Hangover Men’s Curling Bonspiel: 8:00am, Comox Valley Curling Club, Comox Valley Men’s Hangover Curling Bonspiel, Jan 22-24. 250.334.4712 , Comoxvalleycurling.com. 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Movie Release “Dirty Grandpa”: 6:30pm, landmarkcinemas.com.

Big Twang Theory: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Spendt: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-3394466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca.

250.331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Karaoke with Kim: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

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Comox Valley Winter Markets: 9:00am, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. 250.218.0321. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com.

Canucks at Penguins: 9:30am, canucks.nhl.com.

Antler Measure Day: 10:00am, Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Assn, Free for members, $5 measuring fee for non-members, courtenayfishandgame.org . 250-338-5080. 3780 Colake Rd. winterJAM: 12:00pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

R.C.L. Branch 28 Cumberland Saturday Meat draw: 3.00.-5.30.p.m. Every Saturday. Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. 250.336.2361.

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra : Music Through the Ages: 7:00pm, Native Sons Hall. Tickets available at Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay and Blue Heron Books, Comox $15, . 250 331 0158. .

Jesse Roper & Tower and Trees: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Jesse Roper & Towers and Trees, sidwilliamstheatre.com 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Comedy Night: 8:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, With Sophie Buddle and Amber Harper Young. Laughter starts around 8pm-ish. Cover charge. avalanchebar.ca.

(250) 331-0334. 275 8th Street, Courtenay.

Centerpiece: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub. com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Name that Tune with VaLorie & Friends: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, Starts 9pm. , griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Live Music: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Jan 24, Sun~

winterJAM: 12:00pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Meat Draw Bingo: 1:00pm, Hosted by Royston/ Cumberland Lions Club, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

R.C.L. Cumberland Legion Crib: 1:00pm,

Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

250.336.2361.

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: Music Through the Ages: 2:00pm, Native Sons Hall, Tickets available at Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay and Blue Heron Books, Comox 250 331 0158. .

Karaoke with Kim: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Free Pool All Day and Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Sunday. Everyone welcome. griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 25, Mon~

Robbie Burns Day: 12:00am, , Robbie Burns Day, January 25th. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

LA Bingo: 7:00pm, Legion Br 160, Br160 Legion LA host bingo every Monday night in the upper hall to raise funds in support of their various charity commitments.

250-339-2022. 1825 Comox Ave, Comox.

High Noon: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, High Noon, Monday, Jan 25th ,sidwilliamstheatre.com.

866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome, members only, evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay..

Pool Tournament & Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, Every Monday. Everyone welcome. , griffinpub.ca.

250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 26, Tue~

Anne Frank - A History for Today Exhibit: 10:00am, HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial, See Jan 5. By donation. 250.339.4322. , alberniproject.org/ .

250.339.4322. 215 Port Augusta St. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Canucks vs Predators: 7:00pm, canucks.nhl.com.

Jan 27, Wed~

Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more for children. Suitable for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/branches/comox . 250-339-2971.

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Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Wacky Wednesdays Piano Bar with Rob Petrie: 3:00pm, Griffin Pub, $3 Tapas menu after 3pm, and Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. , griffinpub.ca. 250-3394466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

NFB Documentary Series: The dance of words: 6:00pm, Comox Library, Emerging artists show how they are using the arts to build a deaf culture that makes them proud. Free, virl.bc.ca . 250-339-2971. 1011720 Beaufort Ave. Comox.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel , Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues, cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Corb Lund & the Hurtin’ Albertans: 8:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre. 19+ Licensed event. Minors not Permitted. Presented by Cumberland Village Works. Tickets online at CumberlandVillageWorks. com, Bop City, Rider’s Pizza or by phone (250) 400-RIDE. Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.

Anela & Friends Jam Session: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. 250.331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.

Jan 28, Thu~

winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Alan Jossul: 6:30pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub. com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub Poker Night, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Jan 29, Fri~

R.C.L. Cumberland Legion Soup and Sandwich; 11:00am, Cumberland Legion, 11 am to 1 pm 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.250.336.2361. winterJAM: 2:30pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre , A night of fun dancing. Enjoy live music! Cover at the door, evergreenclub.me . 250338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave .

Glacier Kings at Campbell River: 7:30pm, Strathcona Gardens, 225 S. Dogwood, Campbell

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C of G - Auto Pilots: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Machine Gun Kelly: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub. ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca.

250.331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Karaoke with Kim: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, Friday’s, 9pm-1am. , cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 3368844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Clean-esque Friday: 9:30pm, featuring 3 comedians, Kathleen McGee, Howie Miller & Jane Stanton, each performing a unique 25 minute show.

Admission charge. Tickets at discovercomoxvalley. tickit.ca/events/1111-comedyjam/ Chances Casino, 361 Hunt Rd , Courtenay (250) 334-4531

Jan 30, Sat~

Comox Valley Winter Markets: 9:00am, Native Sons Hall, Comox Valley Winter Markets: Takes place; Dec 5, 12 & 19, from 9am to 12pm, at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.250.218.0321. , comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. 250.218.0321. 360 Cliffe Avenue.

Comox Valley Humanists Meeting: 9:45am.

Discussion topic: “Ethical decision making”. All welcome. Quality Foods, in the upstairs meeting room, 9:45am. Driftwood Mall, 2751 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.

Elsie Anderson, 250.287.4524. winterJAM: 12:00pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

R.C.L. Branch 28 Cumberland Saturday Meat draw: 3.00.-5.30.p.m. Every Saturday. Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. 250.336.2361.

Bates Beach Farm Music Series: 7:00pm, Little Red Church, featuring Youth Vocal All-Stars Tickets, littleredchurchcomox.com. . 2182 Comox Ave, COmxo Glacier Kings vs Oceanside: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr., Courtenay 250.334.4709, glacierkings@shaw.ca glacierkings.vijhl.com.

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Beach Party in Ted’s: 9:00pm. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, mountwashington.ca. 250-338-1386.

Bon Red & Sister Sabbath “A Tribute to ACDC & Black Sabbath”: 9:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, Pre-sales, avalanchebar.ca. (250) 331-0334. 275 8th St. Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Name that Tune with VaLorie & Friends: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, Starts 9pm. , griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

Live Music: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Worse than Salacious Saturday: 9:30pm, featuring 3 comedians, Kathleen McGee, Howie Miller & Jane Stanton, each performing a unique 25 minute show. Admission charge. Tickets at discovercomoxvalley.tickit.ca Chances Casino, 361 Hunt Rd , Courtenay (250) 334-4531

Jan 31, Sun~

skis or snowboard and join us to Ski for MS to help change lives for the better. mountwashington.ca .

877.339.0819. .

Evergreen Clubs Giant “Trash & Treasures Sale” Market: 9:00am, Florence Filberg Centre, A giant indoor multi-vendor market admission is free, vendor table rental is $20, evergreenclub.me . 250-3381000. 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.. winterJAM: 12:00pm, winterJAM Centre, see Jan 15.

Winterjam.ca. 1-855-400-2882. 5th street and England, Courtenay.

Meat Draw Bingo: 1:00pm, Hosted by Royston/ Cumberland Lions Club, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Karaoke with Kim: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Free Pool All Day and Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Comox.

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Comedy Double Header Sophie Buddle was originally a child actor in a couple independent horror films before lying about her age to become a stand up comedian at age 15. Buddle is one of the youngest successful stand up comedians. She will be in the Comox Valley doing a show January 23. Also appearing is Amber HarperYoung, one of Canada's brightest rising comedy stars. Originally, Harper-Young did comedy in Toronto while training with Second City. She has performed at many clubs in Vancouver and Toronto.

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WEEKLY EVENTS Monday - Karaoke Tuesday - $5 Burger Night Wednesday - Pool and Poker Thursday - Jazz Night Friday - Music Bingo Saturday - Live Music/DJ Sunday - Free Pool

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MONDAYS $5 Burger & Monday Night Football.

TUESDAYS Pizza & Pasta Night WEDNESDAYS Wing Night and Anela & Friends Jam THURSDAYS Prime Rib Dinner FRIDAYS Phillip’s Tap Takeover - Fish & Chip Special with Luke Blu live then DJ Kevin and dancing til late

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Since his arrival in the Comox Valley several years ago, Blaine Dunaway’s prowess on the violin has added a touch of magic to many local venues, whether he’s performing classical, jazz, blues, folk or funk.

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

Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444.

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

Build a Snowman: take the family up Mt Washington and build a snowman and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa in the cafeteria!

Farmers Market: Sat’s 9am-12pm, Native Sons Hall from Oct 19th, at the foot of 4th Ave. 250334-9662.

Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Art Studios & Gallery’s to Browse: Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay Pottery Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 250334-4613 Hornby Island Art Studio’s: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, try to see them all.

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

Visit Comox Airport: Take the kids to watch the Boeing 737’s and 442 Squadron Buffalo Commorant Helicopters.

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

Live Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 3382430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Youth/Adult Drop in Lessons: Mt Washington 250.338.1386 Mountain Biking Tours & Bike Rentals : Explore world famous trails, Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Bowling: Codes Country Lanes- Try Cosmic Bowling 250 334-4051, 307 6th St, Courtenay.

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

Favourites are around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge River, Kye Bay in Comox and Comox Lake in Cumberland Snowshoe Fondue!: Take a snowshoe tour and have a gourmet fondue dinner! 250.338.1386 Trout Fishing: 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp is free Oct-April.

Denman & Hornby Island Studio Tours: Over a dozen art and craft studios. Catch the ferry from Buckley Bay, Ferry’s run on the hour.

Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250-3368545, 3425 Mounce Rd. Lessons available. 7 years and up.

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

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Welcome to our section highlighting Senior’s activities in the Comox Valley and surrounding areas.

Jan 9

Evergreen Club’s Famous Pancake Breakfast: 7:30am -11:00am.

Everyone welcome! A full breakfast served to your table. Come out to this yummy event. You will leave full and happy!. 250-338-1000.

Jan 11

Book Reading: Comox Valley author, Ray Garford, reads from his recently published book “Two Goats, One Wife”, an African memoir of time he spent in new liberated Zimbabwe under the auspices of the World University Services of Canada. Limited seating for this interesting afternoon with Ray. Sign up to reserve your seat at 250-890-2346. 2:00PM, Berwick Comox Valley.

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

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"I have a new lease on life. I’m AWAKE again and a lot less tired."

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Campbell River: 277 Evergreen Rd.

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Jan 6 Philosophers’ Café 7:00 pm: All Welcome Jan 11 Ray Garford reads from “An African Memoir” 2:00 pm: sign up for reserved seating at 250-890-2346 Jan 27th National Film Board Documentary 6:30 pm: sign up for reserved seating at 250-890-2346

Call Linda or Jolene at 250-890-2346 to reserve your seat or for more information. www.BerwickRetirement.com

1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC - 250-339-1690

Jan 27

Film Series: Vancouver Island Regional Library, Comox Branch and Berwick Comox Valley are partnering to present a series of National Film Board of Canada documentaries.

The first will be shown at Berwick on January 27th at 6:30 pm. Limited seating available, so please reserve

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Jan 31

Evergreen Club's Trash & Treasures Sale: 9:00am - 2:00pm, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre.

Individuals, families, clubs and nonprofit groups, come sell! 250-3381000.

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Make Your Resolution Count T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9:00 AM Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Ongoing Yoga: Tues. 4:25 PM, Thurs. 3:05 PM, Fri. 10:30 AM, Sat. 9:00AM Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM Yoga with Fiona Walker. Mon. 3:00 PM Space is limited so call ahead.

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every week MONDAY Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Pool Tourny & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 T’ai Chi Gong: Comox Senior’s Ctr, d’Esterre House, 9:30am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox.

250.339.5133.

Weights: Comox Senior’s Ctr, d’Esterre House, 11am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Ladies Euchre: Comox Legion, 1pm.

250.339.2022.

Line Dancing: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022.

LA Bingo: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022.

Men’s Darts: Comox Legion, 7:30pm. 339.2022.

Scottish Country Dancing: Comox United Church, 7:30pm. Beginners welcome til end of Nov 250.338.9060.

Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 6:15-7:45pm. 250.890.9477 Jr. Roller Derby: CRI, Cumberland, 6-7:30pm.

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Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School Band Rm, 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist: Filberg Ctr, Rotary Hall, 7:30pm. 250.338.1000.

LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop!

1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. 250.331.0152.

Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:30-4:30pm.

250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 Sweat Class: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School, 6:30-7:30pm.

250.337.5190.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com Cribbage: Royston Hall, 7pm, 250.334.1883.

TUESDAY Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Chair Exercise: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 11:15am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s 4:25pm. 1801 Beaufort Ave, 250.339.5133.

Free Pool Day: Comox Legion, 11am.

250.339.2022.

Darts Mixed League: Comox Legion, 7pm.

339.2022

Tween Night: LINC Youth Ctr, 8-11yrs, 334.8138.

Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: Chances Casino, 361 Hunt Rd. Courtenay, 8:30pm. 250.334.4531.

Zumba: Lewis Ctr, 9am.All welcome. 250.339.0521.

Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe Pub, 331.4006.

Courtenay Legion Fun: Euchre, 1:30pm. Pub darts, 7pm. 334.4322.

Jr Boys Rugby Practice: 6:30pm Cumberland Vill.

Park. chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Tango Tuesday’s: The Bridge Lounge, 7pm. “Golden Age” music, 250 792 1408.

Learn Spanish: Comox Comm. Ctr, 6-7pm. Beginners/ intermediates. 778.420.0909.

Wood Carvers: Royston Comm. Hall, 9:30am-3pm.

250.331.0156 /250.339.5350.

Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Comm. Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432.

Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, gospel songs. 334.2433.

CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. All welcome. 339.5091 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices: Little Red Church, 6:458:30pm, 218.1688.

Jambalaya Night: Union Street Grill & Grotto, 250.897.0081.

WEDNESDAY Anela & Friends Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm. 250.331.4006.

Weights: Comox Senior’s, 9am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie: Classic blues, 7:3010:30pm, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Br160 Beer & Burger: 5:00pm, Comox Legion, comoxlegion.ca . 250-339-2022.

Pool & Poker Night: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500.

Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie & Tapas specials after 3pm. 250.339.4466 Line Dancing: 11am, Comox Seniors’ Ctr, 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Chair Yoga: 11:15am-12pm. St John the Divine Anglican Church, Courtenay. 250.334.4331.

Free Meditation Class: 6pm, Courtenay Library, 250-954-5040.

Ladies Darts: Comox Legion, 7pm.

250.339.2022.

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Sepak Takraw: (football) Puntledge Park School, 8-10pm. 250.702.6774.

Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Darts: Courtenay Legion. 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322.

Mini Kickers Rugby Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. cvkickers@gmail.com Jr Girls Rugby Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. aimeeburley@hotmail.com

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Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. 778.427.3416.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. 941.2021 Free Meditation Class: Courtenay Library, 6pm.

250.954.5040.

Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Ctr (7-12mnths) 10-11.15am Columbian Women: CV Womens Ctr, 6-7pm.

CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Ctr. Brian 331.3687 La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm.

941.6450.

Tango Lessons: The Abby Studio, 250.339.2325.

55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

Tai Chi: Black Ck Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 THURSDAY Chair Exercise: Comox Senior’s Ctr.11:15am. 1801 Beaufort Ave. 250.339.5133.

Live Music Night: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston, 6:30. 250.898.8768.

Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 7:30pm. 250.331.0334.

Poker Night : Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 3:05pm. 1801 Beaufort Ave. 250.339.5133.

Ladies Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Art Group Meet: Halbe Hall, Black Ck, 250.337.5388.

Open Jam with Barry & Friends: Mex Pub, 703.9573.Music Trivia ‘Name That Tune’: Billy D’s Pub, 8:30pm. Win Prizes! 250.334.8811.

Jr Boys Rugby: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors, 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. 339.6430.

Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support: 250.338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

DJ/Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub. 250.331.4006.

Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, 250.871.7277.

Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm.

337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883 FRIDAY Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 250.336.8844.

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every week Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006.

Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 10:30am. 1801 Beaufort Ave. 339.5133.

NEW Live Music: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Isle Hwy S, Royston, 7:30pm. 250.898.8768.

Live Bands & Prize Pot: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm, 339.4466 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Music Bingo Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Meat Draw: Comox Legion, 3pm. 250.339.2022.

Drop-in Darts: Comox Legion, 7pm.

250.339.2022.

DJ/Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub. 250.331.4006.

Friday Lounge w Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811.

Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Meat Draw & Jam Session: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 250.334.4322.

Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm. Live Band every week. 250.338.1000.

Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm, 871.1171.

Jr Boys Rugby: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill Park. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Sec, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support: 250.338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach Sch , 6-7pm.

337.5190 SATURDAY Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 250.336.8844.

Dancing with DJ Kevin til Late: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006.

NEW Live Music Night: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston, 7:30pm-11pm. 250.898.8768.

Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours: Weekends, 11am-5pm. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 250.337.8325.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Jam Sessions: Gotit Needit Wantit, 2440A Cliffe Ave, 12pm-2:30pm. 250.338.8807.

Name That Tune with VaLoria & Friends: Griffin Pub, 9pm. 339.4466.

Live Bands: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Live Music/DJ: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub, 2-5pm. 250.334.4500.

Comox Valley Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Son’s Hall for winter, 9am-12pm. 250.218.0321.

Meat Draw: Comox Legion, 3pm. 250.339.2022.

Ace of Spades Draw: Comox Legion, 6pm.

339.2022 Gucci Cards: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022.

Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3-5:30pm. 336.2361.

Meat Draw & Dance: Courtenay Legion, 1-5pm, 250.334.4911.

DJ/Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub 250.331.4006.

Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours. 250.338.5644.

Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am. Fun workout. 250.338.5371.

540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 250-898-7567 Boot Camp: Black Ck Com Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190.

SUNDAY Karaoke with Milo: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006.

Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 8pm-12am, 250.336.8844.

Sunday Brunch: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston, 11:30am-3pm. 250.898.8768.

Acoustic Jam Night: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 S. Island Hwy 5pm-9pm. 250.898.8768.

Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 250.334.4500.

Meat Draw Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm.

336.8844.

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 250.339.4466.

Sunday Poker: Griffin Pub. 1pm. 250.339.4466.

Free Pool: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours: Weekends, 11am-5pm. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 250.337.8325.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Comox Community Market: Next one Dec 6. 10am3pm. The Little Red Church hall, 2182 Comox Ave. comoxcommunitymarket.com.

Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Lighthouse Comm. Ctr, Bowser, 6:30pm. 778.424.9994.

DJ on the Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub. 250.331.4006.

The Voice Karaoke w Milo: Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm.

250.331.4006.

PlayNation Poker: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Com. Hall 250.334.1883

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250-338-0955 Cardero’s 250-338-2519 Cinnsational 250-339-5979 Common Ground 250-897-1111 Early Bird Café 250-897-7025 Hen & Hog Café 250-871-7001 Hot Chocolates 250-338-8211 Komox Grind 250-339-2225 Mad Chef Café 250-871-7622 Mudsharks 250-338-0939 Pita Pit 230-8th St 250-871-7482 Rawthentic 250-338-0571 Rocky Mountain 250-890-0800 Royston Roasting 250-871-8666 Serious Coffee 250-897-3838 The Hub Café 250-871-6700 Twisted Dishes Café 250-941-3474 Zocalo Cafe 250-331-0933

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2355 Mansfield Dr. Courtenay

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275 8th St. Courtenay 250-331-0334

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CYCLING BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing, 336.2699 Cycling: CV Cycling Club, cvcc.ca Mountain Biking: CV Mountain Biking, 897-4831 DANCING Axe Capoeira: Alicia, 898-7918 Belly Dancing: Laura, 335-2009 Cheerleading: Island Spirit Sports, Mia 703-1194 Dolyna Dancers: Janette, 339-0793 Fire Spinning: Nova Fire Troupe, Lisa 336-0156 K9 Freestylers: Magi, 898-3173 Pole Dancing: Femme Natale, 334-7110 Scottish Country Dance: Heather, 338-9060 Square Dancing: Ocean Waves. Cathy, 338-7942 The Abbey Dance Studio: Cathy, 335-1964 Valley Dance Centre: 334-1074 Youth Dance Co.: True Colours, Livea, 338-4585 MUSIC & DRAMA CV Pipe Band: Pipe Major Bill Quigg, 339-6444 Fiddlejam: Craig Freeman, 339-4249 Guitar Lessons: Larry, 338-6478 Letz Sing Community Choir: Tina, 923.7709 Camera Club: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org CV Clown Club: Dolores 334.4255 CV Childrens Choir: 6-14yrs. cvcchoir@shaw.ca Rainbow Youth Theatre: rainbowtheatre.com Courtenay Little Theatre: Judy 334-2032 Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 331-0158 Singing: Singwell, Connie 250.204-4104 CADETS & YOUTH Air Cadets: 386 Squadron 250.339-9198 Army Cadets: 250.339-8211 x 7995 Sea Cadets: Mike 335.3407 St John Ambulance: 250.897-1098 Girl Guides: 1800.565-8111 Scouts: Chris 250.339-2424 MARTIAL ARTS Axe Capoeira: Alicia, 898-7918 Boxing: MMA, Kickboxing & Self Defense: 898-7444 Karate: Brenda 338.9722 Mixed Martial Arts: Warriors Realm, 703-0092 Muay Thai Kickboxing: Warriors Realm, 703-0092 V.I. Karate Society - Jacquie 250.338-4718 CV Kung Fu Academy: 250.702-3780 RACKET SPORTS Badminton: Cty Badminton Club, Darryl 339.3383 Squash: CV Squash Club, Dan 338.0746 Tennis: - Cathy 250.338-5836 SPORT & FITNESS Baseball: CVMB, Steve McNamee, 339.9152 Basketball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Basketball: CV Youth Basketball, 898.9973 Beach Volleyball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Bowling: Codes Country Lanes, 334-4051 Boxing: CV Boxing Club, cvboxingclub.com Climbing: Lewis Ctr Outdoor Climbing Wall, 338-5371

Climbing: Cumberland Indoor Climbing Wall, 336-2231 Disc Golf: Island Disc Golf, Craig, islanddiscgolf.com Dodgeball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Flag Football: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Floor Hockey: Cty Knights, Tim, 703-5599 Floor Hockey: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Football: CV Raiders, Chris, comoxvalleyraiders.com Golfing: Glacier Greens, 339-6515 Golfing: Longlands, 339-6363 Golfing: Crown Isle, 703-5000 Golfing: Sunnydale, 334-3232 Golfing: Mulligans 338.2440 Golfing: Saratoga OPEN AGAIN 250-337-2208 Gymnastics: Chimo Gymnastics, 339-2255 Hockey: CV Minor Hockey, Dale, 334.0567 CV Glacier Kings Jr. Hockey Iris 250.338-5409 Womens Hockey: Breakers Pam- 250.897-1253 Whalers- 250.338-9786 Ice Skating: Tami 250.334-3179 Indoor Soccer: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Kickball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Lawn Bowling: Cty Lawn Bowling, 338-9431 Meditation Foundation Classes: Womyns Path of Healing, 203.4195.

Mini Golf: Miracle Beach, 337-5336 Roller Derby: Krystal - 898-7427 Rugby: Kickers Rugby, Aimee 703.6677 Running: CV Road Runners, Jim 338.2402 Reiki (All Levels): Womyns Path of Healing, 203.4195 Slo-Pitch: CV Mixed Slopitch, Mike, 792.1807 Soccer: CV Masters Soccer, Phil 338.4907 Softball: CV Minor Softball, 338.7935 Skiing: Mt Washinton Ski Club. John 250.897-6058 Nordic: Barb Kelly, 250.339-1904 Ultimate Frisbee: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286 Freedom Now Yoga: 333-5th St, 250-871-7225 Yogic Stress Management: Womyns Path of Healing, 203.4195 Zumba: Lewis Centre, 9am. Dance your way to fitness with Zumba. Its fun! All levels welcome. Lyla, 250.339.0521.

WATER / OUTDOOR & TRAIL Dragon Boat: Christine 250.338-7149 Caving: Horne Lake Caves, 248-7829 Canoe Club: Annie 250.339-1978 Horseback Riding: Balance Equestrian203.6042 Hiking: CV Mountaineering Club. Ken 871.1245 Kayaking: CV Kayaks, 334-2628 Laser Tag: North Island Battlefield, Andy, 202-3484 Rowing: CV Rowing Club, Geoff 218.8223 Sailing: CV Yacht Club, cvyachtclub.com Sailing: Comox Bay Club, Scuba Diving: Pacific Pro Scuba, 338-6829 Snowboarding: Jump Camp, Patrick, 898-8891 Swimming: CV Sharks; Kris Bell 250-650-1680 Swimming: Blue Devils Club: Kathleen 250.338-0097 Swimming & Skating: CVRD’s sports & aquatic Ctr. comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec 250-334-9622 Triathlon: CV Tri K, Rick Gibson, 334-3124 Wilderness: Strathcona Wilderness Institute, 338-9962 Windsurfing: Compass Adventure Sailing, 334-0741

Outdoor Skating Rink

The winterJAM Centre, located in the vibrant downtown shopping district of Courtenay, will be the place to be for family winter fun! Two weeks packed with outdoor skating, downtown events and more.

Skating: $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE. The winterJAM Centre artificial skating rink will be operating daily from January 15 to 31, 2016. Monday to Friday - 2:30pm to 8:00pm. Saturday & Sunday - noon to 8:00pm

Corb Lund , & The Hurtin Albertans Wednesday, January 27 8:00pm

Corb Lund is a self-assured and mature performer presenting a mix of earnest Americana, rollicking honkytonk and rousing alt-country.

"I would like to think it’s a healthy balance of pushing our stylistic boundaries and pushing our audience’s ears, but keeping it familiar enough so that they’re not totally alienated.”

Tickets online at CumberlandVillageWorks. com, or at Bop City, Rider’s Pizza or by phone (250) 400RIDE