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Given the global situation a few words about Hope and Gratitude might be helpful. In my short life, I’ve been threatened at gunpoint by a mad farmer, my office was occupied once by angry Sikhs carrying swords, I’ve been swarmed by striking forestry workers at a ceremony on Granville Island, held a relative in my arms as she died from a massive stroke, and got lost on the Moscow subway while carrying the equivalent of 100 years Russian salary in US cash.

These stressful events don’t compare to the stress of the global situation.

It affects my loved ones & I can do little to help them. My son & daughterin-law are in quarantine having escaped back from Amsterdam & my eldest daughter is confined alone to home in Toronto. Only my youngest is free to live normally – if that is even possible.

It helps to focus on the good in life & be grateful for it. Gratitude is a healthy emotion, opening the door to more relationships, improved physical & psychological health. Grateful people sleep better & have higher self-esteem.

Gratitude increases mental strength, reduces aggression & improves empathy.

At this time of tremendous global stress we all need more mental strength, reduced aggression & more empathy.

Here are some of the things I am grateful for: 1. my family, especially my children who are safe now, 2. my loving wife, Julie, who puts up with me & vainly tries to keep me on the straight & narrow, 3. that I am a Canadian & live on Vancouver Island, which is the best place in the world to live (the only other place I’d like to live is Venice & I’m grateful I don’t live there now), 4. that I have a warm, dry place to sleep, & food in the cupboard. Having spent a winter on a small boat without money, heat or power, I know how valuable these things are, which we take for granted.

Struggling through the global nightmare, my suggestion is to make a list of the good things in your life- past & present. It will help reduce your stress. Then go out & help or at least call your neighbour who may be alone, struggling & distressed.

And that will give us all Hope.

David Parkinson Publisher What’s On Comox Valley

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Ongoing Events~ Daffodil Month: The Canadian Cancer Society is marking its 60th annual Daffodil Month. Show support for people living with cancer and to honour those who have died by wearing a daffodil pin or buying fresh daffodils.

CVAG Exhibition- Continuum: This program aims to unearth the significance of the land upon which the centre for the arts plaza has been constructed.

10am Tues-Sat. CV Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. 338-6211 Your Studio Winter 2020: If you need a hand with your project, there’s always an instructor in studio to give you some gentle guidance. Wed 1-4 and Fri 6-9. Until April 8. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Wildlife Rescue Visitor Ctr: Learn about their wildlife patients and meet their ambassador birds Check website for operating hours: marswildliferescue.com.

1331 Williams Beach Rd. 337-2021 CCCTS Road Cycling Weekly Rides: FMI go to cccts.org . 9:30am at Florence Filberg Ctr. 411 Anderton Av. 338-1000

Wine Tasting~ 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery: Stroll through the vineyard & learn about their terroir & varieties. 11am-5pm, Tue-Sun. 40knotswinery. com. 2400 Anderton.

Games & Grounds events: Tue-Sat. Full calendar on facebook.com/GamesandGrounds. Games & Grounds Coffee House, 576 England Ave #103 871-1171

Farmers’ Markets~ CV: (Apr 4) Saturday 9am-1pm, Native Son’s Hall 360 Cliffe Ave.

(Starting Apr 11) 9am-1pm, CVEX, 4839 Headquarters Rd. Merville: 4pm. Merville Hall, 1245 Fenwick Road.

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Charity Meat Draws~ Fri 5pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 2pm, w/ Live Music Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca .334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 3pm, Cumberland Legion, 336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Av Sat 3pm, Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Isl. Hwy S, Union Bay Sun 1pm, Cumberland Hotel, Cumberlandhotel.ca . 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Av Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Sun 5pm, Fanny Bay Inn, fannybayinn.com 335.2323. 7480 Isl. Hwy S See also Every Week, p23, Family Fun p26 and Seniors Events, p28~

Wed, Apr 1 Craft + Draft: Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or whatever your little heart desires and make stuff... possibly some new friends! 1pm.

Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street.

871-8988 Dad’s Night Out- Little Chefs: Dads, grandfathers, uncles and male caregivers are invited to join the LUSH Valley team and Chef Alberto Pozzolo. 5:30pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue.

334-3168 ext 223 Acrylic Painting 2- Shape, Balance and Etal Adnan: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Songs for Students: Enjoy an award-winning choir and some socializing, while supporting education!

7pm. United Mennonite Church Black Creek, 2277 Enns Road.

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Sat, Apr 4

Acrylic Painting 2- Shape, Balance and Etal Adnan: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. Class at 10am and 1pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Clay Lupine Pups: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Evening Shimmy Shake Down 2020: Mixed level class, drop-ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 6pm. Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave.

Fri, Apr 03 Comox Valley Spring Home Expo: Over 100 Exhibits! Free Admission! 3 Full Days! 1pm CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 334-9622 New Movie Releases: Burden, James vs. His Future Self, The Climb Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: Join Strathcona Wilderness Institute as they host the 2020 Festival! 7pm. Stan Hagen Theatre- North Island College, 2300 Ryan Rd. 334-5000 Doubt, A Parable: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is an eloquent, provocative investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Buffalo Pound: Live music & dancing plus Prize Pot Draw! 8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 339-4466 Dfresh Ent. Presents: hip-hop, reggae, afro-beats, dancehall, latin w/ special performance by Ali Austin. 9:30pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Comox Valley Spring Home Expo: Over 100 Exhibits! Free Admission! 3 Full Days! 9:30am.

Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive.

334-9622 Expressing the Emotional Element in Your Work: In this workshop, Sandra will discuss bringing emotional elements into the artist’s work. 9:30am. Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. Woodland Spring Welcome: Welcome Spring with your family at this charming outdoor event. Rain or shine, free family festival. 1pm.

Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Road.

Armchair Travels Through the Land of the Zulu People: A silent auction & evening of entertainment to support the education of a young Kenyan woman our community has brought the valley. 6pm. Stan Hagen Theatre North Island College, 2300 Ryan Rd. 334-5000 Jannelle Nadeau- Solo Harpist/Vocalist: Come enjoy this wonderful concert. 7pm. Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Hwy. 335-2832 Fiddelium: Fiddelium will surprise you, thrill you, and take you on an exciting musical journey around the world! 7pm. Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave.

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Doubt, A Parable: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is an eloquent, provocative investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Live Edge: For the first time at the Mex Pub. Good tune, good friends, good fun. 9pm. No cover. 9pm.

Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd. DJ AllGood: After trivia night, dance the night away with DJ AllGood. 11pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334

Sun, Apr 5 Mt. Washington Last Day of the Season: The last day to hit the slopes on Mt.Washington for the 2019/20 season. 250-338-1386 Painting Landscapes in Watercolour with Clive Powsey: Bring your own preferred paints, paper and brushes if you like, but it is not required. 9am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Comox Valley Spring Home Expo: Over 100 Exhibits! Free Admission! 3 Full Days! 10am. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 334-9622 Container Gardens: This hands-on class guides you in planting & caring for your own mini-salad garden which will produce plenty of fresh summer eats. 1pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334-3168 ext 223 Very Beginner Clay Workshop: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. 2pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Doubt, A Parable: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is an eloquent, provocative investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence. 2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Soundtrack of Change: Music and European History: Nicolas Krusek presents how an appreciation of music from the past can enrich our understanding of Western civilization history.

2pm. Stan Hagen Theatre- North Island College, 2300 Ryan Rd. 334-5000

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Calming Yoga 101: Feel happier and more present in your everyday life! Release stress and rediscover a more balanced inner self. 5:30pm at Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue.

334-3168 ext 223 Drawing 2- Still Life: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Whole Foods with an Italian Focus: A familyfriendly cooking workshop focused on learning to cook Italian with whole foods, rather than pre-packaged ingredients. 6pm. Eureka Support Society, 280 4th Street. 334-4035

Tues, Apr 7 Drawing 2- Still Life: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Morning Shimmy Shake Up: Mixed level class, drop ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 10am. The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave. Very Beginner Clay Workshop: Never worked with clay before? This workshop is for you! 3 foundational projects over 3 hours. 5:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 First Tuesday Fundraiser: hosted by Scott Lyle & Friends w/ special guests Andrea Rose & Jesse Hampton. Cover by donation. 7:30pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd..

Wed, Apr 8 Very Beginner Clay Workshop: Never worked with clay before? This workshop is for you! 3 foundational projects over 3 hours. 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Craft + Draft: Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or whatever your little heart desires and make stuff... possibly some new friends! 1pm. Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. 871-8988 Continued on page 9

USEFUL HEALTH INFORMATION LINKS: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ 2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html B.C. Centre for Disease Control www.healthlinkbc.ca

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII Exhibit opens June 1 2020

HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial 625 Cliffe Avenue - Courtenay 250-897-4611 www.alberniproject.org

Acrylic Painting 2- Shape, Balance, and Etal Adnan: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements of a fun, creative art studio. 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Thurs. Apr 9 Acrylic Painting 2- Shape, Balance, and Etal Adnan: 10am. See Apr 8.

Evening Shimmy Shake Down 2020: Mixed level class, drop-ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 6pm. Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave.

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Shotgun Kelly: A Rock & Roll Tribute Band following the Comedy Show. 9pm. No Cover.

9pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Sat, Apr 11 The Metropolitan Opera- Tosca: For show times visit www.landmarkcinemas.com. Rialto Theatre, 2665 Cliffe Ave. Electro Found Beats: Play and create with found objects and electronic programming. 10am. Courtenay Elementary School, 1540 McPhee Ave.

Egg-cited Swim: Eggs, Eggs and Eggs! Join the hoppingly egg-citing lifeguards for a good time hunting for the elusive Easter Bunny and eggs!

6:30pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd.

Cabaret Jazz Workshop with Caresse Nadeau: This sassy classic cabaret-style jazz class will focus on musicality, sensuality, punctuated movements and theatrics. 10:30am.

The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave.

Doubt, A Parable: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is an eloquent, provocative investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Doubt, A Parable: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is an eloquent, provocative investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Fri, Apr 10

Black Cat Movie Night: Come enjoy a community movie night. 7:30pm. Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Hwy. 335-2832

New Movie Releases: Saint Maud, Trolls World Tour Soup & Sandwich: Go out to the Cumberland Legion for Soup and Sandwich. 11am. Cumberland Legion (Branch #28), 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. 336-2361 Easter Promenade: Free activities, storybook walk, face painting, live entertainment. Register in advance (by Apr. 7) for the Egg Hunt at 1:30pm.

Event starts 11am. Simms Millennium Park, beside 5th St. Bridge.

Statutory Day Special: 1pm. CVRD Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr. 334-9622 Doubt, A Parable: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is an eloquent, provocative investigation of elusive truth and terrible consequence. 7:30pm at Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Live Edge: Live music & dancing plus Prize Pot Draw! 8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road.

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Tailgate Country: Country Music Night at The Mex. Line Dancing 9pm. No Cover. 1001 Ryan Rd.

Sun, Apr 12 Easter Egg Hunt: Join the fun looking for Easter eggs, FMI 336-2231. 11am. No. 6 Mine Heritage Park.

Karaoke with Milo: Let Milo elevate your soul with some good old karaoke. This Sunday, next Sunday, every Sunday for the rest of your life!

9pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006

Mon, Apr 13 Statutory Day Special: 1pm. CVRD Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr. 334-9622 Continued on page 10

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USEFUL HEALTH INFORMATION LINKS: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ 2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html B.C. Centre for Disease Control www.healthlinkbc.ca Woodland Spring Welcome: Enjoy the Woodland Spring Welcome, full of interactive activities, children’s entertainment and programming. 2pm.

Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Road.

Community Art Night Drop In- Slow Stitch/ Sashiko: Learn Sashiko, a Japanese stitching for renewing and embellishing old clothing or newly crafted items. 6pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334 3168 ext 223

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Fri, Apr 17

Drawing 2- Still Life: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

New Movie Releases: Bad Trip, Charm City Kings, Promising Young Woman, The Secret: Dare to Dream

Morning Shimmy Shake Up: Mixed level class, drop ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 10am. The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave. Clay 2- Garden Art Outdoor Sculpture: As always, you are more than welcome to veer off of the “Garden Art” theme and bring your own ideas!

6:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Wed, Apr 15 Clay 2- Garden Art Outdoor Sculpture: 10am.

See Apr 14 Craft + Draft: Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or whatever your little heart desires and make stuff... possibly some new friends! 1pm. Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. 871-8988

Marvel Super Hero Themed Pool & Pizza Party: Ages 7-12. Dare to be a super hero and complete all the challenges! Fruit/healthy snack and 2 slices of pizza included in admission. 6pm. CV Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622 Alfie Zappacosta Live: A true artist, Zappacosta delivers a live performance like no other with his unique vocal ability and skillful guitar playing.

7:30pm. Crown Isle Resort, 399 Clubhouse Dr. Completely Creedence: A Tribute to CCR: Completely Creedence delivers a musical experience where your love of CCR will live on through these four incredible musicians. 7:30pm.

Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Comedy Night: The Ave’s monthly comedy night a different comedian each month. 8pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334 Latin Dance Party: Bachata dance lessons 8:30pm

by Leon Hawrylenko & Rachel Mashruky. 8:30pm.

Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: Wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio.

5:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Big Daddy: Live music & dancing plus Prize Pot Draw! 8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road.

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Sat, Apr 18

Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: 9:30am. See Apr 15 Community Bingo: Get your dabbers ready! Come play bingo & raise money for a great cause! 5:30pm.

Comox Valley Lion’s Club, 1729 Comox Ave. Evening Shimmy Shake Down: Mixed level class, drop-ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 6pm. Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave.

The Metropolitan Opera- Agrippina: For show times see landmarkcinemas.com. Rialto Theatre, 2665 Cliffe Ave. Art Journaling in Watercolour with Nicole Warrington: Expand your watercolour techniques and learn how to beautifully combine words and images, colours and patterns. 9am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

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Welcome to the GOO ZONE (all ages): Messy Wet Aquatic Fun. Lifeguards have stocked up on all kinds of goo for this event. Be prepared to get covered and have fun! 2pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd. UFC 249 Live- Khabib vs Ferguson: Great food and drink specials to enjoy while watching the fights on the big screen. 5pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334

TAKEOUT 5pm-8pm 7 Nights per Week

The World Tour Paddling Film Fest: The 2020 event features a tasty bar, delicious snacks, silent auction, epic door prizes and an amazing roster of paddling films. 6pm. Cumberland Cultural Centre, 2674 Dunsmuir Avenue.

Black Cat Movie Night: Enjoy a community movie night. 7:30pm. Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Hwy. 335-2832

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Run For Cover: Live Rock w/ Natasha Johnson & Friends. No Cover. 9:30pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

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Sun, Apr 19 Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Spring Craft and Plant Sale: Our annual spring craft and plant sale! Lunch will be available. 10am.

Union Bay Community Hall, 5401 Island Hwy S. Lady Of Burlesque Workshop with Caresse: This fun-loving class will focus on a group burlesque comedy piece based on “Lady of Burlesque”. No experience necessary. 10:30am at The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave..

Volunteer Fair: Interested in volunteering in the Comox Valley? Stop by and check out the opportunities available for you. 11am. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Composting Workshop: Composting is a key technique for building soil to support a year around harvest. Turn kitchen and yard waste into soil nutrients. 1pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334 3168 ext 223

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UPDATE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) As of Monday March 16 at 3pm, the City of Courtenay has closed all recreation and cultural facilities to the public until further notice. The Sid Williams Theatre is owned by the City of Courtenay.

Our box office will be contacting all ticket buyers directly with updates for each event.

Because of the dynamic situation and time it may take to reschedule dates, we’ve decided the best course of action will be to refund all ticket buyers for affected events. We are offering the option to refund tickets to a gift voucher (account credit) so that patrons can use it toward the purchase of a rescheduled event.

As a charitable arts organization, we would be grateful if you would consider becoming an ENCORE! member or making a donation to us if your circumstances allow.

We continue to monitor the evolving situation closely and will provide updates as necessary on our website and social media channels.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during these uncertain times.

Stay safe and be well!

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Phone: 250.338.2430 ext 1 Online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

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Mon, Apr 20 Calming Yoga 101: Feel happier and more present in your everyday life! Release stress and rediscover a more balanced inner self. 5:30pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue.

334-3168 ext 223 Drawing 2- Still Life: 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Love Your Soil Workshop: Healthy soil means healthy plants that produce more delicious food!

Learn how to build healthy soil to support healthy plants. 6:30pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334-3168 ext 223 Yoga 101: Bring a yoga mat, blocks (if you have them), and a blanket. 7pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334-3168 ext 223 Dan Mangan: Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO

award-winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Tues, Apr 21 Drawing 2- Still Life: 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Morning Shimmy Shake Up: Mixed level class, drop ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 10am. The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave..

Beginners Community Ukulele Classes: The start of a 6 week spring session! A fun and encouraging atmosphere to learn the basics on how to play the ukulele with instructor Ruth Rae. 5:45pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334-3168 ext 223 Continued on page 20

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“Poor Old fool,” thought the gentleman as he watched an old man trying to fish in a puddle of water outside of the bar. He decided to invite the old man inside for a drink.

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Hope and Gratitude, Part 2 At press time, many of the businesses on our Live Entertainment pages were closed. We are publishing these ads as an expression of our hope and prayers that by April, we will be getting back to normal.

Here is an email I received March 20 from my old grad school officemate who lives in Seoul, Korea: “Things are better now in Korea. The new cases dropped significantly.”

Sea-Jin So, there is hope.

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Hope and Gratitude, Part 2 At press time, many of the businesses on our Live Entertainment pages were closed. We are publishing these ads as an expression of our hope and prayers that by April, we will be getting back to normal.

Here is an email I received March 20 from my old grad school officemate who lives in Seoul, Korea: “Things are better now in Korea. The new cases dropped significantly.”

Sea-Jin So, there is hope.

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Painting My Way Around The World Local Artist Brian Scott's story of painting on 26 cruises in 10 years.

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Comedy Night - Laughter starts @ 8 - $10 cover UFC 249 - Khabib vs Ferguson - main card @7 Afternoon Jam, starts @ 3

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Clay 2 - “Garden Art” Outdoor Sculpture: As usual, you are more than welcome to veer off of the “Garden Art” theme and bring your own ideas!

6:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Evening Shimmy Shake Down: Mixed level class, drop-ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 6pm. Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave.

Advanced Beginner Ukulele Classes: The start of a 6 week spring session: This class is a continuation of the Beginners Ukulele class. Contact instructor if you have experience and would like to join. 7pm.

Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 250-334 3168 ext 223

New Movie Releases: Antebellum, Fatima, Target Number One

Coig: Coig’s music is a unique combination of influences that could only come from these four players. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Shotgun Kelly: Live music & dancing plus Prize Pot Draw! 8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road.

(250) 339-4466

Wed, Apr 22 Earth Day Clay 2 - “Garden Art” Outdoor Sculpture: 10am.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Craft + Draft: Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or whatever your little heart desires and make stuff... possibly some new friends! 1pm.

Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. 8718988 Acrylic Painting 2- Line, Emphasis, and Egon Shiele: 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Free Workshop Nutrition for the Family: Dietitian Erin Roman shares her knowledge on how food and nutrition can support our bodies. 6:30pm.

Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334-3168 ext 223 Devarrow and Dana Sipos at Studio Live: Tix available at Bop City Records, Courtenay, Blue Heron Books, Comox and Moon’s Records. 7pm.

Studio Live Cumberland, 2679 Beaufort Ave. 250-400-5000

Thurs, Apr 23 Acrylic Painting 2 - Line, Emphasis, and Egon Shiele: 10am and 1pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Fri, Apr 24 Monthly BBQ Steak Dinner: Join us for BBQ Steak Dinner. Open to the Public. 5:00pm at Courtenay Legion (Branch #17), 367 Cliffe Ave. 334-4911

Fractals: Live Rock music w/ Special guests “The New Pollution” “Clunky Boots”. 9pm. No Cover.

9pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Sat, Apr 25 Cumberland Forest Spring Plant Sale: The volunteer committee has worked hard preparing for this annual celebration of gardening, community and forest protection! 9am. 3rd & Derwent, 3rd and Derwent.

Photography 2 - Portrait Photography with Karen McKinnon: Please note that this class is not intended for professional photographers.

10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 The Time of Things: The Continuum of Indigenous Customary Practices into Contemporary Art. Everyone welcome. 1pm. at Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. (250) 338-6211 Flower Power (all ages): Spring has sprung - help decorate the pool to celebrate spring. 1pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd. Just In Time Choirs present New Orleans: Join the Sid in celebrating the music and legacy of the Big Easy. 7pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 250-338-2430 Joss and the Alternates: Live Rock w/ Joss & Friends. 9:30pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

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Sun, Apr 26 Twisted Baskets with Amy Dugas: Suitable for all levels, beginners and improvers will all find something new in this weaving class. 9am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Basic Beginners Class: You will learn to sculpt a standing or sitting figure with Paverpol and t-shirts. 10am. Empurpled Wares, 3763 Ibbotson Rd. (250) 218-6000 Home Based Business Market: A monthly event showcasing entrepreneurs, businesses and crafters, enabling people to connect with local home-based businesses. 10am. Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave. vegetables, meats and more! 04:00pm at Merville Hall, 1245 Fenwick Road. 250-339-4249 Painting My Way Around The World: Sunday Dinner Speaker. Hear local artist Brian Scott’s story of painting his way around the world, doing 26 cruises in 10 years. 7pm. Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Highway S. 335-0256 Supernatural- A Santana Experience: This is an unparalleled career reverently reproduced by musicians of the highest caliber. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Mon, Apr 27 Drawing 2- Still Life: 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Can I Ferment This? Sauerkraut and Veggies: Learn to add more natural probiotics and feed your gut good bacteria through raw fermented foods. 6pm. Eureka Support Society, 280 4th Street. 334-4035

Tues, Apr 28 Drawing 2- Still Life: 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Morning Shimmy Shake Up: Mixed level class, drop ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 10am. The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave. Clay 2- “Garden Art” Outdoor Sculpture: 6:30pm.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Sarah Harmer- Are You Gone Tour: “Are You Gone?” is a deeply personal and momentous collection of songs motivated by the beauty of life, and the question of loss. 8pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Wed, Apr 29 Rotary Book Sale: Don’t miss the spring Rotary Club of Courtenay Booksale. 9am. Old St.Joseph’s Hospital Building, 2137 Comox Ave. Clay 2 - “Garden Art” Outdoor Sculpture: 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Craft + Draft: Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or whatever your little heart desires and make stuff... possibly some new friends! 1pm. Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. 871-8988 Acrylic Painting 2- Line, Emphasis and Egon Shiele: 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Thurs, Apr 30 New Movie Release: Black Widow Rotary Book Sale: Don’t miss the spring book sale. 9am. Old St. Joseph’s Hospital Building, 2137 Comox Ave. Acrylic Painting 2- Line, Emphasis and Egon Shiele: 10am and 1pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Evening Shimmy Shake Down: Mixed level class, drop-ins welcome and beginners encouraged to join! 6pm. Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave. Community Art Night Drop In- Chat and Craft: All ages are welcome. No art-making experience necessary! Free to attend. Come for the full two hours, or drop in. 6pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334- 3168 ext 223 Circle Mirror Transformation: Annie Baker’s comic play is a must see unique experience.

7:30pm. The Old Church Theatre, 755 Harmston Avenue.

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Things to Do While Social Distancing For the month of April, life as we know it has changed. . So here are some great things to do whilst exercising not socializing.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

Build a Fort. You know all you parents want to be a kid again, so build a fort while teaching your children all about the technicalities of the perfect blanket/chair/ couch/weights ratio?!

Scavenger Hunt: Give some clues to find the ultimate prize. Stash some good treats around the house and backyard.

Photo Hunt: Have members of your family take a photo of 3 things around the house, and another 3 things outside, if you can guess what they are and where they are you win.

Runway Ready: Have a family fashion show. Compete with friends and family online!

Dance Night: Use all those moves you’ve been working on for your nights out and share them with your family! Who’s got the best moves? Put it to the test with a dance party.

JIGSAW MANIA. Make your own jigsaw out of family pictures. Mix faces around with different bodies and see what happens. Be careful that all the heads, body’s, hair, etc. body parts are the same shape.

DRESS LIKE A RUBIKS CUBE NIGHT: Have a dinner night and each member of the family comes dressed in a combination of Red, Green, Blue, or Yellow, you don’t need all colours. Each player throws the dice, the one with the highest score can request a piece of clothing from each player until you are dressed all in the same colour. Use, hats, gloves, t’shirts, jackets, shoes, socks. Switch clothing until you have 9 items of the same colour. The first one to 9 wins.. you can add as much strategy to this as you like.

PHOTO DAY: While everyone is at home, have a photo day, add clothes or creative props, have fun and record some history for people to learn about life during the COVID-19.

PLANT VEGETABLES: Here is the perfect time to prepare the vegetable garden.

Now more than ever we understand the importance of being self sufficient, teach

your kids and yourself which vegetables to grow when, what natural fertilizers do we have around the house, and how to space vegetables when planting.

BUILD A HERB PLANTER BOX: plant your own herbs just in time for Mother’s Day. Use any old wood laying around the house. This is great to teach some life skills.

Driftwood collecting: Go down to the beach and collect some driftwood and make some shapes or animals for the yard. Even if your crafty or not, you will be surprised how quick and easy this is, and you could possibly make some money on the side with your new found skill.

Marble Racing: Create a canal or track in your backyard or at the beach, throw down a few marbles see who wins. The more turns and the longer the track the more exciting this is.

Waterfall Chasing: This is great after some rainy weather, mark where all the waterfalls are then head to each waterfall with a picnic Learn a Survival Skill: Learn to identify food in our forests. There is an abundance of proteins and nutrition available in our forests, learning what is safe and what will keep you alive is a skill that every individual should know. This information is available online at northernbushcraft.com and is a great skill to teach your family.

Paper Mache: There are a few variations to the recipe but the basic to get started is: A large bowl, Flour, Wallpaper powder/ paste or white glue, Water, a base structure to rest on , newspaper or magazines, and a balloon for hollow projects. Mix the flour and water, or glue and water, wet newspaper and start layering around the balloon. Paint when dry. Start with something simple, then experiment.

ADULT ACTIVITIES: (yup we know, there is always things to do around the house, so lets try some of the fun things) Jump on Wheels: Get your knack back and get some exercise, Rollerblading, and Skateboarding. There are plenty of open places to do this and keep a safe distance.

Learn Something Digital: Commit to learning one more digital platform for 2020.

Paint: Paint by numbers, paint the wall, paint a canvas, for many painting is therapy.

There are lots of how to’s online, who know’s you might be good. Here is an old favourite, learn to paint with Bob Ross. bobross.com Blogging: Start your own blog, there is always something that you know that others don’t, share the knowledge online.

Start writing about life during COVID-19, History is in the making become a part of it.

Mountain biking: Maps for mountain biking trails for beginners to advanced are accessible and easy to find around Vancouver Island. Make a point of venturing out to a new track every week.

Trash or Treasure: Dig out the antiques, and forgotten treasures. Did you know that many antique collectors can help you decide what is valuable and what is not.

These days many antique dealers can be contacted for a one on one consultation online to help you put a value on that special piece. Check in with a local dealer in your city.

Gardening: A much loved activity loved by Canadians, but lets try something different, create some edging, plant and fertilize fruit trees, if you have done done baskets before try these to add some colour to you home.

If you want to stay on budget, pick up some pallets at your local haul company or large courier and make planter boxes.

Table Hockey: Choose who is going to be the play by play announcer and play fast, get someone to video it, and start sharing on social media, some of you are hilarious.

Hiking with a Purpose: Hiking has always been a great source of exercise and a way to get away from it all, but plan a few trips with a focus. These can be looking for edible foods, taking photos of spring flowers, identifying specific bugs and animals. Who knows a new hobby could be hiding around the corner.

Bonsai Tree Creation: Get yourself a Bonsai Starter Kit. Most of the tools you will have laying around the home and there are ordinary nursery or wild every green

23 pines and plants that can be converted to a Bonsai. For the best way to get started you can go online to bonsaiempire.com where they have a step by step guide.

Pet bearding: Grab your pet and give yourself a beard made from that little precious ball of fluff. Send photos around to your friends or enter the What’s On Digest Pet Bearding Contest. see inside the issue for details.

Handball: This is a much forgotten game in Canada but is still popular around the world. All you need is a tennis ball a wall or one other person. Your hand is your bat, and you play in two squares with similar rules as tennis or volleyball, but instead of hitting the ball up, you hit it down to the ground and you must return the ball to your opponent after just one bounce.

Juggle: Lets face it, its impressive, and we all know with a bit of practice you can do it. If you can video yourself in slow mo while your doing it, you can learn quickly to correct your throw. You got this, now challenge yourself and see if you can juggle and text at the same time. :) Best lesson I found was Josh Horton world champion from jugglingwarehouse.com Axe throwing: Find a controlled environment outside, set up a target on a tree and go.

This is a skilled sport and there are plenty of good hints online. If you are trying it with older kids, make sure they stay behind the line. A good time to teach axe safety and sharpening.

Open Mic or Jam session: Set up Zoom videoing or Google hangouts mirrored to your TV and start your own Jam night, you will get so lost in the music you will forget your at home.

Jackbox Games: Play games with friends and family remotely. All you need is your own mobile device to get started. Learn to play jackbox.com

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Things To Do In

Art Studios & Galleries

There are several art galleries locally: Brian Scott Fine Art Studio & Gallery: Open 11am-3pm daily. 8269 Island Highway, Black Creek (across from Black Creek Diner). Call (250)337-1941. Drawing & Painting Classes Every Day 1-3PM Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7-9PM 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. 3392822 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.

Recreation

Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by trying Cosmic Bowling at Codes Country Lanes. They have regular bowling too! codescountrylanes.com. 250-3344045 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.

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.

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.

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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 3362445, 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 3382430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay sidwilliamstheatre.com Things To Do In

Hiking:

There are many beautful walks in the Comox Valley. Some of our favourites are Seal Bay Park (with access from Bates Road or Hardy Road). Rosewall Creek (south on Hwy 19A, 7.3 km past the Fanny Bay Inn), and Nymph Falls (15 minutes from downtown Courtenay on Forbidden Plateau Road.) Pleasant urban walks are Simms Millenium Park (by the 5th Street Continued on page 27

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THIS APRIL, 2020

1 SHAUN OF THE DEAD | 2004 Horror, Made Simon Pegg & Nick Frost in Europe, Comedy Edgar Wright 97% ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS 2 MIND | 2004 Drama, Romance, Science-Fiction Jim Carrey & Kate Winslet Michel Gondry 90%

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4 ISLE OF DOGS | 2018 Animation, Comedy, Bryan Cranston Drama, Fantasy, Science-Fiction Wes Anderson 86% & Koyu Rankin MONEYBALL | 2011 Drama, Sport Manu Luksch 86%

RU PAUL | SEASON 12 6 86% Michelle Visage

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE | 2017 12 Miles Teller & Haley Drama, War & Military Jason Hall 73% Bennett PAUL | 2011 Science-Fiction, 13 Seth Rogen & Simon Pegg Comedy Greg Mottola 71%

3 BLACK PANTHER | 2018 Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science-Fiction Chadwick Boseman & Michael B. Jordan 86% Ryan Coogler

5 Pitt

11 INK MASTER | RIVALS Reality Trial 18 Episodes 78% Dave Navarro

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PHANTOM THREAD | 2018 Romance, 7 Daniel Day-Lewis & Vicky Krieps Drama Paul Thomas Anderson 83% JUST MERCY| 2019 Drama, Crime 8 Destin Michael B. Jordan & Jamie Foxx 83% Daniel Cretton 9 FROZEN II | 2019 Animation, Comedy, Kids Jonathan Groff & Josh Gad & Family, Fantasy Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee 77% 10 BEYOND THE LIGHTS | 2014 Drama, Music Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Nate & Musical, Romance Gina Prince-Bythewood 77% Parker

MOBY DICK | 2017 Drama, Animation William Hurt & Ethan Hawke Mike Barker 70%

15 LOTS OF KIDS, A MONKEY AND A CASTLE William Hurt & | SEASON 1 Drama, Animation Mike Barker 70% Ethan Hawke 16 NEIGHBORS | 2014 Comedy Seth Nicholas Stoller 69% Rogen & Zac Efron NEIGHBORS | 2014 Comedy Seth 17 Nicholas Stoller 69% Rogen & Zac Efron 18 THE CONGRESS | 2013 Science-Fiction, Robin Wright & History, Drama, Animation Ari Folman 69% Harvey Keitel 19 DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET | SEASON 7 Horror, Science-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller 2 Episodes 68% Michelle Oakley 20 THE BOSS BABY: BACK IN BUSINESS | SEASON 3 Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids & JP Karliak & Miles Family, Fantasy, Animation 1 Episode 65% Bakshi

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Bridge) and the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk. For the Heritage Walk, start behind Central Builder’s Home Hardware, walk out to the Airpark and back. There is a large eagle nest you can see in the trees across the river from the walk. For a shorter walk, simply drive out to the Airpark and walk around the airpark.

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

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.

Golf & Driving Ranges: Mulligans, 250.338.2440. Sunnydale, 250.334.3232.

Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444.

Beaches.

There are several good beaches in the Comox Valley. Both the Goose Spit and Kye Bay are spectacular at low tide, with fabulous views of the Salish sea..

For Goose Spit, follow Balmoral SE from the Comox Golf course, and keep going

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5. Results from the chemical interaction of iron, oxygen & water? when it becomes Hawkins Road. To get to Kye Bay take Knight Road SE past the Air Terminal and past Glacier Greens Golf Course and turn left onto Kye Bay Road.

If you want to go a little further, take a drive North on Hwy 19A to Miracle Beach Provincial Park (turn right onto Miracle Beach Drive about 25 km north of Courtenay). Much closer to town is Kitty Coleman Park. Go about 10 km north of Courtenay on the old Island Highway (19A) and turn right onto Coleman Road.

About 1.6km down Coleman Road turn left onto Left Road (yes – turn left onto Left Road!) and follow it to the end. From here you can explore the beach and look across the Salish see to the snow coverd peaks of the coast mountains.

Special Adventure If you are especially adventurous, take a trip up to the old Forbidden Plateau Ski Hill. Follow Forbidden Plateau Road west to the top (it turns to gravel about halfway.) This is a good 30 minute drive. Park in the top parking lot and hike up to the first crest. From here, you have more than a 180 degree view from Quadra Island in the northwest, over the Comox Valley and across to Powell River and down to Bowser in the southeast.

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Fam il y Fu n Acitivity Ideas for Kids at Home

We are publishing the regular family events as a symbol of hope that we will be back to normal soon. Meanwhile, here are some activity ideas for kids at home. Some are outdoors. Please be careful to maintain social distance. See Alos the special section Things to Do While Social Distancing on page 22.

Calm Down Yoga for Kids: https:// childhood101.com/yoga-for-kids/ Nature Study the Charlotte Mason Way: thehomeschoolscientist.com/charlottemason-nature-study/ 15 Nature Activities for Kids: notimeforflashcards.com/2013/04/15nature-activities-for-kids.html STEAM Activities for Kids: kidssteamlab. com/steam-activities-for-kids/ (STEAM represents Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)

Homeschool PE – Fun Sports Activities for Kids: homeschooling-ideas.com/ homeschool-pe.html

Every Day & Week~ 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.

Patty Cakes Babytime:, Learn rhymes, tickles, songs & lap bounces. Encourage brain development & meet new people!

Tues- Courtenay Library 10:30am 334-3369 Fri- Cumberland Library 11:00am 336-8121 Badminton: Wed 5:30pm Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Av 650-6959 Moms & Tots: Thu 10am Join other Moms with tots for a chance to connect over a coffee while the little ones play in a safe environment.

10am at Northgate Foursquare Church, 1640 Burgess. Call to confirm 334-2727 Lego Club: Fri, 3 pm Anyone old enough to not eat the LEGO is welcome. Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av 339-2971 Play Day: Sat, 10am, Courtenay Library, Soft toys, large puzzles, drawing materials, KEVA blocks, and more. virl.bc.ca. 3343369. 300-6th St. Family Night: Friday night family friendly mayhem! Inflatable obstacle course or go

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sports crazy. 6:30pm at Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Av. 339-2255 Patty Cakes Babytime: Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes, tickles, songs & lap bounces. Encourage brain development & meet new people! Tues at 11am, Cumberland Library, 2746 Dunsmuir Av 336-8121 Teen Entrepreneur Club Meeting: For youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship.

Monday and Fridays. 6pm. TEN Club, 243 4th St. 754-3215

Special Events~ Wed, Apr 1 Dad’s Night Out- Little Chefs: Dads, grandfathers, uncles and male caregivers are invited to join the LUSH Valley team and Chef Alberto Pozzolo. 5:30pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue. 334-3168 ext 223 Mon, Apr 6 Whole Foods with an Italian Focus: A family-friendly cooking workshop focused on learning to cook Italian with whole foods, rather than pre-packaged ingredients. 6pm. Eureka Support Society, 280 4th Street. 334-4035 Thurs, Apr 9 Egg-cited Swim: Eggs, Eggs and Eggs! Join the hoppingly egg-citing lifeguards for a good time hunting for the elusive Easter Bunny and eggs! 6:30pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd. Fri, Apr 10 Easter Promenade: Free activities, storybook walk, face painting, live entertainment. Register in advance (by Apr. 7) for the Egg Hunt at 1:30pm. Event starts 11am. Simms Millennium Park, beside 5th St. Bridge.

Statutory Day Special: 1pm. CVRD Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr. 334-9622 Sat, Apr 11 Electro Found Beats: Play and create with found objects and electronic programming.

10am. Courtenay Elementary School, 1540 McPhee Ave. Sun, Apr 12 Easter Egg Hunt: Join the fun looking for Easter eggs, FMI 336-2231. 11am. No. 6 Mine Heritage Park.

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Life as we know it has changed. At least for now. We're pushing the boundaries on acceptable indoor body movement. We're discovering new wonders in all too familiar places. We're working on our inner habits and disciplines. So here's a list of things to do to get active, have fun, and stay connected in the COVID 19 Crisis.

Check them off as you go.

And then send a photo or video to share with your local community at info@whatsondigest.com

THINGS TO DO ISOLATION EDITION

devote to daily construction and gather round to race for the finish OR let it unfold over days and week with everyone having a go whenever they pass by.

Talent Show. What did kids do before before Netflix, iPads and the Nintendo Switch while parents sat around the table chatting about boring stuff... They made skits, dramas, recitals and songs to put on show before getting sent to bed. And why should kids have all the fun?

Table Hockey & Fooseball. These classic icons have been taking up 3-6 sqft of your spare room for long-enough! April 2020 is their moment to shine. Up the entertainment factor by picking a play-byplay announcer and a handy smart-phone video operator. Share your match on social media to supply your community with a hilarious replacement of the big-leagues.

m TRIED & TRUE These classic rainy-day distractions can inspire nostalgia for any generation.

Share memories with great-grandma while passing them down to the next generation.

Build A Fort. It's fun AND educational!

Explore, learn, and teach the kids about the engineering innovations, technicalities, and limitations of the perfect blanket/chair/couch/ cushion/mattress/lampshade combinations.

Once you've established your cave-like shelter, plugin the fairylights, pop some pop-corn, unroll the sleeping bag, and find a movie on your phone or novel to read allowed and share a fortified night on the living room floor with your viral-survival buddies.

Puzzle-Time. Jig-saw puzzels. Take. Time.

But finishing one together is surprisingly satisfying. Find a surface that your can

Guess Who. The classic board game might not be in your posession. But you can play the game without the visual componenet by using characters everyone in your household is familiar. Pick a theme like your favourite books, TV shows, or extended family. Find a partner or go around in a circle answering yes or no questions until the name of every secret character is discovered.

Playing Cards. In the age of streaming media and online video games, classic card games are becoming a lost art. Hearts, Euchre, Cribbage, Rummy, Crazy 8s Down The Line, Cheat, Draw The Well Dry, Old Maid, President, Spoons, and our personal favourite, King Mao (or just Mao) are just a few. Ask your grandparents which card games they grew up with and rekindle a love for a plain olf deck of 52 playing cards.

Schoolyard Handball. A largely forgotten game in Canada but still popular around the world. All you need is a tennis ball and an open cemented area like a garage or

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driveway. The concept is similar to volley ball or tennis. Use tape, chalk, or charcoal to mark the floor with contiguous squares; one foreach player. (appx 6ft x 6ft wide).

Determin which square is the king, queen, jack, 10, etc. Use your hand as a raquet to bounce the ball in your square toward your opponent's square. They must bounce it back to an opponent with only one bounce allowed per square. If a player misses the ball or if the ball bounces more than once in their square, they switch places with the person in the next lower square. (E.g. A person in the king square witches with the person in the queen square. The person in the queen square switches places with the person in the Jack square.) The champion of this game is a person that starts in the lowest square, switches all the way up to the king square, and can not be switched out of it.

m HIDE AND HUNT Adults and kids and can try these creative spins on the classic family favourite, 'Hide & Go Seek.'

Photo-fig Hunt. Hide figurines peeking out from conspicuous places around your house and yard. Using your smart phone to take a cryptic snapshot for every figuring your hide, revealing only the most subtle surrounding details. If you have a wide age gap between participants, designate specific figurines/hiding places to specific ages. Show the photos to everyone so they know what they're looking for and let the games begin.

When more advanced players find figurines designated to beginners, start a game of hotter-colder to help the beginners out.

Ugly Trinket Caching. Find that small, ugly trinket your 8 year old nephew purchased for your birthday at a garage sale 2 years ago and take turns with a partner to hide it somewhere in your partner's everyday

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routine. Check on it every now and then.

When it goes missing, it's your turn to search. When you find it, hide it again and wait for it to go missing. This game doesn't have to stop after your isolation.

Some claim to have kept it alive for years.

Fortune Caching. Elevate morale with the same snippet of satisfaction found in a fortune cookie. Only with the added intruige of a Treasure Hunt. Start by writing inspirational quotes, love notes, or existential axioms on tiny post it notes or sticky labels. Then hide those lables in your house and yard (draws, cupboards, under-tables, behind blinds, the inner edge of a door) to inspire your fellow in-mates. You may be stumbling upon them for years to come!

m WILD AT HEART Isolation can feel like a cage if your like to release animal the inner-beast. Here's a few ideas to give your animal-side some air-time.

Fashion Show/Dance Party. Setup your living room with a cat-walk, lamp-shade spotlights, and party decor. Crank those the party tunes and set your smolder from stun to kill. When everyone has had a chance to show off their choice of evening robes (pyjamas, ball-gowns, animal costumes.) Form a circle and copy each others wildest dance moves.

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backgrounds and lamp-shade lighting. Cram as many people in as you can, and take 18 photos of suprise poses and silly faces WITHOUT looking at the screen. (It's not about looking good. It's about capturing the moment.) Pro-tip: Use an app like 'Layout from Instagram' to create that old photobooth look.

every colour.) Each player throws the dice, the one with the highest score can request a piece of clothing from each player until you are dressed all in the same colour. Use, hats, gloves, t’shirts, jackets, shoes, socks. The first person with every available colour wins!

Rubiks Cube Dinner | Team Version. Plan a week of dinners where every participant comes where only one colour; red, green, blue, yellow, orange, or white. (You don’t need every colour.) But DO NOT discuss who is wearing which colour. Co-ordinate your outfit and dress IN PRIVATE! You win the night when everyone comes dressed in a different colour. Pro-tip: Use black or denim to substitute for clothing that doesn't match your colour scheme.

m CHALLENGE YOURSELF A New Un-do. If you've got no-where to go, and no-one to impress... Give your captive audience a laugh by doing something crazy with your hair. Try a ridiculous colour. Trying cutting your hair yourself. Put those corsair clippers to work.

Glow-splosion. Glow-ups are for highschool reunions and wanna-be insta-celebrities.

Add some dynamite to your make-up routine and maybe allow an extra 2 or 4 hours to cake your face with an inordinate amount of colour, contouring, lash enhancing and just random ornamentation. And this one doesn't have to be just for the ladies!

Rubiks Cube Dinner | 1for1 Version. Have a dinner night where each participant comes dressed in a combination of red, green, blue, yellow, orange, or white. (You don’t need

If you need to push ahead to feel alive, try these challenges to test your limits.

Inside Unplugged. Find your breaker panel and start switching. See how long you can last at home with no electricity. Candles for light, backyard fire-pits for hot meals.

And nothing but your hands and eyes for entertainment.

Battle of the Books. Connect with some bookworms at home or online and establish your personal goals. 3 books a month? 1 book a week? 5 books a day. Each person pledging to their own goal for the next 30 days. Include the title of each book in your commitment to keep things fair. Now divide the number of books you've committed to by 1000. (E.g.

1000 5 books = 200 points per book.) The first person to reach 1000 points wins the battle! Cheer each other on by sharing your discoveries from each chapter as you go.

Learn a Survival Skill. There is an abundance of water, proteins, nutrition, and minerals available in our Vancouver Island forests. Learning what is safe and what will keep you alive is a skill that every

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individual can/should know. Knots, tricks, and basic machines can also make the difference between life and death in a survival situation. Research information online at sites like northernbushcraft.com to learn individually, with family, or other room-mates.

Learn How To Code. COVID 19 has emphasized the benefits of digital technology.

Update your skills in the new digital workforce by investing your time in a free or inexpensive programming course like on Youtube or Lynda.com. All you need to start is access to the internet. If you don't know where to begin Try learning HTML. Then CSS. Then try Ruby on Rails, Python and Javascript.

Learn How To Draw or Paint. Draw cartoons, paint by numbers, learn henna art, paint your walls, draw a portrait. There are lots of tutorials online. Who know’s you might be good discover a hidden talent.

(You can start by checking out bobross.com)

Start A Memoir. Begin or end every day with a few words in a notebook or worddoc about a moment you remember. Start with a brief description about events and your actions. Then write down every sense you can recall; sights, sounds, smells and textures. Then try to record the emotions you felt; happy, sad, angry, proud, embarrased, etc. It will be hard at first but gets easier every time. Push through the wall when you feel like giving up the habit. You're saving yourself and others thousands of dollars in mental health therapy!

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Dance Endeavour. The 80s 90s and 00s will go down in history as a moment when dancing ALMOST flatlined (props to b-boys and flashmobs.) But Gen-Z is picking up the batton with a new dance-moves sweeping the globe everyday. And the best place to find them is on the Tiktok app. Search for Oh Na Na Na, C-Walk , Renegade, Number One Baby, 7 Rings, Get Up, The Box, Don't Start Now / Full 180, Say So, Vibe- Cookie Kawaii, Out West, Gimme Some, Til the Morning.

And our favourite, Spooky Scary Skeletons.

Give them a try and share your attempt.

Juggle. Lets face it. It's impressive! We all know with a bit of practice you can do it.

You got this! Now challenge yourself and see if you can juggle and text at the same time. :) Take a look at Josh Horton world champion at jugglingwarehouse.com. Tag What's On Digest on Facebook or Instagram to share your progress with the community!

m SHHHHHHH! Need to find some piece and quiet in a house full of crazy kids. Try these subtle silence enforcers.

Hide & Go Seek. You know it. Because it's fun. And it work. Everyone hides while one person counts to 30 with eyes closed.

When finished they announce "Ready or not, here I come!" Everyone stays as quiet as possible to avoid getting found, or being heard as they sneak around.

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Hide & Go Seek Tag. If you have a large property, you can use the thrill of Hide & Go Seek to inspire some exercise. It's the exact same principle only when a hider sense they might soon be found, they can run away. The seeker only wins once all hiders have been tagged.

Murder in the Dark. All you need is the lights off and a flash light. Players are hiding and can continue moving around secretly until they are seen with the flashlight.

Pet Bearding. No, we're not talking about pet grooming. Pet bearing includes an optical illusion that you can make when photographing you and your pet together.

The illusion works when the photo captures your pet's nose and chin as they look back toward you so that your eyes are directly behind their nose and chin. The effect results in a nose, mouth and fury beard on the bottom half of your human head. It's hilarous. Post your photo online and tag What’s On Digest to share it with your community.

m CRAFTY CREATIONS Put your right brain to work and get innovative and artistic with the resources at your disposal.

m BE CONSTRUCTIVE Shape & Paint with Paper Mache. Flour, paper, water and white glue is all you need to get started. (Find advanced recipes online.)

Mix it all together and layering the paper around an intersting hollow object, like a balloon or carboard shapes. Once dry, it will hold it's shape as one solid object ready for painting. Pro-tip: Once you get the mixture and layering technique down, try experiementing with advanced sculptures.

Driftwood Creations. Find an unpopulated beach (there's plenty around) and collect some driftwood to make shapes and animals. Use wood screws and glue to create permenant sculptures for the yard and home decor. You will be surprised how quick and easy this is. Check

No excuses to put things off, use your new limitations to catch up on some valuable updates and projects.

Build Planter Boxes. Use any old wood laying around the yard to make a raised garden for dfresh herbs right in time for Mother's Day. The perfect opportunity to bond over some essential life skills.

Plant Vegetables. It's the perfect time to prepare the vegetable garden. Now more than ever we understand the importance of being self sufficient, teach your kids and yourself which vegetables to grow when, what natural fertilizers do we have around the house, and how to space vegetables when planting.

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Launch a webpage for family or friends.

Family members and volunteer groups can use them to share photo albums, news and record milestones. And building a webpage is MUCH EASIER than it used to be. Spending a day setting up a free webpage can help keep people connected, and memories alive. For photo albums try the Instagram app, Tublr. com, or Flickr.com to add endless photos with captions. For news and milestones try wix. com, squarespace.com, or wordpress.com Separate the Trash and Treasure. Dig out the antiques, and forgotten trash and treasures. Set aside the clutter that belongs at the dump. And create spaces to store your treasures with respect. Antique dealers can be contacted online for a one on one consultation to help you put a value on special items. Start by calling a dealer in your city.

m VENTURE OUTSIDE Here on Van Isl, we're lucky to be surrounded by sparsely populated natural beauty. Enjoy it without becoming a burden on emergency services.

Jump on Wheels. You've never had a better excuse to get your knack back and make time for exercise. Rollerblading, Skateboarding, cycling. There are plenty of open places to do this while keeping a safe distance.

Safety Tip: Wear protective gear and avoid risky terrain to ensure an accident doesn't unnecessarily burden the health care system.

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Trench Race. Find an unpopulated beach (there's plenty around) with sandy shores to create a canal of trackwork winding down the sandy slope with a shallow pit at the end. Release a handful of marbles at the top of the track to see which one makes it to the pit first. The more turns and the longer the track the more exciting this is. Watch an example at youtu.be/yOVyWwLy8Ls

Branchrood Boat Race. Find an unpopulated river-side (there's plenty around) and hunt down some unique looking fallen branches.

Decorate your brandes with sticks and leaves to resemble a boat. Determin a start and finish line and launch your Branchood Boat upstream. Experiment with different shapes and sizes to see which branches travel fastest.

Safety Tip: Be very careful to stay away from deep/fast-moving water, or steep slopes to ensure an accident doesn't unnecessarily burden the health care system.

Gardening. A simple and beloved activity. Gardening is good for the body and soul. And there's lots of ways to try something different.

m ENTERTAINMENT While many sporting, music, and performing art events are cancelled, there's plenty happening online.

Waterfall Chasing. A perfect way to get out in rainy weather and enjoy Vancouver Island wonders from inside your car. Mark known waterfalls on a map and head out to see what surprise off-streams the rainclouds have produced. Highway 4 and Highway 28 are especially exciting!

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Polo and make it as public or private as your want. You can even even setup groups and times with friends to collaborate a set of performances. Let us know about your upcoming live performance if you would like it to be announced by the What's On Digest!

Your Favourite Artists. Check on your favourite bands and artists online. Many of them are performing live from their own studios! Try catching these shows...

onto your big-screen for a househould adventure.

Jackbox Games. Play games with friends and family in your livingroom, or remotely.

All you need is your own mobile device to and a computer get started. Learn to play at jackbox.com.

Discover virtual museums. Discover history, art, science, nature and more through virtual exhibits from Canada’s museums and heritage organizations. Visit virtualmuseum.ca.

Travel The World. Virtually explore the Taj Mahal (India), Mont Blanc (France), Miniatur Wonderland (Germany), The Grand Canyon (USA), Galapagus Islands (Ecuador), The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt), The Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Venice Canals (Italy), and trails all over the world. Visit google.ca/maps/about/treks/

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT. Performing daily via Instagram in a series he's calling "Musical Everydays."

THE BLUE JAY SESSIONS. Every Wednesday, 2 p.m. MT. Canadian musicians playing in songwriters’ rounds.

DAN MANGAN. Hosts a weekly Side Door-related show called #Quarantunes.

Every Saturday, 12 p.m. PT CAPE BRETON'S ASHLEY MACISAAC. Has put togather a "quarantine ceilidh. Enlisting country singer George Canyon and comedian Bette MacDonald to perom for the live stream series on MacIsaac's social channels. It kicks off on April 1st with other dates to be determined.

m DISCOVER ONLINE The internet hosts 1,758,979,244. publicly accessible websites. Just in case you haven't seen them all yet. We're sharing some of our favourites. Share them

Make Music. If you have the Google Chrome web-browser on your computer, you can use the Chrome MusicLab extension to play with all sorts of free musical concepts.

It's fun for adults and kids! Visit musiclab. chromeexperiments.com

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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTS The desire to create eco-friendly and sustainable crafts, whether up-scaling a thrift store item or using sustainable materials in the project such as recycled materials or natural dyes.

Felting: Dig up some of that wool laying around. Needle felting has begun, by rolling up a small amount of wool and stabbing it with the felting needle. When the wool is stabbed it pulls the wool into itself. By stabbing the wool with the needle over and over while turning the wool it continues to pull and lock together and forming a shape. Order from your local craft or yarn stores.

Garden Rock Painting: Pick up some of the smooth rocks laying around the yard and on the beaches. Break out the paint and start painting faces or rock pets for the garden. They make a great speaking piece.

Make a Bug Hotel: You can create a sort of condo hotel by using a wooden box or cut a 2ltr plastic bottle. Create sections with alternating types of filler, such as leaves, twigs, bark, wood chips, reeds, sticks etc. Roll hollow tubes tightly so each tube is sealed. Depending on the size of the hole will

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determine what sort of bugs that live there.

Loop a piece of twine or yarn and hang from a tree or fence. how to at www.inhabit.com Seed bombs: Give back to mother earth with easy to make seed bombs. Blend together used scraps of construction paper, water, and seeds in a food processor, then form into tiny muffins.

Let dry and then toss in the ground. As the

seed bombs receive sun and rain, the paper will eventually compost and the the seeds will germinate.

Mosaic from old CD’s Transform and old piece of wood, make a wind chime, frame or reface some scraped chargers. Nearly all of us have old CD’s laying around. Break them into pieces and start gluing, seal with a natural varnish from Earth Paint.

Jigsaw bowls: These bowls are fun to make and a great way to give new life to old puzzles.

Simply stick together with glue, you can make different shapes with balloons, balls, old plastic plant pots etcetera, anything that can break away.

Paint or Varnish to seal.

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