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Message from the mayor The 2012 Nautical Days and the Filberg Festival celebrations will once again provide a fun-filled, familyoriented weekend for residents and tourists alike to enjoy during this B.C. Day Holiday weekend in beautiful Comox By The Sea. It is worth noting that this year’s Filberg Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary — net funds from this annual event go to ongoing maintenance of beautiful Filberg Park and Heritage Lodge. We like to think that our Town truly sparkles at this time of the year and with the large influx of people coming to our community, we like to say “Welcome,” “Enjoy,” and we look forward to your return. It is always great fun to see all the families, seniors,
and visitors come out to the Nautical Days Parade on Monday morning; if you happen to see the Mayor and some of the Councillors on their bikes coming down Comox Avenue during the Parade give them a shout-out and a wave. On behalf of Council and our Town staff, I offer a very heartfelt “thank-you” to all the organizers and volunteers for the time and effort they so generally donate to make these two signature events a huge success. Without you these festivities would not be possible. So, have fun and stay safe! Yours truly,
Paul Ives, Mayor
KIDS HAVE A BLAST with bubbles as they watch the Nautical Days parade. Bagpipers, right, are a regular part of the annual parade. PHOTOS BY JUSTIN HUGHES
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Fun for kids and adults Record Staff Pirates, sinking ships, and a contest to see who can catch the biggest fish are just a few bits of fun at the 54th annual Nautical Days Festival. The festival will span the B.C. Day long weekend (Aug. 4 to 6) and will feature a slew of time-honoured acts and events sure to please crowds of kids and adults. Saturday morning will begin with a Strathcona Sunrise Rotary pancake breakfast, featuring live entertainment by Rob Petrie. Festival-goers can afterwards try their luck competing in one of several categories at the 26th annual Bullhead Derby. The annual Kids’ Festival begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with a pet parade; amongst other activities,
youngsters can build crafts, hop on the Bounce Mania, have their faces painted, or brave numerous carnival rides. Adults are also entitled to their fun at a centrallylocated, bistro-style garden termed Tavern on the Green, open each day. A jazz ensemble will provide the afternoon’s entertainment. Once the Kids’ Festival winds down, competition will heat up as two-man teams prepare for a canoejousting competition presented by the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub — the last man standing wins! Folks of all ages are then invited to a live performance at Captain Cracker’s Family Dance, the final event of the night. Those who worked up an appetite partaking in the previous day’s festivities will be pleased to learn
Strathcona Sunrise Rotary provides another pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Afterwards, festival-goers can wander down to Marina Park’s Rotary Boardwalk to “hear the drums, feel the spirit” and watch the action unfold as teams from across the Island and Lower Mainland compete in the 10th annual Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races. The Comox Valley Ministerial will simultaneously lead an interdenominational church service to which attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. At 12:30 p.m., Elvis tribute artist Steve Elliot will bring the “memories and magic of the King. Sunday’s ‘Gospel of Elvis’ will be the first of three stellar performances. Once prizes have been awarded to dragon-boating winners, Time Well Wasted
THE NAUTICAL DAYS PARADE is a fun-filled event for kids and adults alike. The parade happens at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6 in downtown Comox. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HUGHES will entertain crowds during the second installment of Captain Cracker’s Family Dance. Kinsmen will sponsor Monday morning’s pancake breakfast, fuelling spectators and competitors participating in Central Builders Home Hardware’s 25th annual Build, Bail, and Sail. Contestants will construct a flotilla of water craft onsite using only hand tools; the race, which begins at 1 p.m., is often won by simply stay-
ing afloat. Athletes preferring to stay dry can instead compete in B.C.’s longestrunning foot race; registration is $10 for the four-mile race. Finneron Hyundai and Courtenay Auto Supply will put on a car show running 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half an hour after the car show commences, the Nautical Days annual parade will leave Rodello Street, turning at Stewart Avenue before ending up at Marina Park. Noon will see a perfor-
mance from the Forbidden Men’s Choir, an address from Mayor Paul Ives, and a traditional welcome by the K’ómoks First Nation and K’umugwe Dancers, as opening ceremonies commence. At 10:15 p.m., the festivities will culminate in Vancouver Island’s largest fireworks display. Sponsored by Quality Foods, the spectacular choreographed event will last 30 minutes before spectators are bid a final goodnight.
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Ahoy mates, it’s time for BBS Record Staff Sinking, swimming or staying afloat will likely be a few of the outcomes of the 25th annual Build Bail & Sail this B.C. Day. The Comox Harbour has been the site of floundering contestants every B.C. Day since the 1980’s, and this year is sure to be another hit with participants and spectators alike. Sixteen two-pirate teams create their ‘Titanics’ on a budget of $85.85, with material donated by Central Builders. On race day they have to build their vessel using only hand tools under the critical eye of many curious onlookers. Spectators have included curious locals as well as tourists from all over the world. Contestants are from
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BIG crowds, BIG fish Annual Nautical Days children’s Bullhead Derby largest in Pacific Northwest The ever-popular Nautical Days children’s Bullhead Derby is sure to bring in lots of kids and some big bullheads. The Bullhead Derby is the largest catch-and-release event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Last year’s derby drew nearly 500 young and young-at-heart participants angling for top honours in categories ranging from largest fish to strangest catch. Participants supply their fishing pole, barbless hooks and bait, while Nautical Days provides the jovial spirit of friendly competition. The 26th annual event begins Saturday, August 4 at 8:30 a.m. at the government wharf. The adventure for the bullhead derby, though, isn’t just the thrill of the chase or the fun of
learning something new. It’s seeing what little ones might bring out of the water in their pursuit of the oddest fish. There are always interesting finds including a variety of sea creatures, such as colourful starfish and crabs, and interesting ‘treasures’ dropped by the people above. There have been tires, boots and other surprising finds as part of the morning’s catch. While these sea creatures are returned to the water, and junk is properly disposed of— bullhead, tom cod, greenling, flatfish, rockfish or perch are brought to the official sponsor’s station in a provided plastic bag filled with seawater so they can be measured, recorded and then released. Following the derby, a special Main Stage presentation will
be held at noon to celebrate the annual event. First place trophies and runner-up awards will be presented and the winner of the “Largest Bullhead” caught will be proclaimed. Entrants need to be in attendance to win one of the draw prizes donated by Canadian Tire and Gone Fishin’. Anyone who enters the derby is automatically entered in the draw. Registration for the bullhead derby takes place between 8 and 9 a.m. at the check-in booth at Marina Park. Participants can speed up the line by filling out the form on Page 9. Lifejackets, sunscreen and a hat are strongly advised for this event. All fishing rods, barbless hooks and bait must be provided by the entrants.
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Winners MUST be in the park at 12 Noon to claim aim pprizes. TEAMS BATTLE IT OUT as they trade in their trusty steeds for canoes in canoe jousting. The canoe jousting competition at Nautical Days will happen at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Take a twist on the medieval sport of jousting at the Nautical Days Festival Record Staff Why ride a horse to joust, when you can ride in a canoe instead? The Nautical Days canoe jousting competition has proven to be a real crowd pleaser and this year will be no exception. Teams of two people per canoe will compete for fabulous prizes in a marine version of the mediaeval sport of jousting. One team mate mans the canoe, (as if it were a horse), while the other stands in the bow holding a long jousting pole, (with a soft tip to avoid injury of course), ready to attack the other team.
Although it’s a fun event to watch, it’s even better to participate. This wet and wild event will happen at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Registration is free and open the day of the event at the Comox Marina Boat Launch. Canoes with lifejackets are supplied courtesy of Horne Lake Campground and Outdoor Centre. The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub is the prize sponsor of the event. Participants are encouraged to dress up as they prepare for ‘battle’ and a special prize will be awarded for best costume. Prizes will be handed out on the main stage at 5 p.m.
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ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST with Capt. Cracker, Featuring Rob Petrie, Marina Park Bistro Garden 8:30-11:30pm 26th ANNUAL BULLHEAD DERBY
Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, The Comox Valley Record & Gone Fishin’. Call 334-3443 for details. Marina Park and Wharf 10:00am CAPTAIN CRACKERS PET PARADE 10:00-4:00pm NAUTICAL KIDS FESTIVAL
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ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST with Capt. Cracker, Featuring Rob Petrie, Marina Park Bistro Garden 10:00am -5:00pm 10th ANNUAL “VICTOR SIMONSON”
DRAGON BOAT RACES “Hear the drums, feel the spirit, see the action!” Teams from Powell River, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Lower Mainland and the Comox Valley will compete starting at 10am. Call 250-339-2255 for details You’ll get a great view from the Rotary Boardwalk in Marina Park 10:30-Noon INTERDENOMINATIONAL
CHURCH SERVICE Led by Comox Valley Ministerial. Bring your own lawn chairs. Marina Park, Main Stage 12:30-1:30pm “THE GOSPEL OF ELVIS”
PRIZE PRESENTATION Marina Park, Main Stage
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‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ Entertainment by Todd Butler, Dukes of Dodge Marina Park Bistro Garden 4:00pm NAUTICAL DAYS CANOE JOUSTING
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Main Stage 5:30 - 8pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILY DANCE
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FAMILY DANCE - PART 2 Featuring Time Well Wasted Marina Park, Main Stage
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST • EVERYDAY • 8:00am - 11:00am at Marina Park Bistro Gardens Bring the kids to meet Captain Cracker! Featuring Rob Petrie Saturday & Sunday Hosted by: Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club
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‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ Featuring Kenny Shaw, Pamela Tessmann Marina Park Bistro Garden 12:00pm-12:30pm OPENING CEREMONIES
O’Canada (sung by the Forbidden Men’s Choir), a welcome from Comox mayor Paul Ives and a traditional welcome by the Komoks First Nation & K’umugwe Dancers.
CAPTAIN CRACKER'S FAMILY DANCES SATURDAY • 5:30pm - 8:00pm, XLR8 SUNDAY • 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Time Well Wasted
12:45pm PARADE AWARD PRESENTATION
Main Stage 1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S
25th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACE Let the races begin! Marina Park boat ramp 2:45pm VINTAGE AUTO TROPHY PRESENTATION
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ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST with Capt. Cracker, Featuring Rob Petrie, Marina Park Bistro Garden 8:30-11:30pm 26th ANNUAL BULLHEAD DERBY
Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, The Comox Valley Record & Gone Fishin’. Call 334-3443 for details. Marina Park and Wharf 10:00am CAPTAIN CRACKERS PET PARADE 10:00-4:00pm NAUTICAL KIDS FESTIVAL
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MINI DONUT FACTORY Mini Donuts, Fries, Hot Dogs
MR. COOL ICE CREAM Novelty Ice cream
TAILGATE HOTDOGS Hot Dogs And Smokies
PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS
SNOW STORM Shaved Ice Flavoured Snowcones
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DRAGON BOAT RACES “Hear the drums, feel the spirit, see the action!” Teams from Powell River, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Lower Mainland and the Comox Valley will compete starting at 10am. Call 250-339-2255 for details You’ll get a great view from the Rotary Boardwalk in Marina Park 10:30-Noon INTERDENOMINATIONAL
CHURCH SERVICE Led by Comox Valley Ministerial. Bring your own lawn chairs. Marina Park, Main Stage 12:30-1:30pm “THE GOSPEL OF ELVIS”
PRIZE PRESENTATION Marina Park, Main Stage
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12:00-2:00pm COMOX REC CENTRE KIDS RACES
1:00-8:00pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS
1:00-8:00pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS
‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ Entertainment by Todd Butler, Dukes of Dodge Marina Park Bistro Garden 4:00pm NAUTICAL DAYS CANOE JOUSTING
Presented by Flying Canoe West Coast Pub and Horne Lake Caves Marina Park Boat Ramp 5:00pm CANOE JOUSTING PRIZE PRESENTATION
Main Stage 5:30 - 8pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILY DANCE
‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ Entertainment by Todd Butler, Kenny Shaw and Dukes of Dodge Marina Park, Main Stage 5:00pm DRAGON BOAT RACES AWARD
PRESENTATION Marina Park, Main Stage 5:30-8:00pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S
FAMILY DANCE - PART 2 Featuring Time Well Wasted Marina Park, Main Stage
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HOME HARDWARE’S 25th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL CONSTRUCTION Marina Park parking lot & boat ramp 9:00am 43rd ANNUAL FOOT RACE
with Captain Cracker! Registration 8:00-8:45am, Race Fee of $10.00 Starts at Comox Town Hall. 10:00am-3:00pm FINNERON HYUNDAI/COURTENAY
AUTO SUPPLY CAR SHOW Marina Park East Parking Lot 10:30am NAUTICAL DAYS PARADE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST • EVERYDAY • 8:00am - 11:00am at Marina Park Bistro Gardens Bring the kids to meet Captain Cracker! Featuring Rob Petrie Saturday & Sunday Hosted by: Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club
BISTRO BEER GARDENS • ALL WEEKEND • See center for times and entertainment • Marina Park Bistro Gardens
Starts at Rodello, turns at Stewart to Marina Park. 11:00am-4:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS
‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ Featuring Kenny Shaw, Pamela Tessmann Marina Park Bistro Garden 12:00pm-12:30pm OPENING CEREMONIES
O’Canada (sung by the Forbidden Men’s Choir), a welcome from Comox mayor Paul Ives and a traditional welcome by the Komoks First Nation & K’umugwe Dancers.
CAPTAIN CRACKER'S FAMILY DANCES SATURDAY • 5:30pm - 8:00pm, XLR8 SUNDAY • 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Time Well Wasted
12:45pm PARADE AWARD PRESENTATION
Main Stage 1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S
25th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACE Let the races begin! Marina Park boat ramp 2:45pm VINTAGE AUTO TROPHY PRESENTATION
Marina Park, Main Stage
Featuring XLR8 Marina Park, Main Stage
3:00-3:50pm ELVIS ELITE FAMILY SHOW
“The Magic of Elvis”, Marina Park, Main Stage 7:30pm GRAND PRIZE DRAW
Donated by WestJet
GRILL IT Burgers, Smokies, Quesadilla, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fries & Poutine
8:00pm YANA Comox FIREWORKS
SILVER COLLECTION 8:00-9:00pm CEREMONY OF THE FLAGS
HMCS Quadra Cadets and Staff. 9:00-10:00pm ELVIS “VIVA LAS VEGAS” Marina Park, Main Stage
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries
Over 90 Artisans
GREEK DELIGHTS All The Greek Favorites
(See page 10 for listing) Saturday - Monday 10 am - 6 pm Marina Park, Comox
EARTH CLUB FACTORY Coffee And Baked Treats
FIVEBALL FALAFEL Falafel, Tabouli Salad, Baklava, Nectar Juice, Sparkling Soda
GLEN’S KETTLE KORN Kettle Korn
DAWGS HOTDOGS Hot Dogs, Smokies
FREE ADMISSION
MC - Rob Petrie, Call in the Clowns (Beamr & String Bean), Lots of Laughs Productions, Pet Parade, Bounce Mania, Games, Crafts, Rides and Face Art. Sponsored by Quality Foods, 97.3 The Eagle and Woofy’s Pet Foods Marina Park
SUNDAY, August
10:15pm QUALITY FOODS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
FIREWORKS finale
BULLHEAD DERBY • SATURDAY @ 8:30AM
DRAGON BOAT RACES • SUNDAY 10AM-5PM
10:45pm GOOD NIGHT!
BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACES • MONDAY @ 1:00PM
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Discipline Artificial Flower Arrangements Fine Art Paintings Wire Wrap Jewelry in Gold & Silver Women’s Dresses Tunics & Jackets Silver & Precious Stones Jewelry Book of Quality Relaxations Jewelry, Specimens & Sculptures Jewelry Using Various Metals Wood Furniture, Novelties, Toys British Desserts Children’s Clothing Speciality Preserves, Jam, Jellies Hand Carved Native Ceramics Stained Glass Schoolhouse Quilters Stained Glass Products Art for Kids Hand Blown Glass Pendants Decorative & Functional Pottery Garden & Functional Pottery Unique Fabric Products Bird Houses and Feeders Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Leatherwork Fudge products Driftwood Furniture/Personal Care Barbeque Sauce Fashion Accessories Baby Gift Items Block Print Clothes, Sea Sculptures Raku Fired Beaded Jewelry Stoneware & Porcelain Pottery Handcrafted Silver Jewelry Jewelry Using Silver & Pearls Scarves & Alpaca Wool
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Join us Thursday, August 16 for a Summer Concert on the grounds of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
Mae is renowned for her mature and sophisticated mixture of pop, folk and jazz music. She continues to attract a sizeable fan-base to both her live shows and recordings. And as a personality, Mae is Canada’s quintessential bohemian, a musician, painter, and long-time environmentalist who has lived all over Canada.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CONCERT Gates open 6:30pm Concert 7-9PM TICKETS $15 PER CONCERT (CHILDREN 12 & UNDER - FREE) Available Online, at the Filberg Gift Shop Fri-Sun 11-4, or at: Comox: Blue Heron Books, Comox Videos N More; Courtenay: Bop City, Long & McQuade & Laughing Oyster Books
Last Concert of the Season: August 23 ............... IMPOSSIBLE BIRD Dine at the The Filberg Tea House For reservations: 250-339-0747
HMCS QUADRA CADETS always march proudly in the Nautical Days Parade. FILE PHOTO BY JUSTIN HUGHES
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ALASKA CRUISE
BLOWOUT FINE ART SHOW & SALE Over 50 Vancouver Island and Outer Islands painters and sculptors exhibiting in a spectacular outdoor setting.
Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12 10 am to 5 pm Marina Park, Comox
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FEATURE ARTIST 3024 Comox Rd.
250-339-4384
Traditional English Style Fish & Chips and other Take Out Favourites Choose Between Seating on the Deck or our Picnic Tables Glacier, Mountain & Estuary View
Come meet the artist in person at the top of Fisherman’s Pier
Saturday - Monday 10 am to 6 pm www.esthersample.com
FAMILY FUN!
Horne Lake Provincial Park
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | Mon-Sat. 11:30am until 7pm • Sundays Noon until 6:00pm
www.hornelake.com www.hornelake .com ONE HOUR 250.927.0053 South of Courtenay Lakefront Campsites • Kayaks & Pedal Boats • Wild Cave Tours
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Awards Presentation & Draws at 12 Noon at the Marina Park Stage Registration at Marina Park from 8am until 9am Parent or guardian required to sign liability waiver. Rods, gear, bait & lifejackets must be provided by entrants.
See page 9 for more details & Registration form
• Comox Mall • 426 - 8th Street Downtown Courtenay • 795 Ryan Road Washington Park Plaza • 1250A Cedar Street Campbell River 1-800-655-5255 • www.firstins.ca
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Monday August 6, 6pm till Midnight Comox Marina Park East & West Parking Lots will be Closed
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COMOX MARINA CLOSURE AT EAST & WEST PARKING LOTS & PUBLIC BOAT RAMP Saturday, August 4th 1:00 am to Monday August 6th Midnight
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Remember to Allow Time to Find Off-Site Parking and Walk Down to Marina Park.
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54th Annual www.comoxnauticaldays.ca Large carry items (backpacks, coolers, beach bags, etc.) will not be allowed in Marina Park, Monday, August 6th, after 6pm. All purses and other small bags will be searched. Any person found in possession of alcohol, drugs or illegal items will be charged and removed.
HELP KEEP NAUTICAL DAYS SAFE! Remember to Allow Time to Find Off-Site Parking and Walk Down to Marina Park. Join in the fun... BC Day Weekend • Marina Park • Aug 4, 5, 6
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It’s all about the kids The Nautical Days Kids Festival is sure to be a great time for kids big and small. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. it’s all about the kids with children’s entertainers, games, crafts, rides and face art, plus much more. Nautical Days organizer Bob McQuillan notes the pet parade is a popular part of the day; kids are encouraged to bring their pets and parade them around with the Nautical Days’ mascot Captain Cracker leading the way.
Over the years, he’s seen all sorts of interesting pets in the parade. “We’ve had snakes and iguanas and lizards and dogs and cats and parrots and whatever, you know, a lamb once,” he said, adding prizes are given out at the end for categories like cutest and ugliest pet, but organizers ensure all kids receive a prize. Also, “Lots of Laughs Productions comes in, and we have balloon art, clowns, that kind of thing, so it’s all kid-based,” he said.
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PARADE
Monday, August 6th @ 10:30AM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: • Comox Town Hall
Applications will be accepted up until the parade starts!
1809 Beaufort Ave., Comox Contact Wendy Petrie, Parade Marshall • online: www.comoxnauticaldays.ca Ph.: 250-897-0414 Cell: 250-650-2524
Join in the fun... BC Day Weekend • Marina Park • Aug 4, 5, 6
Mark will be at Nautical Days in Comox on Sat 4, Sun 5 & Mon 6 of August between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Come meet the artist in person at the gazebo in Marina Park. www.markhobson.com
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SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SET TO
THE BIGGEST HITS OF 1982! C O M O X MARINA PARK B.C. DAY Simulcast on 97.3 FM The Eagle Tune in from your boat, car, or portable radio
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