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Naden Band, naval tours boost nautical content There’s more Nautical in Nautical Days for 2013.

In addition to returning crowd favourites Build, Bail and Sail, the Bullhead Derby and Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races, festival-goers will also have opportunities to tour ORCA Class naval vessels, watch an open-water search-andrescue demonstration by the Royal Canadian Air Force and enjoy the big band performance of the Canadian Navy Band — the Naden Band.

This year, the 442 Search and Rescue Squadron from 19 Wing Comox will stage a special search and rescue demonstration on Saturday, Aug. 3 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in Comox Harbour.

Festival-goers can get a front-row seat for this one from the wharf.

Also on Aug. 3 , the Naden Band will perform.

The Naden Band is Canada’s navy band on the West Coast.

This multi-faceted ensemble of 35 professional musicians are ambassadors of national pride and goodwill. Performing throughout Canada, this is their first appearance at Comox Nautical Days.

There are two performances Aug. 3. The first, by the Naden Band’s Undercurrent ensemble at 2 p.m., will include everything from

NEW THIS YEAR, the Naden Band will play Aug. 3 as part of Nautical Days in Comox. mainstream jazz to swing, rock and pop. Then at 6:30 p.m., the full Naden Band takes the main stage for Captain Cracker’s Family Concert and it’s sure to be a great show!

And if you’ve ever wondered what it was like aboard one of those big naval vessels you see in the harbour — here’s your chance to find out.

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Those wishing to tour the

vessels must register at the Comox Nautical Days information booth on the grounds at Marina Park during the festival.

Comox Nautical Days is a free family-friendly, fun-

filled festival held annually on the BC Day long weekend at the beginning of August.

For more information, see the schedule in the middle of this special section or go to www.comoxnauticaldays.ca.

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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 many young and young-atheart 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 annual event begins Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the government wharf.

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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 other sea creatures are returned to the

water, and junk is properly disposed of— bullhead, gunnel, greenling, flatfish or perch are brought to the official sponsors’ station in a provided plastic bag filled with seawater so they can be measured, recorded and then released.

Following the derby, a special mainstage presentation will be held at noon to celebrate the annual event.

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Registration for the bullhead derby takes place at the check-in booth at Marina Park. Participants can speed up the line by filling out the form on page 9 of this special section.

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Even with so many crowdpleasing events, Nautical Days still manages to pack a host of entertainers into the BC Day long weekend.

Helen Austin Performances Saturday, August 3 @ 11:00 am & Sunday, August 4 @ 4:00 pm Since her move in 2002, Helen is a regular at Vancouver Island MusicFest and became Vancouver Island Music Award’s Female Songwriter and Artist if the Year.

Helen won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize and has been nominated for a Juno for her new album Always Be A Unicorn.

Locally, she hosts a songwriter’s circle, for which she won an innovation award and is involved in many community musical projects.

Her music is often featured on CBC Radio as well as many other radio stations.

Undercurrent (Naden Band) Performance Saturday, August 3 @ 2:00 pm Comprised of musicians from the full Naden Band, Undercurrent entertains with musical styles ranging from mainstream jazz to swing, rock and pop. This versatile ensemble consists of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, with some group members featured as soloists and vocalists.

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Performance Sunday, August 4 @ 3:00 pm The band features Paul Rodgers on vocals, Jeff Drummond on guitar and John Hyde on bass.

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27th Annual

BULLHEAD DERBY Saturday, August 3rd at the Government Wharf in Comox

8:30am – 11:30am For children 12 & under

ALL children in the derby receive an entry into the prize draws!

Awards Presentation & Draws at 12 Noon at the Marina Park Stage

Winners MUST be in the park at 12 Noon to claim prizes.

LIFE JACKET OR PFD REQUIRED!

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the Royal Canadian Navy is Canada’s Navy band on the West Coast. This multi-faceted ensemble of 35 professional musicians are ambassadors of national pride and goodwill.

The Naden Band performs throughout Canada and abroad.

Annie Handley (with Doug Biggs and Band) Performance Saturday, August 3 @ 3:00 pm Annie Handley, a singer/ songwriter from Vancouver Island, reached success a few years ago on YouTube, yielding an international acclaim. With stirring lyrics, a mesmerizing voice that also wields a rock edge, Annie has interwoven these talents with a lifetime of composing music and live performances to produce the long-awaited debut CD No Shoobie, which was named as a Top Pick on Canada’s iTunes.

Steve Elliott — Elvis Elite

Performances Sunday, August 4 @ 12:30 p.m., Monday, August 5 @ 3:00 pm & 9:00 pm Steve has been a performer since 2000 and has won various Elvis contests throughout Canada Including the Grand Canadian Championship of the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival 2004 in Penticton. He now travels full time with his Elvis Elite show throughout Canada and the USA. With authentic costumes, the Elvis Elite show brings a fresh and thrilling experience to the greatest and most universal performer that ever lived! Steve will make sure that you see and hear something original in every performance he gives.

Big Fun Performance Sunday, August 4 @ 6:30 pm Big Fun puts on a great show full of personality.

Beltin’ tunes out from Don Henley, ACDC, Burton Cummings, and many, many more. Big Fun features John

Mundy on vocals and electric guitar, Barry Polichek on vocals and bass, Rob Petrie on vocals and keyboards, and Bob Johnstone on lead vocals and drums.

Los Chiwahwahs Performance Monday, August 5 @ 1:30 pm Los Chiwahwahs are not your typical rock band. Most of their songs are sung in Spanish and congas play an important part in their rhythms. Because the music has some definite Latin groove to it, you may find yourself at times dancing Cumbia, or Salsa-stepping.

Music on the Move Throughout the weekend, buskers and fiddlers will play Comox Avenue and Marina Park at various times and locations.

Strathcona Sunrise Rotary - Comox Nautical Days Bistro / Beer Garden Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

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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.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY The undersigned, and their legal guardian, in consideration of their being allowed to participate in the Comox Nautical Days Bullhead Derby (“the Event”), hereby agrees to obey all rules or guidelines of the Event, and to follow all directions of all persons duly authorized to regulate the conduct of the participants in the Event.

The entrants, and their legal guardian, hereby acknowledge that, in consideration of their being allowed to participate in the Event they agree to release, and do hereby release, the Comox Valley Record, First Insurance, Fisheries and Oceans, Canada, the Nautical Days Committee, and their respective assigns, agents and employees (the Organizers) from any and all liability for any loss or damage or injury, including claims for negligence, arising out of the participation by the entrants in the event and agree that the Organizers will not be responsible under any circumstances for any loss or damage due to any cause, including negligence, that is or may be suffered by the entrants as a result of their participation in the event the entrants, and their legal guardians, agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers from any claim that area or may be brought against the Organizers as a consequence of the participation by the entrant in the Event.

REGISTRATION FORM Name: __________________________________________________ Age:_____________ Address:__________________________________________________________________ Name of Parent or Responsible Adult: ___________________________________________ Phone: ________________________Signature: __________________________________

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Saturday - Monday 10am - 6pm Marina Park FREE Admission

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8:00am-11:00am Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast – with Captain Cracker Musical entertainment by Rob Petrie Marina Park Bistro Garden 8:30am-11:30am Annual Bullhead Derby Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, the Comox Valley Record and Gone Fishin' Marina Park & Wharf 10:00am-4:30pm Comox Nautical Days Kid’s Stuff Clowns, Pet Parade, Mascotts, Captain Cracker, Kid's Rides, Bullhead Derby, Fish Toss, games, crafts, and face art.

Sponsored by Quality Foods, The Eagle 97.3 and Woofy's Pet Foods Marina Park 10:00am Captain Cracker's Pet Parade Sponsored by Quality Foods, The Eagle 97.3 and Woofy's Pet Foods Marina Park 11:00am Helen Austin & Friends Juno Nominee, versityle entertainer presents music, comedy and more …

Main Stage 11:30am-9:00pm Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Bistro-Style Gardens Entertainment by local favourites between 2 and 6 PM Marina Park Bistro Garden 12:00 noon Bullhead Derby Prize Presentation Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, the Comox Valley Record and Gone Fishin' Main Stage 12:00pm-2:00pm Comox Recreation Centre Kid’s Games & Races Marina Park 2:00pm-3:00pm Undercurrent The Naden Band's "Undercurrent" entertains with musical styles ranging from mainstream jazz to swing, rock and pop Main Stage 3:00pm-4:00pm Annie Handley Annie Handley, singer/songwriter from Vancouver Island. Featuring her 4-piece band, stirring lyrics, a mesmerizing voice that also wields a rock edge.

Main Stage 4:00pm-4:30pm Simon’s Cycles & Salish Sea Foods Fish Toss Presented by Simon Cycles & Salish Sea Foods Prize Presentations to follow Marina Park 4:30pm-5:30pm Royal Canadian Air Force Search & Rescue Demonstration 442 Search and Rescue Squadron 19 Wing Comox Comox Harbour 6:30pm-8:00pm Captain Cracker's Family Concert with the Royal Canadian Navy’s Naden Band Main Stage

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8:00am-11:00am Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast – with Captain Cracker Musical entertainment by Rob Petrie Marina Park Bistro Garden 9:00am-6:00pm Public Tours of ORCA Class Canadian Navel Vessels Tours running throughout the day; includes a water taxi ride to HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit.

Register for your tour at the Comox Nautical Days Information Booth. Tour departures from the main dock, Comox Bay Marina office.

Comox Bay Marina 10:00am-5:00pm 11th Annual Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races Sponsored by the Comox Recreation Centre Comox Harbour – Viewing from the breakwater / jetty 10:30am-12:00noon Interdenominational Church Service Led by Comox Valley Ministerial Main Stage 11:30am-9:00pm Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Bistro-Style Gardens Entertainment by local favourites between 2 and 6 PM Marina Park 12:30pm-1:30pm The Gospel of Elvis Elvis Elite, featuring Steve Elliott Main Stage 2:00pm-2:45pm Zumba With Gloria Grieve Main Stage 3:00pm-4:00pm Paul Rogers & The Insinuendos Their own brand of classic and contemporary funk, jazz, pop and soul tunes, and a tribute to the music of Van Morrison.

Main Stage 4:00pm-5:00pm Helen Austin Well known singer songwriter, comedienne and Juno Nominee performs Main Stage 5:00pm Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races Prize Presentations Marina Park, Main Stage 6:30pm-8:00pm Captain Cracker's Family Dance featuring Big Fun A great show full of personality, beltin’ out tunes from Don Henley, ACDC, Burton Cummings, and many, many more.

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8:00am-11:00am Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast Marina Park Bistro Garden 9:00am-1:00pm Central Builders Home Hardware's Annual Build, Bail & Sail Race begins at 1:00 Marina Park parking lot and boat ramp 9:00am-10:00am 44th Annual Comox Nautical Days Foot Race Registration at 8:00 AM Comox Town Hall 10:00am-3:00pm Comox Nautical Days Car Show The 27th annual, organized by the Valley Vintage Car Club. Registration begins at 8 AM and participants are encouraged to arrive early.

Sponsored by Finneron Hyundai, Courtenay Auto Supply, and Reliable Auto Body Marina Park, East Parking Lot 10:30am Comox Nautical Days Festival Parade Starts at Rodello, turns at Stewart to Marina Park Downtown Comox, Comox Avenue 11:30am-4:00pm Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Bistro-Style Gardens Entertainment by local favourites between 2 and 4 PM Marina Park Bistro Garden 12:00pm-12:00noon BC Day Ceremonies Official greetings from Comox Mayor Paul Ives and a traditional welcome by the K’omoks First Nation & K'umugwe Dancers.

Sue Medley performs our National Anthem.

Main Stage 1:00pm Central Builders Home Hardware Annual Build, Bail & Sail competition Marina Park Boat Ramp 1:30pm-2:30pm Los Chiwahwahs Latin grooves, salsa rhythms and Spanish style rock & roll Main Stage 2:45pm Comox Nautical Days Car Show: Trophy Presentations Main Stage 3:00pm-3:50pm The Magic of Elvis Elvis Elite Family Show, featuring Steve Elliott Main Stage 7:30pm Comox Nautical Days Festival Prize Draw Donated by Comox By The Sea, Business in Action Main Stage 8:00pm YANA Silver Collection Marina Park 8:00pm-9:00pm Ceremony of the Flags HMCS Quadra Cadets and staff Marina Park 9:00pm-10:00pm Viva Las Vegas !!

Elvis Elite, featuring Steve Elliott Main Stage 10:15pm Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Display Symulcast on The Eagle FM 97.3 Marina Park, Fisherman's Wharf Boardwalk, & the entire Comox Valley 10:45pm Good Night!

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BISTRO STYLE GARDENS

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CAPTAIN CRACKER'S FAMILY DANCE

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BULLHEAD DERBY • SATURDAY @ 8:30AM

Muchalat Construction BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACES • MONDAY @ 1:00PM

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2013 DAILY EVENTS: VISIT THE

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR!

Over 100 Artisans

Saturday - Monday 10am - 6pm Marina Park FREE Admission

FOOD & FUN AT MARINA PARK MINI DONUT FACTORY GREEK DELIGHTS GRILL IT COMOX VALLEY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SNOW STORM SHAVED ICE GLEN'S KETTLE KORN COTTON CANDY - VC PREGNANCY CARE BAYSIDE STAKES UNPLUGGED FOODIE DESERT HEAVEN COOMBS CANDY JAVIER'S LATIN CUISINE ZEN ZERO SMOOTHIE SURFSIDE FISH & CHIPS PAM'S COOL TREATS EARTH CLUB FACTORY

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8:00am-11:00am Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast – with Captain Cracker Musical entertainment by Rob Petrie Marina Park Bistro Garden 8:30am-11:30am Annual Bullhead Derby Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, the Comox Valley Record and Gone Fishin' Marina Park & Wharf 10:00am-4:30pm Comox Nautical Days Kid’s Stuff Clowns, Pet Parade, Mascotts, Captain Cracker, Kid's Rides, Bullhead Derby, Fish Toss, games, crafts, and face art.

Sponsored by Quality Foods, The Eagle 97.3 and Woofy's Pet Foods Marina Park 10:00am Captain Cracker's Pet Parade Sponsored by Quality Foods, The Eagle 97.3 and Woofy's Pet Foods Marina Park 11:00am Helen Austin & Friends Juno Nominee, versityle entertainer presents music, comedy and more …

Main Stage 11:30am-9:00pm Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Bistro-Style Gardens Entertainment by local favourites between 2 and 6 PM Marina Park Bistro Garden 12:00 noon Bullhead Derby Prize Presentation Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, the Comox Valley Record and Gone Fishin' Main Stage 12:00pm-2:00pm Comox Recreation Centre Kid’s Games & Races Marina Park 2:00pm-3:00pm Undercurrent The Naden Band's "Undercurrent" entertains with musical styles ranging from mainstream jazz to swing, rock and pop Main Stage 3:00pm-4:00pm Annie Handley Annie Handley, singer/songwriter from Vancouver Island. Featuring her 4-piece band, stirring lyrics, a mesmerizing voice that also wields a rock edge.

Main Stage 4:00pm-4:30pm Simon’s Cycles & Salish Sea Foods Fish Toss Presented by Simon Cycles & Salish Sea Foods Prize Presentations to follow Marina Park 4:30pm-5:30pm Royal Canadian Air Force Search & Rescue Demonstration 442 Search and Rescue Squadron 19 Wing Comox Comox Harbour 6:30pm-8:00pm Captain Cracker's Family Concert with the Royal Canadian Navy’s Naden Band Main Stage

SUNDAY, August

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8:00am-11:00am Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast – with Captain Cracker Musical entertainment by Rob Petrie Marina Park Bistro Garden 9:00am-6:00pm Public Tours of ORCA Class Canadian Navel Vessels Tours running throughout the day; includes a water taxi ride to HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit.

Register for your tour at the Comox Nautical Days Information Booth. Tour departures from the main dock, Comox Bay Marina office.

Comox Bay Marina 10:00am-5:00pm 11th Annual Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races Sponsored by the Comox Recreation Centre Comox Harbour – Viewing from the breakwater / jetty 10:30am-12:00noon Interdenominational Church Service Led by Comox Valley Ministerial Main Stage 11:30am-9:00pm Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Bistro-Style Gardens Entertainment by local favourites between 2 and 6 PM Marina Park 12:30pm-1:30pm The Gospel of Elvis Elvis Elite, featuring Steve Elliott Main Stage 2:00pm-2:45pm Zumba With Gloria Grieve Main Stage 3:00pm-4:00pm Paul Rogers & The Insinuendos Their own brand of classic and contemporary funk, jazz, pop and soul tunes, and a tribute to the music of Van Morrison.

Main Stage 4:00pm-5:00pm Helen Austin Well known singer songwriter, comedienne and Juno Nominee performs Main Stage 5:00pm Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races Prize Presentations Marina Park, Main Stage 6:30pm-8:00pm Captain Cracker's Family Dance featuring Big Fun A great show full of personality, beltin’ out tunes from Don Henley, ACDC, Burton Cummings, and many, many more.

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8:00am-11:00am Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast Marina Park Bistro Garden 9:00am-1:00pm Central Builders Home Hardware's Annual Build, Bail & Sail Race begins at 1:00 Marina Park parking lot and boat ramp 9:00am-10:00am 44th Annual Comox Nautical Days Foot Race Registration at 8:00 AM Comox Town Hall 10:00am-3:00pm Comox Nautical Days Car Show The 27th annual, organized by the Valley Vintage Car Club. Registration begins at 8 AM and participants are encouraged to arrive early.

Sponsored by Finneron Hyundai, Courtenay Auto Supply, and Reliable Auto Body Marina Park, East Parking Lot 10:30am Comox Nautical Days Festival Parade Starts at Rodello, turns at Stewart to Marina Park Downtown Comox, Comox Avenue 11:30am-4:00pm Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Bistro-Style Gardens Entertainment by local favourites between 2 and 4 PM Marina Park Bistro Garden 12:00pm-12:00noon BC Day Ceremonies Official greetings from Comox Mayor Paul Ives and a traditional welcome by the K’omoks First Nation & K'umugwe Dancers.

Sue Medley performs our National Anthem.

Main Stage 1:00pm Central Builders Home Hardware Annual Build, Bail & Sail competition Marina Park Boat Ramp 1:30pm-2:30pm Los Chiwahwahs Latin grooves, salsa rhythms and Spanish style rock & roll Main Stage 2:45pm Comox Nautical Days Car Show: Trophy Presentations Main Stage 3:00pm-3:50pm The Magic of Elvis Elvis Elite Family Show, featuring Steve Elliott Main Stage 7:30pm Comox Nautical Days Festival Prize Draw Donated by Comox By The Sea, Business in Action Main Stage 8:00pm YANA Silver Collection Marina Park 8:00pm-9:00pm Ceremony of the Flags HMCS Quadra Cadets and staff Marina Park 9:00pm-10:00pm Viva Las Vegas !!

Elvis Elite, featuring Steve Elliott Main Stage 10:15pm Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Display Symulcast on The Eagle FM 97.3 Marina Park, Fisherman's Wharf Boardwalk, & the entire Comox Valley 10:45pm Good Night!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

• EVERYDAY • 8:00am - 11:00am at Marina Park Bistro Gardens Musical Entertainment by Rob Petrie Saturday & Sunday Hosted by: Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club

BISTRO STYLE GARDENS

• ALL WEEKEND • See center for times and entertainment Marina Park Bistro Gardens

CAPTAIN CRACKER'S FAMILY DANCE

• SUNDAY • 6:30pm - 8:00pm with BIG FUN

BULLHEAD DERBY • SATURDAY @ 8:30AM

Muchalat Construction BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACES • MONDAY @ 1:00PM

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Spectators love the BBS

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Summer Concert Series

Record Staff Sinking, swimming or staying afloat will likely be a few of the outcomes of the annual Build Bail & Sail this B.C. Day. The Comox Harbour has been the site of floundering contestants every B.C. Day since the 1980s, and this year is sure to be another hit with participants and spectators alike.

Two-pirate teams create their ‘Titanics’ on a fixed budget, with material donated by Central Builders.

On race day (Monday, Aug. 5) they have a few hours — starting at 9 a.m.

— 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

Ask how you can

Thursday Evenings 7-9pm All Concert Ticket Holders are Eligible to enter a draw at the concerts for a chance to win an acoustic guitar courtesy of Long & McQuade The Draw will be held at the final concert of the series.

AUGUST 15 ~ THE ABRAMSON SINGERS

Vancouver singer-songwriter Leah Abramson and her band The Abramson Singers with lush band arrangements and catchy melodies exploring new pop and indie rock with a firm grounding in folk songwriting. www.leahabramson.com

AUGUST 22 ~ MARC ATKINSON TRIO IF ALL ELSE fails in the Build, Bail and Sail competition — swim for shore. all demographics and have a wide range of boat building skills — or a total lack of.

Then it’s down to the marina ramp to launch their — hopefully — seaworthy creations at 1 p.m. and try to navigate the water course.

One of the trickiest parts

of the race can be the seat swap at the halfway mark, which makes for some funky manoeuvres, but even the most seasoned sailors can take a tumble from their boats.

Central Builders sponsors Build, Bail & Sail.

SAVE CO-OP PAYS 5% Members & Non-Members Welcome

AT THE PUMPS

The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. Embracing a lifetime of musical influences, Marc and the Trio garner international attention for its stunning compositions and extraordinary guitar dexterity. www.marcatkinson.com

TICKETS $15 PER CONCERT (

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12 & UNDER - FREE)

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AUGUST 3, 4, 5.

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Proud sponsor of the

Nautical Days 4-Miler the oldest continually run road race in BC since 1970

COMOX MARINA CLOSURE AT EAST & WEST PARKING LOTS & PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

Friday, August 2nd Midnight to Monday August 5th Midnight

Closures VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED!

COMOX NAUTICAL DAY

PARADE

ROUTE CLOSURE Monday, August 5th 9am to 1pm Comox Avenue (Aitkin St to Stewart Ave.)

Remember to Allow Time to Find Off-Site Parking and Walk Down to Marina Park.

Thank you for your understanding

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FEET WILL FLY The Comox Valley Nautical Days Footrace happens Aug. 5 for the 44th straight year.

Native Gallery featuring a full selection of North West Coast Native Art.

MASKS WOOD CARVINGS JEWELRY PRINTS GIFTS BOOKS Find us on Facebook

TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPS: Cedar Bark Bracelet 14" Deer Hide Drum Making

I- HOS NIGHT MARKET is an annual night market held during Festival weekend In Comox.

AUG 3 & 4 FROM 4PM -9PM, bring the whole family to our original

K’ÓMOKS VILLAGE SITE.

3310 Comox Rd., Courtenay 250-339-7702 www.ihosgallery.com

Tasty bannock cooked fresh on site, freshly squeezed lemonade over ice with lemon balm, traditional arts & crafts in the artisan’s tent and wine tasting by award winning local Blue Moon Estate Winery.

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Fun & Adventure

in the waters off Comox and Campbell River! & MARINE ADVENTURES

Marine Eco Tours SUNDAY STREET MARKET will offer a closeup look at Fire Engine 34 and food from the farmers’ market.

Street market newcomer

The Town of Comox and the members of the Comox BIA, collectively known as Comox By the Sea are hosting the first Comox by the Sea Sunday Street Market.

“What better day to kick off our Comox by the Sea Sunday Street Market than the Sunday of Festival Weekend?” remarked Comox by the Sea president Valerie Porteous.

“The block of Comox Avenue from Port Augusta to Nordin will be pedestrianonly, and we are thrilled to announce that the farmers’ market vendors will be here! Fresh local food items, music, fun and festival weekend deals from our own shop owners, too!”

The Sunday Street Market will open at 10 a.m. and run till 2 p.m.

There will be lots of fun

Snorkel with the seals No experience needed

Call us about Jazz Nights on Hornby Island Transport Canada 32' Custom-built Certified Guides Coastal Cruiser

PACIFIC PRO DIVE & MARINE ADVENTURES 101 - 2270 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay 250-338-6829 web: www.scubashark.com

for the whole family. Come and meet a Comox firefighter and get your picture taken beside Fire Engine 34, the Town’s fire rescue rig.

Enter a draw to win prizes, too.

You can also stop by the Pearl Ellis Gallery patio and watch an artist at work.

And don’t forget to have the kids (10 and younger) bring their decorated bikes

to enter the bike-decorating competition that starts at 11 a.m. beside the fire truck.

Enter to win an overnight skippered sailing charter or 1,000 Comox by the Sea Bucks.

It’s all happening at the Comox by the Sea Sunday Street Market in downtown Comox between Nautical Days and the Filberg Festival.

Lowest Golf Prices!

Executive Par 3 course with three par 4’s and six par 3’s.

Tee times recommended please call 250-338-2440.

DRIVING RANGE

10 covered stalls • 9 open mats and a large grass area

PLUS!

Power Carts & Snack Bar

4985 Cotton Road • Courtenay

The Best Little Course in the Valley! Open 7am-8pm

Big Bayou Burger

SUMMER BURGER SENSATION! Juicy Certified Angus Beef patty topped with pepper jack cheese, tangy bayou coleslaw, and crispy, crunchy onion tanglers.

You’re gonna love it!

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• GIFTS • HEALTH & BEAUTY • SPECIALITY STORES • FOODS & DRUG • FASHION

COME VISIT THE COMOX MALL

Comox Mall Air Conditoned & Public Washrooms Available Sidewalk Sale, Corner of Port Augusta & Comox Avenue

10am - 2pm Great Deals to be Found!

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2 PATIOS SURROUNDED

BY THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY OF THE COMOX GOLF CLUB

FOOD, FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners Catering, Events, Birthdays & Weddings.

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OPEN: Mon to Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm • Sun & Holidays 11am - 4pm • Extra Foods open 8am-10pm • BC Liquor Store open Mon to Thurs & Sat until 6pm, Fri until 9pm • Rexall Drugs open Mon to Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm Parking is reserved for mall patrons.

• 250-339-7344 Maximum 2 hrs

~ Thank you for your co-operation

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Village Yarn Shoppe New Fall Yarns Arriving! … Come in and see!

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Mon. to Sat. 10am - 5pm

DINNER SPECIALS EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY L I C E N S E D

In the Comox Golf Club 1718 Balmoral Ave., Comox

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COMOX NAUTICAL DAYS 2013 PRESENTS

The First Annual Fish Toss Contest

Saturday August 3rd 4 PM AT MARINA PARK SPAWN’SERED BY

Simon’s Cycles & Salish Sea Foods.

FREE ENTRY – LIMITED TO 20 TEAMS OF 2 Enter at the Comox Nautical Days Info booth Marina Park August 3rd before 3:30 pm Open to ages 10 years + All protective gear and Chum salmon will be provided. under 19 must have a parent/ Grand Prize includes free processing guardian signed waiver. of your Chum salmon at SALISH SEA FOODS

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SHOWCASING

LOCAL ARTISTS

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • tuesday, july 30, 2013

MAKE THIS YOUR

HEALTHIEST SUMMER EVER

Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents:

GALLERY EVENTS July 23 - Aug 11: Pearl Ellis Gallery Photo Members’ Len’s Award Show Aug 13 - Aug 25: Ruth Dickson Aug 27 - Sept 15: Art Group of the Comox Valley Sept 17 - Oct 6: Pearl Ellis Gallery Members’ Anniversary Show Tuesday to Saturday from 10am until 4pm Sundays 1pm until 4pm

1729 COMOX AVENUE • 250-339-2822

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DRAGON BOATS COMPETE The 11th annual Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races happen Sunday, Aug. 5 in Comox Harbour. You can get a great view of the action from the Marina Park Rotary boardwalk as teams from across the Island and Lower Mainland compete.

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Boat building starts at 9:00 am • Races begin at 1:00 pm

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The Pro’s Choice For Building Materials • Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am - 5:30pm, Sat. 8am - 5pm, Sun. 9am - 5pm

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