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VallEY DancE cEntrE “We focus on Fun, Achievement and Success” Artistic Director: Amanda Rodgers B.Ed. (Dance)

for ages 2-5 yrs for ages 5 yrs for 3-1o yrs • Fundance Program

• Jazz • Ballet • Tap

for ages 6 to 18 yrs • • • • •

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Jazz • Ballet (RAD) Exams • Modern HipHop/Street • Tap (cDTA) Exams Flexibility & Pilates • Modern Stage Irish • Lyrical • Musical Theatre All Boys Hip Hop 8-12

adult Programs available 18+ • Tai chi • Tap • Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet

Register Now

for information call

250-334-1074 valleydancecentre.ca

Saturday Classes Available

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AUGUST Mon., Aug. 26 • 11am-4pm Tues., Aug. 27 • 11am-4pm Wed., Aug. 28 • 3pm-7pm Thurs., Aug. 29 • 11am-4pm SEPTEMBER Tues., Sept. 3 • 11am-4pm Wed., Sept. 4 • 3pm-7pm Thurs., Sept. 5 • 11am-4pm Fri., Sept. 6 • 11am-3pm

Supplies for: ★ Ballet ★ Jazz ★ Tap ★ Ballroom ★ Skating and Gymnastic ★ Face Paints ★ Canes ★ Top Hats ★ Wigs ★ Fairywings ★ Tiara ★ Great Gift Ideas

valleydancecentre.ca 4655-a madrona Pl., courtenay, Bc V9n 9E7

549 England Ave., Ph/Fax 250-334-9219 Dowtown email: danceshop@shaw.ca Courtenay www.silhouette-dance.com

Laurie Tinkler School Of Dance

BALLROOM DANCING ... the ultimate contact sport!

Ballroom, Latin & Swing Classes

www.laurietinkler.com

Monday – Thursday • Native Sons Hall • Begins September 9th Salsa • Ballroom & Latin Beginners • West Coast Swing Viennese Waltz • East Coast Swing Cha Cha/Rumba & much more….

“Celebrating 31 Years of Dance in the Comox Valley”

FREE Drop-in Lesson

Wed. Aug. 21, Thurs. Aug. 22 & Fri. Aug. 23 3pm-6pm and Saturday, Aug. 24 10am-1pm

For first time dancers • Thursday September 5th at 7pm

Private Lessons le Availab

ValDance makes it fun, every step of the way!

For complete details and to register online, visit:

FALL REGISTRATION at the Studio:

or by phone:

Do The Ballroom Blitz!

Drop in Workshops for Beginners every Friday at 7:00pm. Followed by open dance ‘til 10pm Begins September 6th

250-897-8885 Ballet (RAD), Jazz, Modern & Tap (AIDT), Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Highland (SDTA) and Musical Theatre.

ValDance.com

Val Halme 250-338-9279 or e-mail info@valdance.com

Adult Jazz, Tap and Highland.

Mom & Tot Program for 2 year olds All other classes Ages 3 years - Adult.

Recreational Level to Advanced

#17A - 2755 Moray Ave., Courtenay • 250-897-8885

TAP • MUSICAL THEATRE BALLET • JAZZ • HIP HOP MODERN • LYRICAL • DRAMA Online Registration at www.briankruseschoolofdance.com dance@briankruseschoolofdance.com

120B Headquarters Road, Courtenay

250-897-5769

FALL REGISTRATION 2013

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Music Lessons for All Ages

Music Lessons for All Ages Acoustic & Electric Guitar Bass, Acoustic &and Electric Harmonica

Guitar and Bass, Larry Ayre Harmonica

www.tcplayhouse.com Jill Marston, B.A., B.Ed., MYCC, Comox Cell: 250-897-4600 Email: jill@tcplayhouse.com

www.larryayreguitarist.com

Larry Ayre

larryayre@telus.net

250.338.6478

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MORRISON CREEK ALPACAS

& Woven Wool Wear PRESENT

Felting Soap

September 15th

Only room for 10 adults & 10 children (aged 7 to 11) Fee includes materials for 2 felted soap bars.

For more information call: 250-334-4527 4254 Miromar Rd., COURTENAY

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Piano & Voice Lessons sic m

Ages 4 to seniors it’s never too late to learn...

Private Lessons in piano, voice & music theory.

Arts Tax Credit receipts issued ~ Tax Exempt RegisteR eaRly for the best spots!

www.AllKeyedUp.ca Check out our website for more info.

PIANO LESSONS

Beginner to Advanced All Ages

Harmony Music Studio PIANO • FLUTE • THEORY • HISTORY

Enjoy music lessons in an upbeat & fun environment!

All levels and all ages welcome!

Alissa Fisette BMus, BCRMT

250-703-9505

www.harmonymusicstudiocv.com

orte Music Studio Jocie Ingram BMus, ARCT, Registered Music Teacher

Music

Debbie Ross 250-897-3635

Lessons

Barbara Filgate-Cobham 250-218-6446

Phone: 250-338-0293 Email: jocie@telus.net Web: fortemusicstudio.ca

FALL REGISTRATION ON LINE www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

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Music in your heart and your home makes for a healthy and happy life.

Group or Individual Lessons Adapted Lessons for Special Needs

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Located on Cliffe Ave. 778-992-0305 firstkeys@gmail.com www.firstkeys.ca

Offering classes in: Little Feet Programs for ages 3-6,

Professional singing and speech coach

“ For all your vocal needs”

The Comox Valley Pipe Band offers free instruction in piping & drumming Interested? Or, just curious?

Come to Mark Isfeld, Room #205, 6:30 pm, September 4th.

Fully Accredited Voice Teacher brennanbarrett.com brennanbarrett@shaw.ca 250-650-8941

We welcome new students (young & old) as well as experienced players.

• intoductory to advanced singing lessons • all modern vocal styles • in-studio and on-line lessons available • experienced recording studio voice coach • public speaking, elocution, speech impediments • anatomical voice theory and speech pathology

Fall Registration taking place September 3rd - 7th Tuesday-Friday 2-6pm & Saturday 10am-2pm

Come meet the Triple Heat Team

and take some FREE taster classes at our annual Open House!

Tuesday, September 3rd from 5-7pm

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#3-2364 Rosewall Cr. Courtenay, BC Email: info@tripleheatdance.com Website: www.tripleheatdance.com

Questions? email info@cvpbs.org

Music Lessons

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• Electric & Acoustic Guitar • Bass • Banjo • Mandolin • Ukulele • Theory • Special Needs Welcome

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Call or Register Online!

Alan Jossul 250-897-4662 www.alanjossul.ca

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RAD Ballet, Ballet Tech, Pointe, Contemporary, AIDT Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre, Voice and Street.

Musical Theatre Laugh

Dance & Sing

Perform believe Imagine Move ACT

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Classes all ages Craft Dream passion Artistry

Shimmy over to your phone and call

Anne ~ 250-703-2016

Come Join Us this Fall!

Program

REGISTRATION Monday, August 26, 2pm-6pm at Old Church Theatre

Danette Bell “It doesn’t matter why you perform... ... what counts is the heart behind it!”

Artistic Director

Program Info:

dance1@telus.net

AUX TO D.D.I.

Centre for Performing Arts presents FALL & SPRING DRAMA 2013 (There will be no winter session)

THEATRE ARTS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES & ALL LEVELS

Directions in Drama I: ages 7-11 Advanced Drama/Performance: ages 9-12 Story Theatre I-II: ages 12-19 Improv Junior: ages 12-14 Improv Senior: ages 15-adult

REGISTER DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 6TH

www.theatreworksonline.com

250-792-2031

email: theatreworks@shaw.ca

FALL REGISTRATION 2013

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Little R’s Pre-school • learning through play • individual feedback • qualified E.C.E. teachers

(maximum class size 8 - 10)

• developing self-awareness, social skills and a strong foundation for future success

McPhee Avenue, Courtenay • 250-338-4890 four.rs@shaw.ca • www.4rseducation.com

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J. PUDDLEDUCK PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE (established in 1978)

Licensed Group Daycare Out of School Care Program BETWEEN SUPERSTORE & N. I. COLLEGE

VERY REASONABLE RATES NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR FALL & WINTER OPENINGS FOR OUT OF SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Licensed Family Care

• Excellent child/ teacher ratio • Warm, nurturing, & caring environment • Focus on kindergarten readiness • Predictable yet flexible daily routine • Field trips

SPECIAL PROGRAM for 3-5 year olds MONDAY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 9 am -12 pm

OR

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 9 am -12 pm

FIELD TRIPS * COOKING * CRAFTS * FUN

295 Back Road, Courtenay

250-338-5521

Registering Now for September

Chelsey Newton Qualified Teacher 1354 Malahat Drive, Courtenay • 250-897-3285

FRIENDS & FUN Kids learn best, being active outdoors, having fun and learning as they go

OPEN HOUSE – COMOX CENTRE 215 Church Street, Comox Tel: 250-890-9388

August 23rd & 24th, 2013 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Preschool • Group Childcare • School Age Program

Government Licensed.

References available.

SERVING THE COMOX VALLEY FOR 10 YEARS.

• • • •

ECE Qualified Staff New Facility & Equipemnt Integrated specials needs care Affordable Group Childcare - Part Time & Full Time Rates • Contact us and apply for government childcare subsidy

I.E.C.C.’S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TEAM Facility Program Manager: Trina Dunsmore Super

Spaces currently available.

EMAIL: comoxkidz@shaw.ca 311 PRITCHARD RD., COMOX PHONE 250-339-4772 CELL: 250-702-0532 w w w.comoxkidz.net

Learn about our exciting programs for your child!

Come join in all the fun!

COMOX: 215 Church Street

ACCEPTING REGISTRATION NOW

Tel: 250-890-9388

Children activities/Music & Dance/Crafts & lot’s more

Email: iecc1@telus.net

SINCE 1970

www.cvcdcs.com

BE ACTIVE!

REGISTER NOW!

Lighthouse Early Learning Centre Child Care for 3 to 5 year olds – Monday to Friday 1000 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 250-338-8511

Tigger Too Preschool Programs for 3 to 5 year olds – Sept thru June 1800 Noel Avenue, Comox 250-339-6422

Tigger Too Early Learning Centre Child Care for 3 to 5 year olds – Monday to Friday 1800 Noel Avenue, Comox 250-339-2426

Cumberland Community Preschool Programs for 3 to 5 year olds – Sept thru June 4684 Dunsmuir, Cumberland 250-336-8532

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Blade Runners Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Ages 16-30

Nanaimo Youth Services Association

FMI please contact:

“Believing in the power and potential of youth”

300 Old Island Hwy (beside the Linc), Courtenay (250)-334-8138 EXT 229 www.nysa.bc.ca

OR

OR

FUNDING PROVIDED BY

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative

Jenny Auld 250-334-8138 ext. 229 auldj@nysa.bc.ca Ramesh Lad 250-334-8138 ext. 229 ramesh@nysa.bc.ca Chris Lakusta 250-713-4311 lakustac@nysa.bc.ca

Your Connection to the Comox Valley

Running Scene

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Learn French!

Tutorial also available.

Grou Class p star es

r

Inquire about our cooking classes in French.

For more details or to register contact Edith 250-338-9789 frenchwithedith@gmail.com keylanguage.ca

Comox Valley RV ½ Marathon Run-4-Fun Junior Running The Nautical Days 4 Miler Annual Run Clinic Junior Running Grants & Much More

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Community Organizers of:

For Travel, For Work, For School or Just for Fun Day & Evening Classes for Adults Beginner to Conversational

FALL SPECIAL! Looney Yoga

or drop by the Vanier Track Every Tuesday Night at 5pm

Dedicated to the development and growth of running in the Comox Valley by providing education, leadership and social opportunities, along with programs and running events, for runners of all abilities.

PHON E 250-871-1737 for m or e infor m ation

www.energysourcepilates.weebly.com

1974 – 2013

The Comox Valley Child Development Association is proud to be celebrating 39 years of service to children and families of the Comox Valley.

Programs and Services for Children and Youth

Create Fall Memories with Courtenay Recreation

• The Autism Program • Early Intervention Therapies Occupational Therapy LOOK US UP Physical Therapy www.cvcda.ca Speech Language Pathology • Infant Development Program • JumpStart Preschool • Supported Child Development Program • Community Integration Program • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group • Out of School Care (co-locator) • PacificCare Child Care Resource & Referral (co-locator)

Register Now!

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Phone: 250-338-4288 • Email: info@cvcda.ca 237 – 3rd Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1E1

Start something new, make new friends, reach fitness goals and have fun!

Lewis Centre 250-338-5371 • The LINC 250-334-8138 • Filberg Centre 250-338-1000

386 Squadron

Fall Registration

Air Cadets

If you are between the ages of 12 and 19 and would like to experience Team Work, Outdoor Adventures, Marksmanship, Trekking & Orienteering, Leadership Training, Sporting Activities, Music (Pipes and Drums), First Aid, Summer Camps and many more activities the Army Cadet program is for you.

Boys & Girls 12 - 18

Fall Registration Tuesday & Thursday Nights • 6:30pm Starting September 3, 2013 Place: 888 Wing AFAC 1298 Military Row, Comox Building B, Classroom 2

1726 meets every Tuesday Night 6pm to 9pm starting September 10th Pipes & Drums – Thursdays 7pm-830pm

New Recruits: Bring parents/guardian and BC Health Card & Birth Certificate Principles of flight, air navigation, meteorology, first aid, airframes, effective speaking, instructional techniques, drill and leadership are some of the things you will learn as a member of 386 Komox Air Cadets.

386 Sqn meets every Tuesday night @ 6:30pm from September until June.

Summer Training Camps - July & August (if applied for and approved) FMI contact: Air Cadet Office 250-339-9198 Capt. C.M. MacDonald, Commanding Officer PO Box 580, Lazo, BC V0R2K0

Accredited

Child and youth programs funded by: Ministry of Children and Family Development

1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s)

Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Place: Bldg 22, 19 Wing Comox New Recruits: Please bring your parent/guardian, birth certificate and BC Health card.

For further information call:

(250) 339-8211 ext. 7995 leave message

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Join Us!

• Cowboy, Shotgun and Black Powder Shooting • Indoor & Outdoor Range Dedicated • Archery to wildlife • Special Events management and conservation.

• Conservation

250-338-9122

the-office@courtenayfishandgame.org

www.courtenay fishandgame.org

BE STRONG!

Courtenay Recreation’s The LINC Youth Centre

Girl Guides of Canada Guides du Canada

NEW EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, NEW FRIENDS & LOTS OF FUN ARE ALL PART OF GUIDING.

Sparks age 5 & 6 : A Spark meeting is usually an hour long in a convenient meeting place.

A Spark promises to share and be a friend.

Brownies age 7 & 8 : A Brownie meeting is about one and a half hours long and is usually held in a church hall or school gym.

Guides age 9 to 11 : Games, campfires, camping and outdoor activities are also included.

Pathfinders age 12 to 15 : At this level the focus is on further developing the girls decision making, consensus building and other organizational skills.

Rangers age 15 to 18+ : Rangers gain more confidence working independently, with support from their Guider.

Comox Valley Trefoil Guild age 30+ : Past or present Guider(s) wishing to keep in touch with Guiding are welcome to join for fun and friendship.

Mary 250-897-0369

• Drop-In • Youth Council • Skill Development • Skateboard Lessons • Youth Fitness and more . . .

Call for more info . . .

Check out our Monthly Calendar on line

LEADERS & GIRLS COME JOIN US ANYTIME! LEADERS CAN HAVE FUN TOO!

Courtenay Recreation www.courtenay.ca/recreation

Contact Info: Joanne 250-650-0061| cvdistrict.ggc@gmail.com

SPACE AVAIL A in so BLE m divisi e ons

COMOX VALLEY

Minor Hockey

DANCE THEATRE MUSIC CHILDCARE

for information contact: Dale Stewart 339-0952 dalegstew@gmail.com

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Find Friendship, Fun & Competition with the

50+ MIXED CURLING CLUB

Adult Classes Available

We play during daytime hours only on Mondays and Wednesdays Experience not necessary Registration

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Curling Rink

FMI Call Jim 250-941-2007

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

For more info please call

Wendy @ 250-339-9146

Limited Spots available for the Fall MACHINES PROVIDED

Rita’s Stitching Studio Sewing Classes, Hourly Rentals, Custom Designs and Alterations

Rita’s Stitching Studio is a one-of-a kind space in Courtenay, B.C. focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

As a UBC Home Economics graduate and a teacher for over 30 years, Rita wishes to pass on her passion for clothing construction and design by starting Rita’s Stitching Studio in her home as a part-time venture.

FALL WORKSHOPS: NOVICE YOUTH: for novice sewers (6 hrs.)

Sept. 24-26th, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

COMOX VALLEY

GENERAL REGISTRATION "MEET 'N GREET"

Comox Valley United Soccer Club

YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION

Saturday, September 14, 2013 Noon to 4:00 pm

FALL 2013 SEASON SEPTEMBER 14 – NOVEMBER 16

50+ SENIOR LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Final Day to Register for Fall Season Saturday, August 17th 10 am - 3 pm

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10 am to 1 pm

LEARN to CURL and NOVICE CLINIC September 24 to 26 from 7 to 9 pm 3 classes for $20.00 Includes the option to learn to curl with a stick CALL TO REGISTER

JUNIOR CURLING REGISTRATION September 29 from Noon to 2 pm

Registration located at the Soccer Clubhouse 1701 Lerwick Rd., Courtenay Phone: 250-334-0422 cvuscsoccer@gmail.com www.cvusc.org

Curling Centre open daily starting Sept. 9 Curling leagues start week of Sept 29

August 17 is the last day to register to guarantee a spot on a team.

"Bring a Friend"

After Aug 17 fees are increased $25/ player and your child will be placed on a team ONLY if space allows.

Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay 250-334-4712 Email: info@comoxvalleycurling.com Web: www.comoxvalleycurling.com

Chimo Gymnastics “The Valley’s Gymnastics Club”

Players born 2006-2009 - $75.00 Players born 1996-2005 - $90.00 Plus $50 jersey deposit (separate cheque) for players born 1996-2005

LEISURE PANTS / PJ BOTTOMS:

Beginners to intermediates (4 hrs.) Sept. 21st, 12:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Alteration Basics, Adult Stitching Boot Camps, Victorian Bead Work, Up-cycled Clothing, and Much, Much, More. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL WORKSHOPS ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 4 STUDENTS

STUDIO TIME: ( Sept 16- Dec. 15th)

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Weekends and Evenings by appointment

For more information on the Fall/Winter Workshops, Studio Time, Custom Designs, Alteration or to Register, please check out her website at: www.ritasstitichingstudio.com or call 250-334-2524

Want to learn how to Quilt, or expand your Quilting skills?

Come in today to

We have Quilting classes, demos, notions, fabrics, books and patterns. We have an inhouse technician to service your sewing machine or serger.

Phone us or e-mail us to be put on our e-mail lis to receive our class schedule:

250-339-4059 or sewfun@telus.net

We are located at: 1930 Ryan Road east comox, Bc V9M 4c9

We believe in children having fun while building self-esteem and confidence through working hard to achieve personal goals.

TuToring Fun ~ Fitness ~ Fundamentals FUN ~ FITNESS – FUNDAMENTALS PRESCHOOL RECREATIONAL PRE-COMPETITIVE COMPETITIVE

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REGISTER NOW!

LOCATED AT COMOX RECREATION CENTRE

1855 Noel Avenue, Comox

250-339-2255

www.chimogymnastics.com

• Academic • K-12 Assessments • Reading/Writing • Individualized • Math Programs • Study Skills • Certified Teachers • Homework Help • Assistance with homeschooling & NIDES Register today to ensure your preferred time slot

250 -897-1010

www.sunriselearningcentre.com Helping students achieve their full potential

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FALL REGISTRATION Registration for Fall on NOW ONLY at the Lewis Centre!

No shortcuts.

No escape key.

Cool.

Comox Valley Registration Night Thursday 5 September 6:30pm to 8:00 pm Courtenay/Comox Group Driftwood Mall

, For One ! ll For A Raider Nation!

JUNIOR BANTAM

Ages 9-11 Cost: $150

Cumberland Group Cumberland Elementary

Ages 12-13 Cost $200

Includes gear rental

or call Chris Tickner 250-339-2424

Includes gear rental

BANTAM

SWIMMING LESSONS SIGN UP TODAY!

PEE WEE PROGRAM

MIDGET

Ages 14-15 Cost: $300

Ages 16-18 Cost: $350

Includes gear rental

Includes gear rental

www.comoxvalleyraiders.com/ Follow Us on Facebook!

comoxvalleyraiders@gmail.com

Fall Swimming Lessons

THE PARENT DROP OFF Another reason to learn to drive.

Soon.

Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres 250-334-9622 ext. 2 www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec

COURTENAY/COMOX COURSE DATES Mon. & Wed. Evenings ~ 6 to 8:45 pm September: 9, 11, 16, 18, 13, 15, 27, 29 October: 21, 23, 28, 30, November: 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, 25, 27 December: 2, 4, 9, 11

Double Weekend Classes ~ 9 am - 3 pm September: 21, 22, 28, 29 October: 19, 20, 26, 27 November: 23, 24 December: 1, 2

CALL 250-331-0404

No Fees Payment Plan and Gift Certificates Available.

YOUNG ® DRIVERS

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Reserve your seat today!

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SKATING LESSONS

Easy NO FEES Payment Options

Serving Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo & Duncan

What sets us apart… will set you apart

SIGN UP TODAY! Fall Skating Lessons

You have a career goal, and our goal is to get you there. We offer: • Personalized support • 2.5 day/week schedule • Instructor-led, hands-on learning • Job-placement assistance • Small class sizes • Tuition-free lifelong upgrading • Practicum placements • Supportive, goal-oriented environment

Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres

Specialized funding-options assistance is given at no cost and no obligation to everyone considering a program at Excel. Let us show you how you CAN afford to go back to school!

250-334-9622 ext. 2 www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec

Earn your Diploma in…

Financial Office Assistant Healthcare Office Assistant (includes Dental) Veterinary Office Assistant

I.T. Network & Repair Healthcare Assistant Aquaculture Technician

Or consider digital design, business, computer software and other career-focused programs to get you trained, confident and working in less than 1 year!

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Take the direct path to today’s jobs and a sustainable career. Start on your path to success today!

Call: 250-334-2452 Text: 250-218-0996 or Email: michelle@excelcareercollege.com

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DANCE THEATRE MUSIC CHILDCARE

FALL REGISTRATION 2013

CLUBS SPORTS FITNESS ARTS

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CRAFTS COURSES HEALTH

Therapeutic Meditation for Better Health

Sports Leagues

Register for Fall Leagues

by September 16 •Dodgeball • Indoor Volleyball • Floor Hockey • Indoor Soccer • Ultimate Frisbee • Badminton

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Featuring The Healing Zone Stress Reduction Program • 12 weeks, 24 classes, private consultations, biofeedback equipment and blood pressure tracking, plus a personalized plan for meditation, exercise, diet, stressors, sleep issues and healthy lifestyle habits.

• Live and online versions • Total health transformation

Scott at 250-898-7286

www.comoxvalleysports.ca

with Elisabeth Michielsen

Wednesday Classes: Healthy Mind Series

Fridays Classes: Healthy Body Series

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Fall Session starts September 9 Free introductory class September 7 @ 10:00am Please register in advance

contact Elisabeth 250-338-4263 bodyheartsoul@shaw.ca

Living in the right brain Will power, courage and motivation Ego and self-esteem Love and relationships Balancing everything Inner freedom from anxiety and depression Your shadow side Spirituality and Wisdom A life of learning Exploring the soul and beyond Reaching out through service Well-being and happiness

Brain health Heart and circulation system Digestion and elimination Energy and vitality Sleep and rest Pain and inflammation Breathing and lung health Weight control and body image Sports performance and cold endurance • Recovery from accidents or illness • Immune system, infection, allergies • Anti-aging and longevity

Dr. Tom Diamond

Call: 250-941-5596 or visit www.healthmeditating.com

For a schedule of classes, check the website www.bodyheartsoul.com

Red Dragon Taekwondo

Education in the Comox Valley At the Saltwater School our Certified Waldorf teachers integrate arts, music, nature and academics to create a passion for learning. The Saltwater School meets the BC Ministry of Education requirements for learning outcomes.

Comox Valley

Respect • Modesty • Honesty Perserverence • Self-Control Indomitable Spirit

The Saltwater School is currently taking registrations for the fall 2013 in the following programs:

Parent and Child (baby to 4 years), Preschool, Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 5.

Instructing ages 4 - adult Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Queneesh Elementary 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay Phone for class times 250-218-6968 or Email: paul750@live.ca

Our summer hours of operation are Tuesday to Thursday 8 am to 3 pm and Fridays 8 to noon.

We invite families to call (250.871.7777) or visit our website www.saltwaterschool.com to register. “ Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire” ~ William Butler Yeats.

www.SaltwaterSchool.com 2311 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC. V9N 8R9

250-871-7777

NEW SESSION BEGINS September 9th 6 WEEK SESSION

KARATE CLASSES for ADULTS and CHILDREN 7 years and up First Two Classes

FREE!

Physiotherapy - Massage Therapy Acupuncture Kinesio Taping - Pilates Training - Meditation Shock Wave Therapy - Infrared Sauna

6:15

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Sunrise Pilates

Sunrise Pilates

Contact Us at 250-871-8110 or toshikan@shaw.ca

www.comoxvalleykarate.com

Friday

9:15 Ultimate Pilates Pilates 3 Ultimate Pilates Pilates 3 Ultimate Pilates 10:30 Pilates 3 Private Group Pilates 3

• Respect • Self-confidence • Self-esteem • Self-discipline • Self-awareness • Self-defense • Fun • Fitness • Flexibility

Registration Begins August 26th

11:45 Pilates 1 Pilates 2

Pilates 2

4:15 Pilates 2/3 4:00 Teen Pilates 1 5:30

6:45

Pilates 2 Pilates 2/3 Health Pilates 1 Meditation Pilates 1

Pilates 1 Pilates 3 Raise the Barre Ultimate Pilates

Pilates for Charity Health Ultimate Pilates Pilates 3 Meditation

Pilates 2

The Comox Valley’s ONLY fully equipped Pilates Studio

Lynn Brandon

Stephen Boothman

BScP.T., CAFCI

RMT, BPE

For more information contact Bodyworx at 250.339.5540 or office@bodyworxphysio.com

FALL REGISTRATION 2013

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Fall back into fitness with

DANCE THEATRE MUSIC CHILD-

CARE CLUBS SPORTS FITNESS

ARTS CRAFTS COURSES HEALTH

bikramyoga The Original hOT YOga

IYENGAR TRADITION

heard abOuT iT buT nOT sure abOuT TrYing iT? Bikram’s Yoga was scientifically designed to improve your health and fitness regardless of your current condition.

Try our intro special anytime, 2 classes in 5 days for

20

$

FALL

NEWCOMERS

Begin Sept. 10th

1 CLASS FREE!

CLASSES

REGISTER before Sept 6th & recieve

2440B Rosewall Cresc., Courtenay www.yogaonrosewall.com

250-338-7973

Catherine Reid Yoga Feel Better - Guaranteed!

Hatha Yoga - Beginner to Intermediate No Time

for Yoga? OK. ~ Relax your shoulders ~ ~ Breathe in ~ ~ Breathe out ~

(tax and mat rental included)

F.M.I. Please visit

www.bikramyogacomoxvalley.com

250-338-1138

}FALL REGISTRATION Exercise Studio SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9TH...

•Posture 101 Level 2

www.catherinereid.ca ✺ Breathe, Stretch, Laugh, Transform ✺

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•Cranky Hip & Knee Level 1 & 2

sTreTch, PersPire, insPire!!!

362 D, 10th Street, Courtenay

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250-898-8414

•Chronic Pain •Functional Fitness for Seniors •Happy Back Level 1 •Transformation Program •Advanced Core Level 2 •5 Part Nutrition Series •Repeat Offenders Specialized begintothe week of September Contact Fitness Programs if you are ready change your health for life.9th

#5-821 Shamrock Place, Comox Visit www.happyback.ca for schedule details or to register (space is limited)

Watch for our

new fall schedule new evening classes & with

instructors Yoga • Reiki Relaxation Massage Clothing 333 5th Street (Above Ski & Surf)

250-871-7225 Email: info@freedomnowyoga.ca | www.freedomnowyoga.ca

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FALL REGISTRATION 2013

Tuesday, AUGUST 20, 2013

Hundreds of courses starting this September at North Island College FIN 100: Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture

ENG 120 Introduction to Short Stories and the Novel

Explore the social, political and historical context in which art making takes place, from the cave paintings of prehistory to the 14th century.

Read a selection of the short story and fiction writers from the past 100 years, as you improve your critical thinking skills and essay-writing strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C+ or higher

Prerequisite(s): ENG 115, or C+ in ENG 060, ENG 096, ENG 098, or ESL 090, or B in Provincial English 12, or English assessment or equivalent.

FIN 110 Drawing and Two-Dimensional Language

GEO 111 Introduction to Human Geography I

Explore drawing and gain a strong visual vocabulary to express ideas more easily.

Study the complex relationships between people and the environment during this first-year university level course.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C+ or higher for entry.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C or higher for entry.

ANT 150 Cultural Anthropology

FRE 100: Motifs I

Discover the cross-cultural study of human diversity while exploring social, political and economic organization, religion, and the future of humanity.

Motifs I and II together make up a complete introductory French program at the university level. These courses develop the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and introduce students to the diversity of the Francophone world. Prerequisite(s): None

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Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C or higher for entry.

EXW 120 Space Lifetime Sports I

FIN 100: Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture

Gain valuable teaching skills while completing hands-on, performance-based instruction in a range of activities and sports.

Explore the social, political and historical context in which art making takes place, from the cave paintings of prehistory to the 14th century.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C+ or higher; and Physical Education 11 with B or higher or department assessment, for entry.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C+ or higher for entry.

CRM 101 Introduction to Criminology

PSY 130 Introductory Psychology I

This introductory criminology course focuses on the elements of continuity and discontinuity between traditional and contemporary theories of crime, deviance, criminality and social control.

Explore the differences between neuroscience and behaviour and nature vs. nurture, and introduce yourself to major psychological theories of the developing person, perception, states of consciousness, and more.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C or higher for entry.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C or higher for entry.

SSA 100 Space Science and Astronomy: Introduction to Solar System Exploration

PHI 100 Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge & Reality

Popular first-year university transfer elective, available online. Explore topics such as gravitational theory, the Solar System, the space environment, extraterrestrial resources, spacecraft, and space colonies.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C or higher; Principles of Math 11 or equivalent with C or higher.

Not sure what to take?

Call 1-800-715-0914 to speak with a Student Advisor.

This first-year university level course explores selected problems, including the existence of God; the nature of mind and its relation to body; computers and consciousness; personal identity and mortality; freewill and determinism; and more.

Prerequisite(s): Must have already completed English 12 with a C or higher for entry.