Special Features - Comox Valley Fall Registration

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2014

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available online at comoxvalleyrecord.com

Registration A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 Classes start

MON..8 SEPT

VALLEY DANCE CENTRE

• Fundance Program

Artistic Director: Amanda Rodgers B.Ed. (Dance) • Jazz • Ballet • Tap

For ages 6 to 18 yrs

Jazz • Ballet (RAD) Exams • Modern HipHop/Street • Tap (CDTA) Exams Modern Stage • Irish • Irish hard shoe Lyrical • Musical Theatre • Fusion Jazz Progressions

Adult Programs Available 18+ • Tai Chi • Tap • Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet

Register Now CALL

★ Ballet ★ Jazz ★ Tap ★ Ballroom ★ Gymnastic ★ Face Paints ★ Canes ★ Top Hats ★ Wigs ★ Tiaras ★ Great Gift Ideas

“We focus on Fun, Achievement and Success”

For ages 2-5 yrs For ages 5 yrs • • • • •

Supplies for:

250-334-1074

or email office@valleydancecentre.ca

REGISTRATION DATES

AUGUST Mon., Aug. 25 • 11am-4pm Meet f Tues., Aug. 26 • 11am-4pm f the Staer Wed., Aug. 27 • 3pm-7pm Regist on Thurs., Aug. 28 • 11am-4pm in pers SEPTEMBER Tues., Sept. 2 • 11am-4pm Wed., Sept. 3 • 3pm-7pm Thurs., Sept. 4 • 11am-4pm Fri., Sept. 5 • 11am-3pm

valleydancecentre.ca 4655-A Madrona Pl., Courtenay, BC V9N 9E7

549 England Ave., Ph/Fax 250-334-9219 Downtown email: danceshop@shaw.ca Courtenay

at the Bridge Lounge BEGINNER LESSONS Lessons 7-8pm $60 6 weeks: Tuesdays, Oct 14-Nov 18 Instructor Gwen Spinks from Gabriola Island Private Lessons available MILONGA (SOCIAL DANCE) 8-10pm every Tuesday for all Argentine Tango Dancers; $7.50 FMI: comoxvalleytangocollective.com

BALLROOM DANCING Belly Dancing ... the ultimate contact sport!

..with a beat.

Try something new!

Ballroom, Latin & Swing Classes

Monday – Thursday • Native Sons Hall • Begins September 8th Salsa • Ballroom & Latin Beginners • West Coast Swing Argentine Tango • Viennese Waltz • East Coast Swing Cha Cha/Rumba & much more….

Christmas Gift Certificates

Shimmy over to your phone and call

Anne ~ 250-703-2016

FREE Drop-in Lesson

For first time dancers • Thursday September 4th at 7pm

Private Lessons le Availab

ValDance makes it fun, every step of the way!

For complete details and to register online, visit:

Drop-in Workshops for Beginners!

A different dance taught each Friday at at 7:00pm.

Stay for the dance ‘til 10pm Begins September 5th with Lindy-Hop!

ValDance.com

Invite you to join us Monday Evening (except holidays) at Comox United Church from Sept 15th, 7:30-9:30 pm

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

TAP • MUSICAL THEATRE • BALLET JAZZ • HIP HOP • MODERN • LYRICAL

Disney Princess 8 week program (ages 3 to 5) 2014/2015 Competitive Traveling Team

for more information dance@briankruseschoolofdance.com

120B Headquarters Road, Courtenay

250-897-5769

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 Music Lessons for All Ages

PLAY MUSIC

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

PRIVATE LESSONS & GROUP WORKSHOPS

PIANO VOICE SAXOPHONE CLARINET VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO MUSIC THEORY

Guitar and Bass, Larry Ayre Harmonica

www.larryayreguitarist.com

2507923065 WWW.MOTIFMUSICSTUDIOS.COM MOTIFMUSICSTUDIOS@GMAIL.COM

Larry Ayre

larryayre@telus.net

250.338.6478

Open House

Sun Aug 31st, 10am - Noon Filberg Centre, Courtenay

Square Dance Club

Classes: Mon Sept 8th, 7pm-9pm

Courtenay Anglican Church 5th Street, Courtenay Dress Casual, Sept 08 & 15 (Free)

www.comoxvalleyoceanwaves.ca

Square Dancing! You Will Be Surprised!

www.larryayreguitarist.com

2384 B ROSEWALL CRESCENT COURTENAY BC

Explore! Express! Discover the magic of YOUR amazing voice!

Motif MUSIC STUDIOS

- Energizing, healthy fun! - Harmony singing - Beat box - Spontaneous, creative improvisations Level ONE- all voices, ages and abilities are welcome!

Mondays 5:30-7:00 Sept 15-Oct 20 at The Abbey Studio in Cumberland Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 Sept 16- Oct 21 at The House of Now in Courtenay

PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ENCOURAGING STUDENTS

IN A LIFELONG

APPRECIATION OF MUSIC

Register NOW for VocalEase Fall Classes with Joanna Finch joyjobird@gmail.com| 250 792-3717 | www.vocalease.ca

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

Group or Individual Lessons Adapted Lessons for Special Needs

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

Bask in the peace and joyful unity of devotional chanting from around the world with the

Fall Registration 2014/15:

Wednesday-Friday, September 3-5 • 2:00-6:30pm Saturday, September 6 • 10:00-2:00pm Ages 3-Adult RAD Ballet / Pointe / Lyrical / Jazz AIDT Tap / Musical Theatre Voice & Performance Tech / Contemporary AIDT Modern / Hip Hop ‘Little Feet’ Programs Core / Acro

Mystic Valley Voices Community.

Annual Open House Thursday, September 4th 5-7pm Join us for Free Classes!

Photo by Boomer Jerritt

Every Tuesday Evening

#3-2364 Rosewall Cr. Courtenay, BC info@tripleheatdance.com

from end September to end June

www.tripleheatdance.com

FMI: 250-218-1688 / olclarke@yahoo.ca

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Laurie Tinkler School Of Dance www.laurietinkler.com

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“Celebrating 32 Years of Dance in the Comox Valley”

FALL REGISTRATION AT THE STUDIO:

Wed. Aug. 20, Thurs. Aug. 21 & Fri. Aug. 22, 3pm-6pm and Saturday, Aug. 24, 10am-1pm OR BY PHONE: 250-897-8885

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Ballet (RAD), Jazz, Modern Adult Jazz, Tap & Highland. & Tap (AIDT), Lyrical, Mom & Tot Program Contemporary, Hip Hop, for 2 year olds Tumbling, Highland (SDTA), All other classes Musical Theatre and Ages 3 years - Adult.

Stretch and Strength.

Competitive & Non-Competitive

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

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PIANO LESSONS FIRST TWO LESSONS FREE! Beginner to Advanced

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

250-338-0293 • jocie@telus.net • fortemusicstudio.ca

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

Come to Mark Isfeld School, Room #205, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd at 7 pm We welcome new students (young & old) as well as experienced players.

Questions? email info@cvpbs.org • 250-339-6444

Musicians

Our first rehearsal begins immediately afterward at 6:30pm Learn more at strathconasymphony.com and on Facebook Contact Pat Jackson 250-339-5091 or pat_jackson@shaw.ca

Integrating arts, music and academics to create a passion for learning using the Waldorf Curriculum taught by Waldorf Certified teachers.

Register now for the following fall 2014 classes: Parent and Tot, Pre-school, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.

Preparing for a Changing World

ENROLL NOW!

Children Ages 3 yrs. - K MONDAY - FRIDAY 7 AM - 7 PM

Promoting life skills including self discipline, independence and mastery of critical thinking.

Experiential Learning

Nurturing connections to nature and the global community through hands-on experience.

Igniting a Life-Long Love of Learning Revealing the individual through music, visual, textural, and performing arts.

2311 Rosewall Crescent Courtenay, BC V9N 8R9 250-871-7777 www.saltwaterschool.com

250-871-8323

2785B MANSFIELD DR., COURTENAY kidscampus.courtenay@gmail.com

Full & Part Time Spaces are Available in: Infant & Toddler Care (ages 4-35 months) Early Learning Program (ages 3-5) French Immersion Early Learning Program (ages 3-5) French Immersion Preschool (ages 3-5)

250-339-8032 KINNIKINNIK CHILDCARE CENTRE 1525 Military Row, Lazo

Learn To Sew!

of all ages WANTED for the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra REGISTRATION Christ the King Catholic Church at 6:00pm on September 8th, 2014

REGISTER NOW!

Children 6+ and Adults, No Experience Necessary.

Enthusiastic & Encouraging teacher! www.nicolebertram.ca/sewing info@nicolebertram.ca

High-School Students, Home-Schoolers, Adults:

Painting & Drawing Instruction Representation & Abstraction Curriculum-based & Self-directed Full-Semester classes & Shorter Workshops beginning this Fall.

Taught by Award-Winning artist with University teaching experience (OCAD U, UofM, NSCAD U).

www.scottbertram.ca/instruction

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 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.

Since graduating from UBC in 1983 with a Bachelor of Home Economics and later a Master in Educational Leadership, Rita has worked with students varying in age from 10-65. She decided to pass on her passion for clothing construction and design by starting “Rita’s Stitching Studio” in her home, as a part-time venture.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Sewing classes and workshops are offered for all experience levels beginning with no experience and up to custom designing, in a friendly, supportive environment. Students have the use of sewing machines, sergers, cutting tables, scissors, measuring equipment, pins, needles, patterns, and much, much more. For a list of classes and workshops, check out her website or call.

SERVICES & PRODUCTS: Children and Adult Products for sale are

found either: + online at www.etsy.com RitasStitchingStudio or www.ritasstitchingstudio.com OR + in person at her Studio, The Neighbourhood Markets (last Saturday each month), Little Red Church Markets (mid-month) and upcoming Christmas Fairs.

ENROLL NOW

LEARN SPANISH

with native Spanish speaker Gustavo Yelamo

(K - 12)

Opening Doors for Learning for over 20 years

Programs start Sept

Helping students reach their true potential by providing positive and successful learning experiences.

778-427-3333 gustavoyelamo@live.ca you’ll “Hablo Español” in no time!

• identifying and filling gaps in basic skills • using strengths to address challenges • qualified teachers, one-on-one, individual classrooms • subject-specific tutoring for higher grades • French

581 McPhee Ave. Courtenay 250-338-4890

www.4rseducation.com

For Travel, For Work, For School or Just for Fun

Learn French!

Day & Evening Classes for Adults Beginner to Conversational

Tutorial also available.

GROU CLASS P star ES

Octotbin er

Inquire about our cooking classes in French.

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

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

keylanguage.ca

SINCE 1970 Offering high quality early care & learning for over 44 years

www.cvcdcs.com

REGISTER NOW! OFFICE: 2503393033

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

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

Licensed Group Daycare & After School Care Program

SPACE AVAILABLE! REGISTER TODAY! • Preschool • Group Childcare • School Age Program • Summer Care Program ECE Qualified Staff Affordable Group Childcare (Part Time & Full Time Rates) Contact us and apply for government childcare subsidy!

BETWEEN SUPERSTORE & N. I. COLLEGE

VERY REASONABLE RATES NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR FALL & WINTER OPENINGS FOR ALL PROGRAMS FIELD TRIPS * COOKING * CRAFTS * FUN

295 Back Road, Courtenay

250-338-5521

Comox: 215 Church Street Email: iecc1@telus.net

Tel: 250-890-9388 islandearlychildhoodcentre.com

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 FRIENDS & FUN Kids learn best, being active outdoors, having fun and learning as they go Government Licensed.

References available.

SERVING THE COMOX VALLEY FOR 11 YEARS.

Spaces available in September EMAIL: comoxkidz@live.ca

TUTORING • 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

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

www.sunriselearningcentre.com Helping students achieve their full potential

WEECARE

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES INC. PROVIDING QUALITY CARE SINCE 1999

Arden Elementary Valley View Elementary Ecole Robb Road 250-331-2311 250-331-2388 250-331-2241 Ecole Puntledge Park Royston Elementary 250-331-3001 250-898-3333

for more info please call 250-898-9661 operations manager Lori Pierreroy 250-465-2771

KINDERGARTEN PREPARATION PROGRAM

Offered now at Arden Elementary•Children ages 3 ½ years to 5 years•9:00 am to 2:00 pm ~ Monday to Friday ~ Sept-June ~ (Now taking registration for Kinder Prep next year at Ecole Robb Road)

Open during the school year from 7:00am to 6:00pm (Closed Holidays) • On-site for your convenience • Pro D day care.

Drop-ins welcome if space is available • Field Trips • Kinder pickup • Qualified and caring staff • ChildSafe 1STAid. Discount for multi-child families • Subsidy friendly. Open Door Policy. weecare.childcare@hotmail.com

www.weecareinc.com

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 386 Squadron

Air Cadets Youth Ages 12-18

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

New Recruits: Bring parents/guardian and BC Health Card & Birth Certificate Drill, Leadership, Instructional Techniques, Effective Speaking, First Aid, Music, Biathlon Program, Principles of Flight, Air Navigation, Airframes, and Meterology are some of the things you will have the opportunity to 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

Search

setting up a tent Capt. C.M. Conway, Commanding Officer

Search Leaders are needed throughout the Comox Valley.

PO Box 580, Lazo, BC V0R2K0

Girl Guides is a mix of outdoor activities, camping, crafts, setting up a tent community service, music and games.

Register now for September at www.girlguides.ca No previous Guiding experience necessary for girls or adults

Girl Guides of Canada leadership is open to all women, 19 and over.

Recruiting now for Fall 2014.

• Sparks for 5 & 6 year olds.

• Brownies for 7 & 8 year olds First-time discoveries and cool adventures begin with • Guides for 9 to 11 year olds •Scouts.

Pathfinders forAfter 12 to 15 year olds all, it’s the perfect place for kids to be kids 15 to 17ayear oldsof fun along the way.

–• Rangers andforhave lot

First-time discoveries and cool adventures Comox Valley Registration Night begin with

Scouts. Courtenay After all, it’s & theCumberland perfect place Groups for kids to be kids Comox, – and have a lot of fun along the way.

Driftwood Mall, Courtenay Thursday Sept.

4thExperiences.

6:30pm-8:00pm Real Scouts.

Real To join, visit scouts.ca ts.ca localTickner information, contact cvdistrict.ggc@gmail.com 1-800-565-8111 FMI: For Chris 250.339.2424 • scouts.ca/findagroup or phone It starts with Scouts.

Girl Guides is a mix of outdoor activities, camping, crafts, community service, music and games.

Leaders are needed throughout the Comox Valley.

Register now for September at www.girlguides.ca No previous Guiding experience necessary for girls or adults

Girl Guides of Canada leadership is open to all women, 19 and over.

Recruiting now for Fall 2014.

• Sparks for 5 & 6 year olds.

• Brownies for 7 & 8 year olds • Guides for 9 to 11 year olds • Pathfinders for 12 to 15 year olds • Rangers for 15 to 17 year olds

For local information, contact cvdistrict.ggc@gmail.com or phone 1-800-565-8111

comox Aboriginal Head Start valley For All Children of Aboriginal Ancestry, Status, Non-Status, Metis, Inuit

EARLY YEARS

Aboriginal Program

FREE OF CHARGE For Children and Families Birth - 3 years of age Available 3 mornings a week

PROGRAM INCLUDES: Meals & Transportation Assistance For More Parent participates with Child Information Licensed Early Childhood Educators 250-465-9944

Funded by Success by 6 and The Children’s Heath Foundation

PRESCHOOL Aboriginal Program

FREE OF CHARGE For Children 30 Months - 5 years of age Available Mon-Thurs Mornings or afternoons

956 Grieve Ave. PROGRAM INCLUDES: Courtenay, BC Meals & Transportation provided For More Licensed Early Childhood Educators Information 250-334-2477

SIX MAJOR COMPONENTS Culture & Language • Nutrition Education • Health Promotion Social Support • Parental Involvement Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada

Sponsored by the

Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 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

William Kosloski 250-334-8138 ext. 231 kosloski@nysa.bc.ca Chris Lakusta 250-713-4311 lakustac@nysa.bc.ca

Fung Loy Kok

Taoist TaiChi

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Comox Valley

TUTORING comox academic

Campell River

Mon Sept 29 6:15pm-7:45pm Tues Sept 9th 10:00am-12:00pm Wed/Fri Sept 3rd 9:00am-10:00am Wed Sept 10th 7:30pm-9:00pm Little Red Church · 2182 Comox Ave. Fri Sept 5th 6:00pm-8:00pm th

Sportsplex · 1800 South Adler St.

Convenient downtown Comox location for tutoring in all subjects/ grades by experienced award-winning teacher.

(250) 240-3387 www.taoist.org

Math, Chemistry, Physics, IB Course Support English, Reading, Phonics & more.

Improve study and test-taking skills, build confidence and academic success!

Kerry Dawson, B.Sc, B.Ed, MRM 250-339-1029 www.comoxtutoring.com

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Fall Tai Chi Classes James Milne Senior Student of Master Henry Wang

S ACE AVAP ILABLE in so m divisi e ons

Classes will be held at Chinese Medicine Centre 1671 Comox Ave

beginning Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00pm $90 for eight one hour classes Emphasizes will be on Qi Gong or the movement of energy (chi) to enhance the quality of life. Serious participants will discover a new way of moving physically while learning to manage the flow of chi.

Tai Chi has been recognized as having many health benefits. Since there is a limited space, the first 10 to register will be given priority.

Phone James 250-339-3641 or email jamesmilne@shaw.ca

COMOX VALLEY

Minor Hockey

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

Fall Registration

seacadets

189 PORT AUGUSTA

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.

FUN FRIENDSHIP CHALLENGES JOIN SEA CADETS!

We meet every Tuesday Night 6pm to 9pm starting September 9th

Would you like to experience FUN, FRIENDSHIP & CHALLENGES and are between the ages of 12-18?

JOIN SEA CADETS! Sea Cadets participate in local training one evening per week and a variety of activities throughout the year including experiences that are unique to this program.

Sea Cadets learn seamanship skills from tying knots to sailing through the waves, navigation, powerboat operations, small boat sailing, marksmanship, drill and adventure training all in a environment fostering teamwork and leadership. Sea Cadets have the opportunity to attend summer camps, go on international exchanges, and develop life-long friendships.

SIGNUP: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 2nd, 2013 HMCS Quadra, Goose Spit. Building 46A. For local information contact at LCdr. Steve Cowan at 250-890-0225 or email steve.cowan@cadets.gc.ca To learn more about Sea Cadets visit www.189portaugusta.ca and www.cadets.ca The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets is a youth program funded & delivered in partnership by The Navy League of Canada and the Department of National Defence.

1726 The 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 or email us at: 1726rcacc@gmail.com

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE

Join Us! • Cowboy, Shotgun and Black Powder Shooting • Indoor & Outdoor Range • Archery • Special Events • Conservation

Next Introduction Course Starts

Our mission is to increase awareness and knowledge of safe boating through education and training.

Sept. 16th - REGISTER TODAY!

Dedicated to wildlife management and conservation.

250-338-9122

• Earn high school credits • Great skills for future biologists

Sales, Rentals & Scuba Instruction

the-office@courtenayfishandgame.org

www.courtenay fishandgame.org

2440F Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-338-0161

www.ubdiving.com

Cape Lazo Power & Sail Squadron

Boating Basics Course (6 weeks) All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show proof of operator competency. This course meets all the standards established by Transport Canada. Upon successful completion of the exam, student will receive their Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) and one year complimentary associate membership.

Boating Essentials Course (10 weeks) This course will take you to the next level in your boating education. Students will learn the use of paper charts and coastal navigation as well as much more to increase your boating knowledge and make your adventures on the water safe and enjoyable.

Maritime Radio with DSC Course (4 weeks) To operate a maritime radio, you need the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime). It’s the law.

This course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Be sure that you and your family take this course!

Seamanship Course (14 weeks) build your confidence on the water and make your boating a safe and fun experience. Students learn more advanced aspects of boating such as dealing with medical emergencies, relative bearings, adverse weather and much more.

Your Connection to the Comox Valley

Register on line at www.cps-ecp.ca

Running Scene

For inquiries contact Barb Hammer at 250-339-2333

Community Organizers of: ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗

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

Check Us Out: www.CVRR.ca

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

Don’t miss the Track N Trail Kids Run at the Comox Valley Exhibition Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 Check out our website for details

CURLING in the COMOX VALLEY

Swimming, skating, fitness, wellness

Something for everyone! at the CVRD’s sports and aquatic centres For schedules visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec or call 250-334-9622

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YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION

Saturday, September 6, 2014 Noon to 4 pm

FALL 2014 SEASON SEPTEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 15

Cash or Cheque only please. ATM machine on premises for debit cards.

50+ SENIOR LEAGUE REGISTRATION Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10 to 1 pm

LEARN to CURL & NOVICE CLINIC

September 30 to October 2 from 7 to 9 pm 3 classes for $30 Includes the option to learn to curl with a stick

CALL TO REGISTER

Junior Curling Registration

Sunday, September 28 from Noon to 2 pm Curling Centre open weekdays starting Sept 8th.

Regular Curling starts October 5

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

COMMUNITY CENTRE For former Canadian Forces members & their dependents

CVUSC is accepting registrations for the fall season for players born 1997-2010

LAST DAY

to register to guarantee your child a spot on a team is

Saturday Aug 16, 2014 After Aug 16 fees increase $25/player and your child will be placed on a team only if space allows.

NEW Registration is now online.

Link via the club website www.cvusc.org

All dates and times are subject to change without notice.

FITNESS &

COMOX VALLEY UNITED SOCCER CLUB

GENERAL REGISTRATION

ALL LEAGUES MEET ’N GREET

19 WING COMOX

For more info, please visit our website at www.cvusc.org or contact us at cvuscsoccer@gmail.com Phone: 250-334-0422

Enjoy High Quality Cardio Equipment Weightroom Ozone Pool Hot Tub Squash Courts Spin Bikes specialty classes and more!

NEW Membership

& Drop In Rates Single 1 yr - $120* Family 1 yr - $185* plus gst

Drop by or Contact us: 19 Wing Comox Recreation

250-339-8211 Local 7173 or 6989 www.cfgateway.com and choose Comox

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FALL REGISTRATION 2014 Red Dragon Taekwondo Comox Valley

Respect • Modesty • Honesty Perserverence • Self-Control Indomitable Spirit 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 ALL CLASSES TAUGHT BY 4th DAN BLACK BELT, WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION INSTRUCTION PAUL SITKO

Chimo Gymnastics “The Valley’s Gymnastics Club”

YOGA WITH VICKY CATCHPOLE

Tuesdays and Thursday MORNINGS Begins Sept. 9th 2440B ROSEWALL CRES.

www.yogaonrosewall.com

250-338-7973 Catherine Reid Yoga Beginner to Intermediate Classes

What if? ~ your back could feel better ~ your stress levels could drop ~ your breathing could improve ~ coming to yoga made you smile

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

250-898-8414

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

Become one of the countless people who have sped up weight loss, finally gotten off pain medication due to back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and so much more, by simply doing one thing!

Fun ~ Fitness ~ Fundamentals

BIKRAM YOGA!!

Millions of men and women have; why not YOU!

FUN ~ FITNESS – FUNDAMENTALS PRESCHOOL RECREATIONAL PRE-COMPETITIVE COMPETITIVE

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REGISTER NOW!

Come in and try the Intro Special and see for yourself.

You have nothing to lose!

LOCATED AT COMOX RECREATION CENTRE

1855 Noel Avenue, Comox

250-339-2255

www.chimogymnastics.com

bikramyoga 362 D, 10th Street, Courtenay

250-338-1138 www.bikramyogacomoxvalley.com

KARATE for Everyone Ages 7 and Up

TOSHIKAN MARTIAL ARTS Beginners to Blackbelts

Try the first TWO classes FREE!

TOSHIKAN MARTIAL ARTS

Courtenay’s traditional Karate school www.comoxvalleykarate.com | 250-871-8110

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12 FUN FACTS ABOUT AUTUMN alis, also known as the Northern Lights, tends to be visible this time of year.

This is because geomag-

netic storms are about twice as likely to occur during the fall thanks to cool evening weather.

Find Friendship, Fun & Competition with the

50+ MIXED CURLING CLUB We play during daytime hours only on Mondays & Wednesdays Experience not necessary

REGISTRATION

Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 10 am - 1 pm • Curling Rink FMI Call Jim 250-941-2007

tumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item “pepon,” which means “large melon.”

11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called nee-

Martial Arts • Acrobatics • Fitness

of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves.

6. Fall is a peak migration time for many species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly to other areas as they seek more hospitable climates.

The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000 miles each way for its annual migration. That is like going all the way across the United States about three and a half times 7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns and other foods do not hibernate for the winter.

Rather, they spend the majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather. When squirrels do come out in winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall.

8. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest.

9. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The concept of wearing masks and costumes hails from ancient Celtic tradition.

The Celts believed ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore disguises to hide from the spirits.

10. You’re bound to see pumpkins as part of au-

dles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax protects the inner components of the needles, preventing them from freezing.

12. Autumn also signals another colorful spectacle apart from the tree leaves. The aurora bore-

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LIFE LONG LE ARNING FOR SE NIORS (55+)

At ElderCollege the learning process is lively, full of discussion, controversy, and humour • Wide variety of courses being offered • Open to anyone 55 & older

Free Course Information Forum Sat., Sept. 20, 10:00 am.

Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College

Registration begins Mon., Sept. 22, 9 am.

For a list of courses and to register: www.nic.bc.ca/ec or in person at North Island College

C E L E B R AT I N G 15 Y E A R S ocal 4602) EMAIL eldercollegeCV@nic.bc.ca

Register NOW for Fall Classes

NEW Intro Adult *Special* 8 classes/$50 Capoeira: a beautiful Brazilian Martial Art incorporating music, dance and acrobatics. Transform your body and soul and gain great strength and flexibility in a fun and inclusive environment.

Classes ADULTS and KIDS Visit us at our academy 133 5th Street, Courtenay

250-898-7918 axecomox@hotmail.com

Find our schedule on Facebook at Axé Capoeira North Island

Starting Sept 2014

Music • Culture • Dance • Spirit

The cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived.

As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts about this beloved time of year.

Autumn may call to mind Halloween and the return of school, but there are other factors that make this season unique.

1. The first day of autumn is known as the autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This is because the sun is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet.

The other equinox occurs in the spring, which arrives in the third week of March in the Northern hemisphere.

2. In Greek mythology, autumn was a time when Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld. During this time, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, was distraught and the ground grew sparse and cold.

When Persephone returned in the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew because of Demeter’s happiness.

3. Those who live closest to the equator, which is the center of the planet, never experience the season of autumn. Around the equator, the temperature remains consistently warm.

4. Yellow, orange and variations thereof always reside in the pigmentation of tree leaves, but they are just overpowered by the abundance of green from the chlorophyll in the leaves.

Come autumn, however, when the sun weakens and days grow shorter, the amount of chlorophyll in leaves diminishes, allowing the other pigments in the leaves to show through.

5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence

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Enter to Win Prizes!

Two $50 Recreation GIFT CERTIFICATES

and one 10 Punch Pass to enter visit: comoxvalleyrecord.com/contests

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