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For those wanting to share in the festivities of this year’s Centennial Celebrations or who collect local memorabilia, the new limited edition Courtenay Centennial T-Shirts are available for sale. The t-shirts can be purchased at the Lewis Centre and the Florence Filberg Centre for $20 including tax. All of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales, as well as other Centennial fundraising initiatives happening throughout the year, will be added to the Comox Valley Foundation Centennial Legacy Endowment Fund. Like other endowment funds administered through the organization, the money that’s donated is invested in perpetuity. The income that’s generated by the fund each year is then allocated to charitable programs and endeavours that enrich the lives of local residents. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Centennial Legacy by donating to the

Be aware of traffic closures on July 1

Wednesday July 1st FROM 9AM-TO 10AM Cliffe Avenue will be closed in both directions between 8th and 10th street from approximately 9am to 10 am for the Freedom of the City Ceremony at City Hall. Traffic will be diverted onto 8th and 10th to allow drivers to continue on their way.

FROM 9AM TO 12:30PM Parade route along 5th Street and connecting side roads from Lake Trail / Willemar Avenue to Ryan Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Members of the Centennial planning committee display the special souvenir t-shirts fund may do so through the Comox Valley Community Foundation website www.cvcfoundation. org. Updates on other fundraising initiatives can

be found on the City of Courtenay website at www.courtenay.ca, or on Facebook and Twitter using the official hashtag #Courtenay100. For more information

about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and business sponsorships, contact the Courtenay Centennial Celebration Committee at 100years@courtenay.ca or

by calling 250-334-4441. This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.

FROM 12:30 TO 4:00PM 5th Street to Ryan Road will continue to be closed to ensure safe travel to and from Simm’s Park and Lewis Park during the Canada Day Events. Please allow extra time to compensate for heavier traffic on 17th Street Bridge.

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In conjunction with the City of Courtenay Centennial Celebrations, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is presenting a First Nations program of exhibitions and events running from June 20th - September 5th. The opening reception and public welcoming celebration will take place on Friday, June 26th on the CVAG plaza. The evening festivities begin

with a pre-show artists’ talk at 6 p.m., offering the public an opportunity to participate in an informal community circle and dialogue with participating artists, collectors, mentors, curators and teachers involved in the projects being presented at the gallery. The three concurrent shows feature emerging, midcareer and established regional artists.

The opening reception will run from 7-9 p.m., K’omoks First Nations artist Andy Everson will lead the Welcoming and the Kumugwe Dancers will bring traditional song and dance to the evening of celebrations. The opening events are family friendly, free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. In the Contemporary Gallery CVAG is presenting a tour-

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ing exhibition entitled “Record (Re)Create: Contemporary Coast Salish Art from the Salish Weave Collection.” The exhibition showcases a selection of works by fourteen artists of Coast Salish ancestry from the Salish Weave Collection, a private art collection held in British Columbia. As examples of a diverse range of traditional and contem-

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The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue that includes an introduction by exhibition curator Toby Lawrence, artists’ biographies, and essays by Coast Salish artist lessLIE and Alaska-born art historian India Young that provide critical and historical contextualization to the artworks in this exhibition, and importantly expand on the discourse surrounding Coast Salish art past, present, and future. Featured artists include: Jane Marston, Charles Elliott, Susan Point, Stan Greene, Andy Everson, Chris Paul, lessLIE, Maynard Johnny Jr., Angela Marston,

Luke Marston, John Marston, Thomas Cannell, Kelly Cannell, Dylan Thomas. The show is curated by Toby Lawrence and organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. All works are on loan from the Salish Weave Collection. On view in the CVAG’s Window Gallery and on the Plaza is a collaborative site installation project entitled “Ba_k_wine’ Mescakasa (Soul Hair)”, by George Littlechild and Liz Carter, comprised of large format self-portraits, woven braids and prayer sticks made from Kwakwala and Cree cultural materials and objects. Littlechild and Carter de-

scribe the importance of hair, a primary element in their work, as “a physical extension of our thoughts and braids as a symbol of oneness and unity. Individually each strand may be perceived as weak, but when joined together - woven into one soul, the result is strength.” “Ba_k_wine’ Mescakasa (Soul Hair)” coincides with “Walking with our Sisters,” a memorial installation for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women of North America, that will be presented in the Comox Valley from July 31-Aug 15, 2015. The site installation has been created in honour of these Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and the Residential School Sur-

vivors. The artists share their collective process of making each braid and prayer stick “as a means of shedding light on the many abuses and deaths rained upon Canada’s First Peoples. We braid and we pray that peace will one day be ours.” CVAG’s Community Space will house a printmaking exhibition showcasing current and past Wachiay Friendship Centre students from the “Youth Art, Design Print Program” - a partnership program between the Wachiay Friendship Centre and the Comox Valley Art Gallery. This year’s participants include: Amanda Taylor, Harlequin Chapman, Kai Conradi, Tristan Bedford, Billie Heiplalu, Aki

Marinakis, Marlo Wylie, Ethan Astles, Katy Lucas. Also on display is a selection of works by instructors and mentors involved in the program. All three shows open to the public on June 20th and run until September 5th, with the exception of the Youth Printmaking Project, which ends on August 15th. The gallery will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for statutory holidays. Admission to the gallery is by donation. The CVAG gift shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details about shows and events at the gallery, please visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com

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Night after night of free music at Simms Park Musical reunions and genres from folk to jazz to rock ‘n roll You’ll enjoy the variety of this show with Keija Cox’s great vocals and heartfelt country lyrics, the high energy pop sounds of Joey Clarkson, and Des Larson’s mesmerizing guitar work, soulful vocals and spontaneous delivery. Get ready to sway and move your feet on Saturday June 27th from 5-9 pm at the “Multicultural Festival”, when Cuban band Brisas de Palmar hits the stage. This event will include ethnic food and the delightful music of this group from Santiago de Cuba, which was awarded the title “Best New Group in the Americas”. “Battle of the Bands” is from 5-9pm on Sunday June 28th and will feature acts from musicians under 19, competing for a great recording package prize

The Comox Valley is well known for its vibrant musical community that spans genres, cultures, and generations. The perfect complement to your Homecoming Week, this free concert series at Simms Park is an amazing showcase of talent that will introduce you to some of the top emerging talent in the valley, connect you to rhythms of other cultures, and reconnect you to the sounds and memories made with Comox Valley artists from the past. The “Youngblood” show is Friday, June 26th from 7-10:30 pm, featuring Keija Cox, Joey Clarkson’s Band, and Des Larson. All three write their own songs, have recorded albums, and are busy ﬁlling up their calendars with performance dates.

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Put yourself in the bubble Sport of ‘bubble soccer’ coming to Centennial Sports Festival on June 27 Bubble soccer is coming to Courtenay, rounding out the fun activities happening at the Centennial Sports Festival on June 27th! This game is just as exciting to watch as it is to play, as players put on the protection of an inflated bubble and hit the field to let the good times roll. Bubble soccer is pretty much exactly the way it sounds … all the skills and thrills of a great soccer game but with the added thrill of full cushioned contact and the challenge or getting yourself up again when you lose your balance. The inflated bubbles have a diameter of about 5 feet and act like human bubble wrap, covering an adult body from head to thigh. Your head, body and arms are in the bubble at all times, so calling a hand ball foul is one thing the referee won’t have to watch for. Bubble soccer is free to try, fun to watch and just one of the many fun activ-

The refs won’t have to worry about hand balls during bubble soccer games ities and skill camps that families can enjoy on June 27th at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. Canadian Tire will be sponsoring free soccer and football skill camps, a cheerleader mini–camp, displays, and clinics between 11:00 and 2:30 pm. For younger kids, Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres will be sponsoring a KidZone with games to play, a bouncy castle, with free hotdogs and beverages thanks to

the sponsorship of Quality Foods. The Family Sports Festival is a fun prelude to the big Tailgate Party to follow at 3pm, with CFL Alumni and Felion Dancers, and watching the CFL Season Opener between Saskatchewan and Winnipeg on the JUMBO LED screen which is sponsored by Rice Toyota. You can book your free tailgate space in advance by calling 250-703-4857 or 250-334-4441. Or, you

can stop in at City Hall or the Lewis Centre (while supplies last) so you can bring your own barbecue and ﬁxings down. Come and join the party where there will be evening concerts sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union & Tim Hortons, and of course a lot of friendly faces. It’ll be a great way to spend a Saturday, and you may even be the lucky winner of a few door prizes and giveaway prizes.

The facility is sponsored by the Comox Valley Regional District, however questions about the event can be directed to the Courtenay Centennial Celebration Committee at 100years@courtenay.ca or for more info, visit the City of Courtenay website at Courtenay.ca/100. This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.

Relax July 1st at the Tea Dance

The Evergreen Club is pleased to present the July 1st Tea Dance on Wednesday, July 1st at 2 pm in the upstairs of Courtenay Recreation’s Native Sons Hall, also known as the Grand Hall. This fun event is part of Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations. Quality Foods are providing the delicious treats and the event is supported by the City of Courtenay. Evergreen Club volunteer Bea Tomkinson says, “The tradition of the Canadian Daughters running this goes back so many years. It’s such a fun afternoon and it’s all free! Free cupcakes, free lemonade, free tea, and free coffee! It’s all free!” Live music will be provided by The Georgia Strait Big Band which offers pure dancing and listening tunes. So gather your friends, neighbors, and family and swing by to check out this joyous community gathering. FMI call The Evergreen Club 250-338-1000

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door prizes, live music and a downright fun atmosphere. On these days, as well as on July 4 at the Centennial Celebrations at the Airpark, July 18, at Courtenay’s Market Days and at the August 15 Comox Air Show you can pick up a copy of the museum’s recent magazine publication, Courtenay’s Centennial-100 Years of History which are always available at the museum. For young people interested in discovering the world of dinosaurs, the museum kicks-off its summer day camps on July 7. These camps -

Sea, Sky and Land: Life in the Dinosaur Age and Where’d you go Dinosaur? - provide cool and interactive opportunities for kids ages 5-9 to learn about dinosaurs, reptiles, and fossils through activities and crafts. Visitors from around the world enjoy the museum’s public fossil tours so join the experience and bring your guests, family and friends. Tours normally run seven days a week during the summer and reservations are highly recommended. Check out www.courtenaymuseum. ca, info@courtenaymuseum.ca 250.334.0686.

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Courtenay Museum’s cool events for hot Centennial summer kick off June 27 In honour of the City of Courtenay’s Centennial, the Courtenay and District Museum is off to an exciting summer full of activities and celebrations. On Saturday, June 27,

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and displays from the museum’s collection. Heritage Commission members will be on hand to answer all of your questions about Courtenay’s fascinating history.

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Join the fun at ‘the party of the century’ Sports, music, food, CFL alumni, cheerleaders, big screen TV and more on June 27

Don’t miss the spectacular kickoff event of the Centennial Homecoming Week, happening June 27th at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. The Centennial Sports Festival and Tailgate Party features special appearances by CFL Alumni and team cheerleaders for a full day of family sports, food, and fun. Courtenay business sponsors have really pulled out the stops for this party with free all age soccer and football skill camps, a cheerleader mini–camp, displays and clinics sponsored by Canadian Tire starting at 11 am and running throughout the day until approximately 2:30 pm. Kids can enjoy fun activities in the KidZone courtesy of Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres as well as free hotdogs and drinks, thanks to Quality Foods. “We’re really looking forward to sharing the Homecoming Week events

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There will also be a beer garden and lots of great live pre and post-game entertainment including concerts by the Collective Whole and XLR8. Entertainment for the evening is sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union & Tim Hortons.

You could score a few door prizes and giveaway prizes too. The Old House Hotel and Suites have graciously donated several rooms for our VIP alumni. Plan now to book your BBQ spot, then pack up the cooler and the kids and bring your team spirit to the Comox Valley Sports Centre on June 27th for the party of the century! For more details, visit the City of Courtenay website at courtenay.ca/100. This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.

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Four local wineries helping to build Centennial Legacy Endowment Fund Four local wineries are taking part in a Courtenay Centennial initiative that will help to raise money for the Centennial Legacy Endowment Fund. The participating wineries are 40 Knots, Blue Moon, Beaufort and Coastal Black; each winery will be donating $0.25 per bottle of selected local wines sold between May 1 and September 30. Consider the ongoing beneﬁt when making your choice to purchase local wine this summer! “We are excited to be sharing in this initiative”, says Brenda HetmanCraig co-owner of 40 Knots Winery. “The Comox Valley, known for quality food production is now gaining wide recognition for producing quality wines. It is a pleasure to work with community-minded people from Beaufort, Coastal Black and Blue Moon to give back to Courtenay people through this Legacy Endowment Fund.” Money raised at other centennial events throughout the year, as

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Citizens of the Century honoured by Courtenay Formal recognition set for symphony night The Citizens of the Century Award, sponsored by the Canadian Western Bank, offered local families, businesses, and organizations an opportunity to honour deserving volunteers past or present for their outstanding contribution to the City of Courtenay. Individuals and groups in the local community nominated hundreds of local citizens, and after a difficult review by the Citizens of the Century committee, the recipients of this award were announced in last week’s newspapers. Who are the Citizens of the Century? They are volunteers who over the past 100 years have contributed their time, talent, and vision to make Courtenay the city that it is today in areas of sport, arts and culture, recreation, business, health and social programs and youth initiatives.

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Decorate your bikes in a ‘Salute to the Pioneers’ theme for July 1st grand parade BY KAREN WHITWORTH

Kids, Dress Up, Bikes, Money and Canada Day will all be happening on Wednesday July 1st! Between 70 and 120 kids with their moms and dads will gather at Lake Trail School with their bikes. The theme this year is “Salute to the Pioneers”. To enter the Bike Decorated Contest, kids should take their decorated bike to Lake Trail School at 9:30am Wednesday July 1st. Recognition of the kids decorating skills, rather than their parent’s skills are rewarded. The judges this year will be Chantelle Burgess and Steven Zwick. Cash prizes in all age

groups 4 years to 12 years of age: groups 4-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years, 1011 years, 12 and older will be in the running for ﬁrst prizes of $20, second prizes of $15 and third prizes of $10 (3yrs. and under $15,$10,and $5). Also prize for best family group and best club effort of $25. Every entry will get a gift. The best part of the Contest is all get to ride down behind the EAGLE radio car leading off the Grande Parade. Parents should pick their kids up at the CRA at 11am (approx). The July 1st Committee for the City of Courtenay organizes Canada Day festivities with the happiness of children one of its major priorities. The Bike

Kids, get your bikes decorated for July 1st and maybe win a prize Decorating Contest, Kids Zone in Lewis Park with free bouncers, 7 Story Circus, Hoola Hoopla, facepainting, games, the outdoor swimming pool Free Swim, delicious Birthday Cake donated by Costco, and the exciting Kids Bike Draw, all will be happen-

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ing Wednesday July 1st . Moms and Dads can give their kids a great day and it is all free. For all the children in the Valley the Kids Bike Draw is a very exciting happening. All day long in Lewis Park kids have the opportunity to go to the

Bike Draw Booth and get a ticket. Their hand will be stamped and then at 3pm on the Lewis Park Stage over a dozen brand new shiny bikes with helmets are given away. The bikes are donated by generous service clubs in the Valley and over the years, hun-

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Celebrate Canada at Courtenay events

Courtenay’s beautiful location attracts residents from around the world and this diversity is especially celebrated on Canada Day when local residents and visitors gather downtown to share their identity as Canadians and the unique lifestyle we all enjoy. The celebrations start a bit early this year with fun, free events stretching over four days. As part of the warm up to the big day, the Multicultural Festival in Simms Park on Saturday, June 27th at 5 pm will showcase Cuban band Brisas del Palmar, as well as Azucena Flamenco. Head back down to Simms Park on Sunday June 28th at 6 pm for the Battle of the Bands and come cheer on the emerging talents of local 19 and under musicians competing to win an opportunity to make a professional recording. The Nite Before Concert wraps up the warm up events on Tuesday, June 30th with “The Originals”, starring Sue Medley and the Back Roads Band, Todd Buttler’s Band, Gord Carter, and Comox

& Friends. Wake up nice and early and start your Canada Day morning with the Kinsmen’s Pancake Breakfast in Simms Part on Wednesday, July 1st at 7 am. Then lace up those running shoes and join the 5th Street Fun Run, which follows the parade route and starts at 9:30am (reg-

istration at Woods Ave at 9:15am). Also part of the July 1st celebrations, the Freedom of the City will be renewed to honour HMCS Quadra, CFB Comox 19 Wing, and the Canadian Scottish Regiment. Courtenay has a long partnership and history with its Canadian Armed

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Forces military partners and renews its commitment to the Armed Forces during a formal ceremony at 9:30 am at City Hall. The Canada Day Grande Parade at 10:30 am on 5th Street is a long winding tradition celebrated for decades by local businesses, service organizations, and social groups.

This year’s parade will be a Salute to Our Pioneers beginning at Lake Trail School and ending at Lewis Park. (The road will be closed to traffic at 9am.) The parade and spectators will spill into Lewis Park and Simms Millennial Park for a full day of family activities including

Comox Rotary’s 28th Annual Ducky 500 Race at 1pm when 5500 rubber ducks will be released at the Condensory Bridge and raced to the ﬁnish line at the 5th Street Bridge. Of course the park will be full of activities for the kids, including bouncy castle fun and free swimming at the pool. There will also be food vendors, local music, and the Horseshoe Competition, now in its 30th year. Enjoy the sounds of the Georgia Strait Big Band at the Native Sons Hall and invite a dance partner to join you on the refurbished dance ﬂoor, while the Evergreen Club serves tea, coffee, and cake. Across the street, you can see the famous Elasmosaur at the Courtenay & District Museum Open House from 1pm to 4pm. Wrap your Canada Day celebrations up with the free Variety Show held at the Sid Williams Theatre at 7 pm with local acts demonstrating the diversity of their talent. Don’t miss this amazing show! Visit www.comoxvalleycanadaday.ca for a full event schedule.

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FRIDAY.JUNE 26, 2015

Rockin’ the roadway Enjoy great free music in Downtown Courtenay for dancing in the streets

There will be dancing in the streets in Downtown Courtenay on Friday, July 3rd, exactly what you’ll feel like doing when you hear the spectacular bands lined up for the day of entertainment. Pack up your festival chairs, bring your dancing shoes, and come down to 5th Street to enjoy the sounds of Time Well Wasted, Boondock, Juno Award winner Helen Austin, and 2014 Battle of the Bands winner Liberatia. From original tunes to top 40, retro groove, and heavy metal, this is almost as diverse a lineup as there are vendors on 5th Street, sponsored by the Downtown Courtenay Business

Improvement Association. Time Well Wasted is a popular 12piece band from the Comox Valley that revisits your R&B, soul, and funk favourites from the 70s and 80s. This band has been getting people up on the dance ﬂoor at large venues for over 14 years. If you enjoy the horn band sounds of Motown, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Gaynor, you’ll enjoy this groove. Boondock is another local band that features members Amanda Usher, Randy Gabel, K.C. Hingley, and Roger Boon. This is a fun band that combines

Relax July 5 at free ‘block parties’ Now that everyone has packed in a full week of festivities, reunions, and blasts from the past, there’s sure to be lots to talk about with your neighbours and friends! There are a number of city parks where you can attend a block party on Sunday July 5th between 12pm-2pm to get together with friends and family, meet your neighbours, and catch up on summer plans. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the fresh air, some light snacks and refreshments along with some local entertainment, sponsored

by Quality Foods and Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the festivities. The list of neighbourhood parks include Hobson Park at 10th Street East & Hobson, Martin Park at 20th Street & Choquette Avenue, Courtenay Elementary on McPhee Avenue, Puntledge Park on 1st Street, Sandwick Park on Muir Road, and Idiens Park at Idiens Way/Suffolk Crescent. So call your besties, pack up the kids, and choose the park nearest you to share another centennial memory!

Enjoy the music of Time Well Wasted or dance in the streets July 3 in Downtown Courtenay great musicianship with fun energy to bring an eclectic mix of country, classic rock, and top 40 tunes. Helen Austin’s feel-good melodies will also be ﬁlling the streets and have you

singing along to a catchy chorus of one of her original tunes. This Juno award winner has produced numerous albums, with many different ﬂavours. Love heavy metal? You

won’t be disappointed! Thrash to the original sounds of Liberatia with Craig Ford, Trylan Foulkes, Aiden Shepherd, and Lyden Buttnor, winners of the 2014 Battle of the Bands.

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Some significant sites of Courtenay over the past 100 years. Clockwise from top left, one of the Fifth St. bridges, the cenotaph at Mission Hill, the E&N railway station

Courtenay ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY

1915– 2015 The Courtenay and District Museum is celebrating the City’s 100th anniversary with the publication of a coﬀee table style book with the help of the Comox Valley Echo. It is a high quality magazine style publication with a durable cover. TORY ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HIS

1915– 2015

Historically rich content focuses on activities of people who have shaped our community over the decades. Proceeds from the sales of book copies will help the museum with funding development of programs and activities. Copies are $5.00 each which includes GST, and are available at the Museum and the Echo. During the Canada Day and Courtenay Centennial celebrations this weekend, One Hundred Years of History will be available at Museum open houses on Saturday, June 27, from 1:003:00 and on July 1, from noon to four, as well as on July 4 at the Centennial Celebrations at the Airpark. Join in the celebrations and stop by to pick up your own copy.

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Symphony and ﬁreworks wrap up week Pack your blanket and picnic basket for an evening never to forget Centennial Celebrations will reach a peak at the Courtenay Airpark on Saturday, July 4th with the Symphony and Fireworks display. Everyone is welcome to bring their blankets, their lawn chairs, and their picnic to enjoy birthday cake and the celebration of a century! (Please note that no food vendors will be on site so please bring all the food and beverages your family will need.) The Centennial Homecoming week will be one of many reunions with people traveling to Courtenay to see family and visit old friends. Expect to see familiar faces, and maybe even some you haven’t seen in a while. There will be entertainment throughout the afternoon starting at 2:45 at the Courtenay Airpark to take in, including the K’umugwe Dancers, 7 Storey Circus, the Jilli Martini Band, Reunion, the Lonely Guys, Carlos and Carlita, Azucena Flamenco and The Mutts.

The K’umugwe Dancers have been performing together since 2001 and will be sharing songs and dances of the K’ómoks and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples. This is a great opportunity to learn more about First Nations traditions and the culture of those who ﬁrst named the region “The Land of Plenty”. Citizens of the Century, sponsored by Canadian Western Bank, will be recognized at approximately 7:30 pm and appreciated as a whole by local dignitaries for their contributions to our community. This acknowledgement will not be without some high quality fanfare, including an evening performance by the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra at approximately 8:00 pm and a spectacular ﬁreworks display at approximately 10:30 pm. The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, which is celebrating its 10th year, is directed by Pippa Williams, Principal oboist with the Vancouver Island

Enjoy wonderful music by the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra just prior to the fireworks on July 4 Symphony. The performance is sponsored by Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres and TD Canada Trust.

Slegg Lumber is also an event sponsor. The grand ﬁnale of the night will be a spectacular ﬁreworks display spon-

sored by J.R. Edgett Excavating Ltd., a local company also celebrating a milestone of its 40th year in business. The ﬁreworks

can be viewed from a variety of locations, and you can enjoy a live simulcast by tuning into 97.3 the Eagle.

Proud to be a part of this beautiful community. Happy 100th Anniversary Courtenay!

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years. It is also thankful for the numerous lasting relationships it has nurtured and developed with clients as many of its projects are for repeat customers. J.R Edgett’s strong relationships with local municipalities, regional districts, BC Hydro and Defense Construction Canada reinforce local infrastructure and the region’s economy. To celebrate its 40 years of success in the Comox Valley, as a way of giving back to the community, it jumped at the chance to sponsor the Symphony & Fireworks on July 4 as part of the City of Courtenay’s centennial celebrations.

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COURTENAY CENTENNIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS JUNE 26 TO JULY 2, 2015

OUTDOOR CONCERTS NIGHTLY, SIMMS MILLENIUM PARK

JOINTLY SPONSORED BY MNP AND JULY 1ST COMMITTEE

June 26th: Youngblood 7PM - 9:30PM Featuring Keisja Cox, Joey Clarkson Band, and Des Larson Band.

SATURDAY SPORTS FESTIVAL & YOUTH EVENTS JUNE 27, 2015

FREE ADMISSION

COMOX VALLEY SPORTS CENTRE | 11AM - 2PM • Minor sports games & clinics • Centennial Cup • Kids fun zone and family • Hot dogs and drinks activities

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Sunday, June 28th: Battle of the Bands 5PM - 10PM Local musicians 19 years and younger compete for a recording contract.

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Monday, June 29 : Jazz Under the Stars 7PM - 9:30PM Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven with special guests.

SATURDAY TAILGATE PARTY & CONCERTS

Tuesday, June 30th: The Originals 7PM - 9:30PM Homegrown original music featuring Gord Carter, Comox and Friends, Todd Butler Band, and Sue Medley’s Back Road Band. nd

Thursday, July 2 : The Champagne Jam 7PM - 9:30PM Doug Cox, Sam Hurry, Barry Polichek, Rob Flannery host a jam session.

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JUNE 27, 2015

FREE ADMISSION

COMOX VALLEY SPORTS CENTRE | 3PM - 10PM • Jumbo screen with CFL Football and BC Lions cheerleaders • Book a BBQ spot with friends at City Hall, Lewis Centre, online at courtenay.ca/100, or by calling 250-334-4441 or 250-703-4857 for FREE! • Pre & post game music & bands featuring: 3PM: Collective Whole 8PM: XLR8 the Rock and Roll Extravaganza

LIVE MUSIC

LIVING CULTURE

FIRST NATIONS EXHIBITION | 6PM

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY K’omoks First Nations artist Andy Everson will lead the welcoming and the Kumugwe Dancers will perform as part of evening celebrations.

JUNE 27 TO JULY 1, 2015

XLR8

COLLECTIVE WHOLE

CENTENNIAL SPORTS FESTIVAL AND TAILGATE PARTY SPONSORS Canadian Tire, Coastal Community, Comox Valley Regional District, Old House Village Hotel & Spa, Quality Foods, Rice Toyota, Tim Hortons, & Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres

CANADA DAY FOR COURTENAY’S 100TH BIRTHDAY A SALUTE TO THE PIONEERS | SIMMS & LEWIS PARK June 28 6PM-9PM 11th Annual Battle of the Bands in Simms Park

June 27 5PM -9PM Multicultural Festival in Simms Park

June 30 7PM-11PM The Nite Before Concert

July 1: CANADA DAY HIGHLIGHTS 1:15PM (APPROX) OPENING CEREMONIES (after parade) 7AM-11AM Kinsmen’s Pancake breakfast in Simms Park Presenting Canadian Armed Forces Honour Guard 9:30AM Freedom of the City Ceremony at City Hall 1:30PM Costco Canada’s Big Birthday cake is served 10:00AM 5th Street Fun Run down 5th Street for all ages 1:30PM - 4PM Concerts in Simms & Lewis Park 10:30AM GRANDE PARADE down 5th Street 3:00PM ANNUAL KIDS BIKE DRAW in Lewis park 11:00AM KIDS ZONE - Bounce Mania, Lewis Park FREE for kids 7:00PM Centennial Variety Show at Sid Williams Theatre 1:00PM Comox Rotary Ducky 500 race in Courtenay River For a full list of events with times, dates, and information go to: comoxvalleycanadaday.ca

F R IDAY ROCKIN' THE ROADWAY

JULY 3, 2015 EVENING, SPONSORED BY DCBIA

SATURDAY JULY 4, 2015

SYMPHONY & FIREWORKS THE COURTENAY AIRPARK | 2:45 – 11 PM Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, & a picnic! Starting at 2:45PM Performers including: K’umugwe

STREET CONCERT & DANCE, DOWNTOWN

Dancers, Carlos and Carlita, Jilli Martini Band, Azucena Flamenco, The Lonely Guys, Reunion, Mutts, and Seven Storey Circus

SUNDAY JULY 5, 2015

7:30PM Citizens of the Century announcement & tribute

NEIGHBOURHOOD BLOCK PARTIES