January 2013 Comox Valley

Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland

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January 2013 / 7:1 WhatsOnDigest.com

Win Lift Tickets to Mt Washington

40th Anniversary Aloha Tour Courtenay: Jan 27 (see inside)

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COVER: A Tribute to the King pg 7

Contents CONTESTS:

Enter at WhatsOnDigest.com A $500 Shopping Spree 4 Dinner and Movie passes 10 Lift Tickets for Mt Washington Draw Jan 22, 2013

Special Feature Whats On Homes ....................................... 28 Whats On Technology .............................. 24 Events & Activities Calendar of Events ....................................... 2 Regular Features Live Entertainment...................................... 16 Whats On Every Week................................ 22 Whats On Daily Specials Menu............... 14 Joke.................................................................. 25 Cinema, Videos & Games........................... 15 Whats On Dining.....................................12-13 Whats On Health......................................... 18 Pet Tips............................................................. 27 Whats On at the Sid Theatre ..................... 6 Deadline for February Edition is Jan 18 Whats On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned have been compiled from sources considered to be reliable. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is accurate, it is recommended that you contact the business or organization for confirmation. No responsibility is taken for omissions or errors in event listings or articles.

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1 JAN TUE - Happy New Year!

Polar Bear Swim: Saratoga Beach. Register 11am outside Fisherman’s Lodge Pub. Arrive early for parking.

Swim @ 12pm.

Flying Canoe Specials: Local Draft: $4 - $3 House Wine - $5 Small Plates - $6 Double Vodka Red Bull 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca

2 JAN WED

Christmas Break Gaming Special: Games & Grounds.

Game all day for $12. 250.871.1171 Run Up the Flagpole: And see if anyone salutes day.

Its an expression that means float an idea to see what people think, or even if they notice.. Go for it.

3 JAN THU

Christmas Break Gaming Special: Games & Grounds.

Game all day for $12. 250.871.1171 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference Rm CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking skills & leadership. Guests always welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail Anela Kahlamoe & Friends: Jam Night, at the Flying Canoe. 250.331-4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca SD Festival of Sleep Day: Today is the your opportunity to sleep in, snooze, doze, nap, and catch 40 winks.

4 JAN FRI

Hummer: Classic rock live fro Victoria, at the Flying Canoe, West Coast Pub. www.flyingcanoe.ca Todd Butler Trio: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-3344500 www.whistlestoppub.com Live Band, “Enablers”: Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466 Indigo Jazz: Zocalo Café, 7:30-9:30pm. 250.331.0933 Mount Washington Snow Dance: For the whole family. Epic Light Show, next to the Eagle Chair. FREE 3pm.

NEW: Spirit FM - Holy Spirit Rock Show. 7pm, features 26 classic rock and other genre songs about Jesus - Told in parts by the Beatles, John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Elvis Presley, Stve Miller, The Doors, Bob Dylan and more. Tune in to www.spirt-fm.ca live streaming or 88.7FM

TRIVIA QUESTIONS 1.

What Prime Minister is on our Fifty Dollar bill?

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What is the only word in the English language that ends with the letters mt?

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How long does it take the average person to fall asleep?

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How many songs did the original iPod hold?

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Amelia Erhart was the first woman to:

JAN 2013

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Freedomwear that’s ready to move you.

www.fruv.com Open Monday - Sunday 250-331-1711 #6 - 795 Ryan Rd, Courtenay (Superstore Plaza)

MOVIE Release: Promise Land, Texas Chainsaw 3D Rialto Theatre. www.cinemaclock.com

5 JAN SAT

CV Glacier Kings vs. Saanich Braves: 7:30pm.

Hummer: Classic rock live fro Victoria, at the Flying Canoe, West Coast Pub. www.flyingcanoe.ca Todd Butler Trio: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-3344500 www.whistlestoppub.com CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. Local produce including veggies & fruit, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

Ocean Waves Square Dance: Filberg Ctr. 7:30-10pm.

Cathy 338.7942 Live Music & Dance: Cumberland Hotel. Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-884. www.cumberlandhotel.ca Live Entertainer ‘Silk Pajamas’: Zocalo Café, 7:309:30pm. 250.331.0933

6 JAN SUN

Family Game Time: Games & Grounds, 12-3pm. Families game for $5/hr. 250.871.1171 Karaoke Night: QB1 Flying Canoe, West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca

Made in Canada

7 JAN MON - Back to School

Kokanee Winter Fest: (7th-11th) 9am-3:30pm. Thanks to Kokanee, lift tickets are 1/2 price! Coupons online.

Karaoke: Avalanche Bar and Grill 9pm. 250.331-0334. www.avalanchebar.ca

8 JAN TUE

CV Ukrainian Cultural Society: Filberg Ctr, 7pm. All welcome, cabbage rolls for sale. Nellie 250.334.2653 Flying Canoe Specials: Local Draft: $4 - $3 House Wine $5 Small Plates - $6 Double Vodka Red Bull - 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca 1HR Energizer Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 5th Street, upstairs.

8-9am. 871.7225 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740

9 JAN WED

CV Camera Club Mtg: Isfeld High School, 7-9pm.

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179

10 JAN THU

60 Minutes Toastmasters: New Year’s Open House,Conference Rm CRA, 12-1pm. Increase confidence, public speaking skills & leadership. Guests always welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail Anela Kahlamoe & Friends: Jam Night, at the Flying Canoe. 250.331-4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca

Opah!

Join us for the taste of greece Generations of greek cooking with Authenic family recipes

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275 8th St, Courtenay • 250-871-8552 Mon- Sat

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We are able to print large scale on Luster photo-paper, Water-colour paper or of course Canvas. Our laser Epson pro 9880 and Dave Johns our Printing technician make a great team, providing our artists and our customers with high quality reproductions that never disappoint.

We can manage print works up to 44”

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CV Paddlers Club: Lion’s Den in Comox, 7pm. Canoe & kayak enthusiasts. 90 members strong w/ new members joining each month! Excellent speakers for winter season.

Norene 250.339.6430 Family Floor Hockey:Miracle Beach School Gym, 6-7pm. Every Thursday’s. BCCA, 250.337.5190.

60mins Toastmasters New Year Open House: Lewis Ctr, 12pm. Make 2013 your year to build confidence & improve communication skills. 250.871.7101 WOW-Women of Words: Christina 250.339.9996 Snowed In Comedy Tour 2013: Tidemark Theatre, 8pm. Ft. Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Craig Campbell & Pete Johansson. Tix $35. www.snowedincomedytour.com

11 JAN FRI

CV Glacier Kings vs. Victoria Cougars: 7:30pm.

Live Band, “Bootleg”: Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466 Sean Hogan: Country Recording Artist. playing at the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub www.flyingcanoe.ca Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lessons: Holly, 250.871.2513 Big Fun: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-334-4500 www. whistlestoppub.com MOVIE Release: Gangster Squad, A Haunted House, The Impossible, Love, Quartet, Storage 24, Zero Dark Thirty, Rialto Theatre. www.cinemaclock.com Forbidden Jazz: Zocalo Café, 7:30-9:30pm. 331.0933.

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Movie Nite: Games & Grounds, 8pm. Popcorn & movie just $2. 250.871.1171 Dancing: To the Sweet Sounds of Honey DJ Crew. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca Live Music & Dance: Cumberland Hotel. Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-884. www.cumberlandhotel.ca 250-752-8780 C.V Ukrainian Cultural Society Malanka: Dinner/ 146 W. Second Ave Qualicum Beach Dance at the Filberg Centre, Dolyna dancers, catered roast beef dinner plus authentic Ukrainian food, band Shop Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5pm “Chervony Mak” Tix $50/$20 Sue 250.339-0588 Sun. & Holidays 10am to 4pm Comedy Night w/ Erica Sigurdson: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. 2-Time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, a Leo Award winning comedy writer & regular guest on lessons at discounted prices! Pkgs include 2 hr lesson, Easy Acres lift ticket & rental.

CBC Radio hit show “The Debaters”. 250.897.8885.

CV Newcomers Meeting: Filberg Ctr. Greet 6:30pm, Big Fun: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-334-4500 3www. unit Second Ave Clearance Jan13.indd 1 2012-12-18 Meeting 7pm. cvnewcomers.net / Norene 250.339.6430 whistlestoppub.com CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School Gym, 6:30-7:30pm.

9am-12pm. Local produce including veggies & fruit, bi- BCCA, Every Monday. 250.337.5190. son, beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, Karaoke: Avalanche Bar and Grill 9pm. 250.331-0334. gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked www.avalanchebar.ca Dress Up Your Pet Day treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

Sax & Violins: Zocalo Café, 7:30-9:30pm. 250.331.0933 15 JAN TUE 13 JAN SUN Magic The Gathering - Booster Draft (Sanctioned): Snowshoeing: (Or 20th) 10am-1pm, BCCA, 250.337.5190 Games & Grounds, 6:30pm. 250.871.1171 CVAG Winter 2013 Film Series: Presented by CV Art Flying Canoe Specials: Local Draft: $4 - $3 House Wine Gallery & Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit. $5 Small Plates - $6 Double Vodka Red Bull - 250.331.4006 Tix on sale now. Showing every 2nd Sunday Jan, Feb & www.flyingcanoe.ca Mar. Film titles TBA. 250.338.6211 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Karaoke Night: QB1 Flying Canoe, West Coast Pub, 1HR Energizer Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 5th Street, upstairs.

250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca 8-9am. 250 871.7225 International Skeptics Day: If you are inclined to doubt things that you see or hear, then this day 16 JAN WED Poker Nite: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm. Playing with is for you. poker chips. 250.871.1171 14 JAN MON Healthy Food 4 Healthy Kids Workshop: BCCA, Rossignol National Learn to Ski & Board Week: Mt. 5-8pm. 250.337.5190 Washington 14-18th. “Discover Skiing & Snowboarding”

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Sid Williams Theatre

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40th Anniversary Tour

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Randy ELVIS Friskie

Randy ELVIS Friskie has been referred to as “The World’s Best Elvis Tribute Act”. He has mastered Elvis in the three exciting stages of his career, the fabulous 50’s, the spectacular 60’s and the sensational 70’s. Randy seemed destined to be a performer. Born into a musical family, he began singing in his father’s country band at an exceptionally young age. A 12 year old Randy Friskie experienced the thrill of a lifetime seeing Elvis perform live in concert - thus change Randy’s life forever. By the age of 17, Randy began performing Elvis songs in a band he formed with his brother. Audience response was overwhelming, easing Randy to audition for the “Elvis, Elvis, Elvis” show. Randy was selected over dozens of applicants.

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17 JAN THU

Big Fun: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-334-4500 www. whistlestoppub.com NIC Workshop - Natural Pest Management: Courtenay’s Nature’s Way Farm, 2-4pm. Learn how to control common garden pests. Julia, 250.923.9724 Cain Cup: Mt. Cain.

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20 JAN SUN

60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference Rm CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking skills & leadership. Guests always welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail Comedy Night: Tim Nutt, at the Avalanche Bar and Grill 9pm. 250.331-0334. www.avalanchebar.ca Live Band, “The Impalas”: Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466 DJ Dana: Top 40 Dance and Retro: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250.331-4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca Rail Jam Weekend: (18-19th)Mt. Washington. Main Rail Jam event. Practice Fri night. Main competition Sat. Live Entertainer, ‘Blaine Dunaway’: Zocalo Café, 7:30-9:30pm. 250.331.0933 Big Fun: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-334-4500 www. whistlestoppub.com MOVIE Release: Broken City, Catimini, Cornouaille, The Last Stand, Mama, Officer Down, On the Road, Rialto Theatre. www.cinemaclock.com

19 JAN SAT

UFC Fight: Belfort vs Bisping - Chances, Avalanche Bar and Grill.

Dancing: To the Sweet Sounds of Honey DJ Crew. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca CV Glacier Kings vs. Nanaimo Buccaneers: 7:30pm.

LOL Tournament: Games & Grounds, 11am. Require min. 6 teams, 3 vs.3. $10/p Pre-reg. 250.871.1171 DJ Dana: Top 40 Dance and Retro: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250.331-4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. Local produce including veggies & fruit, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

Grease - Sing-A-Long: Sid Williams Theatre, 7pm.

Presented by Kiwanis Club of Courtenay 250.897.8885.

Ocean Waves Rainbow Square Dance: Filberg Ctr. 7:30-10pm. Cathy 338.7942

Montral Guitare Trio: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm.

Trio’s virtuosity, rigor, creativity & dynamic stage presence have been winning applause around the world.

250.897.8885.

Karaoke Night: QB1 Flying Canoe, West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca

21 JAN MON

Beginner Cha Cha Dance Lessons: Holly, 250.871.2513 Karaoke: Avalanche Bar and Grill 9pm. 250.331-0334. www.avalanchebar.ca National Hugging Day: What a great day ! This is an opportunity to give an to receive. 22 JAN TUE Flying Canoe Specials: Local Draft: $4 - $3 House Wine - $5 Small Plates - $6 Double Vodka Red Bull 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 1HR Energizer Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 5th Street, upstairs. 8-9am. 871.7225

23 JAN WED

CV Camera Club Mtg: Isfeld High School, 7-9pm.

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179

24 JAN THU

60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference Rm CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking skills & leadership. Guests always welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail Beginner West Coast Swing Dance Lessons: Holly, 250.871.2513 Beer Can Appreciation Day: Celebrate the great day in 1935 when beer was first sold in cans.

Anela Kahlamoe & Friends: Jam Night, at the Flying Canoe. 250.331-4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca

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25 JAN FRI - Robbie Burns Day

Live Band, “Blue Collar”: Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466 Aussie Day: Mt. Washington. Half price lift tix for all Aussie’s.

Must show proof of citizenship, funny accents will not suffice.

Current Swell: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. Described as ‘surf’ or ‘roots’ rock, sound encompasses roots, folk, blues, rock & reggae. 250.338.2430 Robbie Burns Celebration: Scotish Haggis, door prizes, Games. Dukes of Dodge playing. Cumberland Hotel Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-884. www.cumberlandhotel.ca Big Fun: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-334-4500 www. whistlestoppub.com Cinema: Rialto Theatre, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Highway Gospel, Movie 43, Parker, West of Memphis, Dogwood road, www.tribute.ca/movies/coming-soon MOVIE Release: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Movie 43, Parker, A Royal Affair, West of MemphisRialto Theatre. www.cinemaclock.com

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26 JAN SAT

UFC Fight: Johnson Vs Dodson - Playing at Chances, Avalanche Bar & Grill.

Dancing: To the Sweet Sounds of Honey DJ Crew. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca CV Glacier Kings vs. Saanich Braves: 7:30pm.

Magic the Gathering - Gatecrash Pre-Release (Sanctioned): Games & Grounds. 10am for 2HG. 4pm for sealed. Pre-reg. only. 250.871.1171 Big Fun: Live at Whistlestop Pub. 250-334-4500 www. whistlestoppub.com DJ Night: Cumberland Hotel. Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-884. www.cumberlandhotel.ca Comedy Night with Tim Nutt: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. This is a comic who can’t be judged by his cover.

He’s one of the top comics working today. 250.338.2430 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. Local produce including veggies & fruit, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

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Spirit Radio - 88.7FM The station was launched in 2011 by Terry Somerville and Trever Wickens of Total Change Ministries and initially it featured a mainly-music format with the slogan “the best music this side of heaven” but it also had commentaries, prayers, messages for sponsors and community information.

The station’s content is branching out to include a number of new features, most notably a new live show weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. hosted by veteran journalist John Twigg, which will include segments on community issues, coming events, local musicians, world religious news, commentaries and many other items such as contests for prizes.

Twigg also will continue producing his new weekly radio show for Spirit-FM called the Holy Spirit Rock Show which is broadcast and streamed on Fridays at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and features classic rock and roll songs that have Bible-based themes. It is rebroadcast on Saturdays at 3 a.m., 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Somerville, a renowned evangelist and healer, also will continue producing the morning program he has been doing since the station’s inception though it too will be including some new features, and the station’s general content and website will be expanded too.

“We’re honoured to have become a part of the daily lives of many people in the Campbell River and Comox Valley areas and we’re looking forward to reaching even more people in the year ahead.

“Many people probably will have a hard time believing that groups such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and The Doors have songs that are Bible-based but I can show people where dozens of such songs have lyrics that are based on Bible scriptures.”

“Music is a great device to help people understand and remember “The hit song Dangerous Times by Courtenay’s Sue Medley is an excellent example of how classic rock music can be used to do that. Another prime example is the Beatles song The Word, which is based on John 1.”

The station’s website also includes a facility for making donations online and an easy-to-use listen-live icon.

www.spirit-fm.ca

Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series: Raven Lodge. 8am3pm. Founded in 2001 by Marc Campbell (formerly Cooney) & Rick Carty in response to ever-increasing demand for managed outdoor adventure. Open to participants at all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

Food Safe Level 1: BCCA, 9am-5:30pm. 250.337.5190 Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: Theme: ‘España’.

The Native Son’s Hall, 7pm Sat & 2pm Sun. Tix $15 @ Laughing Oyster, Blue Heron Books. 250.331.0158 Dance Town Nite: Courtenay Legion. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. 250.871.2513 Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series. Mt Washington.

Open to all participants. www.mountwashington.ca

27 JAN SUN

Magic the Gathering - Gatecrash Pre-Release (Sanctioned): Games & Grounds. 10am for 2HG. 4pm for sealed. Pre-reg. only. 250.871.1171 Randy ELVIS Friskie & His Las Vegas Show Band: Sid Williams Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. Real Tribute To The King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. 250.338.2430 Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: See 26th.

Ski for MS: Mt. Washington. Help find a cure & aid people affected by Multiple Sclerosis while enjoying a great event & day of skiing.

CVAG Winter 2013 Film Series: See 13th.

TO THE MOUNTAINS! January 03, 05, 19 - Fat Teddy’s House Band - HAUS BAND - hits the stage at 10pm - 1am featuring Femme Fatales singer, Jona Kristinsson. A rotating roster of stellar west coast musicians, keeps the dance floor energized.

January 04, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 - Megastar Live Band Karaoke, Fat Teddy’s (So you think you can sing) 10pm-1.00am Jan 04 - Mount Washington Snow Dance Bring the whole family and hit up the snow dance floor with DJ Speedy Shoes, and Red Bull. Epic Light Show. Next to the Eagle Chair in front of Mt Tech. FREE event. 3pm Jan 05 - Family Winter Festival of Hope - Benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society. Ski and Board to support Canadian Cancer Society.

Jan 07 - Bud Light Winterfest - Lift Tickets are half price this week Jan 7 to Jan 119am to 3.30pm.

Karaoke Night: QB1 Flying Canoe, West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca

28 JAN MON

CV Orca’s Tryouts: (& 30th) Aquatic Ctr, 6-7pm, $5/Session. cvorcas@gmail.com Karaoke: Avalanche Bar and Grill 9pm. 250.331-0334. www.avalanchebar.ca

29 JAN TUE

Magic The Gathering - Booster Draft (Sanctioned): Games & Grounds, 6:30pm. 250.871.1171 Flying Canoe Specials: Local Draft: $4 - $3 House Wine $5 Small Plates - $6 Double Vodka Red Bull - 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 1HR Energizer Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 5th St 8-9am.

871.7225 National Cornchip Day: Enjoy !

30 JAN WED

CV Orca’s Tryouts: Aquatic Ctr, 6-7pm, $5/Session. cvorcas@gmail.com

31 JAN THU

60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference Rm CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking skills & leadership. Guests always welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail Anela Kahlamoe & Friends: Jam Night, at the Flying Canoe. 250.331-4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca Backward Day - do everything backwards.

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Jan 12 - Tight & Bright 80’s Night - Annual Costume Party Ft. Haus Banned. Back comb your hair, get out the leg warmers & headbands, practice your Vogue moves.

10pm-1am Fat Teddys Jan 14 - Rossignol National Learn to Ski & Board Week - Skiing and Snowboarding lessons hugely discounted. Packages include a 2 hour lesson, Easy Acres lift ticket and rental. Jan 14 to Jan 18, 8am to 4pm Jan 18 - Rail Jam Competition - Main Rail Jam event of the season. Practice Friday night, compete Saturday. Jan 18 6pm, Jan 19 Jan 25 - Aussie Day - Half price tickets for all Australian Citizens. All Day\ Jan 26 - High School Reunion Party (Costume Party ) HAUS BAND Come as you were in High School. - 10pm-1am Jan 26 - Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series - Mountain Snowshoe series, open to all participants.

Jan 27 - Ski for MS - 8am-3pm Feb 2 - Klondike Si & Boarder Cross Competition - Annual Comp will test competitors balance and riding abilities. 9am-3.30pm.

Special Observances in January National Bath Safety Month National Blood Donor Month National Braille Literacy Month National Hobby Month Hot Tea Month National Oatmeal Month

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Whats On local

dining

3 Check off your favorite q PUB STYLE 4 Whistle Stop Pub

2355 Mansfield Dr.

250-334-4500

4 Griffin Pub

1185 Klmorley Rd

250-339-4466

4 Cumberland Hotel

2714 Dunsmuir Ave

250-336-8844

January

LIVE BANDS BIG FUN

Every Fri & Sat Night except Jan 4/5 - Todd Butler Trio

MONDAY & THURSDAY 25¢ Wings & 35¢ prawns

4 Coasters Bistro - Chances

361 Hunt Rd, Courtenay q Billy’ D’s q Mex Pub q Flying Canoe Westcoast Pub q Blackfin Pub q Avalanche Bar & Grill

250-334-4531 250-334-8811 250-703-9573 250-338-7741 250-339-5030 250-331-0334

FINE DINING & INTERNATIONAL 4 Crystal’s Place

2714 Dunsmuir, Cumb

250-336-8844

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The passengers relax and laugh a little sheepishly, and soon they have all retreated into their magazines, secure in the knowledge that the plane is in good hands.

Up in the cockpit, the copilot turns to the pilot and says, “You know, Bob, one of these days, they’re going to scream too late, and we’re all gonna die.

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Cat’s need stability, they’re creatures of comfort and when there’s no change that’s when they’re happiest. That and hunting. The tricky part can be figuring out what happened. It may have been one or more visits of a strange cat to the sliding door months ago and, now gone, the spraying continues. Your cat may simply forget to turn off the flow. Other cats in your home may pick up on this and join in the fun. Sometimes you don’t even know who the culprit is because every time you jump around the corner to catch him in the act he’s just whistling idly like nothing’s going on.

Dr Stacey (Sunrise vet)

‘What’s your cat thinking when he edges over to the wall and let’s it fly all over the door jam painting it with urine? When you actually catch him in the act you might feel a little like “what the heck is going on, I give you a nice home and you repay me with this?”

In fact he thinks he’s doing you a favor and he’s protecting you.

He can’t help himself. 10,000 years of genetics are pushing him towards this and it takes everything he’s got to hold it back.

All kidding aside, what you need to do is get a roadmap to negotiate through all this and have a plan that makes sense and is easy to do and that stops the spraying.

What’s happening is something in or outside his home is turning on the tap. We may call it a stress but really what’s stress to a cat? We know cats are very attached to family. When a stranger, neighbor cat dog or person shows up, the drive to turn on the tap is overwhelming.

That’s because they’re not family.

That’s what we do, we make your life at home more cozy and less nosey.

So call us in January and we’ll help you out.

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