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Scavenger Hunt Meet the Artists Sky Rocket Compost Alberni Project Home Expo Quartet Fibre Fest 40 Knots Winery Honours Concert Award Winning Florists

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Must see events Sid Williams Theatre Things to do in 2 and 4 hours Live Entertainment Pets Cinema, Videos & Games Every Week

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Comox Valley Volunteers Scavenger Hunt

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Get inspired by the newest ideas in spring home improvement and decorating. Over 100 exhibits, fabulous kitchens, energy saving ideas, outdoor living ideas and more.

Work with a team of friends to complete fun tasks and to win fabulous prizes. 6 days to complete 20+ tasks ranging from ordinary to absurd.

Comox Valley Little Theatre: “Quartet�

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In this wonderful play by Ronald Harwood, directed by Alana Gowdy, aging opera stars try to rebuild both their relationships and their musical gifts.

ANZAC Day

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A day of remembrance for all who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peace-keeping operations as well as honouring the contribution and suffering of those who have served.

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Meet the Artists of Halbe Hall at Salmon Point Pub for a fundraiser and art show.

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Mar 31, Tue~ Landscapes and Other Things Show & Sale:

Apr 1, Wed~ Combing Through Natural History: 10:00am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave, Combing Through Natural History April 1 to 18.The exhibition touches on the centurites-old tradition in the biological sciences of using art. www.comoxvalleyartgallery.

Landscapes And Other Things Show and Sale: 10:00am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave. Comox, from Mar 31 - Apr 19. www.pearlellisgallery.com, Free entry 250-339-2822 Amanda McCavour Neon Bloom: 10:00am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave, April 1 to 18, 10am to 5pm. Donation, comoxvalleyartgallery.com Spring Break Fossil Mould and Cast Session: 10:00am, Courtenay Museum, 207 4th Street, Look at fossils and talk about what they teach us $8 ages 6-10. Res. 250.334.0686 ext 5 Tracy Peters Unusual Migration: 10:00am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave, April 1 to 18.

Donation $2, comoxvalleyartgallery.com Rally 4 Memories: 1:15pm, Kick off at Vancouver Island Brewery. A poker run car rallly from Victoria to Campbell River to raise funds in support Alzheimer Foundation. Driver’s meet at Van Isl Brewery. Lunch at Prime Steak & Chop House Restaurant. Wine tasting at 40 Knots Vineyard. 2 night’s accommodation in an ocean view room at Painter’s Lodge. Arrival reception drinks and appies. Dinner prepared exclusively for our event. $600 per car based on 2 people, www.obmg. com, laurie_mcpherson@obmg.com, 250-370-6503

Spring 2015 Easter Week Vendors With Great Gifts, Jewelry, Chocolates and much more...

Sat. April 11 Brica Brack Sale Tables $10ea.

Call to Book a Table

Tradeshow April 23, 24, 25

Comox Valley Small Business Assoc.

More than 20 Unique Exhibitors (see what your neighbors are doing)

Food Ex Showcase - April 24, 25 Local Food Producers Specialty Food Products Restaurants and more...

Sponsored by John’s Independent Grocery & The Comox Centre Mall Visit Kia’s Downtown Showroom in the South Concourse

Apr 2, Thu~ Canucks at Chicago: 5:30pm Queers Creating Change: A project of AIDS Vancouver Island 5:30pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, Youth group for all queer identified youth and allies ages 16-24. www.virl.bc.ca, 250.218.0305 Canucks vs. Blackhawks Away: SNP, 5:30pm., Courtenay Book Club: Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, 6:30 - 7:45pm. 250.334.3369 Wireless Technology the Good, the Bad and the Truth: 7:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Rotary Hall. Featuring Jerry Flynn. An event is for anyone who has concerns about the effects of EMR and EMF., By Donation.

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Meet the Artists Join us to help raise funds for Halbe Hall renovations and maintenance, at

Salmon Point Restaurant & Pub

May 4th, 4-7 pm

Artists: Saskia King, Brenda Calhoun, Teresa Hart, Heather Schroeder, Marion Nield, Diane Devereux, Trudi Garratt and Joan Noulette, and photographer Dan Delucry. $20/person, tickets at Salmon Point Restaurant & Pub, Saratoga Video

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Active Adult Road Cycling: Mar 20 - Oct 16. Friday’s meet at the Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. Med. pace of 20kph for 35-80km ride with planned breaks. www. cccts.org, bikehikepeople@gmail.com 250-337-8933.

Go-Karting & Monster Truck Rides Re-Open: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. 12-4pm, weather permitting. Saratoga Speedway, 250.337.5024.

ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6th St. Discuss books, movies, the news, or other topics of interest, and practice your English.

Immigrant Welcome Centre in at 250-338-6359.

Universal Kirtan: 7:00pm led by Oliver Clarke, director of Mystic Valley Voices. Devoitional chanting from all the world’s major traditions. www.mysticvalleyvoices.org or250.218.1688 Live Band: Blue Collar at Griffin Pub, 8:30pm.

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250.339.4466, www.griffinpub.ca 250.339.4466 Captain Cadillac: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Dr, Live Band - 250.334.4500., Speakeasy Electro Swing: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Dunsmuir Road, Get your toes a tapping and get ready for some swinging times. Starring Daniel Trup, Eliazar, & The M-O-D, $12 advance, www.cumberlandvillageworks. com, 250-336-8322

Apr 4, Sat~ Comox Valley Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. Free, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, 250-218-0321 Markets in Comox Mall: 9:30am, Comox Mall, 215 Port Augusta Street, Easter Week Vendors with Great Gifts, Jewelry, Chocolates and much more. Free 250339-7344 The Driftwood Brewery Cheshire Cup Disc Golf Tournament: 10:00am, Fir Meadows Disc Park, New Browns River Falls Trail. The Valley’s premier disc golf tournament. All ability levels welcome. Or Come

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The hunt starts April 12

We challenge you to find, discover, engage and participate in the biggest and greatest scavenger hunt this community has ever seen.

With over 20 tasks that test your skills, knowledge, and creativity.

Many prizes including a grand prize of: A One Night Stay Spa Package & Dinner For Two at Old house Village Hotel & Spa, and Locals Restaurant.

Participation $10/Person. Discounts for teams.

Register in person: Unit C450 Eighth St. Courtenay

By E-mail: scavengerhunt@volunteercomoxvally.ca

By Phone: 250-334-8063

www.volunteercomoxvalley.ca 250-334-8063 for more info.

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Western Store & More • Hats • Boots • Belts & Buckles • Native Souvenirs & Accessories • Mukluks & Moccasins • Canadian Souvenirs • Ball Caps • T-Shirts • Jewellery

“Pier Street” 920 Island Hwy Campbell River 250-286-3554 watch the best disc golfers in the province battle for The Cheshire Cup. www.cvdiscgolf.com, 647 692 2836 Laughter Wellness: Little Red Church Healing Centre, 243 Alpine Street, 10:30 - 11:20 am.

Authentic laughter that will boost immune system, increase circulation, lower blood pressure, and provide emotional and psychological release $5 minimum donation requested, 250.650.6570 Cumberland Easter Egg Hunt: Cumberland Rec. centre 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue, 11am-12pm. Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children aged 10 and younger.

250.336.2231 FREE! Pork n Hoops: Mount Washington, Pork n Hoops at Mount Washington 12:00 to 3:00pm Pig roast $20, Burgers $15. Price includes corn on the cob, beans, corn bread and assorted salads, 1888.231.1499 Canucks vs. Jets Away: 12:00pm, SNP VIMSS Fundraising Spring Gala: 6:00pm, Mount Washington, Raven Lodge, The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) will be hosting their annual spring gala with all proceeds going to help support the non-profit society. These last two years have been especially challenging with the lack of snow and so we are hoping we can count on everyone’s support at this very important fundraiser.

The theme is Hawaiian and we have a great dinner planned with some fun games and auction items.

Dress Hawaiian too! , Adults $50, Children $25, www.

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vimountaincentre.com, events@vimountaincentre.com Four Week Soma Yoga Series: House of Now, 536 5th Street, 6:45-7:45pm. Experience 4wks Soma Yoga program with instructor, Katie White. Designed to help you move more freely with less pain. Yogic breathing & relaxation techniques. Suitable for all ages & abilities.

Session times, Mar 18 & 25 and April 4 & 11 - 6:457:45pm. March 19 & 26 and April 5 & 12 - 10:30-11:30am.

250.897.0069.

Anela & The Experimenters : Live Music from 7.30pm, $10 advance $12 at the door, www.avalanchebar. ca, 250-331-0334 Machine Gun Kelly: Live Band 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, 250.336.8844. FREE www. cumberlandhotel.ca Captain Cadillac: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Dr, Live Band (250) 334-4500

Apr 5, Sun~ Easter Sunday Easter Sunrise Service: 7:00am, Cumberland Community Church, 2732 Penrith Ave, Cumberland.

Crown Isle Easter Brunch and Hunt: 9:30am, Crown Isle Ballroom, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Easter buffet brunch with the whole family. 2 seatings available at 10am and 12:30pm. Don’t miss the Easter Egg Hunt for children starting half hour before each seating, 9:30 am and 12 noon.

Res. 250.703.5050, www.crownisle.com.

He is Risen: 10:00am, Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Ave. St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Celebration at the Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Ave, Comox, 10am. 250.339.2925. www.stpeterscomox.ca, FREE

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Strathcona Sunrise Club

COMPOST FOR LAWN & GARDEN

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$5.00 per bag Sat., April 18th 8:00 am

Driftwood Mall parking lot (while supplies last) It’s as EASY AS 1-2-3. Just drive thru, place your order, let the friendly Rotarians load you up, and you are on your way!

SkyRocket is ideal for use in large scale landscaping and planting projects and can also be used for residential landscaping, orchards, flower gardens and lawns.

Proceeds to Support Rotary Projects

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Indian Cuisine 1-450 Ryan Road, Courtenay (Next to Triple O’s) 250-898-8858

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Easter Brunch: Comox Legion, 1825 Comox Ave, upper hall, 10:30am-1pm. Breakfast with it all. Endless tea & coffee. Adults $7.50. Under 16 $6.50, under 3 free.

250-339-2022 Ceilidh - Traditional Celtic Jam : With Billy Mac & Matt, at Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorley Rd Sunday’s, 3-6pm.

250.339.4466 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes : Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Every Sunday,6:30pm 778-424-9994 Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Great singers. www.flyingcanoe.ca.

Apr 6, Mon~ Easter Monday Public Holiday National Tartan Day: Tartans of all varieties are worn to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Scottish.

Turkey Tail Nature Spring Break Camp: April 6 to 10 from 9am to 3pm. For kids age 6-10. This camp focuses on outdoor education presented by Nuture your nature and Fresh Jewles Learing. www.freshjewels.org, 250.331.2944 Bingo-Br160 LA: Comox Legion Br160, 1825 Bingo every Monday evening in the upper hall starting at 7 pm.

250-339-2022 Canucks vs. Kings home: 7:00pm SNP

Apr 7, Tue~ Kids in the Spotlight: Ecole Au Coeur De Llle, 1909 Robb Ave, April 7 to 12. A unique and popular 5 day family program. FMI contact@denisegoldbeck.com or 778.233.4178. Reg at denisegoldbeck.com, $150 per child.

Apr 8, Wed~ Evergreen Clubs Life Long Learners Club: 1:00pm, Rotary Hall, downstairs of The Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Av. Topic - Laughter Wellness by Susan Baker & Joanne McKechnie. Meets Wed’s twice a month. 250.338.1000. $1.00 www.evergreenclub.me,

Apr 9, Thu~ Vimy Ridge Day: Annual observance to remember Canadians who victoriously fought in the battle of Vimy

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Ridge in northern France during World War I. Cancucks vs. Coyotes (home): SNP, 7pm. Apr Shred Kelly: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Dunsmuir Road, Turning banjo doubters into sweaty indie folk rock believers on the dance floor, one town at a time. $12 advance, www.cumberlandvillageworks.com, 250336-8322

Apr 10, Fri~ Movie Release - The Moon and the Sun: 12:00am www.cinemaclock.com.

Movie Release - Lost River: 9am, www. cinemaclock.com.

Movie Release - The Longest Ride: 9am, , www. cinemaclock.com.

Movie Release - Ex Machina: 9:00am www. cinemaclock.com ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, Practice your English 250.338.6359 Comox Valley Spring Home Show: 5:00-9pm Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr,- The newest and best of everything for your home all at one location. From interior design, renovations, new homes, heating, bathrooms, doors, windows, roofing, landscaping and more. FREE 911 Reflective Address Sign Sales: 5:00pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive, Monarch Lions volunteers are making your customized 911 Reflective Address sign. Apr 10-12, Fri, 5pm. Sat, 9:15am. Sun, 10am-4pm. 250.338.9602.

5th Annual Cumberland Mountain Film Festival: Cumberland Cultural Centre, 2674 Dunsmuir Ave, Doors Open at 6pm, show at 7pm. The Film Festival showcases numerous short outdoor sports and adventure films, Cumberlandmountainfilmfest@gmail. com, Quartet by Ronald Harwood: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay Little Theatre presents “QUARTET” by Ronald Harwood and directed by Alana Gowdy. This wonderful play is about four ageing opera singers who often worked together during their active careers but are now in a retirement home for musicians. Warm, witty, very funny. 6 shows from April 10th to April 18th. Matinee show at 2pm April 12th. $20, www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250-338-2430 ext 1 Saskia and Darrel Spring Concert: 7:30pm, ELIM GOSPEL HALL, 566 5th St. CD Release, “The Great Plains”. Experience heart-warming evening of folk music, merriment, and mayhem. Partial proceeds to Courtenay Alano Club. 250.338.0041.

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ANZAC DAY & CENTENNIAL OF THE BATTLE OF GALLIPOLI

Saturday 25 April 12:30 PM CEREMONY Museum open 10am - 4pm.

Film ANZAC IN WWII HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally

established to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Anzac Day is also observed in the Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn Islands, and Tonga, and previously also as a national holiday in Papua New Guinea and Samoa.

Coming events at HAMM: April 18 7:00 pm THE ALBERNI PROJECT SOCIETY AGM AT HAMM (membership available on line or at the museum) April 25 12:30 pm ANZAC DAY - COMOX CENTRE MALL MAY 3 BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC SUNDAY 1:00 pm Comox Marina Park/Special

Sunday open house at HAMM 11-4 MAY 5 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE NETHERLANDS HAMM all day MAY 8 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY (VICTORY IN EUROPE) - HAMM all day MAY 9 NATIONAL DAY OF HONOUR HAMM all day

HAMM is open year round Tuesday to Saturday.

Hours: 10am to 4pm, admission by donation Located at the south entrance (Blue Arch) of the Comox Center Mall in downtown Comox. For more information visit www.alberniproject.org or phone 250-339-4322

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Whats On Screen Hero vs Villains: 7:30pm, Avalance Bar, 275 8th street. Super Hero Theme Party 7.30pm, FREE Centerpiece LIVE: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorley Road, 250.339.4466 Big Trouble: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Drv, 250.334.4500.

Apr 11, Sat~ Ocean Pacific Marine Show: 8:00am, 30+ Suppliers with latest products, and answers to boating Q’s. Tour the Coast Guard Vessel, ‘Cape Palmerston’ and Stubbs Island Whale Watching & Discovery Marine Safaris Vessels. See local competitors in Van Isle 360, Northern Lights Sailboat & CR Yachting Club. Plus live music, demo’s & workshops. At Ocean Pacific Marine Supply & Boatyard, 1370 Island Hwy, Campbell River.

1-800-663-2294 Alpine Season Pass Holders BBQ: 11:00am, Mt Washington. Show them your Season Pass and join us for a complimentary BBQ. Lunch will be served outside the Alpine Lodge 1 888.231.1499

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MARS Open House: 5:30pm, MARS Rehab Centre, 6817 Headquarters Rd. Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society. 20th Anniversary plus newly purchased property where “New MARS” will be re-located soon. Book & plant sale, face painting, meet our bird whisperer Reg, and our ambassador birds, have your picture taken with a raptor. 250.331.2627.

Cancucks vs. Oilers home : 7:00pm SNP Live Band Boondock at Cumberland Hotel, 8pm. 250.336.8844. FREE Comedy Night: 8:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, 8th St. Best Comedy in Courtenay $10, www.avalanchebar.ca.

250-331-0334 Big Trouble: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Drv. Live Band -250.334.4500

Apr 12, Sun~ The Great BIG Community Scavenger Hunt: 9am, Volunteer Comox Valley, 450, 8th St. Challenge yourself this National Volunteer Week, Apr12-18, to engage in the community. Work with a team of friends,

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COMING UP AT THE SID Courtenay Little Theatre’s Quartet April 10 - 12, 16 - 18 Derek Edwards: Baloney & Wine Tour April 23 Just in Time Choirs - 10th Anniversary April 25 Pantuso Dance Groove 2015 April 30, May 1 & 2 Brendan McLeod & The Fugitives May 8 Hornby Blues Odyssey 2015 May 9 Tidesman Chorus Mother’s Day Concert May 10 Triple Heat Dance May 21 - 23 Laurie Tinkler Dance Explosion 2015 May 28 & 29 Valley Dance Mix 2015 June 3 - 6 Brian Kruse School of Dance June 12 & 13 Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com Ticket Centre hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

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Sid Williams Theatre

written by Ronald Howard directed by Alana Gowdy

Presented by Courtenay Little Theatre Cast: Cecily Robson - Annie Lord Reginald Paget - Tony Arnold

Wilfred Bond - Phil Henry Jean Horton - Susan Cox

In this wonderful play by Ronald Harwood, Aging Stars of the Operatic Firmament try to rebuild both their relationships and their musical gifts. Cecily Robson, Contralto, Wilfred Bond, Baritone and Reginald Paget, Tenor reside comfortably in a home for retired musicians. The unexpected arrival of superb Soprano, and Prima Donna, Jean Horton may complete their Quartet, but it also brings ripples of change and discontent.

of Verdi’s birthday, it is unthinkable that any other performer concern receive top billing. They were once the best and are determined to be so again, but unexpected challenges have to be met.

When asked to restage their renowned Quartet from Rigoletto in celebration

Tickets are on sale now at the Sid Williams Theatre Ticket Centre (250) 338-2430 ext. 1

& complete fun tasks to win fabulous prizes. 6 days to complete 20+ tasks ranging from ordinary to absurd.

Each completed task enters you to the grand prize! This event will culminate the Gala of Giving, Apr 18, where winners receive their prizes. Reg. 250.334.8063. www. volunteercomoxvalley.ca Slush Cup: 8:15am, Mt Washington. A Mt Washington Favourite, participants dress in outrageous attire. Reg from 2-3 pm. This is a first come, first serve event with a capacity of 40 participants, so get in line early. www. mountwashington.ca 1.888.231.1499 2015 Cumberland Cross Country Cycling Race: 9:00am, Cumberland Village Park, Dunsmuir Ave. Plate pick up at 9-11 am, race starts at noon. You can do 1, 2 or 3 laps of this wicked course. Great new course. Kids group ride. Under 12 ride free. BBQ and prizes. www. unitedridersofcumberland.com Comox Senior Center Spring Fling: 2:00pm, 1801 Beaufort Ave. Spring fling social with music and

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This charming comedy confirms that there is no age limit to creativity or to love, and though decades may pass, the eternal music of friendship and affection play on.

conversation. The duo Schiehallion entertains us with music to dance $5.00 per person boka2@shaw.ca, 250923-3577 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes : 6:30pm, Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Every Sunday 778-424-9994 LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay. Every Sunday.

Apr 13, Mon~ CV Newcomers: Where Women Meet & Friendships are Made: 6:30pm, Crown Isle Golf Resort, 399 Club House Drive, 250.334.0062.

Bingo-Br160 LA: 7:00pm, Comox Legion Br160, 1825 Comox Ave. Ladies Auxiliary host Bingo every Monday evening in the upper hall starting at 7 pm. 250-339-2022

Apr 14, Tue~ Ukrainian Cultural Society Monthly Meeting: 7:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre , 411 Anderton Ave, All welcome. Perogies and cabbage rolls available. Nellie:

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Wine tasting dinner.

Sample 6 wines & 3 course dinner. Enjoy the view from our deck.

WHISTLE STOP PUB

2355 Mansfield Dr., Courtenay 250-334-4500 www.WhistleStopPub.com

The Mex Pub

Apr 3 - Fundraiser by Rob Flannery 9:30 pm Apr 4 - The Fabulous Mutts Apr 10 - 9:30 pm, “Just Another Friday” James Dean & friends Apr 11 - WICKED GRIN, 9:30 pm Apr 17 - CENTERPIECE, 9:30 pm Apr 18 - Machine Gun Kelly, 9:30 pm Apr 24 - Just Another Friday, 9:30 pm Apr 25 - Annie Handley Band, 9:30 pm

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Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, “And what starting salary are you looking for?” The engineer replies, “In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The interviewer inquires, “Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?” The engineer sits up straight and says, “Wow! Are you kidding?” The interviewer replies, “Yeah, but you started it.”

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Zocalo Cafe

208 5th St., Courtenay 250.331.0933

Apr 3 - 7 pm Indigo Jazz Apr 9 - 7 pm Indigo Jazz Apr 10 - 7 pm New Mother Earth Apr 11 - 7 pm Forbidden Jazz Apr 16 - 7 pm Tony Morrison & Friends Apr 18 - 7 pm Oscar Robles Apr 24 - 7 pm Celtic Cargo Apr 25 - 7 pm Anderson Jazz Apr 30 - 6 pm Black Swan Fiddlers

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Weekly Entertainment

WEDNESDAYS - Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie 7:30-10:30pm FRIDAYS - Karaoke Kim 9pm-1am Sundays - Meat Draw Bingo 1 pm - 3 pm

March Live Bands

SATURDAYS Apr 4 Machine Gun Kelly Apr 11 Boondock Apr 18 The Rangers Apr 24 24th St. Wailers 8pm

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Poker night WEDNESDAYS Wacky Wednesdays $3 tapas + piano bar with Rob Petrie THURSDAYS Poker Night FRIDAYS Live Bands - Prize Pot SATURDAYS Name That Tune w/ VaLori & Friends SUNDAYS Ceilidh Celtic Jam with Billy Mac & Matt

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Avalanche Bar & Grill

275 8th St. Courtenay 250.331.0334 Apr 4 - Aneal & The Experimenters - 7:30 Apr 10 - “Hero’s vs Villains” Theme Party Apr 11 - Comedy Night - 8 pm Apr 24 - Sirreal/Bluesatellite/Hip Hop Tour 10 pm Apr 25 - UFC 186 - Live on PPV Fri’s/Sat’s - DJ Twizted T - Top 40 dance requests

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Apr 15, Wed~ Apr 16, Thu~ Friendly Homemade Soup & Sandwich Lunch: 11:30am, Comox Legion, Upper hall. 1825 Comox Ave, Hosted by Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary. 1:30pm. Full Lunch $8. Individual Entrees $3. Endless tea & coffee.

Open to the public. 339.2022.

Walking Tour & Film to Commemorate Japanese Internment: 4:15pm, Cumberland Museum & Archives, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave, 1942, the well-established Japanese community in Cumberland was forced to abandon their businesses, homes and possessions and move into internment camps inland. We honour the anniversary of this tragic event with the premiere of the new short film “Kiri’s Piano” at the Cumberland Museum & Archives at 4:15pm, and a historical walking tour of the No. 1 Japanese Townsite at 5pm (departs from Jumbo’s Cabin) $5 film, $15/$12 walking tour (museum admin. incld in both), 250 336 2445 Youth for Christ Annual Fundraising banquet: 6:00pm, Cumberland Community Church, at Florence Filberg Centre. www. cumberlandcommunitychurch.net Comox Valley Relay Kick Off Event: 6:30pm, Best Western, 1590 Cliffe Ave. The theme this year is Carnival for a Cure. Go into a draw to win $500 towards your team fundraising. www.convio.cancer.ca, 250.668.6794

Apr 17, Fri~ Global Youth Service Day: The World, Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service.

Movie Release - Monkey Kingdom: Celebrate Earth Day 2015, see local cinema for times. www. cinemaclock.com “I am THAT parent”: Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, 1pm & 6:30pm. Lecture/workshop speaking on complexities of parenting a child who

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MusicFest Show: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir ave. Pharis & Jason Romero in Concert. $20. www.islandmusicfest.com, 250.336.8844

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Tee Times: 250-339-6515 www.glaciergreens.com

experiences mental health challenges. 604.483.9867.

Daytime - $50 or Evening - $55, www.4children.ca.

Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance : 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre Live music provided

by CROSSTOWN EXPRESS. 250.338.1000. members $7 at the door, non-members $9, www.evergreenclub.

Introducing The Codi Band: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorley Road, 250.339.4466 Boondock: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Drv. (250) 334-4500 Stomp Grass Madness - Polecat: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Dunsmuir Road, A 4 piece stop grass band from south of the boarder. $15, www.littleisland.ca, 250-3368322

Apr 18, Sat~ Skyrocket Garden Compost Sale: 8:00am, Driftwood Mall, 2751 Cliffe Ave. Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise fundraiser. $5/bag. 250.339.4754 St. Andrews Cemetery Cleanup: 9:00am, 4634 N Island Hwy, St. We need volunteers to help us spring clean. Refreshments provided. patmos@shaw.ca Rock and Gem Show: 9:30am, Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Ave. Lots of vendors, art, crafts, food, children’s corner, silet auction and more. Fun for all ages. Pancake breakfast Sunday morning.

Cumberland Spring Plant Sale: 10:00am, Corner of Derwnt and 3rd in Cumberland Gardeners delight. Trees, shrubs, bedding plants, veggies, flowers for sale.

The Gala of Giving: 11:00am, Florence Filberg Centre, Concludes The Great BIG Scavenger Hunt & National Volunteer Week, See local volunteers plus a volunteered silent auction, community resource fair, lunch & entertainment, impact awards given, winners announced! 250-334-8063 2nd Annual Community Bike Swap: 3:00pm, Ecole Robb Road, 1909 Robb Ave. Cruisers, road, mountain, kids, run bikes, trailers, tag-a-longs and lots of bike gear/ clothing etc. Sellers drop off bikes/gear on Sat April 18th from 3-6pm and/or Sun April 19th from 9-11:30am. $1 tag fee per item, 15% consignment. 250-941-4290

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Standing Tall Art Exhibition by Tracy Kobus: 5:00pm, Whytes Framing and Gallery, 1225 Lazo Rd. 250339-3366 The Rangers Live Band: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, FREE 250.336.8844 Boondock Live Band: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Drv. FREE (250) 334-4500 Humans: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, Dunsmuir Road, Crazy good new vieo with Muppets $15, www. cumberlandvillageworks. 250-336-8322

Apr 19, Sun~ Canadian Red Cross Babysitters Course: 8:00am5.00pm. Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Rd, Ages 11yrs+. 250.337.5190. www.blackcreek-cc. com.

YANA Kids Clutter Sale: 9:00am, Courtenay Elementary School, 1540 McPhee Ave.Participants can Sell on consignment (you do not need to be at the sale), kidsclutter@yanacomoxvalley.com 250-871-0343 Rock and Gem Show: See April 18th Comox Community Market: 10:00am, The Little Red Church Community Arts Centre, 2182 Comox Ave. 250792-3652 Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walk: 10:00am, Courtenay Airpark, Cliffe Ave @ 20th St. Fundraising to help those affected by MS Reg. in advance at www. mswalks.ca 1-877-339-0819 Spring Craft Fair: 10:00am, Union Bay Comm. Hall Island Hwy S. Crafters Great selection plus a “souper lunch”, FREE, 250-335-237 Dance and Family Dinner: 2:00pm, Comox Legion, Comox Ave, Dance in the lower lounge from 2-6 pm. Dine in upper hall at 6:30pm 250-339-2022 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes : 6:30pm, Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, 778-4249994 Island Voices - Piety & Variety: 7:00pm, Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Tix, $15 Visitor Ctr, Laughing Oyster & Blue Heron 250.337.8441 Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Ave

Apr 20, Mon~ Bingo-Br160 LA: 7:00pm, Comox Legion 1825 Comox Ave, Bingo every Monday evening rcl.comox.branch160@ shaw.ca, 250-339-2022

Apr 21, Tue~ A Group Show The Monday Bunch: 10:00am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave, Apr 21 -May 10.

250.339.2822 Spring Fever Dance-Just For Tweens: 3:00pm, The LINC Youth Centre, 300 Old Island Hwy. Tweens 8-11yrs dance. 250-334-8138

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Impact of Technology on Children: 9:00am, Cranberry Seniors Centre, 6792 Cranberry St, Lecture/ workshop, Cris Rowan, author of “Virtual Child” raises awareness regarding the damaging impact of technology on child development and academic performance. Reg. includes a copy of her book; 604.483.9867. www.4children.ca/, contact@4children.ca The Second Stage Players in Picnic in 1915: 1:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. Apr 22 & 23. Wed Doors open, 1pm. Play, 1:30pm. Thu: Doors 6:30pm. Play, 7pm. Presented by Evergreen Club.

250.338.1000.

Earth Day 2015: 1:00pm, Earth Day, 22,000 partners in 192 countries broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. www.earthday.org 1.202.518.0044 ”Moving Makes You Smarter” by Arabella Benson and “Brain Gym” by Fraser McAllan.

1:00pm, Rotary Hall, downstairs Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. info@evergreenclub.me, 250 3381000 Mens Night Golf: 5:30pm, Glacier Greens Golf Course, Lazo Road, Please arrive 30mins early to sign-up.

250.339.6515.

Apr 23, Thu~ Trade Show: Comox Valley Small Business Assoc. : 9:00am More than 20 unique exhibitors April 23 to 25th.

Free 250-339-7344 Derek Edwards - Baloney and Wine: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave. Known as the Funniest man in Canada, this is an uproarious romp through the increasingly strange quarks of our daily routines. Tix. sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.338.2430

Apr 24, Fri~ Movie Release - The Water Diviner: www. cinemaclock.com Movie Release - The Age of Adaline: www. cinemaclock.com.

Food Exhibition Showcase: 10:00am, Comox Mall, 215 Port Augusta St, Local food producers, Specialty Food Products, Restaurant Exhibits and more. Free eventscomoxmall@shaw.ca, 250 339-7344.

Live Band 24th Street Wailers: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, FREE!, Bootleg Live: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorley Road, 250.339.4466 Sirreal with Bluesatelite Hip Hop: 10:00pm, $10, 250-331-0334

Apr 25, Sat~ Indoor Spring Garage Sale: Florence Filberg Ctr.

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Rotary Hall, 9am-12pm. Bi-annual event fundraises for the 55+ Evergreen Club. 250.338.1000., FREE, Neighbourhood Market at Fifth & Harmston: 10:00am, St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 579 5th Street, Featuring vendors with homemade and/ or handcrafted items, quality used collectibles. Old fashioned community market feel. To book a table contact Ginny ginny.alliston@gmail.com or 250-9415543. www.neighbourhoodmarket.

ANZAC DAY : 12:30pm, HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial , 34-190 Port Augusta St, Anzac Day is a national day of remembrane in Australia and New Zealand, that broadley commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations”. YES!! we will have ANZAC cookies, By donation, www.alberniproject. org, 250 338-2720 Creative Art Journaling: Watermedia: 1:00pm, Little Red Church Healing Centre, 243 Alpine St. Learn techniques for developing beautiful pages on which you can write, draw or collage. 250.650.6570 10th Anniversary Just in Time Jazz Concert: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 422 Cliffe Ave. The Just in Time Choirs combine to perform their greatest hits with special guests, Comox Valley Children’s Choir. www. justintimevocaljazz.ca 250.338.2430 UFC Fight 186: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, 8th Street, Live on PPV, FREE, ht 250-331-0334 Boondock Live: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, (250) 3344500

Apr 26, Sun~ Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race: 9:15am, Mt Washington, 1 Strathcona Parkway, Reg. online for the greatest test of endurance on Vancouver Island. Alpine skiing Cross-Country Skiing Running Mountain, Biking, Kayaking, Road Cycling, Canoeing and exciting post Race Action. A challenging day for teams of 9 people. www. snowtosurf.com, 250-898-0231 North Island Rhododendron Society Annual Sale: 10:00am, Komox Band Hall, 3320 Comox Rd. Select choice rhododendrons and companion plants from local growers who also cheerfully dispense growing tips. A new attraction this year is a panel of experts who will answer questions plus short workshops on a variety of rhodo topics. , Free 250-339-0909 Intro to Chalk Paint: 12:00pm, Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Rd, , Instructor, Jan Scheuerman. www.blackcreek-cc.com (250) 337-5190 Comox Senior Center Spring Fling: 2:00pm, 1801 Beaufort Ave. A wonderful Sunday afternoon outing, $5.00 pp. boka2@shaw.ca, 250-923-3577 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes : 6:30pm,

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Apr 27, Mon~ Apr 28, Tues ~ Apr 29, Wed ~ Fat Oyster Author Reading Night: 7:00pm, Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Isl. Hwy. Full slate of exciting authors: Jane Eaton Hamilton, Maleea Acker, David Fraser and Pat Smekal. by donation $5 www.fannybaycommunity.com Apr 30, Thu~ Groove 2015: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Join Pantuso Dance for the annual dance production. featuring the amazing talents of the coreographers and students. This family friendly event is an annual traditon full of fantastic entertainment. 250.338.2430

May 1, Fri~ BC Youth Week: Intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments, and diversity of youth across the province. www.bcyouthweek.com Workers Day Bean Supper: 5:00pm, Cumberland Cultural Centre, 2674 Dunsmuir Avenue, INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY AND MAYDAY are celebrated May 1st in Cumberland with an old fashioned community bean supper featuring a tasty plate of working class food,biscuits, baked beans and slaw! www.cumberlandmuseum.ca, outreach@ cumberlandmuseum.ca, 250 336 2445

May 2, Sat~ 10th Annual Photographers at Painters: 12:00am, Painters Lodge, 1625 McDonald Rd, Amateur photographers and photography enthusiasts join some of the best photographers in BC for classes & workshops. www.painterslodge.com 1.800.663.7090 Youth Week Road Hockey Tournament: 9:30am, The LINC Youth Centre, Youth 11-18yrs, gather a team and register. Game day registration also available from 9:30-10:30am. com, Adults $20, Students $18, Children 5 and under $14, http://sidwilliamstheatre.com, info@ whatsondigest.com, 250.338.2430 Huge Fireworks Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. The famous Saratoga Speedway is ripping and roaring once again for another revved up season www.saratogaracing.ca/, 1.250.923.2982

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FRIDAY Workshops: 1 - 5pm Fibre Market: 4 - 8pm

SATURDAY Fibre Market: 9am - 5pm People’s Choice Gallery: 9am - 5pm Fashion Show: 12:15 - 1:15pm Workshops and Demos Fibre Cafe Reception: 7 - 9pm Feature Presenter Lucy Neatby “Seagoing Knitting Adventures”

SUNDAY Fibre Market: 9 am - 2pm People’s Choice Gallery Workshops and Demos Quilt Trunk Show: 12:15 - 1:15pm Spin In: 1:30 - 3:30pm Fibre Café: 10am – 2pm

21 If you love textiles and want more weaving, knitting, quilting or spinning. Vancouver Island Fibre Fest is for you.

Registration for workshops has begun, with opportunities in knitting, weaving, quilting, fabric dye, appliqué, felting and Viking knitting.

This will be a fun and jam packed weekend you won’t want to miss. The workshops lined up are amazing, and we’re expecting another fabulous marketplace that promises great shopping.

The Fibre Marketplace will feature vendors from all over Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands. The popular Kids’ Corner is back as well to teach children skills for a lifetime.

Admission to the Fibre Fest is by donation, with all proceeds supporting the City of Campbell River Recreation & Culture Department’s Specialized Recreation Programs.

For workshop registration, instructor information and more, call the Community Centre at 250-286-1161 or check out the Vancouver Island Fibre Fest website at www. shelmack.wix.com/vancouverislandfibre.

Contact: Judy Ridgway, Recreation Programmer

Needle & 2015 Fibre Fest Sponsor Arts Centre The Yarn Store

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Every Week MONDAY Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666 Ladies Night Golf: May11-Sep20. Glacier Greens Course, different Mon’s thru-out the month. Call, 250.339.6515.

Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 250.331.0334.

Pool Tourny & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531.

NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: Playtime Gaming. Win prizes ranging from gift cards to jerseys. 250.334.4531.

Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 6:15-7:45pm. 250.890.9477.

Jr. Roller Derby: CRI, Cumberland, 6-7:30pm.

BrickHouseBetties.com, 250.334.7460.

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist:Filberg Ctr, Rotary Hall, 7:30pm. Need to be a member. 20 hands of play, prizes & refreshments. $2. 250.338.1000.

LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop.

1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. Free workshop! Make pies, sauces, jams, & more! Learn about processing fruit & take home some of harvest! 250.331.0152.

Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:30-4:30pm.

Award-winning movie in the Lounge. 250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm Bruce 871.7740 / Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Sweat Class: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School , 6:307:30pm.337.5190 Duplicate Bridge:Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com Cribbage: Royston Hall 7 pm, 250.334.1883 TUESDAY

Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Zumba: Lewis Centre, 9am. Dance your way to fitness with Zumba. Its fun! All levels welcome. Lyla, 250.339.0521.

Men’s Night Golf: Apr 21 - Sep 15. Glacier Greens Golf Course, Times change, call for times. 250.339.6515.

Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Family Game Time: Games & Grounds, 4-8pm, $5/ hr for whole family, 250.871.1171.

Courtenay Legion: Fun Euchre, 1:30pm. Pub darts, 7pm. 334.4322.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Learn Spanish: Comox Community Ctr, 6-7pm.

Beginners to intermediate classes. $15/1hr.

778.420.0909.

Wood Carvers: Royston Community Hall, 9:30am3pm. Learn & practise about carving. No experience necessary. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350.

Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Community Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432.

Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, old time gospel songs. 334.2433.

Basketball: Lewis Ctr, 8-10pm, $5 drop-in. Till 30th CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. Players of all ages & skill levels welcome. Pat, 339.5091 Jam Night w/ Live Band, “Remedy”: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am.

Boxerfit: Black Creek Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting

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WEDNESDAY Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Sepak Takraw (foot volleyball): Puntledge Park Elementary School, 8-10pm. Free! Phill Fuller, 250.702.6774. captian_phill@hotmail.com Live Music’: Cumberland Hotel, 7:30-10:30pm, 336.8844.

Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. Drop-in, 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322.

Mini Kickers Rugby Football Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. Meet or be re-acquainted with your muse.

Class for curious and blocked, bursting with stories or half finished works gathering dust. 778.427.3416.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0334 Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Ctr (7-12mnths) 10-11.15am Columbian Women: CV Womens Ctr, 6-7pm.

CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Ctr. Brian 331.3687 La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm.

941.6450.

The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Swing Dancing: The Bridge Lounge, 7:30pm.

THURSDAY Ladies Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Art Group Meet: Halbe Hall, 8369 N Island Hwy, Black Creek, 250.337.5388. halbehallsgottalent@gmail.com Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666.

Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery,

Rainbow’s End Golf Course

Pro Shop & Restaurant OPEN 9 Holes/$14.00 18 Holes/$25.50

250.941.8810.

Open Jam with Barry & Friends: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Music Trivia ‘Name That Tune’: Billy D’s Pub, 8:30pm. Win Prizes! 250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Poker Nite : Griffin Pub339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors, 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. New members welcome!

Guest speakers. 339.6430.

ComoxValleyPaddlers.ca Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322.

Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm. $10. 331.0945.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

Power Spin: Lewis Ctr. 6-7:15pm, till Aug29, 338.5371.

Live Music & DJ Till Late: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883 FRIDAY Mixers Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Active Adult Road Cycling: Mar20-Oct16. Meet at Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. Pace of 20kph for 3580km bikehikepeople@gmail.com Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666.

Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810.

Friday Lounge with Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

April 26th

Opening Tournament Mixed - All ages Pre-register

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Live Bands & Prize Pot: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub 334.4500 Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Karaoke Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm 871.1171 Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach Schl , 6-7pm.

337.5190 SATURDAY Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810.

Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3-5:30pm.

250.336.2361.

Name That Tune: Griffin Pub, 339.4466.

Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Courtenay Legion: Meat draw and dance 2-6 pm 250-334-4322 Hockey Night in Canada: Red21. PlaytimeGaming. com (Plus excluding UFC events) Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours 338-5644 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black 12-4:30pm, 250.337.8325

Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am.

Hip-hop, latin flair & fun workout. 250.338.5371.

DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. . Requests all night, 331.0945 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 250-898-7567 Boot Camp: Black Creek Community Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190.

Top 40 DJ: Bridge Lounge, 9pm.

Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub 2-5pm Every Sat in December Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 SUNDAY Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 8:30am 250.339.4444.

PlayNation Poker: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Lighthouse Community Centre, 6:30pm. 778.424.9994.

Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810.

Meat Draw & Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm.

336.8844.

Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 334.4500.

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466.

Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325.

Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm.

Tasting: Wine Shop & Vineyard. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm. 250.941.8810.

African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883

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“So much happens behind the scenes to produce crisp lively and memorable wines but,

by April 1st we will be ready to produce this year’s grapes.“ Layne and the team at 40 Knots Winery just filled 4000 bottles of 2014 Spindrift Brut. It will now sit on the lees for at least two years. Along with all the vine tying and mulching in the vineyard, the winery has been very active.

The vineyard and winery chores didn't hesitate to meet our early spring, keeping us on our toes and working hard to complete pruning cuts, pulling wood out of the trellis wires and tying the new canes down. So much happens behind the scenes to produce crisp lively and memorable wines but, by April 1st we will be ready to produce this year's grapes.

by for a free tasting Tuesday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Private evening tastings and group tours can be pre-booked.

We will be closed Mondays, but open most statutory holidays.

40 Knots Vineyard Terrace is perfect for celebrations, weddings, business events, or family events. Just email: infoat40KnotsWinery@gmail.com

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WINE WEDNESDAY MUSIC SERIES We're thrilled to launch our exciting music series, on Wine Wednesdays. Held approximately, two evenings a month, you'll be able to hear a variety of music, while enjoying fabulous food and wine, on our Vineyard Terrace.

Starting on May 20th, each evening will have a specific theme. A few of the fabulous music styles you can expect are: jazz, blues, a cappella, orchestral, flamenco, and a music comedy night.

NEW TASTING LOUNGE HOURS To give you more opportunities to visit our Cellar Tasting Lounge, we are going to open more days. Beginning April 21st, you can stop

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Free Wine Tasting & Tours: For groups of 16 or more.

40 Knotts Winery, 40KnotsWinery.com 250.941.8810.

Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 871.8666.

Golf Driving Ranges: Mulligans, 250.338.2440.

Sunnydale, 250.334.3232. Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515.

Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444.

BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing. www. coalhillsbmx.com for schedule. 250.336.2699 Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Re-opening May 1.

Min. group of 6. $15 pp, 1.778.420.2200. 4650 Regent Rd, Oyster Rv. www.shelterpointdistillery.com Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Winery. 2186 B Endall Road, Black Ck. Opens in May. www.coastalblack. ca, 250.337.8325.

Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. 25m lap pool, whirlpool, wave pool. Steam room and sauna.

250.334.2527.

Walk the Air Park: Free great views. Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave, turn onto Mansfield Rd. Farmers Market: Sat, 9am-12pm Oct - April at Native Sons Hall. May - Sept, 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay.

250.334.9662. Accept debit & credit cards.

Art Gallery: Free, Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com Skateboarding: Free, Courtenay/Comox Skatepark.

1551 Lerwick Road.

Walking: Free, Morrison Creek Greenway.

Water Taxi, Salmon Snorkelling: $60/person, Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company. 250.338.6829. 2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. www.scubashark.com Tubing: Free, Pluntledge River.

Bird Watching: Free, Courtenay Riverway & Estuary.

250.702.5404 Museum: Free, Comox Airforce Museum. 250.339.8162 Cinema: Rialto. 250.338.5550 Theatre: $25-$35, Sid Williams Theatre. 250.338.2430.

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Kayaking: $10/hour, Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort.

250.334.4154. 5726 Coral Rd. Kayak Tours & Rentals: Kayak Utopia. 1.888.545.5595 2020 Cliffe Ave. www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre. www.courtenaymuseum.ca. Mar Nov. pre-book tours. | | | | | | Comox| Air Force Museum: See the history of the

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250.339.8162. www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca Mountain Biking Rentals & Tours: Dodge City Cycles. 2705 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. www. dodgecitycycles.com Rollerblade: Around the Courtenay Airpark. Or for kids, visit the Rotary Play Park at the Airpark.

Bowling: $6 Codes Country Lanes. 250.334.4051 Lawn Bowls: Apr. - Sept. Located in Bill Moore Park.

26th St. Courtenay. 250.338.8222 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game. 250.334.4531. Open Daily 10am-12am. www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway. 250.337.8106.

2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. Sat-Sun. Noon-4 pm. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Ride the Monster Truck: Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest and around the race track! Opens Apr.1. Saratoga Speedway.

Mini Golf: Miracle Beach Mini Golf 250.337.5336.

Weather permitting, call ahead. www. miraclebeachminigolf.ca Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. 9am to dusk. 6183 Whittaker Rd. www.woodlandgardens.ca 250.338.6901 Royston Wrecks: Visit the rusty remains of several historic ships.

Goose Spit: Feel the sand in your shoes, the wind in your hair, and smell the salt in the air.

Shop: The famous 5th Street in Courtenay.

Comox Wharf: Buy a variety of fresh seafood right off the fishing boats at the Comox Wharf, take a stroll.

Cosmic Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by going “cosmic” bowling at Glacier Bowling Lanes. www.glacierlanes.com

Things To Do In Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides. 3-5 hour bike tours. www.islandjoyrides.com/bike-tours 1-855.830.8522 Appetizer Tour: Tour CV Farmer’s Market, enjoy breaky, visit two sites (either winery, distillery or brewery). Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956 Wine & Chocolate Bike Tour: Explore Comox Valley every Friday afternoon, $69. (3.5hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522 Bike Tour of Cumberland’s Secrets: Uncover hidden secrets of quaint village on bike. (3hrs). Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

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250.248.7829. 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. www. hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours Bike Tours: $60/person, Island Mountain Rides. 250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland. www. islandmountainrides.com Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: Discovery Marine Safaris. 250.287.7008. 2942 Pacific View Terrace. www. adventurewhalewatching.com Outdoor Recreation: Provincial Park Kitty Coleman.

Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, north of Courtenay off Hwy 19A onto Coleman Road. www.env. gov.bc.ca/bcparks Hands on Aquarium: Discovery Passage Aquarium.

See, Touch, Explore. Open 7 Days, May to October.

Extended hours July & August. Discovery Pier, at the Govt. Wharf Island Hwy, Campbell River.

Rock Climbing: On the Rocks Climbing Gym. 250.287.7625, 1980 N. Island Hwy, Campbell River. www. rockgym.ca Kayaking: Free. Launch your kayak into the river at the Courtenay Airpark then paddle up the river to Lewis Park.

Kayaking: Grey Wolf Tours. 2hr & 4hr guided and unguided tours from Saratoga Beach. 1.877.337.5717

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Snorkeling with the Salmon: As seen on the Rick Mercer Show. Come face to face with 100’s of salmon on their journey up stream. @ Destiny River Adventures.

250.287.4800 www.destinyriver.com Salmon Snorkeling & Scuba Diving Lessons and tours: Beaver Aquatics. 250.287.7652. 760 Isl. Highway. www.beaveraquatics.ca Kingfisher or Old House O’Spa: Relaxing spa treatments. 250-703-0202. www.oldhousevillage.com/ Cumberland Bike Trails: Enjoy easy to advanced mountain bike trails through Cumberland’s surrounding forests.

Mount Washington: Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides and hiking. www.mountwashington.ca

Things To Do In Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor.

Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours: Bears & Whales, Campbell River 250-850-1101 www.aboriginaljourneys. com CR Whale Watch: Tide Adventures, Eco Tours, Whale & Bear Watching: Zodiac Boats: 250-287-2667 www. crwhalewatching.com

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q McDonalds 3 Locations q Plates Eatery q Taco Time q Jo Klassens Grill q Delicados q Mad Chef q White Spot q Dairy Queen q Burger King q A&W • 3 Locations q Triple O’s q Wendy’s Restaurant 4 Yummie’s & Gyros q Michael’s Off Main

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PIZZA q Riders Pizza - Cumberland q Boston Pizza q Scoops & Slices q Islander Pizza & Pasta q Domino’s Pizza q Little Caesar’s q PIzza Hut

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Award winning Florists Meet Kim Wright designer and manager of Campbell River Thrifty Foods Floral department and Lisa Stamen designer. Kim has had 12 years as a professional florist working in the floral department, and Lisa has been turning out flower arrangements since she left school in 2006. Some of the best florists in the industry such as Hiltomi Giliiam and Suzanne Law are a part of the training team for Thrifty Food Florists.

As award winning florists these girls have had the opportunity to create and decorate from the very largest functions to the more personal specialty occasions.

their hands you don't have to think about it again until you receive your flowers.

THANK YOU ~ Thrifty Foods continue to donate flowers and gift baskets for non profit organizations and special events.

DID YOU KNOW ~ E-Florist: You can select and order your flowers online and have them delivered the next day.

Whenever you need them, beautiful flowers on time at a great price.

Ask Kim and Lisa what they love the most about working as a Thrifty Foods florists and they will say "no restrictions". They have all the freedom to speak directly with suppliers and growers to choose the best flowers available with the buying power of Thrifty Foods. When customers have special requests Kim can make it happen and at a price that is very competitive.

For weddings the process of choosing the right flowers for the budget and that is uniquely yours is very simple. You will have an opportunity to sit with these girls one on one privately, while all your options are clearly laid out. The no stress flower discussion for types and colours are all bought to life no matter what your request and once it is in

Let us help your wedding be spectacular!

Our talented designers specialize in the creation of amazing floral arrangements to will match your personality, taste and budget.

Talk to one of our in-store floral wedding specialists today!

Customer Care: 1 800 667 8280 • thriftyfoods.com

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Pets & Equestrian Why Horses?

It's a cold, wet west coast morning. Why would a teenage girl be up, eager to get out of the house? Because the horses are waiting for her! They are ready for their breakfast, then it’s time to muck paddocks and then, best of all - a riding lesson.

Being involved with horses is hard and fulfilling work, both on and off the horse.

Riding is a delicate combination of strength, balance and co-ordination. It requires one to be calm while communicating with a very sensitive animal. In no other sport can you witness the impressive partnership between a small child (or adult) and a 1000 lb + animal.

Confidence and self-esteem building come naturally with horses. The horse doesn't care what you look like, what you wear or what newest electronic device you have. Rather, the relationship with a horse is built on consistent loving care and compassion, both on his back and in his paddock. Horse people also learn quickly how to control their emotions, as horse have the keen ability to pick up on them. A rider can't be distracted by daily worries or a phone beeping. A rider must be fully present and in the moment to be successful in the saddle. A worthy challenge for all ages in our fast paced world!

work experience. This work is not easy. Horses eat a lot - and you know what that means at the other end! Horses also require feeding four times a day, 30-50 litres of water per day and exercise. But this hard work pays off: Our helpers build a strong sense of responsibility and confidence- two very important character traits for young people.

We want this environment to be as accessible as possible for all ages and abilities - riders can pony ride almost as soon as they can walk, and lessons start as young as age four. We have kind, knowledgeable school horses for all levels of riders. We also have STARS, Strathcona Therapeutic Riding Society, which offers the joy of riding and farm life to individuals with physical and cognitive challenges.

Everyday at BEC we have the pleasure of seeing kids conquer challenges in the riding ring, engage happily in work, and experience farm life and unstructured play. It’s not uncommon at the end of the day to find a young lady quietly sitting with a horse in a paddock while another is in the ring training a goat to jump!

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We at Balance Equestrian Centre strive to create all-round horsepeople, not just riders. We offer a "helper program," where young people can earn credit toward lessons as well as gain valuable

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