Comox Valley What's On Digest August 2017

Comox Nautical Days August 5-7

AUGUST 2017/11:08 WHATSONDIGEST.COM COMOX VALLEY

COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION AUGUST 25 - 27

Atmosphere AUGUST 18 - 20 CUMBERLAND

Originals ONLY

FINE ART SHOW AUGUST 12 & 13

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ROCK LEGENDS THE SEQUEL TO TWIST & SHOUT Conceived and Directed by Alex Mustakas Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements by Robert Foster

JUN 2 - AUG 26

TALLEY’S FOLLY

By Lanford Wilson

AUG 16 - 26

JEEVES TAKES A BOW

Adapted by Margaret Raether From the stories of P.G. Wodehouse

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EXHIBITION CANADA 150 & GROWING

AUGUST 25, 26 & 27 Strathcona Mounted Troop Musical Ride

The LaughingLogger Show

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Island Bug Jam

Beef & Dairy Shows 4-H Shows

West Central Waterdogs

Antique Machinary

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Glassworking Tools & Supplies Tuesday Tuesday -- Saturday Saturday 10:00 10:00am am -- 5:30 5:30 pm pm 250-339-7739 250-339-7739 2925 2925Comox ComoxRd, Rd, Courtenay Courtenay

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Ongoing Exhibits & Shows~

How I Long to See You: Mon-Sat, 105pm, Exhibit focuses on the impact of the Great War (1914-1918). By donation. HMCS Alberni Museum 897-4611. 625 Cliff Av Rock Legends Chemainus Theatre Festival, A ltribute to two decades of rock ‘n roll from the Beatles on. chemainustheatrefestival.ca 1-800-565-7738 Veins Art Exhibit: Tue-Sat, 10-5pm, until Sept 30, CV Art Gallery, Rita Mckeough, artistin-residence exhibit. comoxvalleyartgallery. com 338.6211. 580 Duncan Av Tri-Focals Art Exhibit: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Tue-Sat. 10-4, Sunday 1-4. until August 12th pearlellisgallery.com 339-2822. 1729A Comox Av The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe: Chemainus Theatre, until August 13, chemainustheatrefestival.ca 1-800-5657738.

Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition: Starts July 14, Exhibition July 17-Aug 20. beachfest.ca 951.2678.

Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park: 9:301 pm Tue, Thu & Sat until Aug 19. 1-4pm on Aug 19. Special concert Aug 19, in the outdoor amphitheater. 778.992.1400. 2750 Shingle Spit Rd Talley’s Folly: Aug. 16-26, Like any proper Missouri gentleman in 1944, Matt has taken to wooing Sally Talley. chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Farmers’ Markets~

Comox Valley: Sat 9am,-1pm, Exhibition Grounds 4839 Headquarters Rd, cvfm.ca.

218.0321 Denman Island: Sat 9:30am-12:30pm. 5901 Denman Road, denmanisland.com Hornby Island: Sat & Wed 11am2pm, Sollans Road, facebook.com/ groups/569388993084523/ Cumberland Sun 10am-1pm, Village Square cvfm.ca. 218.0321 Downtown Courtenay, Wed 9-12:30, in the former Thrifty’s parking lot at 6th & England. cvfm.ca. 218.0321

Charity Meat Draws~

Fri 5pm: courtenaylegion 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Sat 2pm: w/Live Music: courtenaylegion.ca .334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 2pm: Whistlestop Pub, streetsmartkidz. ca 334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr Sat 3pm: Cumberland Legion, 336.2361.

2770 Dunsmuir Av Sat 3pm: Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Hwy S, Union Bay Sun 1pm: Cumberland Hotel, Cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844.

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FAMILY FUN! 3 DAYS OF FUN INCLUDING: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 100+ ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS • FABULOUS FESTIVAL FOOD • NAUTICAL-THEMED EVENTS • FIREWORKS • GAMES, CLOWNS, KID’S RIDES • •

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AUGUST 5, 6 & 7 BC DAY WEEKEND

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MUST SEE EVENTS

SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION

AUG 4 DELHI TO DUBLIN Delhi 2 Dublin features a heavy electronic backbone with live traditional Indian instruments, fiddle, electric guitar, along with punjabi-english vocals.

AUG 5-7 COMOX NAUTICAL DAYS 3 days of family fun all at Comox Marina Park, starting Saturday morning and ending with the fireworks finale Monday evening.

AUG 12-13 ORIGINALS ONLY - FINE ART SHOW Comox Valley’s own Originals Only art show at Comox Marina park. Come meet all the artists.

AUG 18-20 ATMOSPHERE - GATHERING Vancouver Island’s most inclusive dance festival.

A spectacle of art, beauty and beats in the heart of Cumberland BC.

AUG 24 ASHLEY MAC ISAAC Ashley has garnered acclaim by playing fiddle in the hard-nosed, traditional Cape-Breton style, while adding his own spin.

AUG 25-27

COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION CV’s annual fair showcasing the labour of our farmers, hobbyists and businesses the last weekend in August.

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ECLECTIC SHOPPING | UNUSUAL SIGHTS | FOOD & FUN 5-11pm, July 7 Thru September 1 | Downtown Courtenay

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Dunsmuir Av Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Sun 5pm, Fanny Bay Inn, fannybayinn.com 335.2323. 7480 Island Hwy S

See also Minutes to Adventure, p 26 & Seniors’ Events, p24~ Aug 1, Tue~

Vacation Bible School: 9am, St Peters Church , August 1-3, 9am-12pm 339-2925.

218 Church St. Tuesday Euchre: 1:30pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca 334.4322, 367 Cliffe Av First Tuesday Fundraiser: w/ Judy & Bruce Wing 7:30pm, The Mex Pub, mexpub.ca .

703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Aug 2, Wed~

Drop-in Darts: 1pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca 334.4322 367 Cliffe Av Auto Racing Open Practice: 5pm, Saratoga Speedway, saratogaracing.ca 337.5024. 2380 Macaulay Rd Magnolia Court Summer Market: 5:30pm, Live music/entertainment while you browse through our booths bit.ly/2sIfDm4 9475231. 6996 Island Highway West.

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, Mex Pub, mexpub.ca .703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Aug 3, Thu~

Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, Hosted by Barry P. & Friends. mexpub.ca .703.9573.

1001 Ryan Rd

Aug 4, Fri~

CCCTS Weekly Ride: 9:30am, Filberg Ctr, faster & slower groups covering 40-80 km. cccts.org 411 Anderton Av Filberg Festival: 10am, The art event of the summer w/over 130 artisans, great food & lively entertainment. filbergfestival.com

941-0727. 61 Filberg Rd Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, for people with Parkinson’s & their friends. Free drop in. CVBoxing.com 8987444. 129-5th St Summer Night Markets: 5pm, Downtown Courtenay, A new & fanciful addition to our downtown, offering a fresh, urban experience for locals & visitors. Eclectic Shopping, Unusual Sights, Food & Fun. Every Fri. until Sept 1st. comoxvalleyarts. com 650-5425. Duncan Av Continued on page 11

Mary Osborn Reed Art Born and educated in England, Mary emigrated to Canada in 1953. An award winning artist she has been living in, and inspired by, the Comox Valley since 1965.

A realistic impressionist painter, she loves painting and drawing any number of subjects from people and animals to landscapes. Her preferred mediums are acrylic, charcoal, and watercolour. maryosbornreed.ca

Mary’s art will be on display at the Originals Only Art show at Comox Marina Park, August 12 & 13

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LOCAL DINING Cafés & Lunch Spots

Grain's Bakery 445-10th St. Courtenay

250-338-0955

Cardero’s 250-338-2519 Common Ground 250-897-1111 Delicado's 250-338-8885 Eats & Treats, Merville Cafe 250-337-0027 Early Bird Café 250-897-7025 Hen & Hog Café 250-871-7001 Hot Chocolates 250-338-8211 Komox Grind 250-339-2225 Mad Chef Café 250-871-7622 Mudsharks 250-338-0939 Pita Pit 250-871-7482 Rawthentic 250-338-0571 Rocky Mountain 250-890-0800 Royston Roasting 250-871-8666 Bayside Café 250-897-3838 The Hub Café 250-871-6700 Twisted Dishes Café 250-941-3474 Tarbell's 250-336-8863

Casual & Family Dining

East Kitchen 250-871-8808 Jo Klassens 250-338-5564 Mad Chef 250-871-7622 Mar's Restaurant 250-400-6277 Michael's On Main 250-334-2071 Plates Eatery 250-334-8087 Ricky’s All Day Grill 250-334-9638 Smitty's 250-339-3911 Taco Time 250-338-1660 White Spot 250-338-8474

Pubs

Avalanche Bar & Grill 275 8th St. Courtenay

250-331-0334

Cumberland Hotel Cumberland Hotel 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 250-336-8844

250-336-8844

Griffin Pub

n Rd. Pub 1185 Griffi Kilmorley Comox 1185 Kilmorley Rd. Comox 250-339-4466 250-339-4466

5467 Island Hwy. S. 5467Union IslandBay Hwy. S. Union Bay

Flying Canoe Flying Canoe West Coast Pub West Coast Pub 250-338-7741 250-338-7741

Whistle Stop Pub Whistle Pub 2355 Mansfield Stop Dr. Courtenay

2355 Mansfield Dr. Courtenay

250-334-4500 250-334-4500

Waverley WaverleyHotel Hotel 250-336-8322 250-336-8322

Black Fin Pub 250-339-5030 Black Fin Pub 250-339-5030 Roy's Towne Pub 250-898-8768 Roy's Towne Pub 250-898-8768 The White Whale 250 338-1468 The White Whale 250 338-1468

Fine FineDining Dining

Fluid FluidBar Bar&&Grill Grill

1175 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 1175 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-338-1500 250-338-1500

250 250 890-7575 890-7575 Atlas AtlasCafe Cafe250-338-9838 250-338-9838 Avenue Avenue250-890-9200 250-890-9200 Bisque Bisque250-334-8564 250-334-8564 Breakwater Breakwater250-338-1323 250-338-1323 Locals Locals250-338-6493 250-338-6493 Martine's Martine'sBistro Bistro250-339-1199 250-339-1199 Prime PrimeChop ChopHouse House250-871-7292 250-871-7292 Union UnionStreet StreetGrill Grill250-897-0081 250-897-0081

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Pasta Monday Feature Pastas $12.99 Wine Wednesday $12 half litres

Open 7 nights/week 4:30pm - 9:00pm 140 Port Augusta St. Comox

International Kinaree Thai 250-898-8639 Pho Maple Noodle 250-338-8868 Sehmi Japanese 250-871-6248 Sushi Kobo 250-339-3222 Spice Hut 250-941-7444 Sushi Wara 250-890-9098 Tokyo Sushi 250-871-7181 Yamoto 250-334-2025 Yiamas Greek 250-871-8552 Yummies & Gyros 250-338 2299

Call for reservations (250) 890-7575

Toscanos.ca

Pizza Freshslice Pizza Comox 250-941-1369 Freshslice Pizza Courtenay 250-871-7871 Islander Pizza & Pasta 250- 250-339-8923 Little Caesa's Pizza 250-339-6999 Mr. J's PIzza 250-331-5369 Nickolini's Pizza 250-757-9996 Panago PIzza 310-0001 Riders Pizza Cumberland 250-400-7433 Scoops & Slices 250-338-1141

Forno Oven Fired

Pizza

Join us for Lunch - see our Menu at flyingcanoe.ca Dine-In or Take-Out

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

250.331.4006

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The Sid Williams Theatre Society’s next performance season begins in September. Become a member and SAVE BIG on SID TIX by buying 4 or more performances!

Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

Ticket Centre hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time

EVERY WEEK

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Congratulations to 2017 Graduating Class from George P. Vanier Secondary School from all the staff of Fluid Bar and Grill

11:00 am to Midnight Full Menu available General Manager Benny Executive Chek Adrian Merrilees

250-338-1500

Megan Agar

fluidbarandgrill.com 1175 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay Cooking Ceylon Cuisine: 5pm, Blue Moon Winery, with Manoja Gangodage at Beautiful Blue Moon Farm, 10% of Net Proceeds towards Sri Lanka Flood relief. $165, 200-9596. 4905 Darcy Rd Live Music: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub. ca . 339.4466. 1185 Kilmorely Rd Delhi 2 Dublin LIVE!: 8:30pm, Filberg Park D2D a heavy electronic backbone with live traditional Indian instruments, Tix-filberg. com 61 Filberg Rd The Rangers: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr., Courtenay .

Ryder Bachman Band: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Reggae Groove: 9:30pm, The Mex Pub, R&B/Hip-Hop/Reggaeton/Afrobeats/Soca/ Trap mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Aug 5, Sat~

Comox Nautical Days: 8am, Comox Marina

Rachael Jancowski

Katie Peill

Full Kitchen Until Midnight Bring the Whole Family

Park, Saturday: Kin Club Pancake breakfast, Live Entertainment all day. Bullhead Derby, Orka Training Vessel Tours, Bistro Garden,4th Annual Fish Toss, Compass Adventure SUP Gauntlet, & Captain Cracker Family Dance.

For latest check comoxnauticaldays.ca.

Love the Ride Weekend: 9am, Mount Washington Resort, Enjoy a weekend of bike riding. mountwashington.ca . 338-1386.

BC Lions vs Sask Roughriders: 4pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Whitecaps at Colorado Rapids: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

The Enablers: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 2714 Dunsmuir Av Little King & Guests: 9pm, The Mex Pub, Advance tix mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd The Rangers: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr., Courtenay .

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Aug 6, Sun~ City of Courtenay presents...

Simms Park Summer

CONCERTS FREE Sunday Concerts at 7:00 pm July 9

Ralph Barrat & Sharp 7

Come to the park to hear the smooth sounds of the golden era of jazz

July 23

Nanaimo Concert Band Big band, musicals & more

July 30

Fiddlejam

Old time fiddle music played by local musicians of all ages

August 13

Country Pickin’

A cavalcade of valley stars playing some good country tunes

August 20

Duo of Duos

Featuring Anela Kahiamoe, KC Hingley, Brodie Dawson and Luke Guthrie

August 27

Completely Creedence

A Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band who invites you to be transported back in time to an era of intense passions

Bring a lawnchair or blanket Info: courtenay.ca/simms

Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre: 250-338-5371 Recreation & Cultural Services

Comox Nautical Days: 8am, Comox Marina Park, Sunday fun all day at Comox Marina Park: Kin Club Pancake breakfast, Interdenominational Church Service, Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races, Hole in One Competition, Orka Training Vessel Tours, Bistro Garden, Live Entertainment all day & the famous Captain Cracker Family Dance. comoxnauticaldays.ca MTG Game Day: 10:30am Special MTG Game Day at Games & Grounds! , gamesandgrounds.com 871-1171. 331-4th St Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Workshop: 10:30am, Abbey Studio. Register soon! FMI 218-0704. 2689 Penrith Av Free Meditation Workshop: 1pm, Courtenay Library, Learn How to Meditate! freemeditation.com. 954-5040. 300-6th St Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub, mexpub. ca .703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Open Mic Night: 7pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd

Aug 7, Mon~

Comox Nautical Days Aug 5-7: 8am, Comox Marina Park, A Free Festival of Family Fun! Bullhead Derby, Build Bail & Sail, Dragon Boat Races & the Vintage Car show. Dozens ofmusicians will perform.

Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks at 10:15pm comoxnauticaldays.ca

Aug 8, Tue~

Aquatic Adventure Dayclub: 10am, CV Aquatic Ctr, Ages 10-14. Week long program, comoxvalleyRdca/rec . 2334-2527 x303 Ice Academy: 10am, CV Sports Ctr, Ages 8-14. 5 day camp, comoxvalleyRdca/rec 3349622. .

Outdoor Obstacle Course Training: 10am, Ages 7-13. Rise up, challenge yourselves & get dirty! Four day camp, .comoxvalleyRdca/ rec334-9622 Surfs Up! Aquatic Daycamp: 10am, CV Sports & Aquatic Ctrs, Ages 6-12 Ride the waves & slides at our waterpark all day! 5 day camp, comoxvalleyRdca . 334-2527 Name That Tune: 7:30pm, Mex Pub, See Aug 1

Aug 9, Wed~

Art class in the Gardens: 1pm, Gardens On Anderton gardensonanderton.org 2181930. 2012 Anderton Rd Wine Wednesday with Cafe Ole: 5pm, 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery, 40knotswinery.com 941-8810.

2400 Anderton Rd Racing Open Practice: 5pm, Saratoga Speedway, See Aug 2 Magnolia Court Summer Market: 5:30pm, See Aug 2 ValleyDads & ValleyFamilies Kick Off BBQ: 5:30pm, Cumberland Village Park, free activities & crafts for families, as well as a bbq supporting the Cumberland Community School PAC 331-0152.

Wine & Watercolor: 6pm, Pacific

Playgrounds, $40, pacificplaygrounds.com 337-5600. 9082 Clarkson Av

Aug 10, Thu~

Family Story Time: 11am, Courtenay Library,Ages 0-5. 334-3369. 300-6th St Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, See Aug 3

Aug 11, Fri~

CCCTS Cycling Weekly Rides: 9:30am, Filberg Ctr, See Aug 4 Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Aug 4 SummerNight Markets: 5pm, Downtown Courtenay, See Aug 4 Baird, Black & White Trio: 8pm, Denman Island Hall, blues, jazz, classical, & world music. Tix@Abraxas Books or at the door Ron Stewart: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley.

10XBigger: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 3344500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Michelle Edwardson Live: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca . 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Reggae Groove at The Mex: 9:30pm, See Aug 4

Aug 12, Sat~

Order of the Eastern Star Garage Sale: 9am-noon, 334-0637. 1073 Evergreen Av, Courtenay Originals Only Art Show: 10am-5pm, Comox Marina Park,See ad p 7 originalsonly. ca 335.2578 Denman Island Studio Tour: 10am, Denman Island Arts Ctr, A rare glimpse into the creative spaces of island Whitecaps at New England Revolution: 5pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Baird, Black & White Trio: 8pm, Studio Live, Tix @ Bop City Records, Church Street Bakery & Rider’s Pizza. 2679 Beaufort Av Comedy Night with Chris Griffin: 8:30pm, Avalanche Bar, Laughter @ 8:30ish. avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th St Live Music: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844.

2714 Dunsmuir Av 10X Bigger: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr..

The Rangers: 9:30pm, The Mex Pub, themexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd

Aug 13, Sun~

Originals Only Art Show: 10am-5pm, Comox Marina Park, See Aug 12 Denman Island Studio Tour: 10am, Denman Island Arts Ctr See Aug 12 CV Prides First Annual Golf Tournament: 12pm, Mulligans Golf Ctr, Reserve Your Spot on our website! comoxvalleypride.ca First Annual Charity Hogfest: All day, Highwayman Saloon, Bring your ride & have it photographed with our Saloon Girls for a donation to our Rumhouse Charity Pool. .facebook.com/localRumHouse 5467 Island Hwy S. Floral Arranging Workshop: 1pm, Black Creek, backyardbloomers@outlook.com

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337-8985. 1672 Constitution Rd Mad Hatter Garden Party: 1:30pm, Gardens on Anderton, Kids aged 2-12 gardensonanderton.org 334.3089. 2012 Anderton Rd BC Lions at Sask Roughriders: 5pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Simms Summer Concerts: 7pm, Simms Millennium Park, Country Pickin’ A cavalcade of valley stars playing some good country tunes. FREE, courtenay.ca 338.5371.

Aug 14, Mon~

Babysitter Superstar Course: 10am, CV Sports & Aquatic Ctrs, Ages 10-14 earn your Red Cross Babysitters Certificate 5 day camp, comoxvalleyRd.ca/rec 334-2527 Red Cross Swim Camp: 10am, CV Aquatic Ctr, Ages 5-9 5 day camp, comoxvalleyRd. ca/rec 334-2527x303 Family Pop up Play in the Park: 10am, Marina Park, up to 5 yrs. Enjoy free play with water & sand tables, arts & crafts, nature based activities & sensory play. 339-2255.

130 Port Augusta.

Impact Sports & Daycamp: 10am, Ages 6-12 5day camp, comoxvalleyRd.ca/rec 334-

9622 Ice Academy: 10am, CV Sports Ctr, Ages 8-14 5 day camp, comoxvalleyRd.ca/rec 334-9622.

Ladies Night: 5:30pm, Glacier Greens, glaciergreens.com 339-6515. Knight Rd

Aug 15, Tue~

Tuesday Euchre: 1:30pm, Courtenay Legion, See Aug 1 Board Game Night & Darts: 5pm, Griffin Pub, See Aug 1.

Name That Tune: 7:30pm, Mex Pub See Aug 1 Trivial Matters: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, See Aug 1

Aug 16, Wed~

Family Story Time: 10:30am, Comox Library, See Aug 2 Gallery Opening: 1pm-5pm, Home Gallery, As a recipient of the Emerging Artist grant from BC Art Council & BC Government, Jeanne MacGrotty has just returned from a 3 month residency at Medalta’s Shaw International Residency Center in the Clay Historic District of Medicine Hat. Come view the new & exiting work that

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2995 Moray Ave, Courtenay 250-338-5695 oktirecomox@shaw.ca

she has completed & will display. As well as atmosphere fired ceramic work, Ms. MacGrotty will exhibit prints & photographic work. There will be refreshments at the gallery opening, which starts 1pm to 5pm. , . 2503351566. 5650 Island Highway.

Drop-in Darts: 1pm, Courtenay Legion, See Aug 2 Racing Open Practice: 5pm, Saratoga Speedway, See Aug 2 Wine Wednesday with Eve Daniell: 5pm, 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery , Please join us while we breathe in the beauty of the vineyard while listening to the Angelic voice of Eve Daniell dance through the vines.

40knotswinery.com 250-941-8810. 2400 Anderton Rd Magnolia Court Summer Market: 5:30pm, See Aug 2 Chalk Painting: 6pm, Pacific Playgrounds, Join Iona from French Creek Collective for a chalk painting craft. Supplies provided. $40, pacificplaygrounds.com 337-5600x106.

9082 Clarkson Av Guess that Groove: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, See Aug 2

• Fireplaces & Stoves • Pool & Spa • Barbecues • Firetables • Patio Furniture

Aug 17, Thu~

Cumberland Guided Walking Tour: 7pm, Cumberland Museum & Archives For information & to register, visit cumberlandmuseum.ca & look for Guided Walking Tours 336-2445. 2680 Dunsmuir Av Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, See Aug 3

Aug 18, Fri~

CCCTS Cycling Weekly Rides: 9:30am, Filberg Ctr, See Aug 4 Family Story Time: 10am, Cumberland Library, See Aug 4 Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Aug 4 SummerNight Markets: 5pm, Downtown Courtenay, See Aug 4 5pm, Atmosphere Gathering: Cumberland, Dance in the Circus tent & soaked up the main acts under a starry sky.

Maybe you’ve only heard tales of the art installations, the elusive Forest stage, the live dance infusions, the after-hours party. atmospheregathering.com Knights & Ladies of Avalon: 7pm, TheaterWorks Ctr for the Performing Arts, Legends of the round table & Excalibur are Continued on page 20

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A Safe Ride with our driver, your car starts around $14.00. Arrive alive.

15th Annual Whuis Charity Golf To r

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15th Annual Whistle Stop Pub’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Call or Text 250.702.0014

LIVE BANDS

Saturday Sept. 9 at Sunnydale Golf Club.

Aug 4/5 The Rangers Aug 11/12 10x Bigger Aug 18/19 Boondock Aug 25/26 The Impalas

Next Wine Tasting Sept. 16 Get your tickets now

Charity Golf Tournament Sept 9 Get your tickets at the Bar.

Beer Special

$50 entry fee, includes a steak dinner with all the fixings at the Whistle Stop Pub, 9 holes of golf and a prize for each golfer. Get your tickets at the Whistle Stop Pub.

CUMBERLAND HOTEL Saturday Bands 9PM-1AM AUGUST 5TH

The Enablers

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Stella 16 oz Coors Banquet 20 oz MONDAY 25¢ Wings & 40¢ Prawns TUESDAY Szchewan Beef & Greens 6.95 Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork 6.95 Pineapple Chicken & Chicken Chow Mein 7.95 WEDNESDAY Build a burger. Whistle Stop Burger with fries starting at $6.00 THURSDAY 25¢ Wings & 40¢ Prawns FRIDAY Prime Rib w/ best Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & stir fry veg $17.95 SATURDAY A 6oz. Sirloin served with fries, garlic toast & half a dozen prawns, $11.95 SUNDAY BRUNCH 9:30am to 1:00pm Full Rack Baby Back Ribs at 5pm - $11.95

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

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TBA AUG 26TH Shotgun Kelly AUG 19TH

Weekly Entertainment

WEDNESDAYS Cox, Bachman, & Lee 7:30-10:30pm FRIDAYS Karaoke with Kim 9-1am SUNDAYS Meat Draw Bingo 1-3pm 2714 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland

250-336-8844 Since 1894 w w w. c u m b e r l a n d h o t e l . c a

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stle Stop rnament The he proceeds from this year’s event will support the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation, which raises funds to enhance our local healthcare system where government funding ends. Areas your donations support are: the new Comox Valley Hospital, St. Joseph’s and community health programs.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, CVHF has raised over $12 million to support Comox Valley healthcare since 1993.

Anyone who wishes to donate a prize, please contact the pub at 250-334-4500

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TH I NGS TO DO IN 2 & 4 HOURS First Annual Charity

Sunday Aug 13th marks the Highwayman Saloon’s First Annual Charity Hogfest and second Saloon Girl

Photo Shoot of the year. Don’t miss it! We’ll roast a Pig on site and have all the fixins available at no cost to yourselves, our valued

Largest rum selection on the Island. Real HomeStyle Food, prepared in-house!

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August 20th 9am-3pm

Join us for breakfast then walk along the beach trails across from the Saloon. Prizes for 3 best hands.

Sat. Meat Draws July 29 Old Arbutus

3 pm -Afternoon with the Pythian Sisters Jam Starts @ 3’ish

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Bring your ride and have it photographed with our Saloon Girls for nothing more than a donation to our Rumhouse Charity Pool... to be split equally between... 1) Comox Valley Child Developement Association, 2) The Comox Valley SPCA, 3) Diabetes Canada The Chris Andres Band will be hosting our Jam for the afternoon/evening and plan to have many other musicians join them to create a Show like no other. We’ll have several drink specials, door prizes, and 50/50 draws all for the Rumhouse Charity Pool.

Everyone’s Welcome. 19+ Fun starts at High Noon!

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MONTHLY EVENTS Saturday Aug 12 Comedy Night with Chris Griffin

Laughter @ 8:30 ish - $10 cover

Friday August 25 Deja Vu 3 @9pm - $20 cover Queer Culture Club Night

DJ - Lady K Drag Show by Connie Smudge

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mon - Karaoke Sat - Live Music/DJ Tues - $6.50 Burger Night Sun - Free Pool Wed- Pool & Poker

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250-871-8840 Unit E - 736 30th Street, Courtenay BC told from a new perspective & Merlin insists on creating peace in Camelot. Information/ reservations theatreworks@shaw.ca 7922031. 2683 Moray Av BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders: 7:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Shotgun Kelly: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley.

Boondock: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 3344400. 2355 Mansfield Dr..

Scott Jacobs Live: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Reggae Groove: 9:30pm MexPubSee Aug 4

Aug 19, Sat~

Chinatown & Japanese No. 1 Townsite Walking Tour: 10am, Cumberland, FMI cumberlandmuseum.ca 336-2445. 2680 Dunsmuir Av Atmosphere Gathering: 10am, Cumberland, See Aug 18 Breakers Hockey Team BBQ & Car Wash: 11am, Westview Ford 4901 North Island Highway.

Knights & Ladies of Avalon: 1pm & 7pm, TheaterWorks Ctr , See Aug 18

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Aug 4: Dark Tower, Detroit, Kidnap, Trip to Spain Annabelle: Creation, Aug , 11: Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, Glass Castle, Wind River Aug 18: Good Time, Hitman’s Bodyguard, Logan Lucky, Neighborhood, Patti Cakes Aug 25: All Saints, Polaroid, Space Between, Tulip Fever

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Aug 1: Circle, Colossal, Going In Style, Lovers, Shin Godzilla: Movie Aug 8: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, King Fu Yoga, Snatched Aug 15: Alien: Covenant, Blind, Descendants 2, Hunter’s Prayer, Wall Aug 22: Everything, Gracefield Incident, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Kill Switch Aug 29: Baywatch, DCU: Batman & Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Inconceivable Security

(250)339- 9121 Open 7 Days 10 am - 10 pm

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2 for 1 Movie Rentals Every Monday

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Kids Art for KidStart: 2pm, Mudsharks Come paint a piece & have it displayed in the gallery. jhsni.bc.ca/index.php/kidstart 338=7341 . 244D-4th St Zig Zag & The Holy Rollers�: 6pm, Comox Golf Club, Come for dinner. Music at 7pm.

Dinner reservations. Tix comoxgolfclub.ca 339.7272. 1718 Balmoral Av Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Boondock: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub 3344400. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Live Music: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844.

2714 Dunsmuir Av

Aug 20, Sun~

Scenic Poker Walk: 9am-3pm, Highwayman Saloon, Walk along the scenic shore & collect your cards. PRIZES for the best 3 poker hands! facebook.com/localRumHouse .

5467 Island Hwy S. Simons Cycles YANA Ride: 9am, Marina Park, Take part in this fun & challenging ride. yanacomoxvalley.com . 250-871-0343.

Atmosphere Gathering: 10am, Cumberland, See Aug 18 Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub, See Aug 6 Auto Cross: 3:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Test & improve your driving skills, saratogaracing.ca 337.5024. 2380 Macaulay Simms Summer Concert: 7pm, Simms Millennium Park, Duo of Duos -Featuring Anela Kahiamoe, KC Hingley, Brodie Dawson & Luke Guthrie. courtenay.ca/simms .

338.5371.

Aug 21, Mon~

Aquatic Camp: 10am, CV Sports Ctr, Ages 6-12 5day camp, comoxvalleyRd.ca/rec 3342527X303.

Shinny Hockey Tournament: 2:30pm, CV Sports Ctr, Ages 5-14 5 days, .comoxvalleyRd. ca/rec . 250-334-9622.

Aug 22, Tue~

Tuesday Euchre: 1:30pm, Courtenay Legion, See Aug 1 Trivial Matters: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, See Aug 1

Aug 23, Wed ~

Family Story Time: 10:30am, Comox Library, See Aug 2 Drop-in Darts: 1pm, Courtenay Legion, See

Aug 2 Racing Open Practice: 5pm, Saratoga Speedway, See Aug 2 Magnolia Court Summer Market: 5:30pm, See Aug 2 Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Aug 24, Thu~

Ashley MacIsaac LIVE!: 7:30pm, Filberg Park, Ashley has garnered international acclaim. Tix filberg.com 61 Filberg Rd Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, See Aug 3

Aug 25, Fri~

CCCTS Weekly Rides: 9:30am, Filberg Ctr, See Aug 4 CV Exhibition: 12pm-7pm, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, See our Ad p 3 Boxing for Parkinsons: 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Aug 4 SummerNight Markets: 5pm, Downtown Courtenay, See Aug 4 BBQ Steak Dinner: 5:30pm, courtenaylegion.ca 334-4322. 367 Cliffe Av Alpine Wine Festival: 6pm, Mount Washington, . Enjoy a variety of delicious wine samples & gourmet food & stunning mountain views overlooking Strathcona Provincial Park. mountwashington.ca .

338.1386. Strathcona Parkway.

Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub. ca . 339.4466. 1185 Kilmorely Rd Impalas: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334-4500.

2355 Mansfield Dr..

Deja Vu 3: 9pm, Avalanche Bar, LGBTQ all inclusive club nite at Avalanche Bar. Advance Tix Avalanchebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th St Cam Boyce: 9pm, Flying Canoe Pub, Catch local Musician Cam Boyce live. flyingcanoe. ca . 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Av Nights to Remember: 9:30pm, The Mex Pub, hip-hop hosted by YOUNGCAP & AZREAL with special guests, mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Live DJ & Dancing: 9:30pm, Avalanche Bar, avalanchebar.ca .331.0334. 275 8th Street

Aug 26, Sat~

Comox Valley Exhibition: 10am-7pm, CV Exhibition Grounds, See our Ad p 3 BC Lions at Ottawa Redblacks: 12:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Art Class in the Gardens: 1pm, Gardens on Anderton, Ann Clarkson is presenting

22 this Painting Party art class. Advance Registration, gardensonanderton.org .

334.3089. 2012 Anderton Rd Whitecaps at Orlando City SC: 4:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

A Night of White: 5:30pm, Location TBA, A fundraising event for The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) you will receive an email with the surprise outdoor location announcement nightofwhite.ca UFC McGregor vs.

Mayweather Superfight!: 6pm, Avalanche Bar, Worlds will collide when UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor makes his professional boxing debut against future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. avalachebar.ca 331.0334. 275-8th St Saturday Night Karaoke!: 7:30pm, The Mex Pub, Win up to 1000 Loonies. mexpub. ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Jon Miller Quartet: 8pm, Studio Live, This tour marks the debut of Tony Genge on Hammond B-3 organ with the quartet.

Playing a mix of organ-jazz classics. Tix at Bop City Records, Church Street Bakery & Rider’s Pizza, jonmillerdrums.weebly.com 2679 Beaufort Av Comox Valley Pride Dance: 8pm, Native Sons Hall, Tix at comoxvalleypride.ca Name that Tune: 9pm, Griffin Pub, See Aug 5 Shotgun Kelly: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844 2714

Dunsmuir Av Impalas: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334-4500.

2355 Mansfield Dr Live DJ & Dancing: 9:30pm, Avalanche Bar, See Aug 6

Aug 27, Sun~

Salt Water Showdown Fishing Derby: 5am, Marina Park, Raise funds for Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue & the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Get your registration package at Gone Fishin, Tyee Marine or Pilon Tool Rentals facebook.com/ fishingderby2017 338-7811 Comox Valley Exhibition: 10am-5pm, CV Exhibition Grounds, See our Ad p 3 Queer Culture Brunch & Tea Dance: 11am, 40 Knots Winery, “Dress in White” Party with exquisite catered brunch, .eventbrite. ca/e/deja-vu-the-white-party-tickets 2400 Anderton Road .

KyeFest: 1pm til done .Kye Bay Guest Lodge & Cottages, Music, Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, & soft drinks for everyone on the beach. Come one, come all. No charge, no worries! facebook.com/KyeFest 339.6112.

590 Windslow Rd Afternoon Dance: 2pm, Mex Pub,See Aug 6 Simms Summer Concerts: 7pm, Simms Millennium Park, Completely Creedence -A Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band. courtenay.ca/simms 338.5371.

Aug 28, Mon~

A working studio in the heart of downtown Comox, selling original art, unique gifts, cards & prints.

Moving to our New Location on Comox Avenue in August.

Stop in and say hello!

Open Wednesday thru Friday 12 - 4pm or by appointment 1822 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC BrokenFishStudio.ca

BrokenFishStudio@gmail.com

Junior Lifeguard Camp: 10am, CV Sports & Aquatic Ctrs, Ages 6-12. Fve day camp, .comoxvalleyRd.ca . 334-2527x303.

Introduction Hockey Camp: 10am, CV Sports Ctr, Ages 7-12 5 day camp comoxvalleyRd.ca/rec 334-9622.

Poker Night & Pool Tournament: 7pm, Griffin Pub, See Aug 7

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Aug 29, Tue~

Tuesday Euchre: 1:30pm, Courtenay Legion,See Aug 1 Board Game Night & Mixed Darts: 5pm, Griffin Pub Name That Tune: 7:30pm, Mex Pub Trivial Matters: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub

1797 Comox Ave. (250)898-9468

Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

Aug 30, Wed~

Family Story Time: 10:30am, Comox Library, Drop-in Darts: 1pm, Courtenay Legion, See Aug 2 Racing Open Practice: 5pm, Saratoga Speedway, See Aug 2 Wine Wednesday with Simon Kempston:5pm, 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery , Please join us while we breathe in the beauty of the vineyard while listening & dancing to the sweet sounds of Simon Kempston.

40knotswinery.com/events/ Simon-Kempston 941-8810. 2400 Anderton Rd Magnolia Court Summer Market: 5:30pm, See Aug 2 Guess that Groove: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, See Aug 2

Wine Wednesdays are back on our Vineyard Terrace MUSIC | FOOD | WINE

Aug 31, Thu~

Kids’Art for KidStart Gallery Opening: 4pm, Mudsharks Coffee Bar, Paintings will be available for purchase with all proceeds supporting KidStart. A signature piece created by local artist Tracy Kobus will be for auction. Comoxvalleyarts.com 244-4th St..

Open Jam: 8:30pm, Mex Pub, See Aug 3

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, Seniors Events

Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 Fri~ Evergreen Aug 4, Fri~ Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, At The Movies- The Shack: 12:30pm.

Filberg Centre, Come on out for a night Filberg Centre 338-1000. 411 Anderton Av. of fun dancing. Enjoy bands like: Amigos, Crosstown Express, Dan Hughes Band Evergreenclub.ca Double Play! evergreenclub.ca. 3381000. 411 Anderton Av.

Comox Seniors’ Centre

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d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., Comox, BC (250) 339-5133 Office hours: 10am-1pm Mon-Fri

Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9 AM Yoga with Fiona Walker. Mon. 3PM Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Space is limited so call ahead.

Ongoing Yoga: Tues. 4:25 PM, Thurs.

3:05 PM, Fri. 10:30 AM, Sat. 9:00AM

Aug 18, Fri~ Movie-Golden Years:

12:30pm. Filberg Centre 338-1000. 411 Anderton Av. Evergreenclub.ca Each Sunday~ Worship at Berwick: 10AM, Join us for a non-denominational Christian worship service. All welcome.

Refreshments compliments of Berwick.

Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 250-890-2346 www. berwickretirement.com/bcv Coming in September~ Hymn Sing: Details TBA. Check the September What’s On Digest or check www. berwickretirement.com/bcv

Stay Engaged and Active Creating a wonderful environment where residents enjoy exceptional service from friendly staff is The Berwick Way. At Berwick Comox Valley, you will enjoy an unparalleled standard of living at a superior value.

Speak to one of our Senior Living Experts today!

1700 COMOX AVENUE, COMOX 250.229.1690

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Cumberland Museum & Archives: Exhibits, heritage events, guided tours, a replica coal mine & more. Open year round. www. cumberlandmuseum.ca 250 336-2445 Explore Filberg Park and Heritage Lodge: Beautiful lawns, peaceful gardens and quiet benches to relax on. Don’t miss the petting zoo, the Lodge and the summer kitchen for a relaxing light meal. 61 Filberg Road Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by going bowling at Codes Country Lanes. codescountrylanes.com. 250-334-4045 Visit 40 Knots Winery: Tastings. Tue-Sun 11:30am-5:30pm or book a Private Tasting, Picnic or Cellar Tour. Visit our Interpretive trail & learn about our terroir and varieties. 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 250.941.8810. 40KnotsWinery.com I-Hos Gallery: Traditional & contemporary Northwest Coast artwork & crafts 3310 Comox Road, 250-339-7702 Golf Driving Range: Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515 BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing. www. coalhillsbmx.com for schedule. 250.336.2699 Swimming: For acres of beautiful sand beach visit Goose Spit or Kye Bay at low Tide. Swim indoors at Comox Valley Aquatic Centre.

WHALE WATCHING SCUBA DIVING MARINE TOURS SNORKELING

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HMCS Alberni Museum: Visit this amazing naval museum. Mon-Sat, 10-5. 250.897.4611 Walk the Air Park: Free great views. Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave, turn onto Mansfield Rd. Helicopter Tours: Discovery Passage, Desolation Sound, Comox Glacier. Stunning flights over mountain &ocean. 49Northhelicopters.com 250202-4899 Art Gallerys: Visit Comox Valley Art Gallery at 580 Duncan Ave. www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com or Pearl Ellis Gallery at 1729A Comox Ave Skateboarding: Free, Courtenay/Comox Skatepark. 1551 Lerwick Road.

Comox Hands On Farm: Walk, Grunt and squeak with the animals at Comox’s very own petting zoo. 10-4pm daily. $5/family. 339-3276, in Filberg Park, 61 Filberg Rd. Snorkelling, Whale Watching, Marine Tours: The biggest & most exciting marine animals in Desolation Sound & the Salish Sea. Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company. 250.338.6829. 2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. www.scubashark.com Bird Watching: Free, Courtenay Riverway & Estuary. 250.702.5404 Fossil Tours: Tour the museum exhibits before heading out on for a chance to find a fossil of your own. Courtenay & District Museum and Paleontology Centre. www.courtenaymuseum.ca.

Comox Air Force Museum: See the history of

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CYMC FESTIVAL OF SUMMER SOUNDS THANK YOU COMOX VALLEY

So many people have contributed to a hugely successful 50th Anniversary Year.

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MUSICAL THEATRE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SPONSORS Comox Valley Community Producer: Shari Jakubiec. Set Design: Claire Foundation,35The GOAT 98.9 FM, Balfe Somers Guiot and construction: Bruce Taylor, Rebecca 40 Wealth Management, Comox Valley Record, 45 Curtis, Joe Julien, Alan Kneeland, Ethan Lloyd, Medium Rare Interactive, Comox Valley Jay Parker, Terry50Scott, Bob Wright, Nathaniel Newcomers Club, My Tech Guys, Rotary Club Johnson, Travis Curtis, Jake Catling.55Set of Strathcona Sunrise, Vandekerkhove Family Painters: Courtenay Bardonner, Janet Bouey, Foundation, Long & McQuade, Comox District Christine Boyer, Rebecca Curtis, Travis Curtis, Teachers Association, Monk Office Supply Liam Galway, Claire Guiot, Kennedy Ledingham, INSTRUCTORS Musical Theatre: Lori Mazey, Hayden Ledingham, Mya Williamson. Costume Lindsay Sterk, Shannon Tyrrell. Instrumental: Design: Kara Derma with Jane Burch, Lisa John Littlejohn, Domagoj and Melina Ivanovic, Grant, Molly Hilliar, Jessica Joyce, Kennedy Ben Goheen, Helena Jung, Manti Poon, Ernest Ledingham, Cindy Longlands, Dianne Mains, Kassian. Piano Intensive: Dr. Corey Hamm, Jessie Mazey, Laura Needham, Naomi Peterson, Angelique Po. Island Jazz: Dan Craven, Kelby Blythe Reimer, Tabi Wall, Jean Gibson, Joanne MacNayr, Brooke Maxwell, Dave Stewart, Ben McKechnie, Kelsey Fisher. Costume Loans Henriques, Jen Hodge, Blaine Dunaway, Jeff from: Courtenay Little Theatre, Rainbow Drummond, John Capon and guest artist Greg Youth Theatre, TheatreWorks, Vanier Drama Bush.

Department, Highland Sec. School, Courtenay Costume Rental, Heather Gordon Murphy, PHOTOGRAPHERS Karen McKinnon, Vic Kirby, RainCoast School of Musical Theatre, Shoreline Craig Carson, Terry Penney and Brent Reid Musical Theatre Society, Lisa Williams. Specialty PIANO TUNERS James Lithgow, Jordie Props: Marianne Harris, Jocelyn Manely, Robinson.

Vanier Drama Dept Students. Lighting Design: Robinson Wilson. Sound Effects: Terry Penney.

SUMMER STAFF Jessica Mann, Kelly Barnum, Sound Engineer: Andrew Taylor. Advertising: Kaylynn Gingras, Kennedy Ledingham, Liam Judy Kimber and many volunteers. Stage Galway and all five program assistants.

Manager: Kennedy Ledingham. ASM: Kaylin THE GALA Directors from years gone by: Wadsworth, Rebekka Wernicke. Backstage Timothy Vernon, Marcus Handman. CYMC Crew: Molly Bryan and Brad Arlitt. Spotlight Students who played the concert. Volunteers: Operators: Lisa McRoberts, Kennedy Daniels.

Neil Nahirnik, Gord and Simon Hodge, the Makeup: Sharon Pridham, Braxtyn Paulhus. hard working Board and our faithful ticket Hair Design: Krista Wood. Stage Band led and raffle ticket sellers. Musicians: The Snow

by Shannon Tyrrell: Michael Wright, Filipe Monkeez, Blaine Dunaway, Bruce Wing, Steve Andrade, Alex Watt, Troy Lucas, Tom Spratt, Ruskin, Sound: Mike Sutcliffe The Buffet: Cloves Brent Hart, Dave Bamford, Mark Hoskins, Kirst Catering, Beaufort Wines, Gladsone Brewing, Bradshaw. Workshop Leaders: Russell Berg, Relay Party Rentals, the Dollar Store. Grand Dan Comeau, Liam Galway, Livea Gill Harding, Piano Mover and Tuner, Grant Ferguson. Silent Emma Gillespie, Bryan Hill, Christy Kooman, Auction Donors: Be Clothing, Benjamin Moore Kennedy Ledingham, Carrie Lemcke, Dustin House of Color, Studio IPF: Inner Pursuit Fitness, Lucas, Robinson Wilson. Programme: Terry Searles Shoes, Curves Comox, Edible Island, Penney. Front of House Coordinator: Heather Eminence Products, Nancy Young, Jim Whyte.

Rapin. SelfDesign 4-credit course: Michelle City of Courtenay for the Native Sons Hall.

Buck. Canada Day Parade Float: Jason Waters, Courtenay Little Theatre: decorations.

Dan Comeau. Sid Williams Theatre & Technical & Box Office Staff. 3 Legged Dog Productions.

MARK ISFELD SS AND VALLEY VIEW And many more volunteers supporting all we ELEMENTARY For the use of both schools as have named. the CYMC Campus and to the maintenance staff for cleaning and working around us, Footprints AND Sound: Milo Yakibchuk. Joe Julien for Security, Comox Coach. helping to move our “stuff” and creating a mezzanine in our storage space, Marcia Haley, YEAR ROUND STAFF Kate Ramsey, Kim for stage crew beyond the call of duty. Comox Stubblefield, Kirstin Humphreys Valley Piano Society.

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Corner of Military Row & Ryan Road 339.8162. www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca Go-Karts & Monster Truck Rides: Open 7 days a week 12-4pm. Also open 12-8pm on Thurs & Fri’s (weather permitting). Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. 250.337.5024.

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.

Lawn Bowls: Located in Bill Moore Park. 26th St. Courtenay. 250.338.8222 Mini Golf: Miracle Beach Mini Golf 250.337.5336. 9am to Dusk. April to October. miraclebeachminigolf.ca Island Hwy. 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 Kite Flying: Popular windy location for kite flying, on the beach.

Comox Marina: Take a walk on the boardwalk and buy fresh seafood right off the fishing boats.

Things To Do In

Saratoga Speedway Races: Saturday and Friday Night Race Shows. Gates open 6pm on Fridays and 5:30pm on Saturdays. Races start 7pm.

Features array of shows including; Monster Trucks, Robo Dragon Fire Breathing Car Eating Machine, Logging Truck Rodeo, Crash to Pass, Mad Max Extreme Racing, IMCA Modifieds, Bomber Cars, Road Runners, Hornet Cars, Wilroc Sprint Cars, Heads-Up Drag Racing, Old Timers, Big Rigs, School Bus Derby, The Crusher Car Jumper, Fireworks, Truck Tug o’ Wars, Time Attack & more! Plus great eating & bathroom facilities!

2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek. 250.337.5024. www.saratogaracing.ca Elk Falls Suspension Bridge: Hangs 64mtrs above the Campbell River canyon floor. 4 km’s up Gold River Hwy 28, west of Campbell River.

Boating: Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort.

250.334.4154. 2 hour minimum rental. 5726 Coral Rd. www.batesbeach.bc.ca Cave Exploring & Tours: Horne Lake Cave Exploring. 250.248.7829. 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours Mountain Bike Tours: Island Mountain Rides.

250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland Rd. www. islandmountainrides.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

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Kayaking: Free. Launch your kayak into the river at the Courtenay Airpark then paddle up the river to Lewis Park. Kayak rental available.

Cumberland Bike Trails: Enjoy easy to advanced mountain bike trails through Cumberland’s surrounding forests. Dodge City Cycles, has a good selection of maps and tours. 250 336-2200. www.dodgecitycycles.com Mount Washington: Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides and hiking. www.mountwashington.ca Things To Do In

Big Animal Encounters: The biggest & most exciting marine animals in Desolation Sound & the Salish Sea. All-day & half-day adventures. Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company. 250.338.6829. 2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. biganimalencounters.com Fishing: One of the best kept secrets on Vancouver Island is the great fishing out of Comox. Book a half day or or full day fishing adventure. www.Islandpursuitsportfishing.com.

250.702.6178 Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor.

Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours, Campbell River 250-850-1101. aboriginaljourneys.com CR Whale Watch: Tide Adventures, Eco Tours, Whale & Bear Watching, Zodiac Boats: 250-2872667 www.crwhalewatching.com

Full & Half Day Charters 250-702-6178 www.fishingcomox.com

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Located on Knight Road just past the Comox Airport

12:30 - 3:00

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

Your Neighborhood Cafe with a Side of Fun! All kinds of gaming happens here, come check us out!

MTG Game Days August 5th 12pm

August 6th 10:30am

MTG Casual play - every day MTG Standard Wed 6pm MTG Tiny Leaders - Wed 6:30 pm YuGiOh! - 1st & 3rd Wed 6pm Pokemon - 2nd & 4th Wed 6pm Learn2Play: Thurs Aug 3rd & 17 Mini’s Night - Thurs 6pm Board Games/Learn2Play - Thurs 6:30/7pm MTG Standard & Commander - Thurs 6:30pm MTG FNM - Fri 6:30pm Standard Showdown - Sat 12:30 pm MTG Booster Draft - Sat 6:30pm Texas Hold'em - 1st Sat 6pm Hours Tues - Noon-5pm Wed - Sat 10:30am-10pm

250-871-1171 331-4th St, Courtenay

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Tuesdays

“Trivial Matters”

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LIVE MUSIC LINEUP Aug 4 Ryder Bachman Band AUG 11 Michelle Edwardson AUG 18 Scott Jacobs AUG 25 Cam Boyce flyingcanoe.ca

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