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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Feb 1, Mon~ Boomers Week: Mt. Washington, Feb 1 until Feb 5, 50% off for 50yrs and over mountwashington.ca. 250 338 1386.

Mattina Musica ft. Marcus Takizawa: 10:30am, Sid Williams Theatre, A concert series of classical music. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue.

Taoist Tai Chi Beginning Classes: 6:15pm, Little Red Church, for all ages & abilities. Wed/Fri. Register in class. adult and senior rates, taoist.org/parksville.

(250)240-3387. 2282 Comox Ave Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of playmembers only, evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Feb 2, Tue~ Gound Hog Day: Movie Release: “Eddie the Eagle”: Movie Release: “The Choice”: Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm,Free gospel outreach Filberg Center, Courtenay.250 334 2433.

Feb 3, Wed~ Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Stories, songs, rhymes and more for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave. Chair Yoga: 11:15am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, Open to the public. Contact the church office. stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca/index.html .

250-334-4331. 579 - 5th Street.

Feb 4, Thu~ Tracey Riley & Blaine Dunaway: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Roy’s Towne Pub, live music at 6:30pm. , theroypub.com/ . 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S,.

CV Paddlers Speaker; Laura GriffithCochrane, Curator, Ucluelet Aquarium.: 7:00pm, The Lions Den, No charge, comoxvalleypaddlers.ca 1729 Comox Avenue.

Canucks vs Blue Jackets: 7:00pm, canucks.nhl. com The Wet Secrets: 9:00pm, Waverley Hotel,Swampy basslines, primal drumming, dancing ladies with brassy hornstacks, keys, congas & vocal harmonies galore. facebook.com/waverleyhotel/events. 250-3368322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave. Anela & Friends Jam Session: 7:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 5, Fri~ Movie Release: “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”: Movie Release: “Hail, Caesar!”:

Don McRae MLA Comox Valley

437 Fifth St. Courtenay, B.C. V9N 1J7

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4 25th World Community Film Festival: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theate/ Native Sons Hall/ Florence Filberg, Over 30 award-winning documentaries. worldcommunity.ca Tix; sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.337.5412.

LIVE @ Teds: Casual Fridays: 8:00pm, Teds Bar & Grill on Mt Washington 888.231.1499 mountwashington.ca.

Tracy Riley & Friends: 8:00pm, Roys Towne Pub, theroypub.com 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Edu-Africa Benefit Concert

$10

Featuring “SheCouldBeTrouble”

Feb. 6, Cumberland Rec Centre

Doors at 5:00PM Music at 7:00PM "Eradicate Poverty through Education"

250-650-7064

Rockin’ Dance Party featuring Tomcat and Friends The Valley’s Retro/Rock Dance Band playing the hits of the 50’s-90’s

February 6th Live at the Mex Pub 1001 Ryan Rd. Courtenay

8:30PM - 12:00AM

- no cover-

PJS & PEARLS A GIRLS NIGHT OUT SOROPTIMIST INT. OF COURTENAY: 8:00pm, Floren prepurchase. facebook.com/groups/ sicourtenay. 778.428.2277. 411 Anderton ave.

Lazy Mike and The Rockin Recliners: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. MOONTRICKS and Mt.Eliah: 9:00pm, Waverley Hotel,facebook.com/waverleyhotel/events . 250-3368322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave. Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, Live music starts 9pm. whistlestoppub.com 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Live Music at the Flying Canoe : 9:00pm, flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Machine Gun Kelly: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub.com 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Feb 6, Sat~ 25th World Community Film Festival: 10:00am & 8:00pm Sid Williams Theate/ Native Sons Hall/ Florence Filberg, Over 30 award-winning documentaries. worldcommunity.ca Tix;sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.337.5412.

Make Art Saturday: 11:00am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Interactive art experience Admission by donation, materials provided. comoxvalleyartgallery. com . 250.338.6211. 580 Duncan Ave. New Weekly Event! Afternoon Jam: 3:30pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. (250)3314006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Edu-Africa Benefit Concert: 5:00pm, Cumberland Recreation Centre, Doors open 5 pm - Music starts 7 pm Tickets $10 each edu-africa.org. 250.650.7064.

UFC 196 - Werdum vs Velasquez: 6:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca. (250 331-0334.

275-8 St. Canucks vs Flames: 7:00pm canucks.nhl.com Glacier Kings vs Campbell River Storm: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre glacierkings@ shaw.ca glacierkings.vijhl.com . 250.334.4709. 3001 Vanier Drive.

Anela & Friends PLUS Margaritiavile Party with the Parrot Heads: 8:00pm, Roys Towne Pub,theroypub.com 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Rockin Dance Party Featuring Tomcat & Friends: 8:30pm, The Mex Pub, No Cover 1001 Ryan Road, Courtenay, mexpub.ca 250.703.9576.

Machine Gun Kelly: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub,whistlestoppub.com.

250.334.4500.

2355 Mansfield Drive.

Ryder Hawkins Band: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca (250)336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave,.

The Femme Fatales: 9:30pm, Teds Bar & Grill, mountwashington.ca . 888.231.1499. .

MUST See eveNTS

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FEB 5 - 6 25TH WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL Over 30 award-winning documentaries from around the world. Topics include 1st Nations, music and resilience, environment, labour, social justice.

Films all day Saturday in 4 venues.

FEB 18 - 27 NORTH ISLAND FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS After months of hard work, over 1,000 dedicated students from all over Vancouver Island are converging in the Comox Valley to perform Musical Theatre and Dance at the Sid Williams Theatre.

FEB 20 COMOX VALLEY’S COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR Fundraiser for Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society.

Gain understanding about the experience of being on the streets during a cold Canadian winter.

FEB 20 12TH ANNUAL CUMBERLAND HERITAGE FAIR The Faire features a huge variety of displays created by individuals and organizations spotlighting the rich history of the community. Share culture, hobbies and collections.

FEB 22 - 28 WOUNDED WARRIOR RUN BC Wounded Warriors Canada is a -profit organization that helps Canadian Forces members who have been wounded or injured in their service to Canada.

The run provides increased public awareness and financial support to Wounded Warriors Canada.

FEB 28 BRIDAL EXHIBITION 2016 Come spend the day meeting with wedding enthusiasts, check out the on stage presentations, fashion shows, and take in the samples, freebies and fun!

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250-871-8840 Unit E - 736 30th Street, Courtenay BC Yukon Blonde Live: 9:30pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca (250)331-0334. 275-8 St. Feb 7, Sun~ Cumberland Legion Crib: 1:00pm, Cumberland Legion 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Legion Super Bowl Chili Cook Off: 2:00pm, Cumberland Legion, All Welcome.

Cumberland Legion 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. We’re Back! A Dinosaurs Story: 2:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Four fun-loving dinosaurs take a trip to New York intent on bringing some joy to the lives of children of the Big Apple. By Donation, sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Super Bowl Party with LIVE Half Time Show: 3:00pm, Avalanche Bar avalanchebar.ca. (250)3310334. 275-8 St. New Weekly Event! Open Mic Jam with Rob Petrie & Friends: 7:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. (250)331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 8, Mon~ Chinese New Year: Years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1982, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 BC Family Day: 8:00am, 4th Annual BC Family Day. This mid-winter holiday offers families in all their diversity the chance to spend some extra time together.

Family Day 50% OFF at Mt. Washington: 9:00am, Have an adventure together this Family Day. 888.231.1499 , mountwashington.ca Glacier Kings vs Campbell River Storm: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, glacierkings@shaw.ca glacierkings.vijhl.com 250.334.4709. 3001 Vanier Drive.

Feb 9, Tue~ Come As You Art - An Art Class for All Levels: 9:30am, Comox Valley Sports Centre, Join our group of errant artists of all levels. Mornings (9;30 - noon) or afternoons (1:00 - 3:30) Feb 9th - Mar 8th and Mar 22nd - Apr 26th. 11 sessions for $225, twolambs.ca/Swork. html . (250) 337-5487. 3001 Vanier Dr. Canucks at Avalanche: 6:00pm canucks.nhl.com Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm,Free gospel outreach Filberg Center, Courtenay.250 334 2433.

George Canyon: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, George Canyon with special guests Boondock sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue.

Feb 10, Wed~ Ash Wednesday: 6am, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent Open Your Hearts: 10:00am, Florence Filberg Centre, Open Your Hearts - Feb 10 to Feb 12 - 10 am to 12 noon Collection donations for the CV Food Bank.

411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay. , evergreenclub.me .

250.338.1000.

Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Stories, songs, rhymes and more for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave. Chair Yoga: 11:15am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, Open to the public. Contact the church office. stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca/index.html .

250-334-4331. 579 - 5th Street.

Evergreen Club AGM: 1:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, Evergreen Club AGM - Wed. Feb 10 - 1:00 pm Bring CV Food Bank Donation evergreenclub.me 250.338.1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Canucks at Coyotes: 6:30pm canucks.nhl.com “Sweet Treasure” by Comox Valley Christian Womens Connection: 7:00pm, Crown Isle Resort, Reservations before Feb 7 contact Rose 250.3347.5491 or comoxvalleycwc@gmail.com Guest- Murray Coulter Feb 11, Thu~ Open Your Hearts: 10:00am, Florence Filberg Centre,Collection donations for the CV Food Bank evergreenclub.me . 250.338.1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Adam Norman: 6:30pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Completely Creedence: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A CCR tribute band who invites you to be transported back in time to an era of intense passions. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Anela & Friends Jam Session: 7:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. (250) 331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave,.

Feb 12, Fri~ Mt. Washington Ski Club Reunion Weekend: 9:00am, Mt Washington, Feb 12 - 13, 9 am to 3:30 pm

7 daily. mtwashingtonskiclub.com 250.890.7547.

Open Your Hearts: 10:00am, Florence Filberg Centre, Open Your Hearts - Feb 10 to Feb 12 - 10 am to 12 noon Collection donations for the CV Food Bank evergreenclub.me . 250.338.1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Cumberland Legion Soup & Sandwich: 11:00am, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Evergreen Club presents “ARMCHAIR TRAVEL” : 1:00pm, Discovery Coast to Caribou Circle Tour and a Tour of Newfoundland.. free, evergreenclub. me 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Movie Release “Zoolander 2”: Movie Release “Deadpool”: Movie Release “How to be Single”: House Concert: 7:00pm, The MusicArt Salon, Treat your Valentine to a charming house-concert at The MusicArt Salon You’ll also see a salon-style art show with stellar works by Pat Stauffer, Martha JablonskiJones and Sandra Lamb. Seating limited facebook. com/events/951156264970374 250-336-2808. .

The Paperboys: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, sidwilliamstheatre.com. 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue.

Evergreen Friday Dance: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre , Grab your friends and your neighbours and come on out for a night of fun dancing. evergreenclub. me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. David James & Big River “Johnny Cash Tribute” Show: 8:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill avalanchebar.ca. (250)331-0334. 275 8 St. LIVE @ Teds: Casual Fridays: 8:00pm, Teds Bar & Grillon Mount Washington mountwashington.ca 888.231.1499.

Larry Hos Blues Show: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub theroypub.com 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Bootleg: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 250-3394466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Live Music at the Flying Canoe: 9:00pm, flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 13, Sat~ Teck Coast Cup: 9:00am, Mount Washington, 250.203.0225 or apedaile@uniserve.com , strathconanordics.com/races Mt. Washington Ski Club Reunion: 9:00am, Mount Washington, mtwashingtonskiclub.com 250.890.7547.

Build Your Quantum Reality Lunch & Lecture: 12:00pm, My Place Quantum Health Transformation. bring your lunch, 2 Saturdays, February 13th & 20th, 12pm to 1pm at MY Place: karenholtonhealthcoach. com Free 250-871-1722. 115 -5th St. New Weekly Event! Afternoon Jam: 3:30pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. (250)3314006. 1590 Cliffe Ave.

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Call MYL Solutions Group 250 203 3531 to learn how to lower your EMDR and simultaneously increase your BOTTOM LINE! Canucks vs Maple Leafs: 4:00pm canucks.nhl.com Snowshoe Fondue: 4:30pm. Mt Washington. Enjoy an hour of snowshoeing through stands of majestic old growth forest then enjoy a three-course fondue dinner. Advance booking. All ages. 1.888.231.1499. mountwashington.ca Valentine Variety Show: 7:00pm, Little Red Church, Valentine Variety Musical show benefitting the food bank Ian Downie 250.339.3148 - tres.bian@gmail. com 2182 Comox Ave. CYMC Presents Infinitus: 7:00pm, Ecole Au Coeur De Lile, Infinitus - Summer Orchestra Academy Fundraiser 556 Linshart, Comox Tickets at the door Silent Auction, Refreshments cymc.ca 250.338.7463.

Glacier Kings vs Buccaneers: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre,250.334.4709, glacierkings@shaw. ca glacierkings.vijhl.com 3001 Vanier Drive.

Easy Street - Annie Handley/Dave Devindisch: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

David Gogo - Valentines Show “Love Stinks” Opening with Anela Blues: 8:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Heartbreak Howler with Little Bird, Cobra Ramone, Banjo Joe: 9:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, Pre-sale tix, avalanchebar.ca (250)331-0334. 275-8 St. The Rangers: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel,cumberlandhotel.ca (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Feel the Love 70s Party with Wunderbread: 9:30pm, Ted’s Bar & Grill Valentines Early. Dress for the 70’s Disco Era. mountwashington.ca . 888.231.1499.

8 Feb 14, Sun~ Jazz Sunday Afternoons ft. Anela Kahiamoe: 1:00pm, Royal Coachman Neighourhood Pub, theroyalcoachmaninn.com.

250.286.0231.

84 Dogwood St,Campbell River.

Valentines Day Luncheon: 2:00pm, Comox Seniors Centre, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox $5 each, comoxseniors.ca 250.339.5133. 1801 Beaufort Ave. Parents Night Out Kids Valentines Party: 4:00pm, Black Ck Com Centre, Kids-only-party so parents can enjoy a date-night! blackcreek-cc.com .

250-337-5190. 2001 Black Creek Rd. New Weekly Event! Open Mic Jam with Rob Petrie & Friends: 7:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

Karaoke with Milo: 9pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 15, Mon~ National Flag of Canada Day: 9:00am, On Feb 15, 1965 our national flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill.

Presidents Day at Mt. Washington: 9:00am, Show us your current valid US passport and ski for 1/2 price. Pay with US$ and get 50% off. Some conditions apply.mountwashington.ca 250.338.1386. .

Canucks vs Wild: 7:00pm canucks.nhl.com

Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre, members only, evergreenclub.me 250-3381000. 411 Anderton Ave. Feb 16, Tue~ CCFS AGM: 7:00pm, Mars on Main, info@ cumberlandforest.com, cumberlandforest.com 2744 Dunsmuir.

New Weekly Event! Highwayman Saloon’s 1st Game of the West Coast Poker Tour: 7:00pm, Highwayman Saloon Starts at 7pm. facebook.com/ Highwayman-Saloon-956279494412963/ Union Bay Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm, Free gospel outreach. Filberg Center, Courtenay.

250.334.2433.

Feb 17, Wed~ Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Stories, songs, rhymes and more for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave. Chair Yoga: 11:15am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, Open to the public. Contact the church office. stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca/index.html .

250-334-4331. 579 - 5th Street.

Feb 18, Thu~ North Island Festival of Performing Arts: 9am, Sid Williams Theatre. Over 1,000 dedicated students are converging in the Comox Valley to strut their stuff. Runs from Feb 18 to 27. nifpa.org By Donation,

ANNE FRANK

A HISTORY FOR TODAY

HMCS ALBERNI

Museum and Memorial Ends February 27, 2016 Last Chance To View This Exhibit In B.C.

Exhibit courtesy of V A N C O U V E R

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Photo from the collection of the Anne Frank Stichting.

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HAMM is open 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

sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary Soup & Sandwich: 11:30am, Comox Legion - Upper Hall, *Open to the Public*, comoxlegion.ca . 250-339-2022.

1825 Comox Ave. Dine Around Comox Valley: 3:00pm, , Dine Around the Comox Valley is back again starting today until March 13. $20, $30 or $40 menus, comoxvalleydinearound.com . 1-855-400-2882.

Have-a-Heart Dinner Theatre: 6:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, Fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise. $55, rotarystrathconasunrise.org.

250-702-7057. Cliffe Avenue.

Alan Jousel: 6:30pm, Roy’s Towne Pub theroypub. com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Canucks vs Ducks: 7:00pm canucks.nhl.com Anela & Friends Jam Session: 7:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave,.

Feb 19, Fri~ Canucks at Flames: 6:00pm canucks.nhl.com Movie Release “Risen”: Movie Release “Race”: Evergreen Friday Dance: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre , Grab your friends and your neighbours and come on out for a night of fun dancing. evergreenclub. me 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. LIVE @ Teds: Casual Fridays: 8:00pm, Teds Bar & Grill on Mount Washington mountwashington.ca.

888.231.1499.

Zig Zag & The Holy Rollers: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub theroypub.co 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Anela Blues Live: 8:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay Centrepiece: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Live Music at the Flying Canoe: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 20, Sat~ 12th Annual Cumberland Heritage Faire: 10 am - 4 pm at Cumberland Recreation. People from across the Comox Valley and beyond come together to share their culture, hobbies and collections. A variety of displays created by individuals and organizations spotlighting the rich history of the community. This year’s theme is “Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places”. By donation 250.336.8996. 2665 Dunsmuir.

Heritage Day Activities/Cumberland Museum: Join us between 11am - 1pm for MESSY MONKEY LANTERN MAKING At 2:00, tour guide Dawn Copeman brings the old Chinese and Japanese settlements to life on the OLD TOWNSITES guided

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10 walking tour. Leaves from Jumbo’s cabin. Allow for 2 hours. By donation. cumberlandmuseum.ca 2680 Dunsmuir Ave. Lantern Festival: Cultural Centre, Lantern Festival for Cumberland 10 am to 4 pm. Indoor labyrinth at the Cultural Centre, weather permitting, a lantern parade from the Village Square to the Village Park at 6 pm and sky lantern release afterwords.

Dualism Lunch & Lecture Series: Build Your Quantum Reality, 12:00pm See Feb 13 New Weekly Event! Afternoon Jam: 3:30pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. (250)3314006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Comox Valleys Coldest Night of the Year: 4pm, St Georges United Church , A fun, family-friendly fundraising walk for Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society.

Begins and ends at St George’s United Church.

Participants walk 2km, 5km or 10km, and warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way. Registration @ 4pm, walk @ 5pm to be completed by 7pm, wrap up with hot chili. $25 registration; waived if $150 is fundraised, coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/ comoxvalley. 250-927-5607. 505-6 Street.

Glacier Kings vs Braves: 7:30pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, glacierkings@shaw.ca , glacierkings. vijhl.com 250.334.4709. 3001 Vanier Drive.

Centre Piece: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub. com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Comedy Night: 8:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca (250) 331-0334. 275-8 St. Anela Blues Live: 8pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Live Band: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250)336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. Feb 21, Sun~ Herb Bradly Challenge @ Mt. Washington: 9:00am, This is VISA’s principal fundraising event of the year. We invite businesses, service clubs and individuals willing to support us to come to the mountain & participate in out HBC Guestimation event. Entry fee $300 per team. The day includes lunch and an awards ceremony. 250.338.1386 or mountwashington.ca $300 per team, visasweb.ca

Cumberland Legion Crib: 1:00pm, Cumberland Legion, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Canucks vs Avalanche: 7:00pm, canucks.nhl.com New Weekly Event! Open Mic Jam with Rob Petrie & Friends: 7:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca.

250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

Karaoke with Milo: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca (250)331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 22, Mon~ Wounded Warrior Run BC: 6:30am, , Wounded Warrior Run BC - Vancouver Island - Port Hardy to Victoria - Feb 22 to 28 Wounded Warriors Canada is a -profit organizationthat helps Canadian Forces members who have been wounded or injured in their service to Canada. The run provides increased public awareness and finacial support to Wounded Warriors Canada. woundedwarriorrunbc.com Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre, members only, evergreenclub.me. 250-3381000. 411 Anderton Ave. Feb 23, Tue~ Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce Chamber Tradeshow: Native Sons Hall. 1 - 6 pm.

Showcase your organization and network with the Comox Valley community and local businesses along with over 30 other vendors. Comoxvalleychamber.com . 250.334.3234. 360 Cliffe Ave. New Weekly Event! Game 2 of Highwayman Saloon’s West Coast Poker Tour: 7:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay facebook.com/ Highwayman-Saloon-956279494412963 Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm, Free gospel outreach Filberg Center, Courtenay.

250.334.2433.

Feb 24, Wed~ Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more for children and their caregivers. Suitable for ages 0-5. Free, virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox . 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave. Chair Yoga: 11:15am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, Open to the public. Contact the church office. stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca/index.html .

250-334-4331. 579 - 5th St.

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Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 250-339-7739 2925 Comox Road, Courtenay, B.C. Evergreen Club presents, “Year of the Monkey-Lunar Event”: 12:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, Advance Tickets. Doors open at 11am and a selection of your favorite Chinese Food dishes provided by the Bamboo Garden will be served at noon. Entertainment will be provided by Silk Road Duo. evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Fat Oyster Author Reading Night: 7pm, Fanny Bay Hall, Features two of Canada’s best poets. By donation $5 suggested, fannybaycommunity.com/fatoyster-reading-series 7793 Island Highway, Fanny Bay. Feb 25, Thu~ Anela Kahiamoe: 6:30pm, Roy’s Towne Pub,theroypub.com/ . 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Canucks vs Senators: 7:00pm, canucks.nhl.com Elliott BROOD: 9:00pm, Waverley Hotel, facebook. com/waverleyhotel/events. 250-336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave. Anela & Friends Jam Session: 7:00pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca. (250)331-4006.

1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 26, Fri~ Cumberland Legion Soup & Sandwich: 11:00am, Cumberland Legion, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Movie Release “Triple 9”: 6:00pm Movie Release “Gods of Egypt”: 6:15pm EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre , Grab your friends and your neighbours and come on out for a night of fun dancing., evergreenclub.me. 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. LIVE @ Teds: Casual Fridays: 8:00pm, Teds Bar & Grill, on Mount Washington mountwashington.ca 888.231.1499.

Big Twang Theory: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Anela Blues Live : 8:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub.

com 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Live Music at the Flying Canoe: 9:00pm, flyingcanoe.ca (250) 331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. “Speed Control” - No Karaoke!: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca. (250) 3368844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave,.

Feb 27, Sat~ Like Me Snowboard Slopestyle Series: 9:00am, Mount Washington, Like Me Snowboard Series presented by BC Snowboard - Feb 27 & 28 - 9 am to 3:0 pm daily to register visit bcsnowboard.com 250.338.1386.

Dualism Workshop: 1:00pm, See Feb 13.

North Island Festival of Performing Arts: 1:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Over 1,000 dedicated students from all over Vancouver Island are converging in the Comox Valley to strut their stuff. nifpa.org By Donation, sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Avenue.

New Weekly Event! Afternoon Jam: 3:30pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyingcanoe.ca (250)3314006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay & District Fish & Game Protective Associations Annual Banquet Fundraiser: 5:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, Theme “Superheros Save The Day” Raffles, Auctions, Door Prizes & Best Costume Prizes. Tickets at Fish & Game Office, Linda Marinus 250.338.2544 courtenayfishandgame.org .

250.338.5982. 411 Anderton Ave. The Baynes Sound: 8:00pm, Roy’s Towne Pub, theroypub.com 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Anela Blues Live : 8:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, whistlestoppub. com. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Special Guest DJ: 9:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca (250)331-0334. 275-8 St,.

The Totally Awesome 80s Party: 9:00pm, Ted’s Bar & Grill Mt. Washington “Dress for the 80’s” 250.338.1386 , mountwashington.ca 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, Live Band: cumberlandhotel.ca (250)336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave.

Feb 28, Sun~ Like Me Snowboard Slopestyle Series @ Mt. Washington: 9:00am, presented by BC Snowboard - Feb 27 & 28 - 9 am to 3:0 pm daily Mt. Washington will play host to 2 slopestyle events. to register visit bcsnowboard.com 250.338.1386.

Bridal Exhibition 2016: 11am-3pm, Florence Filberg Centre bridalexhibitions.ca 250.244.8449.

Canucks vs Sharks: 4:00pm canucks.nhl.com Smooth Angel Cafe: 7pm, Courtenay, An event put on for musicians by musicians. Concert style divided into sets where the audience is respectfully listening to the music and then breaks to visit and get healthy smoothies and treats . Any donations over our operating costs go to charity. Lately we have directed funds to the Syrian refugee crisis. We are always looking for new artists and can provide back-up. Held the last Sunday every month. 250-337-8900. 4660 Headquarters Road.

New Weekly Event! Open Mic Jam with Rob Petrie & Friends: 7:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca.

250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

Karaoke with Milo: 9:00pm, Flying Canoe West

Coast Pub,flyingcanoe.ca. (250)331-4006. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Feb 29, Mon~ Womens Week @ Mt. Washington: 10:00am, Mount Washington, Feb 29, 10 am to March 4, 2 pm Women-only program taught and designed especially for women. Small classes to meet new friends and re-visit old ones as you improve your skiing and riding technique. Package includes an all-day lift ticket, a women’s-only lesson and a delicious lunch. mountwashington.ca 250.338.1386.

Sadie Hawkins Dance: 6:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, featuring the Georgia Strait Big Band Doors open 6:30 pm. Limited Tickets. Includes nibbles on the table, one alcoholic beverage. Call to reserve your spot.

Linda or Jolene at 250.890.2346 berwickretirement. com . 250.890.2346. 1700 Comox Ave Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, members only, evergreenclub. me. 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave.

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Valentines Day Events

Open Your Hearts: Feb 10 to Feb 12 - 10 am to 12 noon Collection donations for the CV Food Bank Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay. , evergreenclub.me .

250.338.1000.

Friday, February 12

Treat your Valentine to a charming house-concert at The MusicArt Salon with talented musicians Blaine Dunaway of Cumberland and Jeff Shucard of Sweet Papa Lowdown fame. The twist? You'll also see a salon-style art show with stellar works by Pat Stauffer, Martha Jablonski-Jones and Sandra Lamb. Seating is limited so please purchase tickets in advance. Friday February 12, 7:00 PM. 250-3362808.

Saturday, February 13

Valentine Variety Show: 7:00pm, Little Red Church, Valentine Variety Show - Feb 13 - 7-10 pm Admission: $10 at ticket outlets, $12 at the door Valentine variety Musical show benefitting the food bank. FMI - Ian Downie - 250.339.3148 - tres.bian@gmail.com 2182 Comox Ave, Comox.

David Gogo - Valentines Show "Love Stinks" Opening with Anela Blues: Saturday, February 13 8:00pm, Highwayman Pub, Union Bay. Rockin' the Rumhouse with David Gogo, opening with Anela Blues. $20 + ticket handling includes; shuttle bus to/from Courtenay, Cumberland, Comox and Fanny Bay. Tickets available online at Highwayman Saloon's facebook page along with shuttle pick-up locations.

Easy Street - Annie Handley/Dave Devindisch: 8:00pm, Roys Towne Pub, live music at 8pm. www. theroypub.com/ . 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston.

Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, Live music starts 9pm. whistlestoppub.com . 250.334.4500.

2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay.

Heartbreak Howler: with Little Bird, Cobra Ramone, Sales, Repairs & Cleaning

250-941-7824

Banjo Joe: A night to remember... the local rock n rollers Little Bird share the stage with renowned Vancouver shredders Cobra Ramone as well as the always amazing Banjo Joe. For a night of earth pounding drums, face melting guitar, as well as enchanting dance performances from the beautiful girls at Femme Natale's.

Avalanche Bar & Grill, doors at 9pm. 275, 8th Street, Courtenay.250.331.0334. Pre-sale tix, avalanchebar.ca The Rangers: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, Live music from 9pm-1am.Cumberland Hotel,2714 Dunsmuir Ave,Cumberland. 250.336.8844. www. cumberlandhotel.ca Feel the Love 70s Party: with Wunderbread: 9:30pm, Teds Bar & Grill, Feel the Love 70's Party with Wunderbread Feb 13 - 9:30 pm at Ted's Bar & Grill - No Cover - Must be 19+ Valentines Early. Dress for the 70's Disco Era. Prizes for best Female & Male costumes. FMI 888.231.1499, mountwashington.ca

Sunday, February 14

Valentines Day Luncheon: 2:00pm, Comox Seniors Centre, Valentines Day Luncheon - 2 to 4 pm - Feb 14th Enjoy a delicious luncheon, games, fun and companionship. $5 Each - at the Comox Seniors Centre, d'Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox comoxseniors. ca. 250.339.5133 Parents Night Out Kids Valentines Party: 4:00pm, Black Creek Community Centre, Every Valentines Day we host a kids-only-party so parents can enjoy a date-night! This year we are having a Games Night theme, with lots of active games to get the kids moving; bingo; giant Jenga ; and more. Healthy snacks, treats, and drinks provided. $10.00 per child or $20.00 per groups of two or more siblings, www.blackcreek-cc.com .

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“Your local Rumhouse” in Historic Union Bay, BC.

Just a 9 minute scenic drive from the Walmart traffic light on Old Hwy 19A lies the favorite watering hole of the locals for over a Century… yet today it remains a well-kept secret.

New owners, Mur Le Sage and his three sons, Brandon, Mitch, and Warren have plans to change that and since under their management (May 2015) the results speak for themselves…

It all starts with service and the Le Sage Family knows all too well the difference between what is presently available in the Comox Valley area compared to what they are providing at the Highwayman Saloon.

In their words… “It’s not rocket science, just give the consumer what you would want yourself.” In the old days this was a lot easier than it is today for many reasons but Le Sage feels his team has what it will take to make the Highwayman Saloon the number one choice in the Valley.

“We have already surpassed the rest when it comes to our food and our unmatched level of hospitality. This month marks our latest addition to the legendary room with the introduction of quality live entertainment on weekends. We all know

things have changed since back in the late 1800’s, therefor… so must the Highwayman Saloon.”

Like us on Facebook for a full menu, daily specials and event announcements…

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Rob Petrie New Open Mic at the Griffin Pub Starting with his first professional gig in 1970, Rob played in several bands in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Since moving to the Comox Valley in 1992, Rob has become a fixture on the local music scene, playing in many of the local festivals and music venues, most recently at the Rotary Ribfest. A passionate player, Rob can play Rock n Roll, blues, dinner music – basically anything from Irish to Sinatra. Petrie plays every Wednesday from 6pm – 9pm at the Griffin Pub and now is starting a new event – Sunday Open Mic at the Griffin from 7pm – 10pm.

Come out and play, sing or dance along!

Griffin Pub Great Great place to eat

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MONDAYS Pool Tourney

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Anela & Friends Jam

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Phillips tap takeover 6 Phillips Beers on Tap & live music.

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SUNDAYS

Karaoke with Milo Watch the Canucks @ the Canoe & Enter to Win

Live Entertainment Schedule at: FLyingcanoe.ca The Westerly Hotel

1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay flyingcanoe.ca | 250.331.4006

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David James and Big River

February LIVE BANDS

Feb 5 & 6 Machine

Gun Kelly Big Fun plays Fri’s/Sat’s for the rest of February

are often described as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute shows touring today.

Thousands of fans agree with those reviews, as they routinely sell out shows in venues large and small across Canada and the U.S. James and his band – Todd Sacerty on bass, Duncan Symonds on guitar and pedal steel, and Colin Stevenson on drums – look and sound like the legacy of the Man in Black, and when they step on stage, they live

CUMBERLAND HOTEL

Weekly Entertainment

WEDNESDAYS Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie, 7:30-10:30pm

MONDAY 15¢ Wings!

TUESDAY Dry Ribs Beef Tacos w/salsa $2.50 Mexican Combo $7.95 Chicken Burrito $3.00 Taco Salad $7.95 WEDNESDAY Build a burger. Whistle Stop Burger with fries starting at $6.00 FRIDAY Prime Rib w/ best Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & stir fry veg $15.95 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

FRIDAYS Karaoke with Kim 9-1am SUNDAYS Meat Draw Bingo 1-3pm SUNDAYS Karaoke with Kim 8-12am

Saturday Bands FEB 6 “Ryder Hawkins Band” FEB 13 The Rangers FEB 20 T.B.A. FEB 26 “ Speed Control” - No Karaoke!

FEB 27 T.B.A. 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

Johnny Cash Tribute Show it. From the way Cash holds his guitar to the way he talks to his audience, the legendary musician lives again when James steps to the mike and says, “Hello – I’m almost Johnny Cash.”

James says “Why are we so good?

We love what we do.” Fans say its the closet thing to Johnny Cash you’ll ever see. It doesn’t matter the size of the crowd – 100 or 1000 – these guys bring it.

David James and Big River appear live February 12, 7:30 PM at the Avalanche Bar & Grill in Courtenay.

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Feb 6 - Feb 6 - Yukon Blonde -

Largest Selection of Draft Beer in the Valley

Vancouver Island’s Best Live Music Venue

Dinner Specials Start at 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Burger Special Friday: Roast Beef Saturday: Schnitzel 2692 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland 336-8322

www.facebook.com/waverleyhotel/ events

$15 advance, Doors @ 9:30 Feb 7 - Super Bowl Party with Live Half Time Show!!!

Feb 12 - David James & Big River “Johnny Cash Tribute” - Show @ 8, $20 presale, $25 @ door Feb 13 - Heartbreak Howler with Little Bird, Cobra Ramone - Doors @ 9 Presale tix $10 Feb 20 - Comedy Night - Starts @ 8, $10 Cover Feb 27 - Special Guest DJ

WEEKLY EVENTS Mon - Karaoke Tues - $5 Burger Night Wed- Pool & Poker Thurs - Jazz Night

Frid - Music Bingo Sat - Live Music/DJ Sun - Free Pool

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Things To Do In Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Wine 2186 B Endall Road, Black Ck, Noon to 5pm everyday! www.coastalblack.ca 250 337-8325 Tot Drop in Ski/Snowboard Lessons: Mt Washington Kids Centre 250.338.1386 Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick go to www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec to check program times.

Walk, Skate, Bike the Air Park: FREE Enjoy wildlife, bird estuary, and watch the planes Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Golf Driving Range: Sunnydale, 250.334.3232.

Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444.

Walk the Docks: Visit the Comox Marina for wildlife, fresh fish just caught or enjoy watching the boats.

Build a Snowman: take the family up Mt Washington and build a snowman and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa in the cafeteria!

Farmers Market: Sat’s 9am-12pm, Native Sons Hall from Oct 19th, at the foot of 4th Ave. 250334-9662.

Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Art Studios & Gallery’s to Browse: Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay Pottery Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 250334-4613 Hornby Island Art Studio’s: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, try to see them all.

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Bird Watching: Courtenay Riverway or Lazo Marsh by Point Holmes, Comox.

Visit Comox Airport: Take the kids to watch the Boeing 737’s and 442 Squadron Buffalo Commorant Helicopters.

Comox Airforce Museum: 250-339-8162, See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian Aircraft 19 Wing Comox, end of Ryan Rd, Comox HMCS Alberni Museum: In the Comox Centre Mall open five days a week admission is by donation Courtenay Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth St. monthly programs - www. courtenaymuseum.ca Cinema- Rialto, Showcase - 250.338.5550 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall.

Live Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 3382430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Youth/Adult Drop in Lessons: Mt Washington 250.338.1386 Mountain Biking Tours & Bike Rentals : Explore world famous trails, Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Bowling: Codes Country Lanes- Try Cosmic Bowling 250 334-4051, 307 6th St, Courtenay.

Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game , Big Wins - 250 334-4531 Open Daily 10am -midnight, www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay

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Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, drop into the Visitor Ctr. for their comprehensive hiking guides.

Favourites are around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge River, Kye Bay in Comox and Comox Lake in Cumberland Snowshoe Fondue!: Take a snowshoe tour and have a gourmet fondue dinner! 250.338.1386 Trout Fishing: 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp is free Oct-April.

Denman & Hornby Island Studio Tours: Over a dozen art and craft studios. Catch the ferry from Buckley Bay, Ferry’s run on the hour.

Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250-3368545, 3425 Mounce Rd. Lessons available. 7 years and up.

Weiner Roast: Enjoy a slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite anytime of the year. To stay a little protected from the weather Comox lake is an excellent location, or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington or on the Puntledge.

Take a Back Country Guided Tour: Mount Washington 250.338.1386 Indoor Rock Climbing: Full facility, On the Rocks Climbing Gym: Open Tue-Sun 10am-9pm, 1980 Nrth Isl. Hwy. Campbell River 250-287-7625 Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/portfoliosets/ cave-tours

Winter Swing Special!

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Seniors’ Activities Welcome to our section highlighting Senior’s activities in the Comox Valley and surrounding areas.

Feb 10

Evergreen Club's Annual General Meeting: 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the Financial Statement of the Evergreen Club for the year ending December 31, 2013

and to elect Executive Positions. ALL voters & nominees must have paid their 2016 membership for the club.

Featuring great door prizes for those in attendance! 250-338-1000

Complimentary Sleep Apnea Therapy Reassessment Getting a good night’s sleep DOESN’T have to look like this!

www.pacificsleep.ca

Courtenay: 1255B Cliffe Ave.

250.334.0789

Includes 25% off replacement mask and $300 off replacement machine.

"I have a new lease on life. I’m AWAKE again and a lot less tired."

A.F., Comox BC

Campbell River: 277 Evergreen Rd.

250.914.5050

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Jan 6 Philosophers’ pm: a AllSadie Welcome February 29th Café join7:00 us for Hawkins Dance featuring Georgia Call Lindathe or Jolene at Strait Big

Jan 11 Ray Garfordtickets reads from “An African Memoir” Band.

Limited available for this fun filled evening of250-890-2346 great music and dance.

2:00 pm: sign up for reserved seating at 250-890-2346 reserve your seat or for more information.

Tickets $10 includes nibbles on the table, andtoone alcoholic beverage.

Doors open at Jan 27th National Film Board Documentary 6:30 pm: www.BerwickRetirement.com 250-890-2346 6:30.

Call TODAY to reserve your spot!

Linda or Jolene @ sign up for reserved seating at 250-890-2346 1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC - 250-339-1690

Feb 14

Valentines Day Luncheon: 2:00pm4:00pm. Enjoy a delicious luncheon, games, fun and companionship. $5.

Comox Seniors Centre, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave. Comox.

250-339-5133.

Feb 24

Year of the Monkey Lunar Ce l e b rat i o n : 1 2 : 0 0 p m - 4 : 0 0 p m .

Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch includes a selection of your favourite Chinese food dishes starting at 12:00 pm. There is also entertainment! $15.

Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, 250-338-1000

Comox Seniors’ Centre

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d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., Comox, BC

(250) 339-5133

NEW! Zumba Gold - a cardio based class designed for the older, active participant who enjoys music and dancing.

T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9:00 AM Tuesdays at 3:00 pm Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Ongoing Yoga: Tues. 4:25 PM, Thurs. 3:05 PM, Fri. 10:30 AM, Sat. 9:00AM Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM Yoga with Fiona Walker. Mon. 3:00 PM Space is limited so call ahead.

Feb 29

Sadie Hawkins Dance: Featuring the Georgia Strait Big Band. Limited tickets available for this fun filled evening of great music & dance.

Tickets $10 includes nibbles on the table, and one alcoholic beverage.

Berwick Comox Valley Doors open at 6:30. Call TODAY to reserve your spot!

Linda or Jolene @ 250-890-2346

Your Lower Cost Funeral Home Service Provider Call us for your FREE, no obligation quote on our services

250-338-4463

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1A-204 North Island Highway, Courtenay.

www.toneff funerals.com

All the arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home.

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every week MONDAY Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Pool Tourny & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 T’ai Chi Gong: Comox Senior’s Ctr, d’Esterre House, 9:30am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox.

250.339.5133.

Weights: Comox Senior’s Ctr, d’Esterre House, 11am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Ladies Euchre: Comox Legion, 1pm.

250.339.2022.

Line Dancing: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022.

LA Bingo: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022.

Men’s Darts: Comox Legion, 7:30pm. 339.2022.

Scottish Country Dancing: Comox United Church, 7:30pm. 250.338.9060.

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. 250.338.1000.

LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop!

1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. 250.331.0152.

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

250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 Sweat Class: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School, 6:30-7:30pm.

250.337.5190.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com Cribbage: Royston Hall, 7pm, 250.334.1883.

TUESDAY West Coast Poker Tour: Highwayman Saloon, 7pm. 5467 Island Hwy S, Union Bay. (Starts Feb 16) Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Chair Exercise: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 11:15am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s 4:25pm. 1801 Beaufort Ave, 250.339.5133.

Free Pool Day: Comox Legion, 11am.

250.339.2022.

Darts Mixed League: Comox Legion, 7pm.

339.2022

Tween Night: LINC Youth Ctr, 8-11yrs, 334.8138.

Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: Chances Casino, 361 Hunt Rd. Courtenay, 8:30pm. 250.334.4531.

Zumba: Lewis Ctr, 9am.All welcome. 250.339.0521.

Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe Pub, 331.4006.

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

Jr Boys Rugby Practice: 6:30pm Cumberland Vill.

Park. chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Tango Tuesday’s: The Bridge Lounge, 7pm. “Golden Age” music, 250 792 1408.

Learn Spanish: Comox Comm. Ctr, 6-7pm. Beginners/ intermediates. 778.420.0909.

Wood Carvers: Royston Comm. Hall, 9:30am-3pm.

250.331.0156 /250.339.5350.

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

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

CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. All welcome. 339.5091 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices: Little Red Church, 6:458:30pm, 218.1688.

Jambalaya Night: Union Street Grill & Grotto, 250.897.0081.

WEDNESDAY Weights: Comox Senior’s, 9am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie: Classic blues, 7:3010:30pm, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Br160 Beer & Burger: 5:00pm, Comox Legion, comoxlegion.ca . 250-339-2022.

Pool & Poker Night: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500.

Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie & Tapas specials after 3pm. 250.339.4466 Line Dancing: 11am, Comox Seniors’ Ctr, 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133.

Chair Yoga: 11:15am-12pm. St John the Divine Anglican Church, Courtenay. 250.334.4331.

Free Meditation Class: 6pm, Courtenay Library, 250-954-5040.

Ladies Darts: Comox Legion, 7pm.

250.339.2022.

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Sepak Takraw: (football) Puntledge Park School, 8-10pm. 250.702.6774.

Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Darts: Courtenay Legion. 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322.

Mini Kickers Rugby Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. cvkickers@gmail.com Jr Girls Rugby Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. 778.427.3416.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. 941.2021 Free Meditation Class: Courtenay Library, 6pm.

250.954.5040.

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

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La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm.

941.6450.

Tango Lessons: The Abby Studio, 250.339.2325.

55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

Tai Chi: Black Ck Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 THURSDAY Anela & Friends Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 7pm. 250.331.4006.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006.

Chair Exercise: Comox Senior’s Ctr.11:15am. 1801 Beaufort Ave. 250.339.5133.

Live Music Night: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston, 6:30. 250.898.8768.

Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 7:30pm. 250.331.0334.

Poker Night : Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 3:05pm. 1801 Beaufort Ave. 250.339.5133.

Ladies Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Art Group Meet: Halbe Hall, Black Ck, 250.337.5388.

Open Jam with Barry & Friends: Mex Pub, 703.9573.Music Trivia ‘Name That Tune’: Billy D’s Pub, 8:30pm. Win Prizes! 250.334.8811.

Jr Boys Rugby: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. chappellcd@gmail.com

CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors, 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. 339.6430.

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: 250.338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

DJ/Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub. 250.331.4006.

Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, 250.871.7277.

Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm.

337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883 FRIDAY Snowshoe Fondue: Every Fri & Sat, departs 5pm (arrive 30mins early). For all ages. Popular tour, advance booking recommended. Raven Lodge, Mt. Washington. 1.888.231.1499.

Live Music: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm.

250.331.4006.

Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 250.336.8844.

Luke Blu Live then DJ Kevin Dancing til Late: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006.

February 20, 2016 Family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 100+ communities across Canada.

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Start/Finish: St. George’s United Church, 505 - 6th St., Courtenay.

Registration: 4 pm Opening Ceremonies: 5 pm Walk Begins: 5:15 pm Registration Closes: 6 pm Route Closes: 8 pm

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every week Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 10:30am. 1801 Beaufort Ave. 339.5133.

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Live Bands & Prize Pot: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm, 339.4466 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Music Bingo Night: Avalanche Pub, 8pm.250.331.0334.

Meat Draw: Comox Legion, 3pm. 250.339.2022.

Drop-in Darts: Comox Legion, 7pm.

250.339.2022.

DJ/Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub. 250.331.4006.

Friday Lounge w Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811.

Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Meat Draw & Jam Session: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 250.334.4322.

Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm. Live Band every week. 250.338.1000.

Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm, 871.1171.

Jr Boys Rugby: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill Park. 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 Sec, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support: 250.338.9969

60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach Sch , 6-7pm.

337.5190 SATURDAY Snowshoe Fondue: Every Fri & Sat, departs 5pm (arrive 30mins early). For all ages. Popular tour, advance booking recommended. Raven Lodge, Mt. Washington. 1.888.231.1499.

Country Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 3:30pm.

250.331.4006.

Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 250.336.8844.

Afternoon Jam: 3:30pm Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006.

Live Music Night: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston, 7:30pm-11pm. 250.898.8768.

Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours: Weekends, 11am-5pm. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 250.337.8325.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Jam Sessions: Gotit Needit Wantit, 2440A Cliffe Ave, 12pm-2:30pm. 250.338.8807.

Name That Tune with VaLoria & Friends: Griffin Pub, 9pm. 339.4466.

Live Bands: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Live Music/DJ: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub, 2-5pm. 250.334.4500.

Comox Valley Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Son’s Hall for winter, 9am-12pm. 250.218.0321.

Meat Draw: Comox Legion, 3pm. 250.339.2022.

Ace of Spades Draw: Comox Legion, 6pm.

339.2022 Gucci Cards: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022.

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27 The Grade 12's at Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy are at it again! This will be the third year of sending students to work in Tabora, Tanzania Juma's World, an organization that works in partnership with Tanzanian community leaders to empower orphans, particularly through the arts.

In order to raise the money for our trip, we are busy planning our second annual fundraising dinner and trivia night. Our event will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Gaglardi Academy, 1475 Noel Avenue in Comox.

Tickets are $35 each, which includes a catered dinner by Fusilli Grill, a trivia tournament, and entertainment. Purchase your tickets by calling the office at Gaglardi Academy at 250-339-1200.

Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3-5:30pm. 336.2361.

Sisters of Pythias Meat Draw: 3pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay Meat Draw & Dance: Courtenay Legion, 1-5pm, 250.334.4911s.

Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours. 250.338.5644.

Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec, 9-10:15am. 250.338.5371.

540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 250-898-7567 Boot Camp: Black Ck Com Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190.

SUNDAY NEW! Open Mic Jam with Rob Petrie & Friends: Griffin Pub, 7-10pm. 250.339.4466.

Karaoke with Milo: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm. 250.331.4006.

Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 8pm-12am, 250.336.8844.

Sunday Brunch: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston, 11:30am-3pm. 250.898.8768.

Acoustic Jam Night: Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 S. Island Hwy 5pm-9pm. 250.898.8768.

Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 250.334.4500.

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

336.8844.

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 250.339.4466.

Cell. 250.702.3540 Office. 250.334.9900 RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty 2230 Cliffe Ave.,Courtenay.

Sunday Poker: Griffin Pub. 1pm. 250.339.4466.

Free Pool: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours: Weekends, 11am-5pm. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 250.337.8325.

Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810.

Comox Community Market: Next one Dec 6. 10am3pm. The Little Red Church hall, 2182 Comox Ave. comoxcommunitymarket.com.

Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Lighthouse Comm. Ctr, Bowser, 6:30pm. 778.424.9994.

DJ on the Mic Night: Flying Canoe Pub. 250.331.4006.

The Voice Karaoke w Milo: Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm.

250.331.4006.

PlayNation Poker: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Com. Hall 250.334.1883

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Perfect Score On Monday, November 23rd, the Campbell River Men’s Bowling League was expecting a normal evening of bowling, good company, and some laughs. Instead, they experienced the making of Campbell River sports history. A perfect 300 point score by seasoned bowler, Shane Konkle. This is actually Shane’s 4th perfect game, adding to his Canadian national team event bronze medal from his years of bowling in Ontario. Shane also won awards

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