Comox Valley What's On Digest October 2017

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Must See Events

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Family Fun

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El Grupo Cubano

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Wildfire Victims Fundraiser

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Every Week Events

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 5

Calendar of Events

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Local Dining

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What’s On At The Sid

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Seniors’ Events

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What’s On Screen

YOUR DOSE OF...

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What’s The Dif’ Answers & Trivia

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events

It's time to sing...

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Ongoing Shows & Exhibits~ Pearl Ellis Members Anniversary Show: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Show & Sale Sep 26-Oct 14. followed by the Vicky Lapp Photo Show, Oct 17- Nov 2. Tue-Sat 10-4. pearlellisgallery. com 339-2822. 1729 Comox Av Offerings - France Trepanier: CV Art Gallery, OFFERINGS is France Trépanier’s collaborative artwork that proposes a reflection on the meaning of offering.

Integrating contemporary and traditional elements, the piece uses new media in its creation, form and presentation Exhibit Oct 13-Nov 18. Gallery open Tues - Sat, 10am 5pm, comoxvalleyartgallery.com . 338-6211 580 Duncan Av. See also Every Week Events on p 26 Oct1, Sun~ 911 Reflective Address Sign Sales: 10am, Comox Recreation Center, The Lions address signs are highly visible day or night,911reflectivesign. ca to preorder for pick up.

FALL AUCTION: 1pm, Courtenay Legion,Donate your unwanted items to help this fundraiser. .courtenaylegion. ca . 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Come Try It Canada: 1pm, Aquatic Ctr, Bang off 13 of the 150 activities in 1 visit to the pool. comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 Meditation Workshop: 1pm, Courtenay Library, Simple & effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation. free, freemeditation. com . 1-250-954-5040. 300 6th Street.

Crib: 1pm, Cumberland Legion. 336-2361 Churchill - CVAG Film Series : 5pm, Rialto Theatre, Tickets & Passes at the CVAG Gift Shop & at the door if available (Door: cash only , exact change appreciated) comoxvalleyartgallery.com 338-6211.

Quidditch Practice!: 5:30pm, Woodcote Park, The Chimeras Quidditch Team is seeking out new team members! We’re just here to have fun! facebook.com/CVChimeras Blue Grass Sit in: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, Relax to some easy going sweet bluegrass music. cumberlandhotel. ca 336.8844.

2714 Dunsmuir.

Oct 2, Mon~ World Habitat Day: 10am, Comox Valley ReStore, Celebrate affordable homeownership. There will be coffee, cake, & the opportunity to learn about our builds, volunteer opportunities, & more. Free, 1755 13th Street.

Musicians wanted: 6:30pm, Mark Isfeld High, Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Please come & join Continued on page 11

• Songs, Chants & Rounds • Oral tradition of call and response • Ongoing Registration

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Casual Magic The Gathering played every day Kids After School Drop-in - 2:30-6PM $15 includes drink, snack and table game fee

Tabletop Gaming:

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Tues: MTG Ixalan League 6pm

Wed: MTG Midweek Modern Tournament 5:30pm Casual YuGiOh! 6pm 4th & 18th Casual Pokemon 6pm 11th & 25th

Thurs: Miniature Gaming Night 6pm Pizza & Commander Night 6:30pm Learn2Play / CVGG board games night

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must see events Oct 5 - 13 Evelyn Strange

See Calendar of events for more information

A dynamite mystery that has 4 great characters, intriguing relationships, comic relief and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.

Oct 13 The Passion of Russia A duo recital featuring Helena Jun on Cello and Carter Johnson on piano, including works by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Rubinstein and Tchaikovsky.

Oct 14 El Grupo Cubano El Grupo Cubano - Brisas del Palmar is an internationally acclaimed group hailing from Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the best of Cuban music.

Oct 21 Comedy Show - Red Cross Bc Wildfire victims fund Vancouver Island Comedians have committed their time for this worthy cause come-on out and have some laughs while chippin’ in.

Oct 26 - 29 All Shook Up

A hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy showcasing Elvis’ music that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

The Vancouver Island Symphony

is excited to be bring a series of three concerts to the Sid Williams Theatre this 2017/2018 season - November 17, January 21 and February 18. The Symphony at the Sid’s first performance is Vivaldi's The Four Seasons taking place on Friday November 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the lobby for all ticket holders.

The Vancouver Island Symphony brings passion, power, commitment to the universal language of music, through voices and instruments. Hear us play and pray, hit, hover and hush, sing and soar, vibrate and venerate! The Sid Williams stage will be a hub of exchanges and ideas - from the orchestra to the audience’s ears,- and back! Live performance is second to none!

Photo credit: Heydemann Art of Photography

You can subscribe to all three of the Symphony at the Sid Concerts and Receptions for a Special Series price of only $99. All ticket sales through the Sid Williams Ticket Centre, please call 250-338-2430 Ext 1.

Family Fun Every day~

Pumpkin Patch: Oct 1-31 10-5 U-Pick Pumpkins.

Indoor Pumpkin Barn. Resident Farm Animals. We love Halloween and have spent years creating a display for your enjoyment. Weekend Hay rides, weather permitting (11-4). Fun for all ages. Free admission.shamrockfarm.ca,339-1671.2276 Anderton rd.

Every Week~

Story Time: Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, stories and more! Suitable for ages 0-5. virl.bc.ca Wed-Comox Library: 10:30am. 3392971. Thu-Courtenay Library: 10:30am. 334-3369.

Fri-Cumberland Library: 10am. 336-8121.

Tween Night: LINC Youth Centre, Tuesdays 3 -7 pm ages 8-11, 334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy Drop in Lego Club: Fri, 3pm, Comox Library, build with the library’s Lego and Duplo collection.

Ages 3 & up. virl.bc.ca. 339-2971. 1720 Beaufort Av Play Day: Sat, 10am, Courtenay Library, We have activities for children of all ages, from babies up including soft toys, large puzzles, drawing materials, KEVA blocks, and more. We wrap things up with a quick song and story just beforenoon. virl.bc.ca. 334-3369. 300-6th St. Come Try It Canada: Sat, 3pm, Sports Centre, Free-all you need is a helmet and mitts! Oct 7-Ringette & Hockey, Oct 14 Broomball & Skating, Oct 21, Ringette & Hockey, Oct 28 Broomball & Skating. comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622.

ValleyDads Night Out~ ValleyDads Night Out is a range of activities for fathers or male family members/caregivers & their children hosted by a variety of community organizations & businesses from 5:30-7pm on Wednesdays. All activities are free, fun & guaranteed to make you smile.

Oct 4-Little Chefs: 5:30pm, Lake Trail School,

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Cook and eat a meal together with LUSH Valley. Please register in advance with admin@ lushvalley.org Oct 11-Animal Art: 5:30pm, Lupine Art Studio, Create your very own animal art at Lupine Art Studio. Advance registration is required.For age 5+ with parent engagement. No art experience is necessary. lupineart.com . 8-625 Cliffe Av Oct 18-Cardboard Challenge: 5:30pm, Courtenay Library, Cardboard Challenge! Bring your cardboard building skills & create some thing special. 334-3369. 300-6th St Oct 25-Open Gym & Climbing Wall: 5:30pm, Cumberland Recreation Ctr, Climbers, toys, open climbing wall & snacks! Kids grab your dad, grandpa or male caregiver & join us the last Wednesday of the month at the Cumberland Gym for Dad’s Night Out. 2665 Dunsmuir Av Valley Families~ ValleyFamilies is a range of family-friendly activities hosted by a variety of community organizations and local businesses from 2-4pm on Saturdays. All activities are free, fun and guaranteed to make you smile.

Oct 7- Puntledge River Hatchery Tour: 2pm, Puntledge River Hatchery, Join us for a tour & learn about the life-cycle of salmon. Advance registration at cvvalleyfamilies@gmail.com. 38 Powerhouse Rd. Oct 14-Make Your Own Book!: 2pm, Courtenay Library, Part of Indie Author Day, a day full of readings and workshops in celebration of Independent Authors. 300 6th St. Oct 21-Island Bison Ranch Tour: 2pm, Join the Black Creek Community Ctr for a tour of the Island Bison Ranch farm! Please register in advance at 250-337-5190. 3100 Hamm Road.

Oct 28-Skate Time!: 2pm, CV Sports Ctr, Free Everyone Welcome skate time. All you need is a helmet & mitts! 3001 Vanier Drive.

Oct 16, 23 & 30, Mon~ Teeny Weeny Halloweeny Special: 9:30am, Courtenay Rec Ctr, Create crafts, decorate cupcakes & sing silly songs with your tot. Please pre-register. courtenay.ca . 338-5371. 489 Old Island Highway.

Oct 22, Sun~ Free Family Swim: 5pm Aquatic Ctr, FREE comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 cont. p 29

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445-10th St. Courtenay

1185 Kilmorley Rd. Comox

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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

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Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 250-338-7741

Whistle Stop Pub

2355 Mansfield Dr. Courtenay

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Waverley Hotel 250-336-8322 Black Fin Pub 250-339-5030 Roy's Towne Pub 250-898-8768 The White Whale 250 338-1468

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

Fine Dining

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Atlas Cafe 250-338-9838 Avenue 250-890-9200 Bisque 250-334-8564 Breakwater 250-338-1323 Locals 250-338-6493 Martine's Bistro 250-339-1199 Prime Chop House 250-871-7292 Union Street Grill 250-897-0081

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

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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

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1551 Lerwick Rd, Newcomers Club Meeting: 6:30pm, Crown Isle Clubhouse, a friendly, warm & welcoming group of women who have resided in the Comox Valley for two years or less. cvnewcomers. net. 650-4776. 399 Clubhouse Dr..

Jam: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, w/ the Ryder Bachman Band.cumberlandhotel.

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2714 Dunsmuir Letz Sing - Courtenay: 7:30pm, Lower Native Sons Hall, Letz Sing is a community in the Comox Valley that welcomes participants to experience the joy of singing. sliding fee scale available, 360 Cliffe Av Oct 3, Tue~ Letz Sing - Comox: 10am, Comox Lions Den,, 1729 Coox Av, See Oct 2 First Tuesday Fundraiser: 7:30pm, The Mex

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Pub, w/ Judy & Bruce Wing. Cover by Donation, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd. First Tuesday Fundraiser: 7:30pm, The Mex Pub, w/Judy & Bruce Wing. By donation, mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Oct 4, Wed~ Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, Cumberland Community School Society Bingo Nights start September 13th & run each Wednesday until June 27th. cumberlandcommunityschools. com 650-8305. 2770 Dunsmuir Av Letz Sing - Black Creek: 7:30pm, Halbe Hall, 8369 N Isl Hwy. See Oct 2 Oct 5, Thu~ Youth Council Information Night: 4pm, LINC Youth Ctr, Develop leadership skills by planning & running events at The LINC Youth Ctr. For 9-18 yrs. 3348138. courtenay.ca 300 Old Island Hwy Cumberland Community Forest

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Society Land Use Pub Night: 7pm, Cumberland Masonic Hall, Learn about the Forests around Cumberland. cumberlandforest.com 2687 Dunsmuir Av Evelyn Strange: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A dynamite mystery with comic relief & enough twists & turns to keep you guessing. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Morgan Davis: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, Tixislandmusicfest.com 871-8463. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Oct 6, Fri~ CCCTS Cycling Ride: 10am, Florence Filberg Ctr, We separate into faster & slower subgroups & break for refreshments. cccts.org.411 Anderton Av Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, Come & try this wonderful class & feel how good it is to put on the boxing gloves & learn something new. Free, CVBoxing.com 898-7444. 129-5th Street.

Bonsai Presentation - Baynes Sound Garden Club : 7pm, O.A.P. Hall, Frank Hovenden will speak about Bonsai. Guests & new members are always welcome. fannybaycommunity. com 335-2932. 418 Ships Point Rd Evelyn Strange: 7:30pm, Sid

Williams Theatre, See Oct 5 Buccaneers vs Glacier Kings: 7:30pm, Sports Ctr, glacierkings.ca 334.4709. 3001 Vanier Dr Swimapolooza- TGIF Teen Night: 8pm, Aquatic Ctr, comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 Lisa Nicole: 8pm, Flying Canoe, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe The Rangers: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr Oct 7, Sat~ Fall Market: 9am, Fallen Alders Community Hall, Unique local vendors & enjoy our tasty & popular bake sale. FB page @comoxvalleymarkets.

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3595 Royston Rd. Apple Fest + Farm Crawl : 9:30am, Denman Island, A fun, family friendly event celebrating apples & farming. Apple Fest events are free; Farm Crawl tickets are $5-$10, denmangpa.ca Interpretive Stream Walks: 1pm, Lake Trail Community School, (Free) Dropins welcome! Join local experts for two stream walks. jansgem@gmail.com, laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459. 805 Williemar

Evelyn Strange: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 5 Whitecaps at New York Red Bulls: 2pm, Catch it at the Canoe! whitecapsfc.com BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks: 4pm,Catch it at the Canoe!

Thanksgiving Dinner: 5:30pm, dEsterre Seniors Center, Thanksgiving Dinner w/ all the trimmings. Tixv at office 10am - 1pm Mon-Fri comoxseniors.ca 339-5133. 1801 Beaufort Av UFC 216: 6:30pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, Ferguson vs Lee on the big screen. avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Canucks vs Oilers: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Early Spirit: 8pm, Studio Live. Celtic Vibe Trio FMI @StudioLiveCumberland on FB 2679 Beaufor t Av Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub,334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Shotgun Kelly live: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca.336.8844.2714Dunsmuir.

King Gorfrey & Friends: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, A Night of Hip Hop,mexpub. ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Oct 8, Sun~ Come Try It Canada: 1pm, Aquatic Ctr, see Oct 1 Quidditch Practice: 5:30pm, Woodcote Park, See Oct 1 Blue Grass Sit in: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca.336.8844.2714Dunsmuir.

Oct 9, Mon~ 2 for 1 Swim & Skate: 1pm, Sports Ctr, For one fee today you can swim & skate. Lotsof fun events planned on the ice including

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a Turkey Curl. comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622 Strathcona Symphony Rehearsal: 6:30pm, See Oct 2 Letz Sing - Courtenay: 7:30pm, Lower Native Sons Hall, See Oct 2 Oct 10, Tue~ Letz Sing - Comox: 10am, Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Av, See Oct 2 Sip & Savour: 5pm, Filberg Ctr, An evening of networking while sipping local beverages & nibbling on local food..comoxvalleychamber. com 334-3234.

411 Anderton.

Canucks vs Senators: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Evelyn Strange: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 5 Oct 11, Wed~ Business Expo: 10am,Filberg Ctr, Workshops on future proofing your business, E-commerce,exporting, & cyber security. Free. 334-3234. 411 Anderton.

Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, See Oct 4 Indian Curries: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Community School, Come & learn to create a taste of authentic South African style curries, laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459. 805 Williemar Evelyn Strange: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 5 Letz Sing - Black Creek: 7:30pm, Halbe Hall, 8369 N Isl Hwy. See Oct 2 Oct 12, Thu~ Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

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Evelyn Strange: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 5 Oct 13, Fri~ CCCTS Cycling Ride: 10am, Florence Filberg Ctr, See Oct 6 Soup & Sandwich - Cumberland Legion: 11am, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Oct 6 Evelyn Strange: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 5 Generals vs Glacier Kings: 7:30pm, Sports

Ctr, glacierkings.ca 334.4709. 3001 Vanier Dr..

The Passion of Russia: 7:30pm, Old Church Theatre, Susie Moscovich presents Helena Jung, cello & Carter Johnson, piano, in a VGMS benefit. Tix at Blue Heron & Laughing Oyster or tidemarktheatre. com, 287-7465. 755 Harmston Av The Wits live: 8pm, Flying Canoe, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe.

Ryder Bachman Band: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr Daniel Wesley Live: 9:30pm, Waverely Hotel, waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Av Oct 14, Sat~ Fall Garage Sale: 9am, St. John the Divine Church, Come out & browse our sale in the parish hall, 579 - 5th St, sjtdcourtenay.ca . 334-4331. 579-5 St “Step Away From the Photograph” Workshop: 10am, The Lions Den, A workshop for the visual artist. Register at pearlellisgallery@gmail.com FMI Penny at info@pennyboden.ca. 1729 Comox Av Beginner Watercolour Classes : 10am, The Old School House Arts Center, For those who have always wanted to paint. Location is in Qualicum Beach comoxvalleyarts.com 3342983. 122 Fern Rd Interpretive Stream Walk: 1pm, Lake Trail Community School, See Oct 7 Lions at Blue Bombers: 2pm, , Catch it at the Canoe!

Come Try It Canada: 3pm, Sports Ctr, Broomball & Skating.

Free comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622 Meat Draw: 3pm, Cumberland Legion,336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Canucks vs Flames: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Cinch Tournament: 7pm, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: The Second Coming: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The return of Victoria’s Mike Delamont as the Almighty in God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: The Second Coming. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av El Grupo Cubano: 8pm, Mex Pub, El Grupo Cubano - Brisas del Palmar is an internationally acclaimed group hailing from Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the best of Cuban music. mexpub.ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Comedy Night: 8pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Duus Blues Band: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Oct 15, Sun~ Crib - Cumberland Legion: 1pm, Cumberland Legion, Crib at the Cumberland Legion. , . 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Music & Desserts: 3pm, St John the Divine Anglican Church, w/ the “Rejoice Ensemble”. All proceeds toward the sponsorship of a refugee from Africa.

Tix at Laughing Oyster Books or Blue

Heron Books, or 334-3385 579 Fifth Street.

Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes: 4:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

CVAGFilmSeries:5pm,RialtoTheatre,SeeOct1 African Dinner: 5pm, Filberg Ctr, African visitors will speak about their work on the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic in Africa. Hosted by the Glacier Grannies in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. $50, .glaciergrannies. org . 792-5993. 411 Anderton Av Quidditch Practice: 5:30pm, Woodcote Park, See Oct 1 Blue Grass Sit in: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Oct 16, Mon~ RareBirds on Vancouver Island: 1pm, Fanny Bay Hall, Power point presentation, Q&A, book sale & signing by Mike Yip. fannybaycommunity.com 335-1157.

7793 Island Hw y Book Launch “Powered by Love: A Grandmothers Movement to End AIDS in Africa”: 4:30pm, Courtenay Library, Organized by Glacier Grannies & Laughing Oyster Book Shop. glaciergrannies.org . 334-0967. 300-6th St Strathcona Symphony Rehearsal: 6:30pm, See Oct 2 Adult Skate Night 18+: 7pm, LINC Youth Ctr, Adult (18+) skate night from Oct 16 onwards on Monday evenings.334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy 3 Still Standing: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Everyone knows Robin Williams, Dana Carvey & Paula Poundstone. Thisis a story about re-invention, resilience, & the search to remain true to yourself. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Jam: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, See Oct 2 Letz Sing - Courtenay: 7:30pm, Lower Native Sons Hall, See Oct 2 Oct 17, Tue~ Letz Sing - Comox: 10am, Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Av See Oct 2 Canucks at Senators: 4:30pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Lecture - Nootka Sound Crisis: 7pm, Courtenay Museum, Presentation includes the role ofthe Mowachaht, whose territory was at the Ctr of this dispute, Captain George Vancouver’s visit with Spanish Captain Juan Francisco de Bodega y Quadra & the relationship between successive European captains & the powerful Mowachaht Chief Maquinna.334-0686. 207-4th St Oct 18, Wed~ Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, See Oct 4 Loving the Teen Years?: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Community School, An interactive workshop for parents of teens & preteens. laketrailconnect.ca . 650-7459.

805 Williemar. 8369 N Isl Hwy. See Oct 2 Continued on page 20

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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

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MONTHLY EVENTS Saturday Oct 7

U FC 216 - Ferguson vs Lee Main card @ 7

Saturday Oct 14 Comedy Night - Laughter @8 ish Cover $10

Friday Oct 20 Dab & Donate Music Bingo Starts @7:30pm

Saturday Oct 21 Harry Potter Trivia Night

Starts @7:30pm Cover $10

Friday Oct 27 Buff y the Vampire Slayer Starts @7:30pm Cover $10

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WEEKLY EVENTS

Mon - Karaoke Tues - $6.50 Burger Night

Wed- Pool & Poker

Thurs - Jazz Night Fri/Sat - Live Music/DJ Sun - Free Pool

www.avalanchebar.ca 275 - 8th St. Courtenay 250-331-0334

Hard of Hearing Social Group: 10am, Comox Rec Ctr, Group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month, cvhardofhearing@gmail.com 334-4886.

Oct 19, Thu~ Canucks at Bruins: 4pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Child Haven Fundraising Dinner: 5pm, Florence Filberg Ctr, Come & enjoy a delicious Indian vegetarian dinner.

Shop at exotic sales tables & silent auction.

Meet the founders of Child Haven, Bonnie & Fred Cappuccino.

Child Haven is a not for profit that supports more than 1300 children in Tibet, Nepal, India & Bangladesh.

Our special guest & MC is the Comox Valley Poet Laureate Natalie Nickerson.

Adults $25 Children $10, .childhaven. ca . 250 338-2181. 411 Anderton Av Child Haven Fundraising DInner: 5pm, Filberg Ctr, Proceeds go toward raising 1300 destitute children at the Child Haven homes in Tibet, Nepal, India & Bangladesh. Tix at Blue Heron Books, Laughing Oyster Books & 4 Quarters Restaurant. FMI 338-2181 childhaven.ca

Writers Society Meeting: 7pm, Valley View Elementary School, 2300 Valley View Dr Zodiac Trio: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, recognized by many as the foremost clarinet - violin - piano ensemble performing today. sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av I’m Hearing as Hard as I Can: 7:30pm, Lions Den, If you, or someone you love, has a hearing loss, join us for a dynamic performance-presentation by a renowned hearing loss personality. By Donation, 334-4886. 1729 Comox Av Oct 20, Fri~ School District 71 - Non-instructional Day: H2O x2 Swim & Skate Daycamp: 10am, Sports Ctr, Swim & skate all day! comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622 CCCTS Cycling Ride: 10am, See Oct 6 Swim to Survive Pro-D Daycamp for B 10am, Aquatic Ctr, Fee includes a snack..comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 Fossil Adventures Pro-D: 10am, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections,Go fossil hunting. laketrailconnect. ca 650.7459. 805 Willemar Av Employment Expo: 12pm,Filberg Ctr,,

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Looking for work? Attend the Employment ExpoH osted by The Job Shop, WorkBC Ctr ceas.ca 334-3119. 411 Anderton Av Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Oct 6 Canucks at Sabres: 4pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Sweet Scarlet Sings: 7pm, Fanny Bay Hall. All-female, a cappella group, their repertoire includes favourites such as Fever, Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, That Man & many more. fannybaycommunity. com 792-2219. 7793 Island Hwy S. B7:30pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, Fundraiser for the CV Health Foundation. avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Ballet Victoria’s Dracula: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A ballet to a haunting score about the vampire who started it all: Dracula! sidwilliamstheatre.com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Luke Blu Guthrie: 8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Big Daddyn: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley.

Shotgun Kelly: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield.

Oct 21, Sat~ FoodSafe Level 1 Course: 9am, Westerly Hotel gradealearning.ca to register 1590 Cliffe Av 4H Market & Craft Fair: 10am, Courtenay Legion, Free, 367 Cliffe Av Art in The Trees: 1pm, I Belong Ctr, Explore your inner artist & go home with your own masterpiece.

Please register. larchecomoxvalley. org 334-8320. 1465 Grieve Av Goo Zone: 2pm, Aquatic Ctr, Come prepared to get covered & have fun. comoxvalleyrd.ca . 334-2527 Come Try It Canada: 3pm, CVRD Sports Ctr, Ringette & Hockey.

Free, comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622 Meat Draw: 3pm, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir.

Lions vs Eskimos: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe! , Harry Potter Trivia: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Pregnancy Care Ctr Benefit Concert : 7:30pm, Comox Rec Ctr,Featuring Singer & Song Writer Lisa Nicole Grace In the styles of Jazz & Traditional Folk. cvpregcare.ca 334-0058. 1855 Noel Av Storm vs Glacier Kings: 7:30pm, Sports Ctr, glacierkings.ca 334.4709 3001 Vanier Dr All I’m Saying: 7:30pm, Sid Williams

Theatre, A riotous evening of homegrown comedy. Derek Edwards -a Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. sidwilliamstheatre. com 338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av BC Wildfire Victims Fundraiser: 8pm, Highwayman Saloon, Live Comedy Show - come-on out & have some laughs while chippin’ in. facebook.com/ localRumHouse 5467 Island Hwy S, Union Bay Costumes & Candy VII: 8pm, Abbey Studio, Pre-Hallowe’en Karaoke party. Be famous for 3 of your 15 minutes. .facebook.com/ LuckyVillageEnterprises873 5336. 3273-1st St Shotgun Kelly: 9pm, Whistle Sto p Pub, w his tl es to p p ub. com. 334-4500. 2355 Mansfield.

Sour Jack: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel,cumberlandhotel. ca . 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Femme Natale : 9:30pm, Waverely Hotel waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Av Jagsters 9:30pm, The Mex. mexpub. ca 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Oct 22, Sun~ Come Try It Canada: 1pm, Aquatic Ctr, Come See Oct 1 Whitecaps at Portland Timbers : 1pm, Catch it at the Canoe! , Canucks at Red Wings: 4pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Fall Supper: 5pm, Union Bay Community Hall, turkey & pie.Tickets: Dave 3352317 or Donna 335-2147, ubcc.ca . 3352500. 5401 South Island Hwy.Union Bay Free Family Swim: 5pm Aquatic Ctr, FREE comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-2527 Blue Grass Sit in: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca.336.8844.2714Dunsmuir.

Oct 23, Mon~ Strathcona SymphonyRehearsal: 6:30pm, See Oct 2 Adult Skate Night 18+: 7pm, LINC Youth Ctr, See Oct 16 Letz Sing - Courtenay: 7:30pm, Lower Native Sons Hall, See Oct 2 Adaptive Paddle Boarding: 8pm, Sports Ctr, For youth & adults of all ages & abilities including those living with a variety of barriers, including cognitive & physical disabilities, mental health considerations, injuries & illnesses. comoxvalleyrd.ca . 334-2527 Oct 24, Tue~ Letz Sing - Comox: 10am, Comox

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Lions Den, 1729 Comox Av, See Oct 2 Parkinsons Disease Support Group: 1pm, Stevenson Place, FMI, call Gail at 871-8589. Free, 1683 Balmoral Ave Canucks at Minnesota Wild: 5pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Oct 25, Wed~ Cumberland Bingo Nights: 6:15pm, Cumberland Legion, See Oct 4 Samosas: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Community School, Create vegetarian and/or meat samosas using an authentic style of dough making. laketrailconnect.ca 650-7459. 805 Willemar Letz Sing - Black Creek: 7:30pm, Halbe Hall, 8369 N Isl Hwy. See Oct 2 Oct 26, Thu~ Chamber Lunch Mixer: 11:45am, Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar, comoxvalleychamber. com 334-3234. 1089 Braidwood Rd CanucksvsCapitals: 7pm,Catchit attheCanoe!

All Shook Up: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy showcasing Elvis’ music that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” sidwilliamstheatre. com . 250-338-2430. 442 Cliffe Av Oct 27, Fri~ Soup & Sandwich: 11am, Cumberland Legion, S 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Prose & Poetry Open Mic : 12pm, Courtenay Public Library, Free, refreshments served.

300-6th St Boxing for Parkinsons : 2:30pm, CV Boxing Club, See Oct 6 BBQ Steak Dinner: 5:30pm, Courtenay Legion, Come & enjoy & you could have your next dinner for Free! courtenaylegion.ca 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Monster Madness: 6pm, Aquatic Ctr, Halloween Themed Swim- come dressed in your best swimmable costume comoxvalleyrd.ca . 334-2527 All Shook Up: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 26 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia: 7:30pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill,

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avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St Live Music:8pm, Flying Canoe Pub, flyingcanoe.ca 331.4006. 1590 Cliffe Halloween Party with the Ron Stewart Band: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Mikey Reggaes Scorpio Halloween Birthday: 9:30pm, Waverely Hotel, waverleyhotel.ca 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Av Nights To Remember: 9:30pm, Mex Pub, hosted by Youngcap/Azreal & Friends mexpub.ca. 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Oct 28, Sat~ CVHumanists meeting:9:45am, Quality Foods, Driftwood Mall, Discussion Topics: 1.

Inroads into Freedom from Religion & the Rise of Law, 2. The End of Petrol in 8 Years - Really? free, cvhumanists.org 287-4524. 2751 Cliffe Av Christmas Bazaar: 10am, St. John the Divine Church, sjdcourtenay. ca .334-4331. 579 - 5 Street.

Lions 911 Reflective Address Sign Sales: 10am, Canadian Tire Store, 911reflectivesign.ca Eastern Star Luncheon & Fashion Show: 11:30am, Comox Legion. All monies raised, stay in the Comox Valley.. $12.00 each, 334-0637. 1825 Comox Av Acro Yoga : 12pm, Studio IPF, Extremely fun. You will get to laugh & play like a kid. 891-5414. 303-13th Street.

All Shook Up: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 26 BC Lions at Blue Bombers: 2pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Meat Draw: 3pm, Cumberland Legion, 336-2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Come Try It Canada: 3pm, Sports Ctr, Broomball & Skating Free, comoxvalleyrd.ca 334-9622 Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam: 3pm, Avalanche Ba .331.0334. 275-8th St Halloween Party with David Gogo: 7pm, Highwayman Saloon, Tix at Eventbrite. ca, .facebook.com/localRumHouse, 5467 Island Hwy S. Union Bay After Dark Ghost Tour: pm, Cumberland

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Pet Costume Contest

Sunday Oct 29 - 1pm

Dress your furry friends up in a fun or scary costume and bring them to Lo

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the comox Store.

Winners will be posted on the (250)339-2272 Woofy’s Facebook page.

Woofy’s Comox Store, 1760 Comox Ave (lower level Comox Centre Mall)

Museum , A haunted adventure at the Cumberland Museum. Sliding scale donation per person. cumberlandmuseum. ca 336-2445.

2680 Dunsmui.

Panthers vs Glacier Kings: 7:30pm, Sports Ctr, glacierkings.ca . 334.4709. 3001 Vanier Dr All Shook Up: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 26 Jeremy Kittle Band: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, Tix at islandmusicfest. com . 871-8463. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Mondays Gone: 9pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 334 4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Halloween Party - Rangers: 9:30pm, The Mex Pub, Rangers Halloween Party Prizes for Best Costume mexpub.ca . 703-9573. 1001 Ryan Rd Oct 29, Sun~ Perseverance Trail Run: 9am, No 6 Mine Park , Racers can look forward to a fantastic trail run, delicious post race food & fabulous draw prizes. perseverancetrailrun.com Lions Club 911 Reflective Address Sign Sales: 10am, Canadian Tire Home Based Business Market: 10am, Little Red Church, Enjoy a great variety of products & local crafts. cventrepreneurs. com 702-3633. 2182 Comox Av Acro Yoga Weekend:12pm, See Oct 28 Come Try It Canada: 1pm, CVRD Aquatic Ctr, See Oct 1 Crib: 1pm, Cumberland Legion, 33 6 -2 3 61.

27 70 Dunsmuir “How”loween Pet Costume Contest: 1pm, Woofys Comox, Dress up your furry friend in a fun or scary costume & bring them to Woofy’s Annual Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest, woofys.ca 339-2272. 1760 Comox Av All Shook Up: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre, See Oct 26 Frantz - CVAG Film Series:

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5pm, Rialto Theatre, See Oct 1 Blue Grass Sit in: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca . 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir.

Oct 30, Mon~ Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal: 6:30pm, See Oct 2 Jam: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, w/ the Ryder Bachman Band, cumberlandhotel.

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2714 Dunsmuir Adult Skate Night 18+: 7pm, LINC Youth Ctr, 334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy. Canuck s vs Dallas Stars: 7pm, Catch it at the Canoe!

Letz Sing - Courtenay: 7:30pm, Lower Native Sons Hall, See Oct 2 Oct 31, Tue~ Letz Sing - Comox: 10am, Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Av, See Oct 2 Halloween Parade: 4pm, Cumberland Recreation Ctr, gather outside the Cumberland Recreation Ctr (CRI) at 4 before parading down Dunsmuir. Then, head back to the Cumberland Recreation Ctr for hotdogs, crafts, & to visit the Spooky Haunted Coal Mine at the museum, open until 7pm! cumberland.ca 336-2231 2665 Dunsmuir Av Halloween Parade & Party: 4pm, Downtown Courtenay & the Lewis Ctr, Free event. For 11 years & younger with a caregiver .Meet in the parking lot of the Golden Carriage Restaurant (5th & Fitzgerald), parade through Downtown Courtenay & collect treats along the way.At 4:45 pm, head over to the Lewis Ctr for a party featuring Halloween carnival games with prizes. Free, courtenay.ca/halloween 338-5371 Halloween Party: 8pm, Avalanche Bar, The valley’s best Halloween Party. avalanchebar.ca 331-0334. 275-8th St

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

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."

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Courtenay: 1255B Cliffe Ave.

Campbell River: 277 Evergreen Rd.

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Seniors Events

Sep 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Fri~ Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, Filberg Centre , Grab your friends & your neighbours & come on out for a night of fun dancing. Enjoy live music from various bands like: Amigos, Crosstown Express, Dan Hughes Band Double Play! evergreenclub.ca. 3381000. 411 Anderton Av

Sep 5, Tue~ White Cane Club: 1pm, meets the 1st Tuesday of most months in the Community Room at Berwick. Come and join this lively group for some socializing and sharing, and to learn about new technologies and services to assist you with limited vision.

Comox Seniors’ Centre

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

comoxseniors.ca

Yoga: several classes throughout T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9 AM the week. Please check for details.

Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM

FMI- Pat Chiquen at 339-3904.

Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. 890-2346 www. berwickretirement.com/bcv Sep 23, Sat~ Fall Garage Sale: 9am-noon, Filberg Centre.

Start clearing out your unwanted items!

Donations for the sale can be dropped off at the Florence Filberg Centre lower lobby weekdays from Monday September 11 to Thursday September 21, 10 am to 12 pm. evergreenclub.ca. 338-1000. 411 Anderton Av Sep 27, Wed~ Hymn Sing: 2pm-3pm, Group singing is cheaper than therapy, more fun, and

you don’t have to be good at it.

Space is limited so reserve your spot at berwickcomoxvalley@berwickrc. com or 890.2346. Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Ave, Comox.

890-2346 www.berwickretirement. com/bcv Each Sunday; Worship at Berwick: 7PM, You are cordially invited to join us for a nondenominational Christian worship service. All welcome. Refreshments compliments of Berwick following the service. Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Ave, Comox.

250-890-2346 www. berwickretirement.com/bcv

Let Us Do the Driving When you choose Berwick Comox Valley you will have access to our Berwick Around Town (BAT) Mobile Car Service. It’s just one more service that’s included in our monthly package. Rates starting from $2935.

Find out more about The Berwick Way™ Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today!

1700 Comox Avenue, Comox B.C. 250-339-1690

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Every Week Every Day Wine Tasting at 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun 11am5pm until Thanksgiving, then 1pm-5pm. 2400 Anderton Rd, 941-8810.

Monday Pasta Monday at Toscanos, 4:30pm, 890-7575 Strathcona Syphony Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30pm, Vanier School Poker Night & Pool Tourny, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Open Stage at Cornerstone Taphouse, 7:30pm, 871-8988 Letz Sing, Native Sons Hall, 7:30pm, letzsingtina@ gmail.com Karaoke Night, Avalanche Bar, 9pm, 331-0334 Tuesday Letz Sing Comox, Lions Den, 10am, letzsingtina@ gmail.com Games & Ground Tuesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Euchre, Courtenay Legion, 1:30pm, 334-4322 Board Game Night, Griffin Pub, 5pm, 339-4466 Mixed Darts, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Trivial Matters, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm. 331-4006 Wednesday Storytime, Comox Library, 10:30am, 339-2971

Games & Ground Wednesday Events; 12pm games and grounds.com Drop-in Darts, Courtenay Legion, 1pm, 334-4322 Wacky Wednesday, Griffin Pub, 3pm, 339-4466 Wine Wednesday, Toscano’s, 4:30pm, 890-7575 Pool League, Avalanche Bar, 6pm, 331-0334 Bingo Night, Cumberland Community Schools, 6:15pm, 650-8305 Letz Sing Black Creek, Hlbe Hall, 7:30pm, letzsingtina@gmail.com Cox, Bachman & Guests Classic Blues, Cumberland Hotel, 7:30pm, 336-8844 Guess That Groove, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm. 3314006 Loonie Tunes Karakoe, Mex Pub, 9pm. 703-9573 Thursday Storytime, Courtenay Library, 10:30am, 334-3369 Games & Ground Thursday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Poker, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 Jazz Night, Avalanche Bar, 7:30pm, 331-0334 Open Mic with K.C. Hingley, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm, 331-4006 Open Jam, Mex Pub, 8:30pm, 703.9573 Friday Storytime, Cumberland Library, 10am, 336-8121

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Games & Ground Friday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Drop-In Lego Club, Comox Library, 3pm, 339-2971 Charity Meat Draw, Courtenay Legion, 5pm.

334-4322 Karaoke with Kim, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm, 336-8844 DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334 Reggae Groove, Mex Pub, 703.9573 Saturday CV Farmers Market, Exhibition Grounds, 9am, Starting Oct 21, 10am at Native Sons Hall. CFMA. CA Denman Island Farmers’ Market: 9:30am-12:30pm.

5901 Denman Rd, (beside the Marcus Isbister

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

Old School with the Recycling Depot next door!)

Denman Island.

Play Day, Courtenay Library, 10am 12pm, 334-3369 Games & Ground Saturday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com Poker: The Mex Pub, 1pm. 1003 Ryan Rd, Courtenay.703.9573.

Street Smart Kidz Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub, 2-5pm. 2355 Mansfield Dr, Courtenay. 334-4500.

Live Music & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion, 2-5pm, 367 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. 334.4911 Charity Meat Draw:3-5pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay. (Just 10mins from Walmart) Name that Tune, Griffin Pub, 9pm, 339-4466

Christmas with Elvis Featuring Multi Award Winning Tribute Artist Steve Elliott

Steve Elliott’s Elvis Tribute headlined Nautical Days 2007-2013. Now he’s bringing his new show to the Sid featuring a Medley of all Eras.

Starting with the Rockabilly and Crooning Classics from the 50’s ...mixed with his Gospel and Chirstmas hits that will get you in the Christmas spirit!

The second half will consist of the 70’s “Vegas” decade with plenty of powerful songs and Ballads that made Elvis Presly King!

Tickets only $29.75

Sunday November 26, 7:30pm at the Sid Williams Theatre.

Tickets available online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or at the Box Office, 442 Cliffe Ave, (Courtenay), 250-338-2430 - For tickets, press 1.

Don’t miss out on this spectacular tribute of the King... a must see for any Elvis fan! www.elviselite.com

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Remembrance Day Lawn Signs for sale now through November 11.

TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10am - 4pm at our new location 625 Cliffe Ave, Unit 5.

Available in English "I Will Remember" or French " Je Me Souviendrai" 2 sizes: Small (patio) - $25 & Large (lawn) - $35

10% OF SALES SUPPORT RCSCC 189 PORT AUGUSTA SEA CADETS Additional I WILL REMEMBER merchandise is available in our Prop’N’Shop Gift Shop

HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial 250.897.4611 DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334 Sunday Free Pool, Avalanche Bar, all day, 331-0334 Meat Draw Bingo, Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Free Pool, Griffin Pub, starts at 1pm, 339-4466 Sunday Afternoon Dance, featuring the Amigos, Mex Pub, 2pm, 703.9573

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

625 Cliffe Ave, Unit 5, Courtenay

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Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Fanny Bay Inn, 5-8pm. 335.2323 Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service: Berwick Retirement Community, 7PM 1700 Comox Ave. Comox. 890.2346.

Open Mic with Rob Petrie, Griffin Pub, 7pm 3394466 Blue Gras Sit-In, Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844 Karaoke with Milo, Flying Canoe, 9pm, 331-4006

It’s good to be home.

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Glassworking Tools & Supplies Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 250-339-7739 2925 Comox Rd, Courtenay tors. 334-8138. 300 Old Island Hwy.

Family Halloween Events Oct 24-31, Spooky, Haunted Coal Mine: Cumberland Museum, Descend down the steep dark stairs into halls & passageways of terror & trickery! Tue-Sun 10am-5pm except 12pm-5pm on Sunday, & 2pm-7pm on October 31st. cumberlandmuseum.ca 336-2445. 2680 Dunsmuir.

Oct 25-31, LINC Haunted House: 6pm, LINC Youth Ctr, Walk through our annual haunted house! Wed & Thu 6-8pm Fri & Sat 6-9pm or join us for 1/2 the Fright Night*, October 31, 5-7pm for our younger visi-

Oct 31, Tue~

Childrens Halloween Party: 4-5pm, Union Bay Community Hall, ubcc.ca . 3352500. 5401 S Island Hwy. Halloween Parade: 4pm, Cumberland Recreation Ctr, Gather outside the Cumberland Rec Ctr (CRI), parade down Dunsmuir then back to the CRI for hotdogs, crafts, & to visit the Spooky Haunted Coal Mine at the museum., open until 7pm!

Sponsored by the Village of Cumberland, the Cumberland Museum & Archives, Businesses of Cumberland, & the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial. , .cumberland. ca . 336-2231. 2665 Dunsmuir

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Music of Leonard Cohen, Stan Rogers, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Buffy St. Marie, Anne Murray, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Blue Rodeo, Bare Naked Ladies, & their own songs!

7:30 pm Tuesday November 7 2017 Sid Williams Theatre | Courtenay, BC www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

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Halloween Parade & Party: 4pm, Downtown Courtenay & the Lewis Ctr, Free event is for children 11 years & younger with a caregiver.Meet in the parking lot of the Golden Carriage Restaurant (5th & Fitzgerald), parade through Downtown Courtenay & collect treats along the way, then head over to the Lewis Ctr for a party featuring Halloween carnival games with prizes. Free, courtenay.ca 338-5371 Fall Family Carnival: 6pm, Northgate Foursquare Church, The carnival is an awesome place to get candy & have fun with your family! 6pm - 8 pm, lots of games & prizes. ngate.ca. 334-2727. 1640 Burgess Rd

What’s On Screen ases Cinema

Oct 4: Mully.

Oct 6: Blade Runner 2049, the Florida Project, Loving Vincent, , Mountain Between Us, My the Little Pony: the Movie.

Oct 7: Bellini - Norma (MEt).

Oct 13: Breathe, the Foreigner, Happy Death Day, Mark Felt: Man Who Brought Down the White House, Marshall, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women.

Oct 14: Mozart Die Zauberflote (MEt).

Oct 20: Geostorm, Human Flow, Only the Brave, Same Kind of Different as Me, the Snowman, take Every Wave: the Life of Laird Hamilton, tyler Perry’s Boo two!

A Madea Halloween, the War With Grandpa, Wonderstruck.

Oct 27: Jigsaw, Suburbicon, thank You For Your Service, Woodshock.

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DVD Rele

Oct 3: 6 days, Ghost Story, Beguiled, Book of Henry, cult of chucky, Pirates of the caribbean: Dead Men tell No tales, (250 )339 -912 1 Wizard of Lies.

Open 7 Days Oct 10: Baby Driver, 10 am - 10 pm Beatriz at Dinner, #1-640 Anderton Rd. Comox Bon cop Bad cop 2, Fallen, Maudie, Personal Shopper, Wish Upon.

Oct 17: chuck, First Kill Girls trip, Lady Macbeth Movie Spider-man Homecoming, Wilde Wedding.

Rentals Oct 24: Inconvenient truth Power, to Sequel: truth Every Emoji Movie, Monday War for Plant of the Apes.

Oct 31: Dark tower, Kidnap, Unlocked.

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