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DOWNTOWN COURTENAY is THEE place to be during the holiday season!

Join us every weekend right through to

Christmas for Downtown Courtenay WinterFest featuring an incredible array of events and activities for residents and visitors.

Mark the date for these key WinterFest weekends and check back often for details

December 6,7

Delicious Downtown Tantalizing Tastes from Farm to Fork

December 13,14

Walk on the Wild Side Art, Exploration and the Unusual

December 20,21

‘Twas the Night Before Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration For detailed schedules check out www.downtowncourtenay.com or Downtown Courtenay WinterFest on facebook!

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2005 Grand Am, Auto, V6, P/W/L,air, cruise $4495

2007 Subaru Forester, AWD, Auot, P/W/L,air, keyless $7995

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com ALL MONTH

EDH League: Games & Grounds. Sign up & play whenever you want! League runs for a year. 6mnths min. $10/mnth. 250.871.1171.

Retail & Hospitality: Customer Service Training: Oct 15th - Dec 6th. See pg 21.

Thank Goodness It’s Friday’s: Griffin Pub. All month.

Pick the Ace of Spades and WIN $1850! Pot currently at $1850 but is subject to change if someone wins the lot. $$$ updates on Griffin Pub facebook page.

250.339.4466.

Santa’s Workshop: Courtenay Coast Realty Group, 877 5th Street. Elves are anxiously looking for your used toy & gift donations. Bring what you have to workshop ASAP! Last day - Dec 13th, Fri. Open hrs Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. 250.897.1994.

Elevate the Arts - Winter Bazaar: Calling all crafters, artists & independent creators to be a vendor @ Elevate the Arts Winter Bazaar. To apply head to: ElevateTheArts.com/bazaar (Event: Dec 14th Sat).

Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair: Register your table now. Event is Dec 7th @ Lewis Ctr, 11am-3pm. Only $10/table for youth crafters 10-19yrs to sell homemade crafts & baked goods. 250.338.5371.

CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

The Alberni Project: New Memorial & Exhibit Hall @ Comox Ctr Mall. The Project strives to keep alive the history of Canada’s involvement in WWII. Showing till Dec 31st, 5pm. AlberniProject.org Tasting Room Open: 40Knots Winery, Fri-Sun 125pm. 250.941.8810.

The Brushworks Show and Sale: Displayed @ Pearl Ellis Gallery, till Dec 8th. Free admission.

Fishing: Winter chinook is good this time of year.

Spectacular Christmas Lights Viewing: 10th St. East -> Williams Rd. -> Farquharson Drive “loop” Courtenay. Dec 10-24 Thrifty Foods: Dec 4th - Jan 3rd. Food bank need donations. You can add a $5, $10, or $20 Food for Families coupon to your grocery order. At end of promotion, money will be collected and transferred to local food banks. In partnership with generous customers, Thrifty Foods is able to support local food banks.

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: Garden Lights & Santa’s Barn. Every night 5 - 9 pm Dec. 1 to Dec. 27 FMI 250.338.6901

1 DEC SUN

C Canucks at Hurricanes: SNET-P, 10am.

Woofy’s Pet Foods: Free pictures with Santa 12-4 Comox Mall

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Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay Jan 7th, 8pm Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River - Jan 9, 8pm

Film A Muppets Christmas Carol: Sid Williams Theatre, 2pm. Muppets tell version of classic tale of old & bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. 338.2430 Santa’s Breakfast: Cumberland Rec. Institute, 8:30-11:30am. Savour home-made pancakes before heading to Santa in his grotto. Bid on fabulous silent auction, make seasonal wreaths or some of the many holiday crafts in arts & crafts area. Something for everyone! All for a good cause. Hosted by Cumberland Community Schools Society. 250.400.2213.

Island Voices Chamber Choir: Comox United Church, 250 Beach St. 7pm. Launches new Christmas CD. Tix @ Laughing Oyster Books & Videos ‘n More.

IslandVoicesChamberChoir.bc.ca Annual Christmas Truck Parade: Starts in Cumberland mainstreet travelling throughout the Comox Valley- 6pm.

2 DEC MON

Mattina Musica ft. Sarah Hagen: Sid Williams Theatre, 10:30am. Pianist, Sarah Hagen, takes

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LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free workshop and free food. Learn about processing fruit. We are making pies, sauces, jams, and much more. FMI 250.331.0152

3 DEC TUE

C Canucks at Predators: SNET-P, 5pm.

4 DEC WED

Games & Grounds Coffee House: Guys’ Night 7 – 10pm 3 hours and 2 rooms of gaming just for the guys. $5/person for the whole 3 hours. FMI 250.871.1171 CV Toastmasters: celebrate the 30th Anniversary, All Welcome. 7-9pm at Lewis Center

5 DEC THU

IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOP: 7:00 pm, Little Red Church, Comox, Everything you wanted to know about improv comedy but were afraid to ask. Class for first timers and some intermediates. 90 minutes duration, $10 drop in fee or what you can afford. FMI 250-6506570, 2182 Comox Ave.

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C Canucks vs Coyotes: SNET-P, 7pm Delicious Downtown Courtenay: Fresh sheets and delicious seasonal fare at restaurants throughout downtown Newcomers Walk and Talk: Walk through the Roy Morrison Greenway. Meet at the park entrance on Embleton Crescent in Courtenay. 8:50am - 10:50am FMI 250.702.5965 Mount Washington Opens: for the 2013-2014 The Tube Park at Mount Washington Grand Opening: has moved closer to the Alpine Lodge. Hot chocolate, Mogul the Marmot Mascot and the ability to give super-thrills in 5 new lanes to 2,000 riders an hour on the new magic carpet!

7 DEC SAT

True Colours “Stages”: at 7:30 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 Free Pet Pics with Santa: Woofy’s Pet Foods, 12-4pm, 240 Cliffe Ave. “Last Chance” Arts & Crafts Fair: Filberg Ctr, 10am-4pm. Discover great selection of handcrafted Christmas gifts & goodies perfect for spontaneous shoppers buying last-minute gifts for everyone on their list. $2 Entry includes chance to win 1 of 6 $50 Quality Foods gift certificates. ATM on site.

250.335.3265 / lastchance@telus.net WinterFest Downtown Courtenay : Tantalizing Tastes from Farm to Fork. 1 pm Delicious Downtown Walking Tour leaves from the Sid Williams.

Winterfest Hub Downtown Courtenay: 11-2 pm Restless Raven Art Lab Craft Action. 2 pm Free Family Show - Annie Becker and friends.

Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Filberg Centre, 7:30-10pm, FMI 250.338.7942.

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens-Santa’s Barn: Visit with Santa, 11-4pm, FMI 250.338.6901 Denman Island Christmas Craft Faire: Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Denman Island Village FMI 250.335.2148 Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections: (LTNC) will present: An Old Time Winter FAMILY DANCE, with FIDDLEJAM! Contra dances led by caller June Cannon, plus storytelling, seasonal treats and special musical guests. This is a free, all-ages fancy dress event, 7-10 pm at Lake Trail School - so bring the whole family!

1st Annual Comox Valley Christmas Drive Thru: at Rice Toyota Courtenay. Bring any food, clothing and toys that you can donate to local Comox Valley charities including Santa’s Workshop, CV Food Bank and CV Transitions Society among others. Santa will be there handing out treats for both kids and adults!

You can get your photo taken with Santa, get a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and have a cookie or muffin.

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Not all debt is bad; there is GOOD debt. The debt you get into when you take out a mortgage to buy a home is considered good debt. Student loans can also be considered good debt because they are increasing your knowledge and your earning potential. Another good debt can be a loan taken out to build a business.

Then there’s BAD debt; consumer debt is considered BAD debt. When you use credit cards to shop and you don’t pay off the entire balance then that’s BAD debt!

Getting into debt is easy. No one decides to get into debt, it happens so gradually you don’t see the warning signs. A bit of shopping here, a meal out there, some car repairs, slowly bit by bit it adds up. When the statement arrives, it’s bigger than you expected, things would be a bit tight if you pay it all so you pay part. Then the next month there’s the interest charges on top so again you pay only part, soon the balance starts to go up and before you know it, all you can afford is to make minimum payments and you’re in a financial mess.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy way to figure out if you had too much BAD debt? Well there is!! There’s a simple calculation to calculate your Critical Debt Load that will let you know if you’re in trouble. The calculation is based on the fact that to be financially healthy your monthly debt load must be less than 15% of your monthly income. Here’s how to calculate your Critical Debt Load: Critical Debt Load = Monthly Income X 0.15 This is how the calculation looks for a monthly take home income of $3,000:

Critical Debt Load = $3000 X 0.15 = $450 If you’re paying more than your Critical Debt Load to service your BAD debt then you’re headed into financial difficulty and it’s time to get help.

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9 Family Friendly Discover Art: CV Art Gallery, 2-4pm. Drop-in, interactive, visual experience. Free.

250.338.6211.

GK CV Glacier Kings vs Westshore Wolves: CV Sports Ctr, 7.30pm A Christmas in Black Creek: Black Creek Community Ctr, 9am-3pm. Celebrate the season starting with a $5 pancake breaky with Santa, 9-11am. At 10am kids can make a xmas craft while parents shop upstairs. Plus wreath making for everyone, unique, hand-crafted gifts, home-made soaps, woodwork & preserves.

Snacks & small lunch items available. Raffle tickets for Christmas baskets. Entry $2. 337.5190.

Children’s Christmas Party: Lewis Ctr, 1-2:30pm.

Featuring Fizzlepop the Clown & Magician! Free entry with donation to food bank. 9yrs & under accompanied by an adult. 250.338.5371.

Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair: Lewis Ctr, 11am3pm. Only $10/table for youth crafters 10-19yrs to sell homemade crafts & baked goods. 250.338.5371.

Bazaar, Bake Sale and Cookie Walk: Faith Lutheran Church LWMLC holds its Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Cookie Walk in the Church Basement, 1688 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, 9am to 1pm. Bring a friend and enjoy a cup of coffee Drop-In Cooking: 1126 Piercy Ave, Courtenay, 3-5pm.

Hosted by LUSH Valley Food Action Society. Free Workshop. Bring something to add to the pot. We sit down & eat together. Leftovers are donated. 331.0152.

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C Canucks vs Avalanche: SNET-P, 5pm “Last Chance” Arts & Crafts Fair: 10:00am - 4:00pm Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay, BC FMI 250..335.3265

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C Canucks vs Hurricanes: SNET-P, 7pm.

LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free workshop and free food. Learn about processing fruit. We are making pies, sauces, jams, and much more. 250.331.0152 Newcomers Club: Filberg Ctr 7pm 331.0743 / 941.8432

3 No Hunger Pains 3 Attacks Fat Stores Complimentary initial consultation in the privacy of your home.

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Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 2013: Sid Williams Theatre, 7pm. Dec 11th too. This year’s singing & dancing extravaganza includes; Queen tribute, James Bond medley, Sound of Music medley, Michael Bublé songs, nostalgia tribute, plus many more classical hits & Christmas favorites. 250.338.2430.

Christmas Fundraiser Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Dec 10th - Jan 26th. Free entry. PearlEllisGallery.com The Comox Valley Camera Club: will present ImageFest 2014 on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014, at 7 pm at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. ImageFest is a series of members’ slideshows. Tickets, for a price of $15.00 inclusive, will go on sale on December 10th.

Previous years have played to a full house!

CV Ukrainian Cultural Society: Filberg Ctr, 7pm. All welcome, cabbage rolls for sale. Nellie 250.334.2653.

11 DEC WED

Games & Grounds Coffee House: Ladies’ Night 7 – 10pm, Moms, feel free to bring your daughters.

Games on different consoles. $5/person for the whole 3 hours! FMI 250.871.1171 Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 2013: See 10th.

Ocean Waves Square Dance Club Christmas Potluck Party: Filberg Centre, 6-10 pm, FMI 250.338.7942.

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

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179

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Winter Harp: 7:30 pm , Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOP: 5:00 pm, Little Red Church, Comox, Everything you wanted to know about improv comedy but were afraid to ask. Class Knee Highs OUTDOOR Outdoor for first timers and some intermediates. 90 minutes duration, $10 drop in fee or what you can afford. FMI Compression 250.650.6570 2182 Comox Ave., Comox, BC TEAM Tights Mount Washington Night Skiing Starts: 3:309:00pm, Every Thursday to Sunday TOUGH Snowboard / Ski Georgia Straight Jazz Society Live Show: Avalanche Bar & Grill, 7:30pm. $5 cover pays the musicians.

Over the knees funky GeorgiaStraightJazz.com NEW LOCATION WOW-Women of Words: 7-9pm. Social gathering to share expressive writing of stories, memoirs, poems 510 Duncan Ave, Courtenay & the like. Non-judgmental environment over tea & (250) 334-1992 cookies. Christina 250.339.9996.

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Authentic Greek Cuisine Steaks, Pizza, Gyros, Panini’s, Espresso

Previous owners of ‘Little Seaside”

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Amateur Radio Club: Comox Fire Hall, 7-9pm. All welcome who’re interested in the hobby of amateur radio, (licenced & unlicensed). 941.1923 / bob1peg2@ gmail.com

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C Canucks vs Oilers: CBC, 6pm Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride: (film) 7:00 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 Newcomers Walk and Talk: Walk through Comox downtown and the Marina. Meet in the Marina parking lot, boat launch side. 8:50am - 10:50am FMI 250-702-5965 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500

14 DEC SAT

C Canucks vs Bruins: CBC, 7pm Jon and Roy Holiday Special: 8:00 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727

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Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: Carol Walks with the Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble. FMI 250.338.6901 Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens-Santa’s Barn: Visit with Santa, 11-4pm, FMI 250.338.6901 WinterFest Downtown Courtenay: Take a Walk on the Wild Side - Art, Exploration and the Unusual Winterfest Hub Downtown Courtenay: 11-2pm Craft action with Gayle Bates and CVRD. 2pm- Free family show, Captian Thunderpants Yuletide Singalong Elevate the Arts - Winter Bazaar: Crafters, artists & independent creators. ElevateTheArts.com/bazaar GK CV Glacier Kings vs Nanaimo Buccaneers: CV Sports Ctr, 7.30pm Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500

15 DEC SUN

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: Carol Walks with the Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble. FMI 250.338.6901 Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens-Santa’s Barn: Visit with Santa, 11-4pm, FMI 250.338.6901 Skate with Santa: Comox Valley Sports Centre, Arena #2 3001 Vanier Drive,Courtenay, BC FMI 250.334.9622 The Smooth Angel Cafe: is looking for Musicians and Entertainers to perform a 20 minute set. Only personal gear is needed for performance. A complete sound system is available on stage. FMI Larry at 250.871.8841.

Little Red Church Community Market: 10 am - 3 pm. It is a family-friendly market, with over 25 vendors offering a variety of handmade, homegrown or community-made goods and services. 2182 Comox Ave, Comox , BC. FMI 250.792.3652 Annual Legion Christmas Party: members and bona fide guests. FMI 250.334.4322

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A Muppets Christmas Carol Dec. 1 | 2:00 PM

Mattina Musica feat.

Sarah Hagen Dec. 2 | 10:30 AM

Winter Harp Dec. 12 | 7:30 PM

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT? Look no further than a Sid Williams Theatre gift certificate.

Available in any amount.

They can be used for any show.

The best part? There’s no expiry!

MORE DECEMBER EVENTS True Colours “STAGES” Dec. 7

Jon and Roy Holiday Special Dec. 14

Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular Dec. 10 & 11

Laurie Tinkler Dancers’ The Nutcracker Dec. 20 & 21

Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride Dec. 13

CLT’s The Drowsy Chaperone Dec. 28 - 31, Jan. 2 - 4 Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

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

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Every Sunday Karaoke Competition with Milo C Canucks Hockey - Every game Pick a Puck: If the hockey player on your puck scores, you win a beverage.

Holiday Buffets

New Year Celebrations in the Valley

Dec 25 - Brunch & Dinner Dec 26 - Brunch Jan 1 - Brunch

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Dhoom 3, Walking w Dinosaurs Mon, Dec 25, 2013 47 Ronin, August: Osage County, Grudge Match, Justin Bieber’s Believe Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

The Wolf of Wall Street Fri, Dec 27, 2013 Labor Day, Lone Survivor

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Tue, Dec 3, 2013 The Little Mermaid, Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes, The Wolverine, The Smurfs 2, The Hangover Trilogy Tue Dec 10, 2013 Mary Poppins, Muppet Treasure Island and The Great Muppet Caper Of Pirates & Pigs, Big, Despicable Me 2, Fast & Furious 6 Tue Dec 17, 2013 The Lone Ranger, Elysium Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Kick-Ass 2, Prisoners The Family Tue Dec 24, 2013 Insidious: Chapter 2 Tue Dec 31, 2013 Hell Baby, Don Jon

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THAT’S THE WAY IT IS TOUR Interview with Randy Elvis Friskie Today, Friskie is one of the top Elvis Presley tribute artists in North America. His career has spanned three decades and he continues to pack concert halls wherever he plays.

His January 2014 ‘That’s the way it is Tour’, Randy will be reliving the movie music memories from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Joined by his daughter now 23, Cassandra who will be performing many female artists such as Marilyn Munro, Liza Minnelli and Cher.

WO: Thanks for putting some time aside today Randy to talk to us.

I love that you are doing a tour featuring special hits from Elvis movies, where did the idea come from.

Randy: Its never been done before, and we are always looking to bring to life different parts of Elvis that people can relive. There are some great memories with the music in his movies.

WO: Can we expect to see the stage set, and the outfits similar to the movies.

Randy: Yes, most definitely, we have some big props, there will be a huge screen, and our outfits will match each movie. The tour has a huge crew, we want it to be just like the movie, right down to the white shorts and leis. You will see the same guitars with the same sounds, Its going to be a really cool show.

WO: So how many of Elvis’s movies will we expect to hear songs from.

Randy: His movies had great songs, and we will be performing one or two songs from just about all of them…

WO: Randy you have been a musician since you were a kid, what do you say to people that call you an Elvis impersonator.

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Randy: I’m not an impersonator I’m an entertainer that gives tribute to Elvis Presley. There are a lot of impersonators and many of them have the wrong attitude, Elvis wasn’t arrogant he was a humble guy, and very cool, he never had a rock star attitude.

WO: Randy I have to say, everything about you is like Elvis, your sound, the way you move and even that cool sexy voice that Elvis had when he spoke; what is your female fan club like, and how do you keep it up.

Randy: I have great fans, and yes lots of them are women… The moves just happen I don’t have anything planned I just move with the music, I can still do the splits, but after about 3 or 4 shows, I start to walk funny.

They call her the little girl with the big voice. Cassandra now 23 has been singing with her dad since she was 9 years old…

WO: Cassie, What you will be bringing to the tour.

Cassie: Most of Elvis Presley’s movies have a female star in each. I will be performing many of those, plus Marilyn Munro and Liza Minellie, plus back up vocals.

WO: What was it like growing up with Elvis for a dad?

Cassie: Well I thought it was normal, but then I realized I was the only girl that my dad asked to borrow eye-liner.

WO: Whats the future for Cassandra Friskie.

Cassie: Well Iam never afraid to try a new character, and as long as I’m singing I’m happy. I’m starting to do more shows on my own, and spend a lot of time in the recording studio.

WO: It was great to talk to both of you, and I can’t wait for the new show. Thank you • Interviewed by, Cathy Kaardal from Whats On Digest.

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16 DEC MON LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free workshop and free food. Learn about processing fruit. We are making pies, sauces, jams, and much more. FMI 250.331.0152

17 DEC TUE C Canucks at Wild: SNET-P 5 pm.

18 DEC WED Games & Grounds Coffee House: Guys’ Night 7–10pm, $5/person for the whole 3 hours. 250.871.1171 Games & Grounds Coffee House: EDH Night, start time is 6:30pm. $5 entry fee – goes towards prizes to be awarded tonight. 250.871.1171

19 DEC THU C Canucks at Stars: SNET-P, 5.30 pm.

20 DEC FRI C Canucks at Blackhawks: TSN, 5pm.

Laurie Tinkler Dancers’ The Nutcracker: 7:30 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 Newcomers Walk and Talk: Four Bridges and Valleyview walk in Courtenay. 8:50am - 10:50am FMI 250.334.4161

21 DEC SAT Laurie Tinkler Dancers’ The Nutcracker: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens-Santa’s Barn: Visit with Santa, 11-4pm, FMI 250.338.6901 Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: Carol Walks with the Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble. FMI 250.338.6901 WinterFest Downtown Courtenay ‘Twas the Night Before: Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration.

Winterfest Hub Downtown Courtenay: 11-2 pm Craft action and Christmas carols. 2pm Free family show, Corwin Fox and friends GK CV Glacier Kings vs Oceanside Generals: CV Sports Ctr, 7.30pm Mount Washington Photos with Santa: Come join Mr. and Mrs. Clause in their satellite North Pole photo booth. 1:00pm to 3:30pm.

Winter Solstice Critical Mass Bike Ride: the new Fitzgeral Bike Lanes 6pm Meet at 5th and Fitzgerald

22 DEC SUN C Canucks vs Jets: SNET-P, 5pm.

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: Carol Walks with the Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble. FMI 250.338.6901

23 DEC MON Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: Carol Walks with the Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble. FMI 250.338.6901 Mount Washington Photos with Santa: Come join Mr. and Mrs. Clause in their satellite North Pole photo booth. 1:00pm to 3:30pm.

24 DEC TUE St.Peter’s Anglican Church: Family services 4 & 6pm, 218 Church St. Comox FMI 250.339.2925 St. Peter’s Anglican Church: Candle-lit Service, 10.30 pm, 218 Church St. Comox FMI 250.339.2925 Track Santa: NORAD www.noradsanta.org 25 DEC WED Merry Christmas St. Peter’s Anglican Church: Service, 10 am, 218 Church St. Comox FMI 250.339.2925

26 DEC THU Pre-loved Fashions $2 Sale: 307d 14th St, Courtenay.

(Behind St. Joe’s Lab) 10am-5:30pm. Accessories, purses, jewellery, shoes, boots, hats, scarves & more!

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Comedy Night: Red 21, Play Time Gaming. For tickets call, 334.4531 ext. 127.

Mount Washington Pepsi Torchlight Parade and Fireworks: 7-8 pm, watch an impressive torchlight parade as Mount Washington staff ski down the face of the mountain with torches. Fireworks follow this free event viewable from the Alpine Lodge.

Georgia Straight Jazz Society Live Show: Avalanche Bar & Grill, 7:30pm. $5 cover pays the musicians.

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27 DEC FRI 28 DEC SAT Courtenay Little Theatre Event The Drowsy Chaperone: 7:30 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 Dance Town Night: Courtenay Legion. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. 250.871.2513.

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30 DEC MON C Canucks vs Flyers: SNET-P, 7pm Courtenay Little Theatre Event The Drowsy Chaperone: 7:30 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI 250.871.1727 LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free workshop and free food. Learn about processing fruit We are making pies, sauces, jams, and much more. FMI 250.331.0152

31 DEC TUE Coast Westerly Hotel 70’s New Years Party: 4 venues, 4 parties, all for one price. 1590 Cliffe Ave. FMI “Pier Street” 250.331.4006 920 Island Hwy Campbell River Billy D’s Pub & Bistro New Year’s Eve Party: With 250-286-3554 Jilli Martini. Dinner, live entertainment, champagne and snacks at midnight, formal dress $40.00. FMI NYE Party: Featuring live band, ‘Big Fun’ @ 9pm.

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Courtenay Little Theatre Event The Drowsy Courtenay Legion: Annual Gala New Year’s Eve Dinner Chaperone: 7:30 pm, Sid Williams Theatre FMI & Dance.Members and guests. FMI 250.334.4322 250.871.1727 Games & Grounds Coffee House: New Year’s Eve Lockdown! 10pm – 6am - $35 includes pizza, nibbles & refreshments. Registration deadline: Dec 14. Optional 1 JAN WED $10 Booster Draft FMI 250.871.1171 C Canucks vs Lightning: TSN, 7pm.

Mount Washington Family New Year’s Eve Party: A 34th Annual Saratoga Polar Bear Swim: Saratoga mile-high New Year’s party for the entire family! Join Beach, 11am. Start the new year with a shock, surprise us in the Alpine Lodge at 6pm as we present our annual & joy of dunking into the cold east coast ocean. Prebash that is all about the kids and the kids at heart. register 11am-12pm. Prizes for best costume and oldest/ Special performance by 2013 Juno Award Nominee youngest male & female polar bear swimmers. Plus take Helen Austin Enter online www.whatsondigest.com and home a ribbon to prove your defeat against the freezing K’ómoks Aboriginal Journeys Society New Year’s ocean.

Celebration and Masquerade: 6 PM to 2 AM. This semi2 JAN like TUE us on our Facebook page formal evening features door prizes, raffles,50/50 draw GK CV Glacier Nanaimo Kings vs CR Storm: CV Sports Ctr, along with complimentary appetizers and champagne 7.30pm

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25c Wings & 35c Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub. 334.4500 Pool Tourny & Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531 NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: Playtime Gaming. Win prizes ranging from gift cards to jerseys. 250.334.4531.

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

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

BrickHouseBetties.com, 250.334.7460.

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist: Filberg Ctr, Rotary Hall, 7:30pm.

Need to be a member. 20 hands of play, prizes & refreshments. $2. 250.338.1000.

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

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

Award-winning movie in the Lounge. 250.334.4322 Wing Chun King Fu: Learn combat weapon skills @ Native Sons Hall, 6:30-8:30pm. 338.5371. Till Aug 15.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dance Lessons: 1st two lessons free. Chris 923 9492 / Geo 287.9006 / Fred 287.3345 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm.

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Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 331.0334 Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm Bruce 871.7740 / Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Square Dance: Courtenay anglican church 7-9pm 338.7942 Zumba: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School , 6:30-7:30pm.337.5190 Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com EVERY TUESDAY NEW Tappa’s: Billy D’s Pub, starts 4pm. 334.8811.

NEW Mexican Night: Whistle Stop Pub. Burritos, taco salad, margaritas & more! 334.4500.

Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc. 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm. AuctionHouseVi.com Family Game Time: Games & Grounds, 4-8pm, $5/hr for whole family, 250.871.1171.

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

334.4322.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs.

6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Learn Spanish: Comox Community Ctr, 6-7pm. Beginners to intermediate classes. $15/1hr. 778.420.0909.

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

Learn & practise about carving. No experience necessary.

Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350.

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

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Tyee Plaza • Shoppers Row, Campbell River Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, old time gospel songs. 334.2433.

Basketball: Lewis Ctr, 8-10pm, $5 drop-in. Till 30th Tween Nites: LINC Ctr, Different out-trips, 334.8138.

CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld l, Band Rm, 7:30pm.

Players of all ages & skill levels welcome. Pat, 339.5091 Toonie Tuesday Draft: Bridge Lounge, 6pm 703.2881 Open 9 Ball: Bridge Lounge, 6pm 703.2881 Jam Night w/ Live Band, “Remedy”: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Bingo: Cumberland Legion, 7pm. 24 games. 336.2361.

Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Tweens Day Out: LINC Ctr. (9-12yrs) 4-6pm 338.5371 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am.

9 Ball Pool Drop In: Bridge Lounge, 7pm. 703.2881 Evening Energizer: Black Creek Com. Hall 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Games & Grounds- Family Game Night: 4-8 pm $5/hr for whole family to play

EVERY WEDNESDAY

NEW Wing Night: Billy D’s Pub, starts 4pm. 334.8811.

Blues Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 8:30-11:30pm, 336.8844 Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. Drop-in, 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322.

Mini Kickers Rugby Football Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs.

250-286-0028

6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:30-11:30am.

Meet or be re-acquainted with your muse. Class for curious and blocked, bursting with stories or half finished works gathering dust. 778.427.3416.

Free Pool: Bridge Lounge. Bar & patio opens 1pm.

703.2881 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0334 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub 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 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm.

La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm. 941.6450.

Girls on the Move: LINC 11yrs, 4-6:30pm 338.5371 The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

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

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

EVERY THURSDAY

NEW Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 3 top winners.

334.8811. Billydspub.com 25c Wings & 35c Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub. 334.4500 Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 FREE Pool & Juke Box: Cumberland Hotel 336.8844 Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Live Entertainments Returns: Playtime Gaming.

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Gamerz Connection Nite: Games&Grounds, 7pm, Meet ppl who like to play specific games. Bring own games or see what’s here. All kinds of games welcome.

871.1171.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors, 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. New members welcome!

Guest speakers. 339.6430.

ComoxValleyPaddlers.ca Weight Watchers Meeting: Maritime Heritage Ctr. 11:30am.

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

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

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

Road Hockey Intramural League: LINC Ctr, 5pm.

10yrs+, $2 drop-in includes snacks & drinks. 334.8138.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370

60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

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

Zumba: Black Creek, 6pm, 337.5190 Live Music w/ Monkey Wrench: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190

EVERY FRIDAY

NEW Live ‘Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8pm. 334.8811.

Billydspub.com Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel 9pm-1am, 336.8844.

Live Bands: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 NEW: Spirit FM - Holy Spirit Rock Show. 7pm, ft. 26 classic rock & other genre songs about Jesus - Told in parts by the Beatles, John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Elvis Presley, Steve Miller, The Doors, Bob Dylan & more.

Tune in to www.spirt-fm.ca live streaming or 88.7FM. House Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Games & Grounds BBQ Dinner: Gourmet burgers, smokies & veggie options.See ad in this issue.

TGIF: Pick the Ace of Spades & WIN $1500! Pot currently sitting at $1500 (subject to change if won. See updates on fb). 339.4466.

Games & Grounds Magic The Gathering: (sanctioned) 6.30pm Beginner Tai Chi:Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 10:30am-12pm. 250.890.9477.

CCCTS Cycling: Road cycling group for active adults & members of Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society.

Meet 10am @ Filberg Ctr parking lot before setting off on a ride. Medium pace of 20kph for a 40-80km ride. Planned break for refreshments. Few rides on other days of week too. cccts.org for full schedule.

250.338.9751 / debiker@shaw.ca Social & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion. 5 & 7pm.

334.4322 Wine & Chocolate by Bike: Explore the Valley, afternoons, $69, 3.5hrs, 1.855.830.8522.

Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, 7:3010:30pm. Live band every week. 250.338.1000 Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Till Mar 22nd. www.inspiredearthprojects.com Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge. 9pm.

Rock Out @ The Rec: Comox Rec.Ctr. Fitness Studio, 6:30-8:30pm. 14-30yrs. Great Music. 339.2255 DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 331.0945 Family Fun: Comox Rec. 6:30-8:30pm, $2, Walleyball, Squash, Racquetball, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Table Tennis, Plasma car races, 339.2255 Drop In Darts Nite: Comox Legion 7pm CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm

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Fun Bingo: CV Lions Charity 7pm 339.6232 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-11pm

EVERY SATURDAY

Name That Tune with VaLori & Friends: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 (see ad in this issue).

Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 House Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Booster Draft: Games & Grounds, (sanctioned) 6:30pm. 250.871.1171.

Karaoke: Playtime Gaming, 9pm. PlaytimeGaming. com (excluding UFC events) Tasting Room: 40Knots Winery, 12-5pm 941.8810 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

Jam & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion, 2-5pm.

334.4322 Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325.

Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am. Hiphop, latin flair & fun workout. 250.338.5371.

CV Appetizer Tour: 9am-1pm. Farmer’s market, breaky, visit 2 sites (either winery, distillery or brewery).

Island Gourmet Trails. IslandGourmetTrails.ca DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 331.0945 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 339.3016 Boot Camp: Black Creek Community Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190.

Top 40 DJ: Bridge Lounge, 9pm.

Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm.

250.941.8810

EVERY SUNDAY Open Mic & Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 6-9pm.

336.8844 Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 334.4500.

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466.

Tasting Room: 40Knots Winery, 12-5pm 941.8810 Mini Kickers Rugby Football Practice: (ages 6-12), 12:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Courtenay Legion: Crib, 1pm. Gucci, 1:30pm. $5 Sunday Supper, 4pm. 334.4322.

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

Sunday Supper: Courtenay Legion, $5 home-made meal. 250.334.4322.

Red Eye Jam Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0945 Youth Group LINC: Drop in activities $2, 3-8pm.

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

Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm.

250.941.8810.

EVERY DAY Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds. Casual Play (sanctioned). Tues-Sat. 250.871.1171.

Tasting Room Open: 40Knots Winery, Wed-Sun, 125pm. 250.941.8810.

NEW 50% Off Appy’s: Billy D’s Pub, 3-5:30pm.

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An Epic Journey

K’ómoks Aboriginal Journeys Society Fundraiser As a fundraiser for the 2014 Tribal Journey to Bella Bella, the K’ómoks Aboriginal Journeys Society is hosting a New Year’s Celebration and Masquerade December 31st—6 PM to 2 AM. The semi-formal evening features an amazing array of door prizes and raffles, and a 50/50 draw along with complimentary appetizers and champagne to toast in the New Year. Tickets are now available at I-Hos Gallery or at the door: $50 per person (with dinner) or $25 after 8 PM (after dinner). Designated drivers available.

The K’ómoks society’s goal is to send two ocean-going canoes on this epic, life-changing journey. A spiritual and cultural opportunity, the pullers will paddle from Comox to Bella Bella to join 100 canoes and their crewmembers from other BC coastal First Nations at the Qatuwas Big House dedication. For more information or to support this amazing initiative, please contact Tina McLean at 250.339.4545.

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Pet Tips Trouble Treats AT CHRISTMAS:

As Christmas time approaches the festivity, music and joy of the season creeps in.

Buying for your pet comes easy at this time of the year, with so much to choose from, you can sometimes end up with an unsafe or troublesome treat.

Food: Christmas is a splurge of sweet treats, gourmet meats and nutty delights.

Unfortunately, most of our favourite holiday snacks are also some of the most dangerous to our pets. Turkey, for one, can be dangerous to your pet if you are not careful to dispose of bones safely. Bones can easily puncture your pet’s lungs or digestive tract, or cause your animal to choke, either of which can potentially be fatal. Chocolate is another potential hazard, and can actually kill your dog or cat depending on their size, the type of chocolate and the quantity consumed. It can also lead to extreme hyperactivity or even seizures in your animal. It’s important to avoid keeping chocolates in easily accessible areas for pets, such as hanging in stockings or on your tree. A special treat on Christmas day for your pet try mixing up their food, and giving them a different kind or some canned food instead of dry.

Trees: Many of the beautiful and fragrant trees and plants we fill our homes with at Christmas are dangerous for our pets. Popular plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly are extremely toxic if ingested, and can cause anything from gastrointestinal upset to cardiac problems to comas to death. Keep them far out of reach. Luckily, your Christmas tree isn’t toxic, and shouldn’t pose any serious threat to your pet, so long as you avoid using chemicals in the water.

Decorations: There are a wide range of decorations people use to brighten up their homes for the holidays, and a wide range of hazards that accompany them. From the toxic artificial snow in the windows to sharp staples and tacks that that deck the halls, decorations should be used with caution. All electrical wires should be taped down or placed behind heavy furniture. Also, gift wrapping supplies should be carefully stored. All of these items can be tempting for pets and are often mistaken for toys.

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