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Comox Valley Art Gallery: The Big Foldy Painting of Death. Jan 11- Mar 8. FMI 250.338.6211 Comox Valley Art Gallery: Rhythm in Blue features art works unified by the theme of “blue”. Jan 11- Mar 8 2014. FMI 250.338.6211 Sid Williams Theater: Events all month long- films, plays. See Below. FMI 250.338.2430 Warhammer 40K: Games & Grounds. Thursdays at 6pm. Intro to 40K, open kill team games. FMI 778.992.0614 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

Tasting Room Open: 40Knots Winery, Fri-Sun 12-5pm.

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Fishing: Winter chinook is good this time of year.

Golfing: Save money on Golfing during the winter months at Crown Isle. FMI 250.703.5031

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Faber. Showing at all regular UFC fight local’s.

Social Justice Bazaar: The Social Justice Bazaar, in the Upper Florence Fil Ctr. 9:30am. The Bazaar also offers delicious food for sale throughout the day. FMI 250.338.2430 Mount Washington Live @ Ted’s, Baby Jane. Serious about getting up to dance? 9.30 pm FMI 1.888.231.1499 Comox Valley Farmers’ Market - Indoors: Native Son’s Hall Ctry. This month at the market you’ll find everything you need for the seasons feasts and festivities! 9-12 pm FMI 250 218-0321 Bobs and Lolo: Come and sing and dance, as seen on Tree House. Black Creek Community Center. 10am. FMI 250.337.5190 Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Filberg Centre, 7:30-10pm, FMI 250.338.7942 Machine-Gun Kelly: Get your live rock fix at The Mex Pub 9:30 pm FMI 250.703.9573 Games & Grounds: MTG Pre-release: Born of the Gods 3 sessions, pre-reg required. FMI 250.871.1171 2 FEB SUN The Little Red Church Community Market: Locally hand-made crafts,Fresh pies, pastries, meat pies, gourmet mustards, locally made goat milk gelato, etc. FMI 250-792-3652 Country Fish & Game: Try archery to see if you like it on the first Sunday of every month except April and June from 10:00am to 2pm. FMI 250.338.9122 NFL Super Bowl XLVIII-Seahawks @ Broncos: 3:30pm, Griffin Pub, http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/48

3 FEB MON C Canucks at Red Wings: SNET-P, 4:30 pm Mattina Musica featuring Benjamin Butterfield: Sid Williams - 10.30 am. Mattina Musica is a 5 concert series of classical music, Monday morning. Patrons are invited to meet in the Sid lobby at 9:45 am for tea, coffee, and conversation before the 10:30 am concert.

FMI 250.338.2430 Royal Wood: Sid Williams - 7.30 pm. This critically acclaimed singer-songwriter has a chocolate-rich voice

and has spent years perfecting his craft of pop music.

FMI 250.338.2430 Taoist Tai Chi: 7:30 at the Little Red Church Community Hall, 2182 Comox Ave. Register at first class. Beginner classes. FMI 250.286.9768 4 FEB TUE C Canucks at Bruins: SNET-P, 4 pm Home Learners Hiking Group: Come join this new group, exploring some of the most beautiful places around the Valley 11-12:30 pm FMI 250.331.2455 MTG Booster Draft: 6:30pm $10 Games & Grounds Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 5 FEB WED School Early Dismissal Days: CV SPORTS CENTRE. Super saver skate 1:00-2:30 p.m. Arena #2 Ladies Night Out: 7-10pm $5 - Games & Grounds 6 FEB THU C Canucks at Canadiens: SNET-P, RDS, 4:30 pm Gamerz Connection Night: 7pm Warhammer/40K Night: 6pm Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 7 FEB FRI Have a Heart Dinner Theatre: Presented by the Rotary International Club- Struttin’ at the Speakeasy Musical Comedy- performed by the Beach Street Players.

Doors open at 7pm at the Florence Filberg Ctr. FMI 250.702.7057 Proceeds go to support community programs.

The Waverley Hotel: Shane Philip, his hands will be skilfully juggling between shaking up rhythms with his aslatua. One-man show 9.30 pm.

FMI: 250.336.8322 Film Event- Out of Sight: Sid Williams- 7:30pm. Steven Soderbergh’s intelligently crafted adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel is witty, sexy, surprisingly entertaining, and a star-making turn for George Clooney. FMI 250.338.2430 Waltz Workshop: Everything you wanted to know about the Waltz will be taught tonight. Get out and enjoy the Fun. ValDance, Native Son’s, CTRY FMI 250.338.9279 Timothy Wisdom w SKIAN & J-PRIME: Dance the night away at The Mex Pub 9:30 pm FMI 250.703.9573 MTG Friday Night Magic: 6:30pm Games & Grounds Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 8 FEB SAT C Canucks at Maple Leafs: CBC, NHLN-US, 3 pm

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8 GK Glacier Kings vs Buccaneers: CV Sports Centre, 7:30 pm Women’s Olympic Hockey: Canada at Switzerland 8 am EST. Comox Valley Farmers’ Market - Indoors: Native Son’s Hall Ctry. This month at the market you’ll find everything you need for the seasons feasts and festivities! 9-12 pm FMI 250 218-0321 Speed Dating: Cumberland Hotel. Drink and appy table, preregistration is required. 7-9 pm FMI 250.336.8844 Have a Heart Dinner Theatre: Presented by the Rotary International Club- Struttin’ at the Speakeasy Musical Comedy- see Feb 7th.

Just in Time - CANADIANA: Sid Williams. 7:30 pm. A jazz performance not to be missed.

Three jazz choirs present songs written, arranged and performed by Canadians in an uplifting, heartfelt performance. FMI 250.338.2430 Mount Washington: U10/U12 Experience the Podium Race. Girls and Boys ranging in age from 5 to 12 will take part in speed track, dual slalom, jump and Kombi. FMI 1.888.231.1499 Mount Washington Live @ Ted’s: Johnny Inappropriate, the life of the party, never a dull moment when they are on the stage! FMI 1.888.231.1499 Discover Art Saturday: drop-in art making event hosted by CV Art Gallery’s staff & volunteers. Art supplies are supplied for everyone to share. FMI 250.338.6211 Cumberland Recreation: Celebrate historic Chinese community with a catered Lunar New Year Chinese dinner, drinks, lanterns, door prizes, an amazing silent auction, and the Vancouver Cantonese Opera performing ‘The Legend of the Purple Hairpin’!

250.336.2445 YEAR OF THE HORSE MTG Booster Draft: 6:30pm $10 Games & Grounds Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 9 FEB SUN The Monkey King or “Sun Wukong: The Vancouver Cantonese Opera will tell the adventure based on this very famous Chinese legend. 12-1:30 pm Cumberland Museum. FMI 250.336.2445 Cantonese Opera: A free, participatory workshop introducing basic techniques on the Water Sleeve Dance for

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teens and adults. 2-3 pm. The Abbey, Cumberland FMI 250.336.2445 Native Sons Hall: “An Affair in the Afternoon” with the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, presents an old fashioned tea dance in honour of Valentine’s Day. 2:00-4:00pm. Live orchestral music with dancing, desserts and refreshments. FMI 250.331.0158 Have a Heart Brunch Theatre: Presented by the Rotary International Club- Struttin’ at the Speakeasy Musical Comedy- SEE FEB 7 Montréal Guitar Trio & California Guitar Trio: Sid Williams. 7 pm. Over 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique six-by-6-string ‘phenomensemble’. FMI 250.338.2430 CVAG 2014 Winter Film Series: Inside Llewyn Davis- The Rialto. 5-7 pm. FMI 250.338.6211. Film Circuit, (Toronto International Film Festival), provides filmgoers in under-served communities with transformative experiences through access to Canadian and international independent films.

10 FEB MON GKGlacier Kings at Storm: Campbell River at Rod Brind’Amour Arena, 6:30 pm Women’s Olympic Hockey: Canada vs Finland 10 pm EST.

BC Family Day: AQUATIC CENTRE – OPEN for everyone welcome swim & lengths 1:00-4:30 p.m.

BC Family Day: CV SPORTS CENTRE – Pool & wellness centre CLOSED BC Family Day: CV SPORTS CENTRE- ARENA #2 – OPEN for everyone welcome skate CUPE 556 sponsored FREE skate - 1:15-3:15 p.m. Skate rentals $2.00. 6:30-8:30 p.m. All other public ice programs cancelled.

BC Family Day: Mount Washington- 50% off Nordic and Alpine Lift Tickets for all residents of BC. FMI 1.888.231.1499 11 FEB TUE The Nylons: Sid Williams. 7:30 pm. The Nylons are celebrating their JUNO nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album for their 15th release Skin Tight. In the late 1970s to headlining at Carnegie Hall, The Nylons have a storied history. FMI 250.338.2430 CV Ukrainian Cultural Society Monthly Meeting: 7-9 pm-Filberg CTR. All are welcome. Perogies and cabbage rolls for sale all the time. FMI 250.334.2653

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12 FEB WED Women’s Olympic Hockey: Canada vs USA 7:30 am EST.

Darren Sigesmund Quintet: Enjoy this Jazz concert at the Denman Community Hall. This is part of a series of concerts held on Denman Island. 7:30 pm FMI (250) 335-9047.

The Wonderful World of Bubbly: Cascadia Liquor Store Courtenay (east). You will get to taste sparkling wines from around the world and pick a favourite just in time for Valentines. FMI 250.871.8171 Play Munchkins: 7-10pm Games & Grounds Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 13 FEB THU Men’s Olympic Hockey: Canada vs Norway 12 pm EST 14 FEB FRI ~ Valentines Day ~ Men’s Olympic Hockey: Canada vs Austria 12 pm EST. The Waverley Hotel: Adham Shaikh & the NakedDjs..

Take your Valentine to a great show! 9:30 pm. FMI: 250.336.8322 Valentine’s Day - Rumba in Red: Valdance at Native Son’s Ctry. Drop-in beginner workshop. 7-10pm. Light Refreshments. FMI 250.338.9279 Valentines Sock Hop Dance with Elvis: Top Canadian Elvis Tribute Steve Elliott. Come Celebrate Valentines with “The King”!! Prizes for Best Dressed Couple. Courtenay Legion. 7-11pm FMI 250.334.4322

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performs all of your favorite Broadway songs in her Broadway Show tribute. Comox Legion. 5:30 pm FMI 250.339.2022.

The O-Spot, An Evening of Oysters, Wine & Entertainment: Florence Filberg Ctr, sampling oysters on the half shell and geoduck paired BC wines, beer, and bubbly. Dinner and Dessert. Burlesque show and music provided by the Miss Rosie Bitts. 7 pm FMI 250.890.7561 CV Newcomers Club: Friday Walk and Talk. Hawk Idiens Walkway. FMI 250.339.0730 15 FEB SAT GKGlacier Kings vs Buccaneers: CV Sports Centre, 7:30 pm Mount Washington, The 70’s Party @ Ted’s: So it’s the day after Valentines...we can still feel the love, can’t we? Of course! Break out the blue eye shadow, afro wigs, flared pants, leisure suits and the hot pants as we re-visit the decade of love. 9pm FMI 1.888.231.1499 Comox Valley Farmers’ Market - Indoors: Native Son’s Hall Ctry. This month at the market you’ll find everything you need for the seasons feasts and festivities! 9-12 pm FMI 250 218-0321 Valentine Heart Draws: Highwayman Pub at Union Bay. Valentine’s draw, meat draw and a silent auction.

FMI 250.335.2317 Costume Theme Night: Famous Couples 7pm Games

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16 FEB SUN Men’s Olympic Hockey: Canada at Finland 12 pm EST. Mount Washington: Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge.

This fundraiser for Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is open to all public and attracts both skiers and boarders. 8am FMI 1.888.231.1499 Comox Valley Health Show: 30 gifted and certified practitioners will be featured at this special event.

Come and explore and learn about your options to integrative health and wellness. Crown Isle- Ballroom.

9:30-4:30pm. FMI 250.218.3759 17 FEB MON 2014 Tim Hortons BC Seniors Curling Championships: CV Curling Club. Feb 17-23.

18 FEB TUE CV Food Bank Donation Gaming Special: Until Feb 21. Games & Grounds FMI 250.871.1171 19 FEB WED CV Women’s Networking Group Monthly Luncheon: Held at White Spot at 12 pm. Network with many CV businesses FMI 250.650.1527 Guys Night Out: 7-10pm $5 Games & Grounds Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 20 FEB THU Women’s Olympic Hockey: Bronze Medal Game 7 am EST. Women’s Olympic Hockey: Gold Medal Game 12 pm EST.

Warhammer/40K Night: 6pm Games & Grounds Coffee House FMI 250.871.1171 21 FEB FRI CV Newcomers Club: Friday Walk and Talk. Simms Lewis Parkway-Crtny. FMI 250.336.2881 22 FEB SAT Men’s Olympic Hockey: Bronze Medal Game 10 am EST.

Comox Valley Farmers’ Market - Indoors: Native Son’s Hall Ctry. This month at the market you’ll find everything you need for the seasons feasts and festivities! 9-12 pm FMI 250 218-0321 The Waverley Hotel: Ash Grunwald, is an Australian blues musician. He has built a strong reputation in Australia and internationally based on his live shows and festival performances. 9.30 pm. FMI: 250.336.8322 Mount Washington: Live @ Ted’s: Jilli Martini Band is

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a very popular Comox Valley dance band. A fun, high energy show featuring dance songs from 60’s through today. 9.30 pm FMI 1.888.231.1499 Courtenay Fish & Game: Annual Banquet. The public is invited to the Florence Filberg Ctr. Theme is Robin Hood and there will be a prize for best male and female costume! FMI 250.338.4420 Warhammer 40K Apocalypse: 11am Games & Grounds FMI 778.992.0614 23 FEB SUN Men’s Olympic Hockey: Gold Medal Game 7 am EST. Cooking Courses at Blue Moon Winery: Mamma Mia! Flavours from Italy. In French- 11-2pm. In English5-8pm. Workshops include, Interactive Cooking Class, Gourmet Meal, Recipe Package, Blue Moon Winery Wine Tasting . FMI 250.702.3576 CVAG 2014 Winter Film Series: Le Week-End- The Rialto. 5-7 pm. FMI 250.338.6211. Film Circuit, (Toronto International Film Festival), provides filmgoers in under-served communities with transformative experiences through access to Canadian and international independent films.

David James & Big River: A Tribute to Johnny Cash.

David James and his band Big River are North America’s favourite Johnny Cash tribute act, performing the hits spanning 5 decades over Johnny’s career. 7:30 pm. At The Little Red Church, Comox. FMI 250.616.0670 24 FEB MON 25 FEB TUE MusicFest Concert Series: World Kora Trio. The colors of African music embodied by the Kora resonate with the original jazz and folk compositions of the electric cellist. K’omoks First Nation Band Hall. 7:30pm.

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IN THE VALLEY

Th ursdays - Music Trivia Fridays Live - Jilli Martini Every Friday at 8:00pm

WEEKLY PUB SPECIALS Weekdays 3pm till 5:30pm

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

HAPPY HOUR All day drink specials & 1/2 price appies.

Monday 4pm till 9pm

FISH & CHIPS - All you can eat $12

Tuesday’s 4pm till 10pm

TAPAS - Wide variety start at $2.95

Wednesdays

4pm till 10pm WINGS - $4.50 per pound

AT TED’S BAR Feb 1 Baby Jane Live @ Ted’s. 9:30 pm Feb 8 Live @ Ted’s: Johnny Inappropriate 9:30 pm Feb 15 The 70’s Party @ Ted’s 9pm Feb 22 Live @ Ted’s: Jilli Martini Band 9.30 pm

Th ursdays

4pm till 10pm STEAK NIGHT - New York Steak with Caesar Salad and Rough Cut Fries

Fridays

5pm till 10pm ROAST BEEF - Slow Roasted Beef

Saturdays

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- 5th St. Courtenay 250.331.0933

Feb 14 Forbidden Jazz 7–9pm Feb 15 Celtic Cargo 7-9 pm Feb 16 Alan Jossul 12-2 pm Feb 20 Oscar Robles 7-9 pm Feb 21 Blaine Dunaway and Friends 7-9 pm

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Feb 22nd Sat Rousey vs McMann NO COVER

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Hundreds of years after the romantics of the Middle Ages,

lovers, couples and spouses express their tenderness for each other on February 14 by giving conventional gifts of flowers, chocolate and handwritten cards and letters.

Is this trend on its way out? Do people want to celebrate the

traditional Valentines Day in a non-traditional manner? We asked

the people what they want out of Valentines Day 2014, and it appears those classic heart-felt customs are no longer quite what lo-

Tradition Valentine NOT !

cals are looking for from their sweethearts.

Although we received many romantic and unusual responses to our question, one generous woman told us that her ideal way to spend Valentines Day would be to

donate blood with her paramour. A true romantic! (Or maybe she just loves to hear him scream!)

If you are scared of blood, but not commitment, one woman expressed her desire to receive a homemade, sentimental gift which shows love, thought and effort. From

her beau she wants no flowers, no expensive dinner, and no hot date night, but a deck

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of cards expressing only 52 reasons why

he loves her. If he

plays (and prepares) those cards right, he won’t have to com-

pliment her for a full

year – she can simply pull a card each week for the next 12 months!

Other locals will be saving their cash this year in favour

of atypical and creative dates – their heart’s desires in-

aditional entines or NOT !

cluded creating a breakfast of eggs cracked and cooked into heart-shaped toast cutouts; a family walk along the beach (with the kids) searching for heart shaped rocks; a night alone playing pool with the wife, laughing at

each other; making heart-shaped homemade pizzas together, or running a hot bath, with a beer, for him, then throwing the dog in for a wash too!

You may not want the usual Valentines Day cel-

ebrations this year, so in honour of your relation-

ship or friendship, be it new or old, worn or torn,

perhaps check out the opposite page for ideas on what is happening this February 14 in Comox Valley… just be cautious if the wife offers to run you a bath!

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Every Week EVERY MONDAY

NEW Black Creek Community Center: Learn Spanish now.

Beginner & intermediate Level. 6 pm. FMI 250.337.5190 pre registration is required.

New Taoist Tai Chi: The Little Red Church. Beginner classes. 6pm- Starts Feb 3. Register at first class. FMI 250.650.6570-Taoist Tai Chi is not-for-profit, registered charitable organization 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.

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. Awardwinning 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.

DJ Club Party: Avalanche 250.331.0334 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. 338.7942 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

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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.

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 High School, 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 Train Station Grace Outreach Church: Guitar, Banjo, Old Time Gospel Songs, and more current worship songs. Charlie and Judi Aiken. FMI 250.334.2433 Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting Community: 6:458:30 pm Little Red Church (House) FMI 250-218-1688.

Ctry Fish & Game: Indoor Range Open 7-9. Membership required. Range Officer must be available. FMI 250.334.0899 “First Tuesday Fundraiser”: hosted by Judy & Bruce Wing: First Tuesday of each month at the Mex Pub. FMI 250.703.9573

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

NEW Black Creek Community Center: Learn Spanish now.

Beginner & intermediate Level. 6 pm. FMI 250.337.5190 pre registration is required 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. 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

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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 DJ Club Party: Avalanche 250.331.0334 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. Angela Kroemer 250.650.4182 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 Night Skiing at Mount Washington: Night Skiing features extended hours. 3.30-9pm Til April 2014. As long as there is snow FMI 1.888.231.1499 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.

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 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors, 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. New members welcome! Guest speakers. 339.6430. ComoxValleyPaddlers.ca 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

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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 New Taoist Tai Chi: The Little Red Church. Beginner classes.

9.45 am Starts Feb 7. Register at first class. FMI 250.650.6570 -Taoist Tai Chi is not-for-profit, registered charitable organization Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel 9pm-1am, 336.8844.

Primb Rib with $5 Gaming Voucher: Playtime Gaming, after 4pm. PlaytimeGaming.com Prime Rib: after 4PM Includes $5 Gaming Voucher 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.

TGIF: Pick the Ace of Spades & WIN $1500! Pot currently sitting at $1500 (subject to change if won. 339.4466 Games & Grounds: Magic The Gathering 6.30pm Beginner Tai Chi:Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 10:30am-12pm. 250.890.9477.

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, 7:30-10:30pm. 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, 6:308:30pm. 14-30yrs. Great Music. 339.2255 DJ Club Party: Avalanche 250.331.0334. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 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

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UFC 169 Barao vs Faber LUKE BLU GUTHRIE 7P LUKE BLU GUTHRIE 7P VALENTINES DAY Reserve KARAOKE 8P LUKE BLU GUTHRIE 7P UFC 170 Rousey vs McMann KITTY’S COMEDY NIGHT

GAME DAY-SPIN TO WIN

During all Canucks and Hockey Night in Canada games.

WEEKLY AFTER 4P MONDAY

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Two Steak dinners for $25

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Purchase any burger on the menu.

CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm Fun Bingo: CV Lions Charity 7pm 339.6232 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-11pm ValDance: Friday Night Drop-in Dance Workshops at the Native Sons. FMI 250-338-9279

EVERY SATURDAY

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

House Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 DJ Club Party: Avalanche 250.331.0334. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Winners Poker Tour: The Mex Pub 1:30 pm FMI 250.703.9573 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, 9am12pm, 250.218.0321.

Jam & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion, 2-5pm. 334.4322 Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 12-4:30pm, 250.337.8325.

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

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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.

Night Skiing at Mount Washington: Night Skiing features extended hours. 3.30-9pm Til April 2014. As long as there is snow FMI 1.888.231.1499 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.

Ctry Fish & Game: Come try archery to see if you like it on the first Sunday of every month except April and June from 10:00am to 2pm. FMI 250.338.9122

EVERY DAY

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

Tasting Room Open: 40Knots Winery, Wed-Sun, 12-5pm.

250.941.8810.

50% off Appy’s: Billy D’s Pub, 3-5:30pm. 334.8811.

Shuttle service: to and from your home 7 days. 4pm-closing at the Griffin Pub.

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L'Association des francophones de Nanaimo invites you to celebrate St. Valentine’s Weekend at the 13th edition of the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable, taking place once again at Nanaimo’s Beban Park Auditorium.

Join us for three days of music, food, and interactive fun from February 14 to 16.

Guaranteed to be a fabulous time for you and your loved ones!

May we suggest a great Valentine's Day gift idea? Buying sweets for your sweetheart. And, oh, how sweet they are! Choose from a wide variety of maple syrups and maple candies and butter. Be sure to taste the amazing tire sur la neige (toffy on snow). Your family will love it!

Not a sweet tooth, you say? Then, fall in love with authentic poutine, tourtières (meat pies), ragout (meat stew), and other tasty traditional French Canadian food.

And what would a traditional sugar shack be without lively musical entertainment? Bon Débarras and Bijoux du Bayou return to the Festival to get you tapping your feet, clapping your hands, and dancing with your loved ones after having enjoyed delicious food. Newcomers De Temps Antan and Jocelyn Pettit will have you burning calories quickly with their rhythmic fiddle, harmonica, and accordion music.

Plus, the whole family will love singing along in French and English with Will Stroet and the Backyard Band and long-time duo Fanny Starchild & Vegari Candar.

Share in the joie de vivre of Vancouver Island’s largest bilingual festival. On vous attend avec plaisir! We'd love to have you join in the festivities at Beban Park!

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cinema Feb 7 Lego Movie The Monuments Men Feb 12 Robo Cop Feb 14 About Last Night, Vampire Academy, Endless Love, Winters Tale Feb 21 Pompeli, 3 Days to Kill Feb 28 Welcome to Yesterday Non-Stop Son of God

Feb 25 Blue is the Warmest Colour, Gravity, Thor: The Dark World, Homefront

games Feb 4 Fire Emblem: Awakening Feb 5 Dead Space Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Feb 10 Brain Age: Concentration Training Feb 12 Aliens: Colonial Marines Omerta: City of Gansters Feb 19 Metal Gear Rising: Revegance Feb 26 Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan

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A Cajun named Jean Paul moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.

The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I got some bad news.

The donkey died.”

“Well then, just give me my money back.”

“I can’t do that. I went and spent it already.”

“OK then, just unload the donkey.”

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“I’m gonna raffle him off.”

“Ya can’t raffle off a dead donkey!”

“Sure I can. Watch me. I just won’t tell anyone he’s dead.”

A month later the farmer met up with the Cajun and asked, “What happened with the dead donkey?”

“I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at $2 apiece and made a profit of $898.”

“Didn’t anyone complain?”

“Just the guy who won. So I gave him his $2 back.”

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Royal Wood (music) Feb. 3 | 7:30 PM A multiple JUNO Award nominee, including a 2013 nomination for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, he’s spent many weeks atop CBC Radio charts. His latest single “Forever and Ever” is racing up the mainstream charts.

Montréal Guitar Trio & The Nylons California Guitar Trio Feb. 11 | 7:30 PM Feb. 9 | 7:00 PM One of Canada’s This unique six by 6-string ‘phenomensemble’ performs original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz, and classical music.

Tickets $36 - $41

Tickets $21 - $26

most beloved musical acts, their vibrant live shows feature dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography, and fabulous showmanship.

A show that appeals to all ages!

Tickets $36 - $41

FILM EVENT: Out of Sight Feb. 7 | 7:30 PM The perfect pre-Valentine’s date! A career bank robber breaks out of jail and shares a moment of mutual attraction with a US Marshall he has kidnapped.

Featuring excellent performances by George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez.

There will be popcorn, prizes, and more!

Admission by donation or pay what you can.

Funds raised go towards the purchase of a new projector for the theatre.

Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com Ticket Centre hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

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250-337-8325 2186 Endall Road, Black Crk. Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min Group booking of 6 - $15 pp 1-778-420-2200-4650 Regent Rd, Oyster River (near Saratoga Beach) Woodlands Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: 9am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901 Swimming: Indoor Pools Comox Valley Aquatic Ctr, 25 mtr pool, whirlpool, wave pool, sauna & steam room. 600 Comox Road, $5.40, 250 334-2527 Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min Group booking of 6 - $15 pp 1-778-420-2200-4650 Regent Rd, Oyster River (near Saratoga Beach) Snowshoeing - Mt Washington: Nordic centre, under $20. or Forbidden Plateau Tabogganing -In the Nordic area and surrounding, 30 minutes from Coutenay centre. $2 per person. $5 family. 100% monitored Snow Tubing: 2 hours $15pp all equip supplied, day and evening.. have a blast ! in the Ozone area on the Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross Country: Mt Washington Alpine & Nordic centre, Strathcona Parkway 250-338-1386 Ski Rentals & Lessons available, Lifts operate from 8am-3.30pm see inside this issue for this months program events. BeginnerGreen to Doubl Black Diamond Advanced. www. mountwashington.ca Forbidden Plateau: located northwest of Comox Lake between Mt Albert Edward to the SW of Mt Washington. No lifts operating. Ideal for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.

Courtenay Museum-, 4th St Courtenay.. Open TueSat 10am-5pm - 250-334-0686 Cumberland Museum- Visit the Museum during February for the Lunar New Year Celebrations - 2680 Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-2445 Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

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Skating: Pond Skating - Various places in the Strathcona Parkway, and heading North towards Gold River - take extra caution 2 Ice Arenas - Comox Valley Sports & Aquatic Centres, check skating times Weiner Roast: A slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite in winter and summer, To stay a little protected from the weather Comox Lake is an excellent location. or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington.

Bowling: Codes Country Lanes - 307 6th St, Courtenay - 334-4051 check for times Rialto Theatre: Showcase Movies, 250-338-5550, 2655 Cliffe Ave Courtenay Markets - Indoor Farmers & Craft Markets - 9am12pm at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Mountain Biking: Cumberland Trails & Forbidden Plateau, check out CVMTB for current trail conditions www.cvmtb.com Wildlife Photograpy - Kye Bay, The Spit, Royston House. Comox Valley Estuary, Dike Road Forbidden Plateau, Go to Comox Airport and watch the planes with your kids Courtenay Lewis Recreational Centre: All racquet Sports, Organised Youth Programs, and Weights Room - 250-338-1000, 489 Old Island Hwy. www. courtenay.ca/recreation/lewis-centre.

Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 250-339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility Indoor Rockclimbing: On the Rocks Gym- Open Tues-Sun 10am-9pm 1980 Nrth Isl Hwy, Campbell River 250-287-7625 Then enjoy a meal at one of the fine restaurants Comox Valley has to offer. See our Menu page in this issue.

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Cashback mortgages can no longer be used as downpayment. They can be used for your legal fees or closing costs - Cashback can be used to consolidate debts. Refinance your mortgage to 80% and with a 5% cashback making the total loan-to-value at 85% - Use the cashback for your holiday shopping - Use the cashback to renovate your home before the holiday guests arrive, i.e. new floors; new furnishings; new appliances

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Problem with Overweight Dogs According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 54% of the nation’s dogs and cats are overweight. Ernie Ward, DVM and founder of APOP is not happy about it.

“We often try to compare what’s happening with our pets to the childhood obesity epidemic, since it’s a similar pattern that emerges,” said Dr. Ward. “The biggest problem is that by the time most people recognize the problem, it’s often too late.”

So why is it that having an obese dog is such a problem? Dr. Ward broke it down.

The Two Main Problems with Overweight Dogs.

There are really two factors to keep in mind when you consider the issues associated with overweight and obese dogs, says Dr. Ward: health and money.

The first, health, should come as no surprise to those who are aware of all the health issues that overweight people have to deal with.

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A few of the major health issues that obese dogs and cats have to deal with include osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and respiratory disease, kidney disease, cancer and more. “The real heartbreaker for me as a vet, though, is that these pets have such a diminished quality of life,”Dr. Ward said. “I see the consequences, and I wish for those pets that I could roll back the tape to five years ago and say ‘let’s change a few minor things here and there and we could have avoided all of this.’ It’s avoidable, not inevitable.”

Besides the health factors, Dr. Ward is also astounded by the amount of money that is spent when it comes to treating obese pets.

He estimates that obese animals are costing owners tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars in unnecessary medical bills each year. “From an economic perspective this is huge,” he said. In fact, according to Dr. Ward a lot of the vet care expenses associated with weight issues would go away if we would all start making smarter and better food choices for our pets. You heard that right; better pet food choices can help save you money!

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Sam I am...

New Publisher of What’s On Digest Comox Valley The What’s On Digest team would like to introduce our newest family member – publisher and director of the Comox Valley What’s On Digest, Sam Kroemer.

Sam has extensive business management experience, and brings this varied expertise to the What’s On Digest team. After his move to the Comox Valley as a young man in the 1980’s, Sam left the island for the mainland in search of work, though he continued to return to Comox Valley several times a year.

Sam soon settled in Kamloops, where for years, he was a publican to the local community.

Sam returned to the Comox Valley, with plenty of business and life experience, inspired by the appeal of being close to his parents and the wonderful community environment he recognized years ago. He now had a family of his own, and he believed the Valley offered an ideal setting for raising children. Readers of What’s On Digest may remember Sam’s father, Hans Kroemer, who was the President of the Comox Valley Horticultural Society for many years.

Sam joined the What’s On Digest team because he has a true appreciation for his community, and he wanted to integrate himself as his father had done.

Sam has always been involved in local events and wanted to give back to his community.

What’s On Digest Comox Valley appealed to Sam because “it is a grass-roots, community-based “ – he recognized the value in this immediately as “there is so much more happening in the Comox Valley than people realize… and What’s On Digest brings these events to light.”

Sam Kroemer New Owner of Comox Valley Whats On Digest

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