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MUST SEE EVENTS JESSE ROPER

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At the Waverly, an explosive live show, the genuine quality and charisma of Jesse’s versatile blues rooted soul, rock and country funk is as approachable as his charm.

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Family Day Special Mt. Washington

Feb 9

Half-price lift tickets, Alpine and Cross-Country.

Island Agriculture Show

Feb 13/14

Bringing together farmers, rural landowners, farm organizations equipment dealers, service providers and the general public, the Islands Agriculture Show provides a venue for participants to learn, connect and engage.

Valentines Day

Feb 14

Check page 9 for Valentine Events.

Cumberland Heritage Fair

Feb 21

Part of BC Heritage Week; each year families, clubs and organizations set up displays of antique tools, unique collections, photos and demos of crafts and folklore from the early days.

Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

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Chief Justice of Canada will be coming to the Comox Valley for a public lecture. Part of the Community Justice Centre’s Iona Campagnolo Lectures in Restorative Justice.

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Feb 1, Sun~

C Canucks vs Minnesota, 12:30 pm, SNP Darrell Joan Tomkins Show & Sale “SURPRISED

BY JOY”: 10:00am, Comox photographer, Darrell Joan Tomkins, is presenting an exhibition of her art at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox from January 27 to February 15. Includes various styles of photography, including macro, abstract, nature and landscape images, as well as hand-drawn works and hand-pulled serigraph prints. FREE EVENT, 1250-339-2822 LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Milo’s Karaoke. Great singers. Come Sing www.flyingcanoe.ca

Feb 2, Mon~

Mattina Musica ft. Sarah Hagen: 9:45am 442 Cliffe Avenue, Side Williams Theatre Courtenay. www. sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.338.2430 The Market in the Mall: 11:00am, The Market in the Mall: Comox Centre Mall, Feb 2 - 14. Find unique Valentine’s gifts; Handcrafted jewelry, crochet, chocolates, custom photo art & cards, Canadian wood art and more! 250.339.7344.

Tai Chi beginning class: 6:15pm, 2182 Comox Avenue, Beginner class in Taoist Tai Chi TM 6:15 - 7:45 pm at the Little Red Church, Our goal is that you feel balanced, comfortable and that you have fun. Please register in class. www.taoist.org or parksville@taoist. org or 1-250-240-3387 Komoks 1st Community Conversation: 6:45pm, 3330 Comox Road, K’omoks 1st Community Conversation: K’omoks First Nation Band Hall, 6:45pm.

FREE to attend. 250.339.4545. www.komoks.ca 250339-4545 Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, 361 Hunt Rd, Karaoke Kommotion with Rod & Suzy McNeil every Monday at Chances Casino Courtenay, 250-334-4531

Feb 3, Tue~

C Canucks vs Winnipeg, 7 pm, SNP Zumba, Core and More: 9:00am, 50 minutes of dance followed by 15 minutes of strength and core exercises and a great stretch to finish it off. (250) 3390521 The Way Things Are & How To Be: 2:00pm, 580 Duncan Ave, Kelly Gough and Joyce Lindemulder. “The Way Things Are & How To Be”works on paper/ sculpture/ performanceExhibition: January 24 to March 7, 2015

Feb 4, Wed~

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1001 Ryan Road, Every Wed, Start 9:00 pm Win up to 1000 loonies Cheap Draft Day ~ 20 cent Wing Night, www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573

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Cumberland Heritage Fair Whats On Local Dining Whats On Screen Live Entertainment Mount Washington Sid Williams Theatre Things to do in 2 & 4 hours Every Week Pet & Equestrian Seedy Saturday Through the Stage Door

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C Canucks vs San Jose, 7 pm, SNP Toastmaster Meeting: 12:00pm, 489 Old Isl. Hwy, What do people fear the most - death or public speaking?

Join a supportive, light hearted and welcoming group of like minded people who share the desire of improving their speaking and leadership skills? Free, www.facebook.com/60MinutesToastmasters,(250) 334-3664 RawRoses Greek Adventure: 6:00pm, 186 Shelly Road, KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH RAW FOOD Rose Vasile, Author of the Canadian Bestseller “Uncooking With RawRose”, will show you how easy it is to prepare tasty raw vegan foods.

Chocolate Cream Pie, Hummus on Red Peppers, Falafels, Lemon Ginger Sauce, Tabouleh Salad.

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Guilt-Free!, $40/pp or $70 for 2, www.rawrose.com, 250 3342251 Alannah Clark: 7:00pm, 208 5th Street, Alannah Clark live at the Zocalo Cafe, 250.331.0933 Creative Art Journaling for Adults: 7:30pm, 2182 Comox Ave, Learn techniques for developing pages on which you can write, draw or collage. Classes include instruction on techniques then journaling prompt and studio time. Use collage, image transfer technique, watercolour to create your journal. Classes include instruction, in-class art materials anda hardcover art Journal to keep.Dates: THURSDAYS Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 - At Little Red Church Arts Community Center, 2182 Comox Ave, Comox.

Open Jam Night with Barry & Friends: 8:00pm, 1001 Ryan Road, Courtenay Mex Pub. www.mexpub. ca, 250.703.9573

www.walkingwithoursisters.ca Twitter: @WWOS1

LIVE - Music Triva- Name that Tune: 8:30pm, 268 Fifth Street, Fun filled night of Music Trivia. deanasimkin@shaw.ca,

Feb 6, Fri~

West Coast Swing Workshop: 7:00pm, 360 Cliffe Ave, West Coast Swingbreaks from tradition. ValDance Friday Night Drop-in Beginner Workshops: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Refreshments and Dance: 8:00-10:00 p.m. $12 Come with or without a partner for a fun lesson and stay for the party! Nightly group classes and private lessons available www.valdance.com, 250-338-9279 World Community Film Festival 2015: 7:30pm, 442 Cliffe Ave, World Community Film Festival 2015:Longest-running social justice film festival held in BC. Every year hundreds of people participate in our festival. Over 30 of the finest documentaries.

Guaranteed to entertain, inform, and inspire Tix www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Jilli Martini: 8:00pm, 268 5th Street, Music with Jilli Martini from 8-11 pm at Billy D’s. www.billydspub.com 250.334.8811 Boondock : 8:00pm, 2355 Mansfield Dr. BOONDOCK. A fun, energetic four piece cover band from the Comox Valley area, playing country, dance, and party rock around the valley, whistlestoppub.com, 250.334.4500 Live Music; Rupert and the Raindrops: 8:30pm, 1185 Kilmorley Road,Griffin Pub, 8:30pm.Shuttle Service available to and from your home. www.griffinpub.ca 250.339.4466 D.O.A Canadas most politically controversial and entertaining band.: 9:30pm, 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, D.O.A., Canada most politically astute, controversial and always wildly entertaining band is back. The godfather of hardcore Joe Shithead Keithley, is

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She’s Engaged!

“One of my former classmates introduced me to his older brother, Ralph, who had enlisted in the Naval Reserve. We ‘clicked,’ as they used to say in my day and there followed a lovely summer of dating, picnics,

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“So many Valentine Hearts Will never be enough To thank all the veterans For the many hardships They did for us, I know these Special Hearts will show we care Thank you.”

Susanna, Feb. 14, 2014

hiking, movies and dances and such carefree times when the news was not too depressing. At that point the romance between us had bloomed to a proposal and acceptance of marriage. A short three-day leave made it possible for us to meet in Regina for our engagement par t y... We had hoped for a longer leave that would permit our wedding to take place, but it was not to be. Instead a new posting

VALENTINES FOR VETERANS

Be part of the North Vancouver Island community’s show of appreciation to the Canadian Forces by bringing in your home made or store bought valentine addressed to our veterans or active Canadian Forces personnel (Or you might have a specific veteran in mind). Valentines will be accepted at HAMM between February 1 and February 14th to be added to our Valentines for Veterans display in the main hallway of the mall.

All who participate will receive a chance to win an “I WILL REMEMBER” T-shirt from the HAMM Footlocker Gift Shop.

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Ralph & Bernice

for Ralph, to the corvette Alberni and an almost immediate departure on the North Atlantic run, brought the war, front and centre to my life.”

- BERNICE WILLIAMS To learn the rest of her story visit the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial.

February 15 - 21

CELEBRATE OUR FLAG’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Join us on FLAG DAY - 15 February at 11:30 am at HAMM to celebrate 50 years of the Maple Leaf. Special guests, music, dancers, free flags, flag stickers & pins, and more.

See the Peace Tower Flag and a display of Canadian Flags through Canada’s history. Take a special tour of HAMM with a Navy, Army or Air Cadets as your guide. All donations to HAMM on February 15 will be shared by all three Comox Valley Cadet programs.

HAMM is open year round Tuesday to Saturday.

Hours: 10am to 4pm, admission by donation Located at the south entrance (Blue Arch) of the Comox Center Mall in downtown Comox. For more information visit www.alberniproject.org or phone 250-339-4322

8 ramping up D.O.A. again letting his street politics tell the stories about whats really happening $20 Advance, www.cumberlandvillageworks.com, info@ cumberlandvillageworks.com, 250-336-8322

Feb 7, Sat~

G CV GLACIER KINGS: vs Nanaimo 7:30pm C Canucks vs Pittsburgh, 7 pm, HNIC Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9:00am, 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. Free, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, 250-218-0321 World Community Film Festival 2015: 10:00am, 442 Cliffe Ave, World Community Film Festival 2015 Longest-running social justice film festival held in BC. Every year hundreds of people participate in our festival. Guaranteed to entertain, inform, and inspire our audience. Tix @SidWilliamsTheatre.com, www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Glacier Kings vs Nanaimo Buccaneers: 7:30pm, 3001 Vanier Drive, Comox Valley Sports Centre! Tickets are available in arena #1 1.5 hours prior to game time. www.glacierkings@shaw.ca, 250-334-4709 Live Music; The Annie Handley Band: 8:00pm, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, Live Music; ‘Cumberland Hotel,250.336.8844., NoCover, www.cumberlandhotel. ca/, 250.336.8844 Boondock : 8:00pm, 2355 Mansfield Dr. BOONDOCK. A fun, energetic 4 piece cover band playing country, dance, and party rock around the valley, whistlestoppub.com, 250.334.4500 Jesse Roper Live: 9:30pm, 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Victoria. An explosive live show, the genuine quality and charisma of his versatile blues rooted soul, rock and country funk is as approachable as his charm.

At the Waverley Hotel. 9.30pm, $12 Advance, www.

cumberlandvillageworks.com.

Feb 8, Sun~

G CV GLACIER KINGS: AT Campbell River 4:00pm BABE: 2:00pm, 442 Cliffe Ave, A young pig fights convention to become a sheep dog or rather, sheep pig, in this charming Australian family film. By Donation, www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 CVAG/TIFF Winter 2015 film series: 5:00pm, 2665 Cliffe Avenue, Sunday, February 8 at 5:00pm A selection of short films from the Toronto International Film Fest will bescreened. Also Sunday, Feb 22 at 5:00pm Two Days, One Night’Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, $13, www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com, 250-338-6211 LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Milo’s Karaoke. Great singers. www.flyingcanoe.ca, info@ thewesterlyhotel.com,

Feb 9, Mon~

G CV GLACIER KINGS: vs Oceanside 3:00pm C Canucks in Minnesota 5 pm, SNP The Market in the Mall: 11:00am, The Market in the Mall: Comox Centre Mall, Feb 2 - 14. Find unique Valentine’s gifts; Handcrafted jewelry, crochet, chocolates, custom photo art & cards, Canadian wood art and more! 250.339.7344.

CV Newcomers; Where Women Meet & Friendships are Made: Crown Isle Golf Resort, 7-9pm. Meeting generally involve announcements, brief introductions of new members and guest speakers.

24+ activities, some being co-ed (e.g. hiking, stiching, skiing, book clubs) Reg @ 6:30pm. cvnewcomers.net, cvnewcomers.bc@gmail.com / 250.334.0062.

Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, 361 Hunt Rd, Karaoke Kommotion every Monday at Chances Casino Courtenay , Free, rodmcneil@gmail.com, 250-334-4531

Delivery Available

Authentic Tandoori & Traditional Indian Cuisine 1-450 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC

250-898-8858 manvirrosindiangrill.com

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Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines Day Events

The Market in the Mall: Comox Centre Mall, Feb 2 - 14. Find unique Valentine's gifts; Handcrafted jewelry, crochet, chocolates, custom photo art & cards, Canadian wood art and more! 250.339.7344.

Alpine 3 Course Italian Dinner: Mt. Washington, Alpine Lodge. Doors; 6:30pm.

Dinner; 7pm. Following a complimentary glass of bubbly, be treated to three delicious mouth-watering courses prepared by world-renowned Italian guest chef, Daniele Mereu. Tickets limited, book now! $59.95.

1.888.231.1499 Special Valentine Wine Tasting and Dinner: Whistle Stop Pub. Featuring live music by "Night Shift" 250.334.4500.

Peace & Love on the Mountain: Mt. Washington, 9am-9pm. Valentines 2-for1 Retro 70's Night skiing tickets for you and your honeybear. After skiing come to “Feel The Love 70's Party”, featuring "Wunderbread" at Teddy's Bar & Grill. It'll be far out! Retro outfits encouraged.

1.888.231.1499

Café Canoodling: Zocalo Café, 7pm. Enjoy a warm beverage and live music by "Tony Morrison and Friends." 250.331.0933.

Feel The Love 70's Party: Mt. Washington, Teddy's Bar & Grill, 9pm-1am. Sequins, mirror balls, afros, go-go boots and blue eye shadow. Featuring, "Wunderbread".

With all the disco hits and the horn section to match. Prizes for best-dressed male and female. Band begins 1.888.231.1499 Parents' Night Out: Black Creek Community Ctr, 5pm–9pm. Need a DATE NIGHT? Leave the kids with us. Mini pizzas, dessert, games and a movie. Enjoy an evening free with your sweetie. Reserve now! 1 Child; $15. 2 Kids; $25. 3 or more; $30. (Same family) 250.337.5190 Curious Kids Club: Underneath the Hearts: Courtenay Museum, 10am-12pm. Discover the history of Valentine's Day. Make your own Valentine's Day card and weave a Danish heart. Ages 5-12yrs. $2 drop-in.

250.334.0686.

RECREATION DIRECTORY Visitor Centre: (250) 400-2882 Community Centres / Halls:

Native Sons Hall: (250) 338-1000 Lewis Centre: (250) 338-5371 Florence Filberg Centre: (250) 338-1000

Recreational Centres:

Comox Recreation Centre: (250) 339-2255 Courtenay Lewis Recreational Centre: (250) 338-1000

Cumberland Recreational Institute: (250) 336-2231 CV Aquatic Centre: (250) 334-2527 CV Sports Centre: (250) 334-9622 LINC Youth Centre: (250) 334-8138 Codes Country Lanes: (250) 334-4051

Museums:

Courtenay & District Museum: (250) 334-0686 Cumberland Museum & Archives: (250) 338-2838 Comox Air Force Museum: (250) 339-8162

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WELCOME TO THE 4TH ANNUAL ISLANDS AGRICULTURE SHOW

The Islands Agriculture Show is the largest agriculture event on Vancouver Island.

This year’s show will include an entirely new lineup of conference speakers, a new location and more learning opportunities. There are 12 sessions to choose from and each session is $15.00 each and includes admission to the trade show and the Welcome Reception. The show will feature 56 trade show exhibits as well as a number of outdoor displays that showcase the latest and greatest in farm technology. Limited seats for the speaker sessions, so sign up soon.

Friday, February 13

8:00 am Registration Desk Opens, Trade Show Opens, Filberg Centre Native Sons 10:00 am Keynote Speaker: Tom Manley Pain, Fun, and Hard Work: The real story of growing a food business Kevin Boon Building the Island Beef Industry 11:30 am Lunch Break 12:00 noon Lunch Break 1:00 pm Jennifer Woods Animal Welfare: From Farm to Fork Why is animal welfare important, what are the current expectations from customers and regulatory agencies, how as a producer, do you incorporate animal welfare into your business plans and what tools are available.

1:30 pm Ginger Brunner Human Resources 101 for Farmers This session will provide attendees with a high level overview of HR

Saturday, February 14

8:00 am Registration Desk Opens 8:30 am Trade Show Opens, Filberg Centre Native Sons 9:00 am Kevin Hursh Small and Successful Small and mid-sized operations can rival the profitability of much larger entities. However, it requires a good business plan, hard work, patience and the right attitude. Expectations need to be realistic and your family needs to buy into the vision. This presentation will be of interest to anyone trying to get more profit from their production base. It will also offer perspectives on the future directions for agriculture. Dr. Victoria Bowes Can Poultry

best practices and practical tools focused in the areas of hiring training/onboarding and managing employee performance.

2:30 pm Network Break 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Tamara Leigh Innovations in Island Agriculture This presentation will offer perspectives on how innovation and collaboration is keeping agriculture a strong contributor to Island economies and communities. Kevin Hursh Farming and the Media In this era of 24-hour news and social media, it’s important for producers to understand how the media operates and the impact it is having on agriculture. It’s also important for producers to use the tools at their disposal to bring more balance and truth into the mix.

Really Make you Sick? Dr. Victoria Bowes, DVM, MSc, ACPV, Avian Pathologist will focus on the principles of food safety in poultry production, discussing topics such as human health, poultry health, disease transmission, good management techniques, and why these things are important to everyone who raises poultry. There will be time for a question and answer period at the end of the presentation 10:00 am Network Break 10:30 am Network Break Panel: Jodi Rolston/ Carmen Wakeling Selling Beyond the Farmers’

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Market- Dealing with Distributors If you have ever wondered what it takes to move beyond selling at the Farmers Market or from the farm this session is for you. The panel will provide inside information from the perspective of the distributor, retailer and producer on how you can work together. They will be available to answer your questions and give you step by step information on what you need to do to take your farm beyond just selling at farmers’ markets.

11:00February am Dr. Daniel Baker 2015 Rearing Living 13-14, February 13-14, 2015 Fossils: Cold Water Aquaponics using Sturgeon Dr. Baker’s talk will provide insights into the setup, management and harvest methods scaled for the industrial, community and backyard aquaculturalist.

12:00 noon Lunch Break Lunch Break

1:00 pm Steve Kenyon Profitable Pastures Steve believes that to be profitable in the long term, you must use sustainable agriculture practices. You have to work with Mother Nature, not against her. Greener Pastures is an environmentally sustainable ranch that improves the land. Steve will explain how the health of our soils and our soil organisms needs to be understood and protected in order to ensure that our agricultural businesses remain profitable and sustainable.

1:30 pm- 3:00 pm Tom Manley Growing Your Filberg Centre, Courtenay Filberg Centre, Courtenay Business using Non-Traditional Financing Tom Manley will talk about how to connect with the slow money movement to grow your business.

4:00 pm Conference and Trade Show Ends

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Whats On Screen Feb 10, Tue~

The Duhks: 4:00pm, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave, The Duhks have created a dynamic blend of old-timey, French Canadian and Celtic music punched up with shades of blues, soul and driving Afro Cuban rhythms that leaves festival crowds on their feet. $20, tickets@ islandmusicfest.com, 250-871-8463 Ukrainian Cultural Society Monthly Meeting: 7:00pm, 411 Anderton Avenue, Promoting Ukrainian culture. Members, former members and newcomers welcome. Perogies and cabbage rolls always available for sale. Call Nellie: 250-334-2653, 250-334-9475 Open Jam Night at The Mex Pub: 7:30pm, 1001 Ryan Road, www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573

Feb 11, Wed~

C Canucks in Chicago, 5 pm, SN Fat Oyster Author Reading Night: 7:00pm, 7793 Island Highway, Fat Oyster kicks off its 2015 reading series with three fine writers reading from their latest work ,w w w.fannybaycommunit y.com/fat- oysterreading-series 778 427-3416 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1001 Ryan Road,

Every Wed, Start 9:00 pm Win up to 1000 loonies Cheap Draft Day ~ 20 cent Wing Night, www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573

Feb 12, Thu~

Toastmaster Meeting: 12:00pm, 489 Old Island Hwy , What do people fear the most - death or public speaking? Like minded people who share the desire of improving their speaking and leadership skills? (250) 334-3664 Open Jam Night with Barry & Friends: 8:00pm, , 1001 Ryan Road, www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573 LIVE - Music Triva- Name that Tune: 8:30pm, 268 5th Street, Fun filled night of Music Trivia, at Billy D’s Pub Rosie Bitts is Back: 8:30pm at the Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. Come for a night of Sexy Burlesque, Rollicking Banter and Rosie signature Sensual Blues. Tix at Bop City, and the Waverley www. facebook.com/ 250-336-8322

Feb 13, Fri~

C Canucks vs Boston, 7 pm, SNP 4th Annual Islands Agriculture Show: 8:00am,

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OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS World Community Film Festival February 6 & 7 Dr. Gabor Maté - Peer Orientation February 16 & 17 N.I. Festival of Performing Arts February 18 - March 1 Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin February 26 NIFPA Variety Showcase March 6 NIFPA Dance Gala March 7 Mattina Musica ft.Bergmann Piano Duo March 9 The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar March 10

FAMILY FILM: BABE FEBRUARY 8 | 2:00 PM

Radical Reels Tour March 14

BICKLE THEATRE ORIGINALS We’re celebrating the City of Courtenay’s 100th birthday with a tribute to our beginnings as a cinema known as the Bickle Theatre.

FEBRUARY 15

Join us for these classic films!

Admission by donation.

MARCH 22

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

art Have a He Proudly Presents The Beach Street Players in

A rip-roaring musical revue from Jazz Age to Show Tunes, Rock & Roll to ABBA Directed by Gloria Herauf

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Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Dinner Theatre

Feb. 19, 20, 21, 2015

5:30 pm doors open • 6:30 pm dinner • 7:30 pm musical

$50 Thursday • $55 Friday or Saturday

Tickets: Blue Heron Books & Benjamin Moore House of Color Before Jan 24th: Early Bird Table of 8 Discounts: • Thursday $350 • Friday/Saturday $385

For more info: 250-702-7057

In Support of:

Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise Community Projects L’Arche Comox Valley Comox United Church Supporting Community Programs

Gold Sponsors

Silver and Bronze Sponsors Cumberland

READY MIX LTD.

Media Sponsors

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4th Annual Islands Agriculture Show: Filberg Ctr and Native Sons Hall Courtenay, 8am-4pm. 56 trade show exhibits, speaker sessions plus outdoor displays that showcase the latest and greatest in farm technology.

The only agricultural trade show and conference serving our farm and food community. Bringing together farmers, rural landowners, farm equipment dealers, service providers and more! 250.748.0822 $15/ session, www.iashow.ca, 250.748.0822 Forbidden Jazz: 7:00pm, 208 5th Street, Forbidden Jazz Live Music,250.331.0933

Jilli Martini: 8:00pm, 268 5th Street, Music with Jilli Martini from 8-11 pm at Billy D’s. www.billydspub.com 250.334.8811 Live Music; ‘Big Daddy’:Griffin Pub, 8:30pm. 1185 Kilmorley Road, Shuttle Service available to and from your home.250.339.4466, www.griffinpub.ca/index. html, 250.339.4466

Feb 14, Sat~

G CV GLACIER KINGS: vs Campbell River 7:30pm C Canucks in Calgary, 7 pm, HNIC Islands Agriculture Show: See Feb 13th continued on page 19

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CUMBERLAND HOTEL

Griffin Pub

FRIDAY NIGHT

MONDAYS Pool Tourney & Poker night WEDNESDAYS Wacky Wednesdays $3 tapas + piano bar with Rob Petrie Rupert & The Raindrops THURSDAYS Poker Night Big Daddy FRIDAYS Live Bands - Prize Pot SATURDAYS Annie Handley Name That Tune Band w/ VaLori & Friends

BANDS

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FEB 20

FEB 27

Big Daddy

Feb. 1st

Super Bowl on HD Giant TV. Food specials and prizes. Win a pair of tickets to the Canucks vs. Philadelphia Flyers March 17th game!

New webpage:

www.griffinpub.ca Shuttle

Service to and from

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your home reserve your seats early.

Musicfes t Shows

Feb 10 “The Duhks”, tickets here

or online at www.islandmusicfest.com

Weekly Entertainment

WEDNESDAYS - Doug Cox & Todd Butler 7:30-10:30pm FRIDAYS - Karaoke Kim 9pm-1am Saturday Live Bands - 9pm - 1 am

February Live Bands Feb 7 The Annie Handley Band Feb 14 The Rangers Feb 19 Devil in the Woodshack (cover charge)

Feb 21 The Enablers Feb 28 Lazy Mike & The Rockin Recliners Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland 250-336-8844 Since 1894 w w w. c u m b e r l a n d h o t e l . c a

The Mex Pub

Zocalo Cafe

Feb 6/7 - 9.30pm ‘JFB’ 2X U DMC Champion with support by “The Nake DJ’s & J-Prime” Feb 14/15 - 9.30pm Valentines w/ Machine Gun Kelly Feb 21/22 - 9.30pm “The Distributors Feb 28 - 9.30pm “The Annie Handley Band

Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 14, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 27, Feb 28,

1001 Ryan Rd, Courtenay 250.703.9573

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Thursdays - Music Trivia

Feb 14,20/21

Fridays - Live Music with

Night Shift

The Jilli Martini Band 8:00pm

Superbowl Party

FREE Pigroast Noon. NFL jersey raffles.

268 Fifth Street, Courtenay 250-334-8811 www.billydspub.com

WHISTLE STOP PUB

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

Waverley Hotel

Avalanche Bar & Grill

Feb 6 D.O.A. - No Oil Pipelines tour Feb 7 Jesse Roper Feb 12 - 8.30pm Burlesque is for Lovers Feb 19 - Zvuloon Dub System Advance Feb 21 - MCM & Downtown Mischief Feb 28 - Deep Sea Gypsies

Monday’s Karaoke Thursday’s, Friday’s ,Saturday’s DJ Club PartyHit the floor 3rd Thursday of the month Comedy Night Feb 14, Old Arbutus Jam Saturday Afternoon UFC Live

Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland 250.336.8322

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February Events

444 Lerwick Road Courtenay, BC

250-331-5101

Feb 2 - 6

Boomer’s Week; Active 50+ Who Love to Ski or Ride: All-inclusive program.

After fun on the slopes, enjoy a delicious meal. $75 includes; lift ticket, lesson and lunch. 2 sessions; 10am-12pm or 1-3pm.

Feb 7

Live Music @ Ted’s “IRIS”: Teddy’s Bar, 9:30pm-1am. Featuring Nanaimo-based rock band, led by talented vocalist Jona Kristinsson.

Feb 9

50% OFF Lift Tickets for BC Family Day

Feb 14

250-334-4676

Mon-Sun 10 am - 9 pm

Peace & Love: 9am-9pm. Valentines 2-for-1 Retro 70’s Night skiing tickets.

70’s Party, featuring “Wunderbread” at Teddy’s Bar. Retro outfits encouraged.

3245 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC

Feb 14

Alpine 3 Course Italian Dinner: Alpine Lodge. Doors; 6:30pm. Dinner; 7pm.

Complimentary glass of bubbly, and 3 delicious mouth-watering courses prepared by Italian guest chef, Daniele Mereu. Tickets limited, book now! $59.95.

Open 7 days/week

Feb 15

Herb Bradley Challenge: 4pm-11pm.

Fundraiser for VI Society for Adaptive Snowsports. ”Wipe Out of the Day” & “Most Entertaining Mascot” contests.

Feb 21

The Totally Awesome 80’s Party: Ted’s Bar, 9pm. Haus Prizes for best female and male costumes.

250.334.2537

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267 - 6th St. Courtenay, BC Excludes backcountry gear.

One coupon per visit per customer.

Not for use with other offers.

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1st Anniversary GIVEAWAYS! 2 TENS pain reliever kits valued at $250 each

1 2015 Fusion Walker valued at $500

Celebrate With Us!

Customer Appreciation Giveaways

February

20% - 50% Discounts

3rd

Open House 9 am - 8 pm

Scooters & Mobility Aid Demonstrations

Meet the team

Mobility devices, electric scooters, power chairs, lifts, ramps and accessories.

Located in Campbell River Common Mall 778-346-1073 Open Monday - Friday 9:30-5pm 1454 Ironwood St Peace & Love on the Mountain: 9:00am, Mt. Washington, 9am-9pm. Valentines 2-for-1 Retro 70’s Night skiing tickets for you and your honeybear. After skiing come to, Feel The Love 70’s Party, featuring “Wunderbread” at Teddy’s Bar & Grill. Retro outfits encouraged. www.mountwashington.ca, 1.888.231.1499 Curious Kids Club: 10:00am, 207 4th Street, Students will make their own Valentine day card and weave a Danish heart. Children ages 5-12 years Courtenay and District MuseumWhen 10 am to 12 noon $2 for a drop-

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in or FREE with Museum Family Membership, www. courtenaymuseum.ca, 250.334.0686 The Market in the Mall: 11:00am, The Market in the Mall: Comox Centre Mall, Feb 2 - 14. 250.339.7344.

Mikeoula: 12:00pm, 580 Duncan Ave, Join Sound Practitioner and Musician Mikeoula, for aWorld Sound Healing Day Event. Send a sonic valentine to Gaia, our Mother Earth and changeGlobal Consciousness. mikeoula.com, worldsoundhealingday.org Parents Night Out: 5:00pm, 2001 Black Creek Rd, Parents’ Night Out: Black Creek Community Ctr, 5pm9pm. Leave the kids with us. Mini pizzas, dessert, games and a movie. Enjoy an evening free with your sweetie.

Reserve now. www.blackcreek-cc.com/, 250.337.5190 Special Valentine Wine Tasting Dinner: 6:30pm, Special Valentine Wine Tasting and Dinner:Whistle Stop Pub. Featuring live music by “Night Shift”, 250.334.4500 Alpine 3 Course Italian Dinner: 6:30pm, Mt. Washington, Alpine Lodge. Doors;6:30pm. Dinner;7pm.

Following a complimentary glass of bubbly, be treated to three delicious mouth-watering courses prepared by world-renowned Italian guest chef, Daniele Mereu. Tickets limited, book now, $59.95, www. mountwashington.ca, 1888.231.1499 Cafe Canoodling: 7:00pm, Zocalo Cafe. Enjoy a warm beverage and live music by “Tony Morrison and Friends., 250.331.0933 Live Music: ‘The Rangers’ 8pm Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844. Dunsmuir ave, Cumberland No Cover, www.cumberlandhotel.ca/, Valentines with Adham Shaikh: 8:15pm, , Adham Shaikh Global Electronics Producer, Film Composer, Sound Designer. Blends of deep original global grooves, tribal rhythms, west coast bass, complex continued on page 27

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

Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-12pm at the Native Sons Hall from Oct 19th, at the foot of 4th Ave. Downtown. May to Oct held at the Exhibition Grounds -250-334-9662.

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Go Snow Tubing: Mount Washinton 250.338.1386 Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road

Courtenay Lewis Recreational Ctr: All racquet Sports. Organized Youth Programs, and Weight Room - 489 Old Island Hwy. www.courtenay.ca/recreation/lewis-centre 250 338-5371 Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, 25-339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility.

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

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

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

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Youth/Adult Drop in Lessons:

tour and have a gourmet fondue dinner!

Mt Washington 250.338.1386

Mountain Biking Tours & Bike Rentals : Explore world famous trails, Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Bowling: Codes Country Lanes- Try Cosmic Bowling 250 334-4051, 307 6th St, Courtenay.

Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game , Big Wins - 250 334-4531 Open Daily 10am -midnight, www.chances. ca/locations/courtenay Climb the Wall: Cumberland Recreation Centre. Dunsmuir Rd, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am. Weekends from 9am.

Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 11am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901

Things To Do In Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, drop into the Visitor Ctr. for their comprehensive hiking guides. Favourites are around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge

250.338.1386

Trout Fishing: Comox Lake 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp is free Oct-April.

Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides Lessons available. 7 years and up.

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

Take a Back Country Guided Tour: Mount Washington 250.338.1386 Indoor Rock Climbing: Full facility, On the Rocks Climbing Gym: Open Tue-Sun 10am9pm, 1980 Nrth Isl. Hwy. Campbell River 250287-7625 250-336-8545, 3425 Mounce Rd.

Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours

River, Kye Bay in Comox and Comox Lake in Cumberland

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Pool Tourney & 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 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 Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm Bruce 871.7740 / Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Sweat Class: Black Creek Comm. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School , 6:30-7:30pm.

337.5190 Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc. com Cribbage: Royston Hall 7 pm, 250.334.1883

TUESDAY

Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Auctions: Fine art, jewelry, 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/hr.

778.420.0909.

Wood Carvers: Royston Community Hall, 9:30am3pm. Learn & practise about carving. No experience necessary. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350.

Terrific Tapas: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 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 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.

Boxerfit: Black Creek Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting Community: 6:45-8:30 pm Little Red Church (House) FMI 250-218-1688.

WEDNESDAY

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.

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.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021

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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.

Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042

THURSDAY

Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub,334.8811.

Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171.

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

6:30pm chappellcd@gmail.com

CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 6:30pm.

Meeting, 7pm. 339.6430. ComoxValleyPaddlers.ca 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.

CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 121pm. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Reg. & Therapeutic Lessons, Flex.

Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

Live Music & DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm.

337.5190

Cumberland Heritage Fair February 21 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cumberland Recreation Institute 2665 Dunsmuir Ave.

As part of B.C. Heritage Week, which begins with the national Heritage Day on Monday, February 16, this year’s heritage fair will be the 11th annual event in Cumberland.

It was launched by a group of community volunteers in 2003 and was modelled on the folk festival that ran from 1949 to 1958 celebrating the diverse heritage of Cumberlanders. Each year families, clubs, and other organizations set up displays of antique tools, unique collections, photos, and demonstrations of crafts and folklore of the early days of Cumberland and the Comox Valley.

This year’s displays will include traditional embroidery from Brazil and Norway, quilters, weavers, and lacemakers (oh my!), antique coins, cameras, and much more. There will also be performances including old time fiddle and banjo tunes and Polynesian dance. In addition the Cumberland Museum & Archives will be open by donation all day and will have a scavenger hunt for kids with prizes awarded at the end of the day.

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Available At All:

TICKETS $12 Available Online or at the Door:

www.BridalExhibition.ca

Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Hall 250.334.1883

FRIDAY

Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 3 top winners. 334.8811.

Billydspub.com Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub 334.4500 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006

W O H S N O I FASH WAYS GIVEA RE + MO Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:30-10:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Live Bands : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm (Sanctioned) 871.1171.

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

6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

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“Pier Street” 920 Island Hwy, Campbell River

250-286-3554

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

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

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den Comox, 1pm cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm.

337.5190

SATURDAY

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

Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Courtenay Legion: Meat draw and dance 2-6 pm 250334-4322 Hockey Night in Canada: Red21. PlaytimeGaming.com (excluding UFC events) Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours 338-5644 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

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.

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.

Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042

SUNDAY

Meat Draw & Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 5-9pm.

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

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466.

Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Courtenay Legion: Crib, 1pm. Gucci, 1:30pm. $5 Sunday Supper, 4pm. 334.4322.

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

African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810

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FINE DINING & INTERNATIONAL 4 Yiamas Greek Taverna

275-8th St (NEW)

250-871-8552

q Osaka Sushi q Breakwater - Kingfisher Resort q Monte Christo q Bisque q Atlas Cafe q Local’s q The Prime

250-703-0146 250-338-1323 250-338-1468 250-334-8564 250-338-9838 250-338-6493 250-871-7292

Superstore Plaza

250-334-9638

q Chad’s West Coast Grill & Bar q Union Street Grill q Bamboo Inn

250-897-0081

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PUB STYLE 4 Whistle Stop Pub

250-334-4500

4 Griffin Pub

1185 Klmorley Rd

250-339-4466

4 Cumberland Hotel

2714 Dunsmuir Ave

250-336-8844

4 Billy’ D’s 4 Flying Canoe Westcoast Pub q Mex Pub q Blackfin Pub q Avalanche Bar & Grill

250-339-3911 250-338-5461 250-334-8087 250-338-1660 250-338-5564 250-338-8885 250-871-7622 250-338-8474 250-334-4498 250-703-4721 250-334-4078 250-338-7356 250-334-2443 250-338 2299 250-334-2071

CAFÉ & SPECIALTY 4 Pita Pit

230-8th St

250-871-7482 250-338-0955

q Zocalo Cafe 250-331-0933 q Serious Coffee 250-897-3838 q Rhodo’s Coffee 250-338-5592 q Komox Grind 250-339-2225 q Cumberland Grind 250-336-2557 q Cinnamon Plus 250-338-5979 q Mudsharks 250-338-0939 q Grotto 250-897-0081 q Rocky Mountain Cafe 250-890-0800 q Cardero’s 250-338-2519 q Early Bird Cafe 250-897-7025 q Cafe Amantes 250-339-9775 q Hot Chocolates 250-338-8211 q Rawthentic Food & Juice Your listing here call 250-334-3489

PIZZA

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361 Hunt Rd, Courtenay

1747 Comox Avenue, q McDonalds 3 Locations q Plates Eatery q Taco Time q Jo Klassens Grill q Delicados q Mad Chef q White Spot q Dairy Queen q Burger King q A&W • 3 Locations q Triple O’s q Wendy’s Restaurant 4 Yummie’s & Gyros q Michael’s Off Main

445-10th St

4 Ricky’s All Day Grill

2355 Mansfield Dr.

4 Smitty’s Restaurant

4 Grains Bakery

CASUAL FINE DINING 795 Ryan Rd

FAMILY

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q Riders Pizza - Cumberland q Boston Pizza q Scoops & Slices q Islander Pizza & Pasta q Domino’s Pizza q Little Caesar’s q PIzza Hut

250-400-7433 250-334-2222 250-338-1141 250-338-4666 250-334-3333 250-703-9663 250-338-4980

dub and lush downtempo atmospheres., $17, www. cumberlandvillageworks.com, 250-336-8322 Feel the Love 70s Party: 9:00pm, Feel The Love 70’s Party Mt. Washington, Teddy’s Bar & Grill,9pm-1am.

Sequins, mirror balls, afros, go-go boots and blue eye shadow.Featuring, “Wunderbread”. With all the disco hits. Prizes for best-dressed male and female. www. mountwashington.ca, 1.888.231.1499

Feb 15, Sun~

Darrell Joan Tomkins Show & Sale “SURPRISED

BY JOY”: 10:00am, Comox photographer, Darrell Joan Tomkins, is presenting an exhibition of her art at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox from January 27 to February 15. includes various styles of photography, FREE EVENT, pearlellisgallery@shaw.ca, 1250-339-2822 Bickle Theatre Presents: Meet Me IN St. Louis: 7:00pm, 442 Cliffe Ave, We are taking part in the City of Courtenay centennial festivities by celebrating the history of our building and its beginnings as a cinema when it opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935.

250.338.2430 LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Milo’s Karaoke. Great singers. www.flyingcanoe.ca,

Courtenay Free, 250-334-4531

Feb 17, Tue~

Dine Around the Comox Valley: 12:00am, Dine Around the Comox Valley:From Feb 19 - Mar 15 local restaurants are offering their special price-point on 3 course meals. See participating restuarants at, www. discovercomoxvalley.com 1-855-400-2882 Zumba, Core and More!: 9:00am, lyla@ pettisfinancial.ca, (250) 339-0521 Wounded Warrior Run BC: 2:00pm, Wounded Warrior Run: 6 Runners. 6 Days. 600kms. Charity run covering the length of the Island. Starts Feb 15, ends Feb 20. Raises awareness and financial support for wounded warriors Canada. Runners arrive Feb 17 at Courtenay Legion 2pm, Comox Legion 3pm and Comox RCAF Assoc. 4pm. Depart Courtenay 6am at Serious Coffee.

PTSD Mental Health ‘Not all wounds are visible.’ Donate at, WoundedWarriorRunBC.com 1-250-363-5333

Feb 18, Wed~

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1001 Ryan Road, Every Wednesday, Start 9:00 pm Win up to 1000 loonies Cheap Draft Day ~ 20 cent Wing Night, www.mexpub.ca

Feb 16, Mon~

C Canucks vs Minnesota, 7 pm, SNP Gabor Mate M.C. - Peer Orientation: 9:00am, 442 Cliffe Ave, Wachiay Friendship Centre presents Dr. Gabor Mate.

Peer Orientation: Why Children Are Stressed, Why Parents And Teachers Are Dis-empowered And How To Restore A Healthy Balance In Adult-Child Relationships Pre-reg required. 2 day pass $125, www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, Chances Casino

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of the month V As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, “All right! All you idiots fall out.” As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye to eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The soldier smiled and said, “Sure was a lot of ‘em, huh, sir?”

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189 1) Line on Car 2) Gas Lid 3) Person In Back 4) Tree Trunk 5) Road Stripes 6) Cloud 7) Steering Wheel 8) Hose 9) Right Hill 10) Headlight

Trivia Answers 1. Calcutta 2. China 3. Puccini 4. Hovercraft 5. Horses

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Feb 19, Thu~

C Canucks in New York R., 4 pm, SNP NIC Open House: 9:00am, How do you know which career path is right for you? NIC can help.Hundreds of high school students from across the Island will discover a wide range of career paths, and join in interactive presentations. www.nic.bc.ca/open_house, lori.boray@ nic.bc.ca, 250.334.5267 or 250.923.9799 In Through the Stage Door: 5:30pm, 411 Anderton Avenue, presented by Beach Street Players, Filberg Ctr. Doors, 5:30pm. Dinner, 6:30pm. Musical, 7:30pm. A riproaring musical revue from Jazz Age to Show Tunes, Rock & Roll to ABBA. Thurs/$50,Fri or Sat/$55. Tix @ Blue Heron Books and Benjamin Moore House of Color.

Discounts for early birds. In Support of; Rotary Club community projects, L’Arche Comox Valley and Comox United Church. 250.702.7057, 250.702.7057 Live Music; Devil in the Woodshack: 8:00pm, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, Cumberland Hotel,250.336.8844., Cover Charge, www.cumberlandhotel.ca Open Jam Night with Barry & Friends: 8:00pm, 1001 Ryan Road, The Mex Pub www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573 LIVE - Music Triva- Name that Tune: 8:30pm, 268 Fifth Street, Fun filled night of Music Trivia., at Billy D’s Pub, 5th St, Courtenay.

Feb 20, Fri~

C Canucks in New Jersey, 4 pm, SNP Waltz Workshop: 4:30pm, This dance builds grace, poise and confidence. Learn the basics with great style.

ValDance Friday Night Drop-in Workshops: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Refreshments and Dance: 8:00-10:00 p.m. Cost: $12. Come with or without a partner. Group classes and private lessons are also available. For details. info@ valdance.com, 250-338-9279 Jilli Martini: 8:00pm, [name], 268 5th Street, Music with Jilli Martini from 8-11 pm at Billy D’s., , http://www. billydspub.com/, deanasimkin@shaw.ca, 250.334.8811 Live Music; Annie Handley Band: 8:30pm, 1185 Kilmorley Road, Griffin Pub, 8 Shuttle Service available to and from your home.250.339.4466, www.griffinpub. ca/index.html, 250.339.4466

Feb 21, Sat~

Compassionate Communication Workshop (NVC): 9:30am, Through structured activities using real situations. Understand the disconnection of win-lose, right-wrong communication. NVC is a world-renowned, proven process that addresses the most common barriers to communication, $250.00 www,mitchmiyagawa.com, 250 465-1026 Cumberland Heritage Faire: 10:00am, 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Part of BC Heritage Week; Displays of antique tools, unique collections, photos and demos of crafts and folklore from the early days of Cumberland and the Comox Valley. Including traditional embroidery from Brazil and Norway, quilters, weavers and

lacemakers,antique coins and cameras. There will also be performances of folk music and dance; walking tours of Cumberland, and the Museum is open by donation all day long.

Live Music: The Enablers: 8:00pm, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, Cumberland Hotel,250.336.8844., Cover Charge, www.cumberlandhotel.ca, 250.336.8844 MCM & Downtown Mischief: 9:30pm, 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, MCM originated on Denman Island.

Bursting with energy and a need to ROCK. MCM dynamic style and high energy music will leave the dance floor wanting more.With special guest Downtown Mischief.

Tix The Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322

Feb 22, Sun~

C Canucks in NY Islanders, 3 pm, CITY TV Vancouver Islands Bridal Exhibition 2015: 11:00am, 411 Anderton Avenue, Florence Filberg Ctr, 11am-3pm. 3 fashion shows accompanied by local florist, showcasing wedding dresses, bridemaids dresses and wedding lingerie.GRAND PRIZE DRAW at 3pm!

Admission $12. 1.888.501.9696 www.bridalexhibition. ca, bridalexhibition@ieginc.ca , 1-888-501-9696 CVAG/TIFF Winter 2015 film series: 5:00pm ‘Two Days, One Night’Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, $13, www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com/events 250-338-6211

Feb 23, Mon~

Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, 361 Hunt Rd, every Monday at Chances Casino Courtenay Free, 250334-4531

Feb 24, Tue~

C Canucks in Boston, 4 pm, SNP Zumba, Core and More!: 9:00am, 50 minutes of dance, strength and core exercises and a great stretch to finish it off. lyla@pettisfinancial.ca, (250) 339-0521 Open Jam Night at The Mex Pub: 7:30pm, 1001 Ryan Road, www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573 Feb 25, Wed~ Vancouver Island MusicFest presents Fred Eaglesmith: 7:30am, Award-winning singersongwriter Fred Eaglesmith tops the roots music charts, and boasts devoted fans that include a slew of his fellow songwriters. Consider him one of the stellar musical and lyrical talents of our day. $32.00 plus tax & fees, www.islandmusicfest.com, 250-871-8463

Feb 26, Thu~

C Canucks in Buffalo, 4 pm, SNP Chief Justice of Canad Beverley McLachlin: 7:30pm, 442 Cliffe Ave, Comox Valley Community Justice Centre presents 4th Annual Iona Campagnolo Lecture in Restorative Justice 250.338.2430 (sold out)

Feb 27, Fri~

Jilli Martini: 8:00pm, 268 5th Street, Music with Jilli Martini from 8-11 pm at Billy D’s., www.billydspub.com/, 250.334.8811 Boondock : 8:00pm, 2355 Mansfield Dr., BOONDOCK. A fun, energetic four piece cover band playing country, dance, and party rock around the valley, www. whistlestoppub.com, 250.334.4500

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Feb 28, Sat~

Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9:00am, 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. Free, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, 250-218-0321 Annual Banquet Fundraiser of Courtenay & District Fish & Game Protective Association: 5:00pm, The annual banquet fundraiser will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre. Raffles and auctions.Pirate theme - Walk the Plank for Conservation. FMI:Tickets $40 each, call 339-5606 or 338-9122 Live Music; “Lazy Mike and the Rockin Recliners”: 8:00pm, 2714 Dunsmuir ave, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844. www.cumberlandhotelca

Mar 1, Sun

C Canucks vs St. Louis, Sun, 1 Mar 7 pm, SNP

Mar 3, Mon

C Canucks vs San Jose, Tue, 3 Mar 7 pm, SNP

LIVE BANDS Feb 6/7 - Rythym Sharks Feb 13/14 - Ten Times Bigger Feb 20/21 - Woody James Feb 27/28 - Impalas

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Pets & Equestrian What happens when two horse crazy little girls meet? Usually there are some riding lessons and maybe the family dog get subjected to a few jumping lessons.

Well, for myself (Wanda Gust) and Susan Gosnell (my best friend) we opted to make our childhood dream a reality in September 2013 when we purchased Balance Equestrian Center (formerly Shady Stables).

When we purchased the property there was a lot of work that needed to be done and Susan’s husband Dave learned very fast how to drive a tractor, fix burst pipes, wire lights and the logistics of re-surfacing riding rings. We have some amazing friends and volunteers and parents that put in more hours than we can count to help us get the place ship shape. The result of all this hard work is a brand new all-weather sand outdoor riding ring, expanded and resurfaced all-weather paddocks, drainage for both the indoor riding ring and out door ring, along with a fresh coat of paint and numerous other improvements.

The goal of both myself and Susan is to have a fun, safe environment where students can learn about all aspects of horse care and riding. We grew up

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learning that riding was not all just about sitting on a pony and galloping through fields but hard work and a lot of shoveling and sweeping were involved. This is something that we strive to pass on to students young and not so young. All things come with a little hard work but if you love animals and in particular horses it pays to know how to care for them including picking up manure. This ethic has resulted in us offering a helper program where students can work at the barn in exchange for riding lessons.

We also wanted to offer lessons not only for able-bodied riders but also therapeutic riding. So we now offer both certified English riding lessons as well as certified therapeutic lessons. There are gift certificates available for both type of lessons.

For more information on Balance Equestrian Center please contact us via FaceBook, BalanceEquestrian@outlook. com or call 250-202-3105.

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