January 2020 Comox Valley What's On Digest

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at ComoxValley.WhatsOnDigest.com January Women’s Week on Mt. Washington: Jan 27-31. Enjoy their Women’s Week packages and special apres all week long. A women-only program taught and designed especially for women. 9am. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386

Farmers’ Markets~

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CV: Saturday 9am-1pm, Native Son’s Hall 360 Cliffe Ave.

Charity Meat Draws~ Fri 5pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 2pm, w/ Live Music Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca .334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 3pm, Cumberland Legion, 336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Av

Veteran’s Ski Week: Jan 27-31. An opportunity for ill or injured members of the Canadian Armed Forces from across the country to try or return to winter sports. 9am. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386

Sat 3pm, Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Isl. Hwy S, Union Bay

Apres Ski Party: Daily, 4pm-6pm. New Traditions Brewing Company, 215 Port Augusta St Unit 11.

(236) 362-2022

Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Sun 5pm, Fanny Bay Inn, fannybayinn.com 335.2323. 7480 Isl. Hwy S

Wildlife Rescue Visitor Centre: Learn about theirwildlife patients and meet their ambassador birds Check website for operating hours: marswildliferescue.com. 1331 Williams Beach Rd. 337-2021

See also Every Week, p20, Family Fun p27 and Seniors Events, p30~

CCCTS Road Cycling Weekly Rides: FMI go to cccts.org . 9:30am at Florence Filberg Ctr. 411 Anderton Av. 338-1000

Garden Lights and Santa’s Barn: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 6183 Whitaker Road.

Wine Tasting~ 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery: Stroll through the vineyard & learn about their terroir & varieties. 11am-5pm, Tue-Sun. 40knotswinery. com. 2400 Anderton.

Games & Grounds events: Tue-Sat. Full calendar GamesandGrounds.com. Games & Grounds Coffee House, 576 England Ave

Sun 1pm, Cumberland Hotel, Cumberlandhotel.ca . 336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Av

Jan 1 New Years’ Day

Letz Sing: Ring in the new year with songs of peace, hope and community. 2pm- 3:15pm. See letzsing.com FMI about location.

Jan 2 Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks: Puck drops at 7pm.

Open Mic: With Ryder Bachman 9pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006 Continued on page 5

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Jan 3 New Movie Releases: The Grudge Richard Spencer Live: Live music and happy hour. 4:30pm at Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006

for you! 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Open Mic Night with Rob Petrie & Friends: 7pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 339-4466

Jan 6

Karaoke with Milo: 9pm. Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336-8844

School is Back in Session: The holidays are over, time to get back to learning.

Jan 4

VISAS Herb Bradley Snowsports Festival: Event offered to anyone age 6+ with physical or developmental challenges who would like to learn.

9am. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386

Snowshoe and Fondue Dinner: Go for a fun snowshoe on beautiful Mt. Washington then warm up by enjoying a yummy fondue dinner.

5pm. Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Canucks vs New York Rangers: Puck drop 7pm.

CV Glacier Kings Games: Cheer on the Glacier Kings for their home game! 7pm. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Live Music: White Whale, 8pm, 338-1468, 975 Comox Road.

Live Music: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave. Buffalo Pound: Blues Driven Countrifried Rock w/ Stu & friends. 9pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Jan 5 Very Beginner Drawing Workshop: Never drawn before or want a refresher on the basics before jumping into a drawing class? This one is

Very Beginner Drawing Workshop: Never drawn before or want a refresher on the basics before jumping into a drawing class? This one is for you! 5:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Jan 7 VISAS Herb Bradley Snowsports Festival: Event offered to anyone age 6+ with physical or developmental challenges who would like to learn.

9am. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Very Beginner Drawing Workshop: Never drawn before or want a refresher on the basics before jumping into a drawing class? This one is for you! 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Continued on page 7

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JANUARY 4 BUFFALO POUND

“BUFFALO POUND” plays blues driven, countrified rock. A perennial favourite, this experienced Vancouver Island group brings their unique sound to the Mex Pub.

JANUARY 11 SATURDAY IN STRIPES: A Woodstove Festival Fundraiser. Live music by Lumber Barons, Chad Pab Trio, Coyote Smoke and more. Dress in your striped best!

JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1

WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL

This critically acclaimed film festival is an incredible place to fuel your passions for community and planetary well being.

COMING IN FEBRUARY JOSH Q AND THE TRADE-OFFS

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm 2925 Comox Rd.,Courtenay

7 Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Puck drops 4pm.

First Tuesday Fundraiser: Hosted by Scott Lyle & Friends. Cover by donation 7:30pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Jan 8 VISAS Herb Bradley Snowsports Festival: Event offered to anyone age 6+ with physical or developmental challenges who would like to learn. 9am. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: A 3 hour workshop designed for very beginners!

5:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Jan 9 VISAS Herb Bradley Snowsports Festival: Event offered to anyone age 6+ with physical or developmental challenges who would like to learn. 9am. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: A 3 hour workshop designed for very beginners! 9am.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-2250152 Canucks vs Florida Panthers: Puck drop at 4pm.

Music Bingo: Play some bingo and prove your musical skills to all your friends. 6pm. Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway.

338-1386

Jan 10 New Movie Releases: Cunningham, Like a Boss, Underwater Saturday Afternoon Jam: 3pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334

Frozen Games: Everything is better frozen! Try milk jug curling, frozen bean bag toss, frozen hockey jerseys, and penguin dives. 3pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Richard Spencer Live: Live music and happy hour. 4:30pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006 Epic Beach Party Night: Night full of games, crazy challenges, hula hoop competition, pineapple bowling, bad karoke, dance and more!

6pm. Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622 Glacier Kings: Cheer on the Glacier Kings for their home games! 7:30pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Sons of Gun: Live Music, plus a TGIF Prize Pot Draw! 8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road.

339-4466 Live Music: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave.

Jan 11 New Movie Releases: The Metropolitan Opera: Wozzeck (2020) - Live Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres: Puck drops at 10am.

CLT Acting Workshop with Kymme Patrick: Character Scene Development. $50. 1pm.

Courtenay Little Theatre Society, 2683 Moray Avenue.

Gratitude Writing: Immersed in peace, take time to write a personal letter of gratitude to any being in your life. FMI contact sapphiregoat@gmail.com.

3:30pm. Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive.

Snowshoe and Fondue Dinner: Go for a fun snowshoe on beautiful Mt. Washington then warm Continued on page 9

It's Back for a Third Year!

2020 Winter Barn Dance

Knock the Snow off your Cowboy Boots

Tickets - $35.00 | Filberg Centre | Doors Open 6:00pm Saturday, February 8th Tickets at eventbrite.ca 6:30 - 7:15 Quin with One N

7:30 - 11:30

- Solo Fiddler

Line Dancing at it's Finest

Almost Alan

Their role was to serve.

Our role is to remember.

HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial Experience the stories of Canadians from the Great War to the modern age.

625 Cliffe Avenue - Courtenay 250-897-4611 - www.alberniproject.org

9 up by enjoying a yummy fondue dinner. 5pm.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Evergreen Dance Party With A Dance Lesson: 7pm. Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. 338-1000 Black Cat Movie: “Fargo”. Free movie on their big screen! 7:30pm. Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Hwy. 335-2832

Community School, 2674 Windermere Ave. 250336-8511 Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets: Puck drops at 5pm.

Wheel Throwing Workshop: This three-hour workshop is dedicated to wheel thrown forms.

6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778225-0152

Jan 15

Saturday in Stripes: A Woodstove Festival Fundraiser. Live music by Lumber Barons, Chad Pab Trio, Coyote Smoke and more. Dress in your striped best! 8pm. Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336-8844

Black Creek Sings: Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Halbe Hall. 7:30p,m.

Live Music: White Whale, 8pm, 338-1468, 975 Comox Road.

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: Win up to 1000 loonies.

9pm. The Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Road. 703-9573

Jan 12 Very Beginner Watercolour Workshop: You will cover the very basics of watercolour in this 3-hour workshop. 9am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Canucks vs Minnesota Wild: Puck drops at 1pm.

Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: A 3-hour workshop designed for very beginners!

1pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778225-0152 CLT Acting Workshop with Kymme Patrick: “Connect the Dots”. FMI see courtenaylittletheatre. com. $50. 1pm. Courtenay Little Theatre Society, 2683 Moray Avenue.

Jan 13 Newcomers: a social group that brings women together through monthly meetings as well as daily activities to form friendships. 6Pm Crown Isle Clubhouse. Cvnewcomers.net Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour: From approximately 350 films entered into the annual Banff Mtn Film Festival see award-winning films and audience favourites. 7pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Courtenay Sings Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Lower Native Sons Hall.

7pm Open Stage: Hosted by Chad Pab and Taze Kozak of The Wits. Bring your tap shoes, your hula hoops, your poetry, your songs, or your jokes. 7:30pm.

Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. 8718988

Jan 14 Comox Sings: Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. 10am NFB Film Series: “Wall”. This innovative animated feature explores the reality of the wall separating Israel and Palestine as no film has before. 2:30pm. Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Avenue. 339-2971 Cumberland Kids’ Choir Start Date: New! A Kids Choir with the goal to engage youth in a meaningful choral experience. 3pm. Cumberland

Drop-in Darts: Have fun and meet new people playing Darts! 1pm. Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Ave. 334-4911

Jan 16 Music Bingo: Play some bingo and prove your musical skills to all your friends. 6pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Canucks vs Arizona Coyotes: Puck drops at 7pm.

Snowed In Comedy Tour: A Canadian success story, celebrating its twelfth year. 8pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Jan 17 New Movie Releases: Bad Boys for Life, Bombshell, Dolittle Richard Spencer Live: Live music and happy hour. 4:30pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006 The Art of Outgrowing Your Problems: “The greatest and most important problems in life can never be solved, only outgrown.”~C.G. Jung. 7pm.

Stan Hagen Theatre North Island College, 2300 Ryan Rd. 334-5000 Dfresh Ent: Hip-hop, reggae, afro-beats, dancehall, latin. 9:30pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd. Live Music: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave.

Jan 18 Beach Party: Life’s a beach, even on a ski hill! Live music at Ted’s at 9pm with Best Day Ever. Costume dress-up day for all! 12am. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386 CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue.

Egg Tempera Workshop with Bill Kerr: See www.comoxvalleyarts.com FMI on materials and cost. 10am. Lewis Park, 489 Old Island Highway.

Myth Busting Watercolours with John F Janzen: Enjoy a convenient, creative art practice.

10am. Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. Welcome to the GOO ZONE: Messy Wet Aquatic Fun! 2pm. Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622 Snowshoe and Fondue Dinner: Go for a fun snowshoe on beautiful Mt. Washington then Continued on page 10

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5pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Brew Valley Dinner: The White Whale presents their first beer dinner of 2020. 6pm. 975 Comox Road.

Canucks vs San Jose Sharks: Puck drop at 7pm.

Pete Seeger’s “The Incompleat Folk Singer”: Presented by Mark Hellman: A great evening of nostalgia, in the historic Fanny Bay Hall. Great refreshments available too! 7pm. Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Hwy. 335-2832 Comedy Night: $10 cover. 8pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334

Jan 23 Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair Comox: Bring Your Resume and Get Hired.

11am. Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Ave. Music Bingo: Play some bingo and prove your musical skills to all your friends. 6pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway.

338-1386 Seaside Chamber Music: 7:30pm doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets $25. Black Fin Pub, 132 Port Augusta St.

Jan 24

Live Music: White Whale, 8pm, 338-1468, 975 Comox Road.

2020 North Island Writers Conference: Online registration open until Jan 23. Must pay at time of registration to reserve a seat. North Island College, 2300 Ryan Road.

The Elderberries: Feat. Dan Hawes & friends.

9pm. No Cover. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

New Movie Releases: The Gentlemen, The Last Full Measure, The Turning

Jan 19 Symphony at the Sid: The Waltz: Back by popular demand. Ring in the new year with a spring in your step! 2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue.

338-2430 Dan Brubeck Trio celebrates Dave Brubeck’s Centennial: A potent distillation of high-level skill and extraordinary musical talent. 3pm. Studio Live, 2679 Beaufort Avenue. 400-5000 Love & Mercy: An evening of gospel songs, at Living Waters Church, Black Creek. 7pm Karaoke with Milo: Let Milo elevate your soul with some good old karaoke. This Sunday, next Sunday, every Sunday for the rest of your life! 9pm.

Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue.

331-4006

Jan 20 Poker Night & Pool Tournament: 7pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 339-4466 Courtenay Sings Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Lower Native Sons Hall. 7pm

Jan 21 Comox Sings: Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. 10am Experience Kindergarten: Looking for a school for your kindergarden-aged child? Check out Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy! 12:30pm. Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy, 1475 Noel Avenue.

Name that Tune Apres Ski Edition: Have fun with this challenging musical game. 7pm. New Traditions Brewing Company, 215 Port Augusta St Unit 11. (236)362-2022

Jan 22 Drop-in Darts: Have fun and meet new people playing Darts! 1pm. Courtenay Legion. 367 Cliffe Ave. 334-4911 Pool League: 6pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334 Black Creek Sings: Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Halbe Hall. 7:30p,m.

We Love All Things Hockey!: Test your hockey skills in a fun non-competitive event. 3pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Richard Spencer Live: Live music and happy hour. 4:30pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006 VIB Beer Pairing Dinner: Try some delightful beers and have them paired with some tasty food.

6pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 The Comic Strippers! Improv Comedy Show: A male stripper parody and improv comedy show.

For all genders 19+. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Tailgate: Live Music plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw!

8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 3394466 Live Voltage AC/DC Tribute: A unique experience in lead vocalist John Kairis’ amazing ability to emulate both Bon Scott & Brian Johnson.

9pm. Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Highway S. 335-0256

Jan 25 2020 North Island Writers Conference: Online registration open until Jan 23. Must pay at time of registration to reserve a seat. North Island College, 2300 Ryan Road.

New Movie Releases: The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2019) - Encore CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue.

Very Beginner Photography: Join Karen McKinnon to learn about manual photography in this 1-day workshop. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Old Arbutus Afternoon Jam: Only at The Avalanche! 3pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334 Snowshoe and Fondue Dinner: Go for a fun snowshoe on beautiful Mt. Washington then Continued on page 11

warm up by enjoying a yummy fondue dinner.

5pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 The Sound of Music- A Sing-A-Long: Watch the film and sing along to one of the most popular musicals of all time. 7pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 Black Cat Movie “12 Angry Men”: Free movie on their big screen! 7:30pm. Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Hwy. 335-2832 Glacier Kings: Cheer on the Glacier Kings for their home game! 7:30pm at Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487

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Jan 29

Live Music: Luke Blu Guthrie, Anela Kahiamoe and others. 4:30pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 331-4006 Black Creek Sings: Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Halbe Hall. 7:30p,m.

Canucks vs San Jose Sharks: Puck drops. 7:30pm.

Jan 30 The Atlantic String Machine: The Atlantic String Continued on page 13

Live Music: White Whale, 8pm, 338-1468, 975 Comox Road.

Boondock: Live Country w/ Amanda & friends.

9pm. No Cover. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd..

Jan 26 2020 North Island Writers Conference: Online registration open until Jan 23. Must pay at time of registration to reserve a seat. North Island College Comox Valley, 2300 Ryan Road.

New Semester Every Voice Welcome!

Comox Valley Home-Based Business Market: Monthly event showcasing entrepreneurs, businesses , crafters, where people can connect with local home-based businesses. 10am. Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave.

Courtenay Sings - Starts Mon Jan 13

Black Press “Hitched” Wedding & Events Affair: Come join them as they help to make your special day a huge success 11am. Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Ave.

Tuesdays 10-1130am Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. (behind the art gallery)

Climate Change on the BC Coast: What You Need to Know.: A presentation, includes an assessment of Climate Change in the BC Coastal Region. Come early to enjoy dinner! 7pm.

Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Highway S. 335-0256

Wednesdays 730-9pm Halbe Hall

Jan 27 Pub Night for Poets: Meet. Mingle. Write. Read.

7pm. Cornerstone Cafe & Taphouse, 208 5th Street.

871-8988

Mondays 7-830pm Lower Native Sons Hall

Comox Sings - Starts Tue Jan 14

Black Creek Sings - Starts Wed Jan 15 Term Fee $144 Ongoing registration (sliding scale available) www.letzsing.com

You Got This!

Canucks vs St. Louis Blues: Puck drops at 7pm.

Courtenay Sings Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Lower Native Sons Hall. 7pm LunarFest Presents: A Musical Banquet: A partnership between The Society of We Are Canadians Too, Asian-Canadian Special Events Association, Republic of China (Taiwan). 7:30pm.

Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Jan 28 Comox Sings: Come sing for the pure joy of it with letzsing.com. Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. 10am Board Game Night: Bring your own or use what’s there. 5pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 3394466 A Good Yarn: Knitting and Crochet Circle: Bring your own project to work on, or borrow some needles and yarn and learn some basic stitches. 6pm. Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Avenue. 339-2971

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338-2430 Music Bingo: Play some bingo and prove your musical skills to all your friends. 6pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway.

338-1386 Seaside Chamber Music: 7:30pm doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets $25. 7:30pm. Black Fin Pub, 132 Port Augusta St. Open Mic: With Ryder Bachman. 9pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue. 3314006

Jan 31 World Community Film Fest 2020: See worldcommunity.ca/film-festival FMI. Sid Williams

Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430 New Movie Releases: Gretel & Hansel, The Rhythm Section 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres, .

Glacier Kings: Cheer on the Glacier Kings for their home game! 7:30pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Celtic Kitchen Party: Celtic Kitchen Party with The Whiskeydicks. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Avenue.

331-4006 The Impalas: Live music, plus TGIF Price Pot Draw!

8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 3394466 Nights to Remember: Live Hip-Hop hosted

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Live Music Saturdays at 8PM The White Whale is an iconic restaurant in the Comox Valley located on the water just steps from downtown Courtenay.

The White Whale opened on Canada Day 2014, and has been a hub for great beer and freshly prepared local food ever since. Fresh oysters might be considered the house specialty, but the ever-changing rotation of 15 BC craft beers and Prosecco on tap are another big draw!

Daily happy hour and Buck-A-Shuck Oysters from 3 – 5pm draws an enthusiastic crew of local foodies. The warm cozy interior and friendly staff create incredible atmosphere, and the huge waterfront patio and boat accessible dock ensure crowds of happy diners all summer long.

For anyone who loves a good dining experience and cares about where their food comes from, the White Whale is a must! See you soon!

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MONDAYS

Poker Night · Pool Tournament Everyone welcome!

TUESDAYS

Board Games Night · Mixed Darts Bring your own or use ours!

WACKY WEDNESDAY!

$4.00 Tapas menu after 3pm *Piano Bar with Rob Petrie

THURSDAYS

Poker Night · Everyone welcome!

Fridays Live Music @8:30 TGIF Prize Pot Draw!

Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31

Buffalo Pound Sons of Guns Herd of Cats Tailgate Impalas

SATURDAYS

Name That Tune @9:00 SUNDAYS

Celtic Open Mic Jam, 3-6pm Sunday Night Football Open Mic Jam @ 8pm

Free pool all day! · Everyone Welcome!

Wednesday - Burger w/ a Sleeve of your choice $15 5 Chicken Wings, $6.9 Thursday Free Pool & Free Jukebox

Fridays - $5 Appies Saturday - 2 Steak Sandwiches for $25 Sunday - Fish and Chips.

1 piece $10. 2 pieces $13 m-1pm Sat & Sun -Open for Breakfast, 10a

Weekly Events

Friday - Karaoke with Milo 9pm-1am Sunday - Bluegrass Jam- 7pm- 12am

Special Events

tove Jan 11 - Saturday in Stripes: A Woods a kit.c s.tic cca tix Festival Fundraiser.

Jan 18 - DJ 7PM-1AM bar Jan 25 - Comedy Night, tix $25 at the 2714 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland 250-336-8844 Since 1894

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7 pm Saturday 18 Jan 2020 A rollicking, tumultuous, triumphant sing-along musical memoir in 2 acts. This innovative Canadian creation celebrates the legacy of legendary folksinger and social activist, Pete Seeger.

With excerpts from Seeger’s book of the same name, and featuring songs from his early years, be ready to clap your hands and tap your feet!

Tickets $20 advance, $24 door.

Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay, Weinberg's, Buckley Bay & Salish Sea Market, Bowser.

Attending the funeral of a close friend I thought I recognized a lady I had not seen in 25 years.

I went up to her and said, “You look like Helen Black...”

She replied and walked away, “You don’t look so good in brown!”

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Saturday In Stripes A Woodstove Festival Fundraiser is presented by Cumberland Culture & Arts Society featuring live music at The

Cumberland Hotel and Moon Records

by Lumber Barons (Vancouver), Daggers for Eyes (Nanaimo), The Co-Conspirators (Montreal), Chad Pab Trio, Coyote Smoke and more. Plus a stand-up comedy showcase featuring Josh Lichti and other funny people from the Comox Valley.

Dress in your striped best! Saturday Feb. 11th from 8 PM- 1 AM. Tickets $20 presale, $25 door. Available at ccas.tickit.ca

Budweiser 15 cans $25.45 + deposit (tax included!) ***COME IN & CHECK OUT OUR NHL GAMEDAY SPECIALS & ENTER TO WIN CANUCKS JERSEY & GAME TIXS ***

JANUARY 3

"FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE" win up to 1000 loonies 9pm

JANUARY 4

"BUFFALO POUND" Blues Driven Countrified Rock w/ Stu & friends 9pm No Cover

JANUARY 7

JANUARY 10

"LATIN DANCE PARTY" Bachata dance lessons 8:30pm by: Leon Hawrylenko & Rachel Mashruky Dancing @ 9:30pm

JANUARY 11

"BIG DADDY" Bring your dancing shoes 9:30pm No Cover

"FIRST TUESDAY FUNDRAISER" hosted by Scott Lyle & Friends w/special guests Cover by donation 7:30pm

JANUARY 18

"THE ELDERBERRIES" featuring Dan Hawes & friends 9pm No Cover

JANUARY 17

"DFRESH ENT. PRESENTS" hip-hop, reggae, afro-beats, dancehall, latin 9:30pm

PUB OPEN til 2am WED  SAT

Weekly Events

WEDNESDAYS

LOONIE TUNES KARAOKE WIN UP TO 1000 LOONIES 9PM

THURSDAYS

OPEN JAM NIGHT

JANUARY 24

"LATIN DANCE PARTY" Bachata dance lessons 8:30pm by: Leon Hawrylenko & Rachel Mashruky Dancing @ 9:30pm

Hosted by Barry P. & Friends 8:30PM

JANUARY 25

"BOONDOCK" Live Country w/ Amanda & friends 9pm No Cover

JANUARY 31

"NIGHTS TO REMEMBER" live Hip-Hop hosted by AZREAL & Friends 9:30pm

SUNDAYS AFTERNOON DANCE W/ THE AMIGOS 1PM TO 5PM

1001 Ryan Rd. Courtenay 250.703.9573 www.mexpub.ca

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“BUFFALO POUND” plays blues driven, countrified rock. A perennial favourite, this experienced Vancouver Island group brings their unique sound to

The Mex Pub on Saturday, January 4 at 9pm. Come out early for dinner and be prepared to enjoy yourself thoroughly.

No cover.

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BAR & GRILL COURTENAY BC

Saturday Afternoon Jam starts @ 3

JAN 18

Comedy Night Laughter @ 8 Cover $10

JAN 25

Saturday Afternoon Jam starts @ 3

WEEKLY EVENTS

Jazz Night on Thursdays Sat-Live Music/DJ Mon-Karaoke Sun-Free Pool Wed-Pool & Poker Thurs-Jazz Night Fri-John Mundy & the Mulligans

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

Largest RUM selection on the Island and Best place in the Valley for STEAK Fri Jan 24 9pm Live Voltage - AC/DC Tribute. $25 at the door.

Jan 26, 6pm Sunday Dinner Speaker The Climate Crisis on the BC Coast w/ Dr. David Parkinson Dinner at 6PM Speaker at 7PM CHECK FACEBOOK FOR UPCOMING EVENTS 5467 Island Hwy. S. Union Bay Just 10 mins from Walmart

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Live Music Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30 Tuesday

Phillips Fridays

Trivial Matters

6 Phillips Beers on Tap, 5pm to Close

Wednesdays

Saturday

Guess that Groove

Thursday

Live Jam with Ryder Bachman

Friday

Live Music Starts at 9pm

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Sunday

Karaoke with Milo, Starts at 9PM

Happy Hour Daily

11am-3pm Mon-Fri

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Every Week Every Day Wine Tasting at 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun

11am-5pm. 2400 Anderton Rd, 941-8810.

Monday Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal:

6:30pm. Vanier High School Music Room, 4830 Headquarters Rd Poker Night & Pool Tourny, Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely 7pm, 339-4466 Open Stage at Cornerstone Taphouse, 7:30pm, 871-8988 Karaoke Night, Avalanche Bar, 9pm, 265-8th Street. 331-0334 Letz Sing: 7pm. Native Son’s Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. 338-1000. letzsingtina@gmail.com TEN (Teen Entrepreneur Club): Youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship.

6pm.TEN Club, 243 4th St. 754-3215

Tuesday Taco Tuesday: Highwayman Saloon, 11am-close, 5467 Island Hwy S. 335-0256 Games & Ground Tuesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com 576 England Ave. 871-1171 Euchre, Courtenay Legion, 1:30pm, 334-4322, 367 Cliffe Av Pasta Tuesday at Toscanos, 4:30pm, 890-7575, 140 Port Augusta St. Board Game Night, Bring your own, or use what’s there. Griffin Pub, 5pm, 339-4466 1185 Kilmorely A Good Yarn: Knitting & Crochet Circle: 6:30pm, Comox Library, 339-2971, 1720 Beaufort Av Mixed Darts, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466, 1185 Kilmorely League Darts Mixed & Canasta: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Letz Sing: Led by Tina Filippino. 10am. Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. letzsingtina@gmail.com Qummunity Connections LGBTQ2S+ Youth Group: Engaging and educational activities for

ages 15-30 yrs. 6pm. Wachiay Friendship Centre, 1625 Mcphee.

Wednesday Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Class: 240-3387 9am,

Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Av. Storytime, Comox Library: 10:30am. 339-2971.

Wing Wednesday: Highwayman Saloon, 11amclose, 5467 Island Hwy S. 335-0256 Games & Ground Wednesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com 576 England Ave. 871-1171 Drop-in Darts, Courtenay Legion, 1pm, 3344322, 367 Cliffe Av Wacky Wednesday, Griffin Pub, 3pm, 339-4466 185 Kilmorely Wine Wednesday, Toscano’s, 4:30pm, 890-7575 toscano.ca 150 Port Augusta St. Badminton: 05:30pm, Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Ave. 650-6959 Pool League, Avalanche Bar, 6pm, 331-0334, 275-8th St Line Dancing: 6:30pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca. 871-6129, 367 Cliffe Av Letz Sing - Black Creek: 7:30pm at Halbe Hall, 8369 N. Island Hwy. letzsingtina@gmail.com Guess That Groove, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm.

331-4006, 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karakoe, Mex Pub, 9pm. 703-9573 1001 Ryan Rd Living Cloud Weekly Wellness Workshops:

1:30pm. Cloud 9 Health & Wellness, 319b 4th St,.

2507024769

Thursday Storytime, Courtenay Library, 10:30am, 334-

3369, 300-6th St

Games & Ground Thursday Events; 12pm

gamesandgrounds.com, 576 England Ave. 871-1171

Beginner Basics Belly Dance: 5:45pm, fitness

excellence, 2637 Moray Pl. 650-3778 Poker, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 1185 Kilmorely Men’s League Darts: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, 334-4911, 367 Cliffe Av Jazz Night: A different performer each week.

7pm, Avalanche Bar, 275-8th St 331-0334 Open Jam, Mex Pub, 8:30pm, 703.9573, 1001 Ryan Rd Karaoke 8:30pm, Cornerstone Café, 208 5th St. 871-8988 Open Mic with Ryder Bachman. Flying Canoe

22 Pub, 9pm, 331-4006 1590 Cliffe Av Public Speaking Skills at 60 Minutes Toastmasters. Very supportive and encouraging.

11:45am at Salvation Army Family Services, 468 29th St. Your Yoga: A safe space for those who want to explore yoga on their own terms. 7:45pm. The House of Now, 536A Fifth Street.

Friday Storytime, Cumberland Library, 10am, 336-

8121 2746 Dunsmuir Av

Games & Ground Friday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com, 576 England Ave. 871-1171 Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, 3384074, 1700 Comox Av Boxing for Parkinsons: CV Boxing Club, 2:30pm, 898-7444. 129-5th St Charity Meat Draw, Courtenay Legion, 5pm.

334-4322 Drop-In Lego Club, Comox Library, 3pm, 339-2971 Prime Rib Fridays, After 4:20. Highwayman Saloon, 335-0256 Phillips Tap Takeover: 6 Phillips Beers on Tap! 5:30pm, Flying Canoe Pub, 331-4006 Drop in Darts: 7pm at Royal Canadian Legion Br 28 Cumberland, 336-2361 John Mundy & The Mulligans, Avalanche Bar, 7pm, 331-0334 Megastar Live Karaoke: 8:30pm Mt Washington 338-1386 Karaoke with Kim, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Live Music: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm, 1590 Cliffe Ave. DJ and Dancing, after John Mundy, Avalanche Bar, 275-8th St 331-0334. avalanchebar.ca TEN (Teen Entrepreneur Club): Youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship.

6pm.TEN Club, 243 4th St. 754-3215

Saturday CV Farmers Market, 9am-1pm at The Native

Son’s Hall, cvfm.ca

Play Day, Courtenay Library, 10am-12pm, 334-3369 Games & Ground Saturday Events; 12pm

gamesandgrounds.com, 576 England Ave. 871-1171

Street Smart Kidz Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub,

2-5pm. 2355 Mansfield Dr, Courtenay. 334.4500.

Live Music & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion, 2-5pm, 367 Cliffe Av, 334.4911

Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3pm 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. 336-2361 Charity Meat Draw: 3-5pm, Highwayman Saloon, Union Bay. (Just 10mins from Walmart) Saturday Social $6.95 Menu: Flying Canoe Pub, 1590 Cliffe.

5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 339-2925, 218 Church St Name that Tune, Griffin Pub, 9pm, 339-4466, 1185 Kilmorely DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334, 275-8th St

Sunday Ryder Bachman & Special Guest: Brunch w/

a Special Guest each week. 10:30am, Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmuir Av. Free Pool, Avalanche Bar, all day, 331-0334, 2758th St Open Mic: Hosted by Chad Pad. 12:30pm, Mudsharks Coffee Bar, 244 4th St Meat Draw Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm.

2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Free Pool, Griffin Pub, starts at 1pm, 339-4466 1185 Kilmorely Sunday Afternoon Dance, featuring the Amigos, Mex Pub, 2pm, 703.9573, 1001 Ryan Rd Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service: Berwick Retirement Community, 3pm.

1700 Comox Av 890.2346.

Celtic Open Mic Jam: 3pm, Griffin Pub, 339-

4466, 185 Kilmorely

Open Jam with Ryder Bachman & Friends & Lions Club Meat Draw: Fanny Bay Inn, 5-8pm.

335.2323

Sunday Fun Open League: New league for

beginners, families...all ages, skill levels, & genders welcome! 5:30pm, CV Curling Club, 334-4172 SalsaSundays, 5:45pm Elks Hall, 338-8079. 2316th St Blue Grass Sit-In, 6pm til? Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Open Mic with Rob Petrie, Griffin Pub, 7pm 3394466, 1185 Kilmorely Live Music, White Whale, 8pm, 338-1468, 975 Comox Road.

Karaoke with Milo, Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm, 3314006, 1590 Cliffe Av Unitarian Fellowship Sunday Worship: 4pm.

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship, 250 Beach Dr. 890 9262

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Winter

Adventures Things To Do In Whales & Wildlife Tours: Nothing says “westcoast� like getting out on the water. Fresh air and fantastic scenery at any time of year, plus you may see whales, seals, bears, sea lions and wildlife of all sorts.

Tours leave from Campbell River. Try Big Animal Encounters (1.877.800.3483 or 250.914.3483) or Campbell River Whale Watch (250.287.2667 or 1.877.909.2667).

Recreation Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by trying Cosmic Bowling at Codes Country Lanes. They have regular bowling too! codescountrylanes.com.

250-334-4045 Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick go to www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec to check program times.

Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road Courtenay Lewis Recreational Ctr: All racquet Sports.

Organised Youth Programs, and Weight Room - 489 Old Island Hwy www.courtenay.ca/recreation/lewiscentre 250 338-5371 Comox Recreation Centre: 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 250-339-2255 (250) 336-2231 indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility.

Cumberland Recreation Centre: 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. (250) 336-2231 Mon-Fri 7am-9am.

Weekends from 9am.

Climbing the Wall: at Cumberland Recreation Centre.

2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am.

Weekends from 9am.

Bird & Wildlife Watching.

There are many places to watch birds and see wildlife, depending on the season. The Rotary Dyke Road Park (2500 Comox Road) has a bird

Coldest Night of the Year The Comox Valley walk is hosted

by Dawn to Dawn & the Comox Valley Transition Society.

February 22, 2019 To register, go to: cnoy.org/location/comoxvalley

25 watching platform with a good view of the Courtenay River Estuary and the many birds there. Point Holmes and Goose Spit are also local favourites. Take a trip down to the Comox Marina, walk the Harbour Authority docks on the SE side of the road and see the many seals basking in the sun. If you walk out to the end of the boardwalk on the breakwater, there are great views of the harbour, the mountains and the glacier and – if you are lucky – you may see the seals hunting and eating along the edge of the breakwater. For a special tret, during much of the year, you can drive down to the Fanny Bay docks and watch the sea lions lounging on the floats off the end of the dock.

Historic Parks Filberg Park Visit the 1930s heritage home of pioneers Robert and Florence Filberg, and stroll their nine acres of lovingly landscaped gardens and heritage buildings. Take in the concert series in the garden, the Filberg Festival, or an art show. For the lover of all things vintage, browse the gift shop for vintage linens, silver tea sets, tea cups, etc.

Coal Creek Historic Park Completed in 2014, this 40-hectare park encompasses Cumberland’s historic Chinatown and No. 1 Mine Japanese Town sites which were established in the late 1800s. Do a walking tour of what is left of the old Chinatown, visit the Chinese and Japanese cemeteries, and see portions of the historic Wellington Colliery Railway trail. The No. 1 Mine site is also located within the park. On Comox Lake Rd, Cumberland.

Cumberland Community Forest With many trails, Cumberland Community Forest

is a great place to go for a hike or bike ride.

Enter the Forest at the corner of Sutton Rd and Comox Lake Road in Cumberland. Don’t have a bike? Rent one at Dodge City Cycles on Dunsmuir Ave in Cumberland. Find out more about how the community is working to protect this beautiful forested area at www. cumberlandforest.com Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 11am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901.

Art Studios & Galleries There are several art galleries locally:

Brian Scott Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Open 11am-3pm daily. 8269 Island Highway, Black Creek (across from Black Creek Diner) . Call (250)337-1941. Drawing & Painting Classes Every Day 1-3PM Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7-9PM Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250-338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay. spiritsofthewestcoast.com.

Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Av. 338-6211 comoxvalleyartgallery.com Potter’s Place Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 2-334-4613 Pearl Ellis Gallery: 1729 Comox Ave. 339-2822 www. pearlellisgallery.com Hornby Island Art Studio: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all.

Drawing & Painting Classes Every Day 1-3PM Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7-9PM Call (250)337-1941 for more info 8269 Island Highway, Black Creek (across from Black Creek Diner)

26 Canadian Aircraft 19 Wing Comox, end of Ryan Rd, Comox HMCS Alberni Museum: 625 Cliffe Ave in Courtenay, this is a privately run Canadian militarymaritime museum. Admission is by donation Courtenay Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth St. courtenaymuseum.ca

#220 1) Puddle 2) Leaf 3) Pony Tail 4) Boots 5) Button 6) Umbrella Point 7) Rain Droplet 8) Flower Petal 9) Tree Trunk 10) Umbrella handle I-Hos Gallery: 3310 Comox Rd. 339-7702 ihosgallery. com Local Art at the Comox Airport: View local artworks all themed around Living in Northern Vancouver Island. 334.2983.

Museums Comox Airforce Museum: 250-339-8162, See the history of the Snowbirds and other

CINEMA JAN 3 The Grudge JAN 10 1917, Like a Boss, My Spy, Underwater

Cumberland Museum and Archives 336-2445, Dunsmuir Av. cumberlandmuseum.ca Comox Archives & Museum 339-2885, 1729 Comox Ave. comoxmuseum.ca Where History Lives.

Live Theatre: With 3 live theatre companies plus the CYMC musical theatre in the Summer, we are a hotbed of live theatre. Check the Sid Williams Theatre 250 338-2430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay sidwilliamstheatre.com

VIDEO DVD, online, and blu-ray may vary.

JAN 7 Joker, The Lighthouse JAN 14 Running with The Devil, The Turkey Bowl,

JAN 17 Bad Boys For Life, Dolittle JAN 24 Antlers, The Gentlemen, The Turning JAN 31 Gretel and Hansel, Rhythm Section

Gemini Man, The Peanut Butter Falcon JAN 21 I See You, Zombieland: Double Tap, The Addams Family, Countdown

*General release dates only. Please confirm dates & times with your local cinema.

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960 England Ave

Fam il y Fu n Every Day & Week~ Story Time: Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, & stories! For ages 0-5. virl. bc.ca Wed-Comox Library: 10:30am. 339-2971.

Thu-Courtenay Library: 10:30am. 334-3369.

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

Badminton: Wed 5:30pm Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Av 650-6959 Moms & Tots: Thu 10am Join other Moms with tots for a chance to connect over a coffee while the little ones play in a safe environment. 10am at Northgate Foursquare Church, 1640 Burgess. Call to confirm 334-2727

Lego Club: Fri, 3 pm Anyone old enough to not eat the LEGO is welcome. Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av 339-2971 Play Day: Sat, 10am, Courtenay Library, Soft toys, large puzzles, drawing materials, KEVA blocks, and more. virl.bc.ca. 334-3369.

300-6th St. Family Night: Friday night family friendly mayhem! Inflatable obstacle course or go sports crazy. 6:30pm at Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Av. 339-2255 Teen Entrepreneur Club Meeting: For youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship. Monday and Fridays. 6pm. TEN Club, 243 4th St. 7543215

Special Events~ Jan 6 School is Back in Session: The holidays are over, time to get back to learning.

Jan 14 Cumberland Kids’ Choir Start Date: New! A Kids Choir with the goal to engage youth

Braidwood Dental Centre Dr. Michael Frew D.M.D

We bring smiles to life!

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in a meaningful choral experience. 3pm.

Cumberland Community School, 2674 Windermere Ave. 250-336-8511

Jan 10

Awesomeness

Wanted Turn passions into profits Understand the business world Meet other motivated youth LAST YEAR THE TEN CLUB GAVE AWAY $13,000 IN PRIZES TO HELP YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY TAKE THEIR NEW OR EXISTING BUSINESS IDEAS TO THE NEXT LEVEL Martketing Packages • Websites • Mentorship Computers and Cash

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THE TEEN ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK CLUB MEETS TWICE A WEEK TO LEARN ABOUT BUSINESS AND MARKETING (TRICKS LIKE THIS ONE.. TRICKY, HUH?)

Drop in Monday and Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm 243-4th Street, Courtenay tenclub@bgccvi.com AND YES, THERE IS FREE PIZZA, COME ON OUT! Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island

The Teen Entrepreneur Network Club (TEN Club) is free for 13-19 year olds with a $24 membership to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island thanks to Coast Capital Savings. To Join or get more information, contact us at tenclub@bgccvi.com

Frozen Games: Everything is better frozen!

Try milk jug curling, frozen bean bag toss, frozen hockey jerseys, and penguin dives.

3pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Epic Beach Party Night: Night full of games, crazy challenges, hula hoop competition, pineapple bowling, bad karoke, dance and more! 6pm. Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622

Jan 18 Welcome to the GOO ZONE: Messy Wet Aquatic Fun! 2pm. Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622 Beach Party: Life’s a beach, even on a ski hill! Live music at Ted’s at 9pm with Best Day Ever. Costume dress-up day for all!

12am. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386

Jan 21 Experience Kindergarten: Looking for a school for your kindergarden-aged child?

Check out Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy!

12:30pm. Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy, 1475 Noel Avenue.

Jan 24 We Love All Things Hockey!: Test your hockey skills in a fun non-competitive event. 3pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487

Jan 25 The Sound of Music- A Sing-A-Long: Watch the film and sing along to one of the most popular musicals of all time. 7pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

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Lifelong Learning 55+

Free Public Information Forum Stan Hagen Theatre January 11 9:30 a.m. www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege-cv eldercollegeCV@nic.bc.ca 250-334-5000 ext 4602

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Seniors Events

Special Events~ Jan 11

Elder College Information Session: 9:30am.

Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC. eldercollegeCV@nic. bc.ca 250-334-5000 ext 4602 Evergreen Dance Party With A Dance Lesson: 7pm. Conference Hall, Florence

Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. 3381000

Jan 19

Symphony at the Sid: The Waltz: Back by popular demand. Ring in the new year with a spring in your step! 2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue. 338-2430

Stay Engaged and Active Come and see our beautifully designed amenity spaces where you will have daily opportunities to meet up with neighbours and friends. Our flexible and varied social and wellness programs are created to provide you with opportunities to connect and socialize with new friends and neighbours.

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

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

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

T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9 AM Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM Jan 23

Seaside Chamber Music: 7:30pm doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets $25. Black Fin Pub, 132 Port Augusta St.

Every Day~

Coffee Club: Join d’Esterre Seniors’ “Coffee Club” @ 7:30 am for coffee, muffins and stimulating conversation! Call to confirm 339-5133 7:30am at d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Av.

Each Tuesday~

Euchre: Tuesday Euchre at Courtenay Legion, Meet new people playing Euchre! 01pm at Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Av 334-4911 A Good Yarn: Knitting & Crochet Circle: Bring your own project to work on, or borrow some needles & yarn & learn some basic stitches.

Having difficulty? We can help. 6:30pm at Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av 339-2971

Each Wednesday~

Drop-in Darts: Have fun & meet new people

comoxseniors.ca Yoga: several classes throughout the week. Please check for details.

Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM

playing darts! 1pm at Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Av 334-4911

Each Friday~

Soup & Sandwich: 11am at Royal Canadian Legion Br 28 Cumberland, 336-2361 Friday Night Dances Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 7:30 10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door. Members: $8, Non-members: $10 Florence Filberg Ctr, 411 Anderton Av, 338-1000 evergreenclub.ca Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, You will need to be a member of BC Blind Sports.

Membership is $15 per year. Contact Jenny at 338-4074. bcblindsports.bc.ca. 1700 Comox Av

Each Sunday~

Worship at Berwick: 3pm, You are cordially invited to join us for a non-denominational Christian worship service. All welcome. Refreshments compliments of Berwick following the service.

Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Av., Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com

Discover Your Path Friday Night Dances

Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 7:30 - 10:30 pm Tickets available at the door Members: $8, Non-members: $10

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

Dance Party with a Dance Lesson Saturday, Jan 11, 7 pm 7 - 8 pm: East Coast Swing Lesson 8 - 10 pm: Dance Party only $15 lesson and dance $10 dance party only

Tuesday, Dec 31, 7 pm Chinese New Year Lunch Roast beef dinner catered by the Westerly Hotel. Get tickets in advance: Wednesday, Jan 15, 12 noon $40 (members), $45 (non-members) Join us for Chinese food to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

Monday Melodies Tickets: $15 in advance only Monday, Jan 20, 1 pm A free event with the Singalongz

All events at the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue in Courtenay. Pick up our newsletter. 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.ca

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