Upcoming Events

Grab your best "ugly" Christmas sweater for December's Dab & Donate music bingo event at The Avalanche Bar and Grill in Courtenay! Raising funds for the Comox Valley Child Development Association. You & your friends get a fun night of music bingo while helping a fantastic local cause, and a chance to win some great prizes. For more details, including prizing information, visit: www.facebook.com/dabanddonateCV. Music bingo cards are sold by donation (suggested minimum $5 donation) When? Friday, December 14 2018 ~…

Come celebrate the changing seasons with the Cumberland community! No cover all night long and local DJ Derek FoReeL remixing Reggae, Rock, Hip-Hop and random dance beats. Derek FoReeL is a fellow Comox Valleyian who moved to the region from Toronto a few years ago. He has a diverse musical taste that ranges across all genres and his sets express that thoroughly. Always a sucker for a catchy hook, Derek will drop guilty pleasures a plenty over brand new beats…

*Sponsored by Comox Valley McDonald's! Come skate with Santa and get your picture taken with him in front of the Zamboni. Skate rentals included – bring your camera! When? Sunday, December 16 2018 ~ 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM Where? CVRD Sports Centre, Courtenay

Let a little bit of light into your holiday season! The Canadian Military Wives Choir Comox will be performing their annual Christmas concert on December 16th @ 3:00 p.m. at St. Michael & All Angels Chapel on Military Row. As always, there will be some delectable baked goods for sale after the concert. Admission is by donation. When? Sunday, December 16 2018 ~ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where? St. Michael & All Angels Chapel, Comox

Arena #1 is transformed into a winter wonderland every year by CVRD skate staff. For a week this space becomes magical and is decorated with trees, lights and other seasonal cheer. Shinny hockey players will get to enjoy a 1/3rd of the rink and experience what it’s like to play pond hockey while others can enjoy their skate among the trees. This area is available for rent outside of the public times for family, community or corporate functions. When? Dec.…

Check out a Saturday Aquatics Day-camp for Kids! Parents – got plans? Need great daycare while you run errands. Register for Parents Day Off and let your kids ride the waves and slides at the CVRD's water park all day! Aquatics staff will play games and lead activities that will further develop their swimming skills while having a blast. Plan on having a bunch of wet, organized fun. Fee includes a snack. Participants must feel comfortable in the water. When?…

Candy canes for anyone wearing a red or green swim suit! Lots of red and green activities planned including the jello slide, strawberry syrup squirt, candy cane hockey and gingerbread splat. When? Saturday, December 22 2018 ~ 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where? CVRD Aquatic Centre, Courtenay

Following 35 years of tradition, the Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner will be served again at noon on Christmas Day, in the upper Filberg Centre in downtown Courtenay. This event is organized for those who might not otherwise enjoy a full hot Christmas dinner, and also for those who might wish to simply share some Comox Valley Christmas spirit with others guests and volunteers. Dozens of volunteers will be decorating the hall, setting the festive tables, wrapping up gifts for…