Upcoming Events

This series of 7 illustrated talks by Carol Sheehan is an introduction to the design principles and images that will help develop a visual literacy and sensitivity to coastal First Nations art. Exploring form, function, and meaning through the art of historic and contemporary masters of painting and carving—augmented by hands-on experience with the Spirits of the West Coast Gallery’s fine collection.

Support Mothers in May and Win a $300.00 Gift Basket! At Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery we are collecting non-perishable food items for the Comox Valley Food Bank to honour Mothers—not just for Mother’s Day—but for the whole month of May! Our May drive focuses on the mothers and their children in our community who require this assistance. Your donations of non-perishable food items to our Mothers in May drive will greatly contribute to Mothers and their children…

Come check out everything you need to know about electric transportation in the Comox Valley! Test drive an electric car or ebike, talk to EV owners, see a Tesla up close and find out about incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. Sign ups for test drives will be first come, first serve. Highlights include: - Electric car test drives (sign up on the spot with dealerships) - Electric bike and scooter test drives (sign up on the spot with bike shops)…

On both Saturday and Sunday, May 18th and 19th, Denman Island's annual Pottery Studio Tour will be welcoming visitors between 10 am and 5 pm to a total of ten unique venues showcasing new works by some of BC's most celebrated clay artisans! A lot like a self-guided treasure hunt, the event is FREE and a wonderful way to both explore and enjoy Denman's laid back rural ambience. From beautifully hand-crafted functional wares to one-of-a-kind sculptural pieces for indoor or…

Be part of this exciting annual fundraiser where downtown Cumberland comes alive with the spectacle of 4,000 racing golf balls! Over $5,500 in prizes to be won. Proceeds from the event support the Cumberland Community Schools Society's Healthy Food Program, After-School Programming and drop-in Youth Centre. Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20 and available from Seeds Food Market, Tarbell's Deli, Cumberland Recreation and on Cumberland Market Day (Saturday May 18). 1st Prize: $1,000 cash plus 16 other prizes! FMI…

For over 20 years, CARSTAR has supported the fight against cystic fibrosis. This June, we are celebrating Shine Month, with CARSTAR locations across North America committed to raising $400,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The annual Soaps It Up Car Wash Fundraiser is one of CARSTAR’s largest initiatives and is now in its 16th year. Please join us at CARSTAR Courtenay 2805 Kilpatrick Ave, Saturday June 1st from 8:00am until 2:00 pm.

The Grand Parade is a fun, family event being held across Canada on June 1 in awareness of the needs of seniors and in support of organizations who provide services. The Comox Valley walk in downtown Courtenay will support the CV Senior Support Society and Glacier View Lodge. To get involved, visit the website at https://TheGrandParade.org/location/ComoxValley The walk begins at the Courtenay Legion at 10 a.m. on June 1. Walkers can select the 2.5 km route, or walk it twice!