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August 2018
Seasonal Summer Farmers’ Market
Two additional Farmers' Markets on now. One on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the old Thrifty Foods Parking Lot in downtown Courtenay (660 England) from July 4th to August 29th. The other is the Sunday Cumberland Market. This market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from July 1st to September 16th. This market is located at the Village Square in Cumberland (between the Wandering Moose Cafe and the Cumberland Village Bakery on Dunsmuir).
Find out more »“Hiłt̕sist̕a’a̱m (The Copper Will Be Fixed)”
2018 marks the 67th year since the Canadian government’s Potlatch Ban was lifted, after it was imposed on First Nations for 67 years. Hereditary Chief Rob Everson of the Gigalgam Walas Kwaguł, recognizing that many Canadians do not understand the history of Indigenous peoples, envisioned an arts and cultural program that would powerfully engage the local community and fellow Canadians, both Indigenous and settler, about this history and the impact. With organizers, artists, and a clear vision, the creators of…
Find out more »Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party
Celebrate a summer full of reading at the library with Captain Thunderpants! Refreshments will be provided, no registration is necessary. When? Tuesday, August 21 2018 ~ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Where? Cumberland Library
Find out more »Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Check out the Wednesday Downtown Comox Valley Farmers' Market. Located at 660 England Ave (the Old Thrifty Foods parking lot) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lots of great local product and live music!
Find out more »Guided River Walk
On Wednesday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Tsolum River Restoration Society is offering a guided public riverside walk along the Tsolum River. This easy, all ages walk will take you along the trails in the Comox Exhibition area, where you will learn about salmon habitat, riparian habitat and the history of the Tsolum River. Meet at the Curling Rink on Headquarters Road at 10:00 a.m. The walk is free to members of the TRRS (you can…
Find out more »Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party
Celebrate a summer full of reading at the library with Captain Thunderpants! Refreshments will be provided, no registration is necessary. When? Wednesday, August 22 2018 ~ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Where? Comox Library
Find out more »Comox Legion L.A. BINGO
The Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an extra summer night of BINGO! Every Wednesday, starting July 4th to Wednesday, August 29th, bingo doors are open. Books are $5 for 10 games (20 games total). Special full cards and your chance at the growing loonie pot, All proceeds go to local charities. Don't forget about the regular bingo every Monday throughout the year. Card sales open at 6:00 p.m., with the first ball called at 7:00 p.m. When? Wednesdays (July…
Find out more »Summer Reading Club Wrap-up Party
Celebrate a summer full of reading at the library with Captain Thunderpants! Refreshments will be provided, no registration is necessary. When? Thursday, August 23 2018 ~ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Where? Courtenay Library
Find out more »LIVE! In Filberg Park: Said the Whale
Enjoy some great live music, while supporting the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association. SAID THE WHALE will perform live in Comox on Thursday, August 23rd! Tickets are available via filberg.com/liveinfilbergpark. Visit filberg.com/liveinfilbergpark/saidthewhale for a sneak peek at what you can expect to hear LIVE! In Filberg Park on August 23rd! Gates open at 7:30 p.m., with the show starting at 8:30 p.m. When? Thursday, August 23rd 2018 ~ Gates open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:30 PM Where? Filberg Park, Comox
Find out more »CVEX: Comox Valley Exhibition 2018
The Comox Valley Exhibition is back for another weekend of fantastic fun in the Valley! This year's theme is "Dog Days & Heritage Ways". Events are on from Aug. 24, 25 and 26, 2018. Activities include the West Central Waterdogs Rock the Dock, Laughing Loggers Lumber Jack Evolution, plus chainsaw carving from Ryan Cook (from Netflix's CARVER KINGS), featuring live auctions of all carved items DAILY! You can also check out the Classic Car Show (SATURDAY) & 2nd Annual Bug…
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