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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190617T183000
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Horticultural Society June Meeting & Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Bob Duncan\, Fruit Trees and More Nursery and Demonstration Orchard\, North Saanich\, BC \nBob Duncan will be speaking at the Comox Valley Horticultural Society meeting on Monday\, June 17\, 2019. Doors open at 6:30 pm\, the meeting gets going around 7:15 pm\, in the Conference Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre\, 411 Anderton Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC. CVHS Members free\, drop-ins $5.00. \nBob Duncan will be talking about “Growing Citrus & Sub-tropical Fruit Trees in South Coastal BC”. Bob trained as a Botanist and Entomologist\, and worked for the Canadian Forestry Service as an Entomologist for over 35 years. Together with his wife Verna\, they operate a specialty plant nursery and demonstration orchard near Sidney\, British Columbia\, which specializes in temperate\, warm temperate\, citrus\, Mediterranean and hardy subtropical fruit trees. \nWith over 45 years experience growing tree fruits on Vancouver Island\, their Fruit Trees and More demonstration orchard includes many varieties of tree fruits including a large selection of citrus and subtropicals. Other types of fruit trees grown include apples\, pears\, plums\, peaches\, apricots\, nectarines\, cherries\, quince\, medlar\, kiwis\, pineapple guavas\, figs\, pomegranates\, loquats\, persimmons\, olives\, jujube\, avocado\, pawpaw\, and white sapote. The orchard is used as a teaching tool to demonstrate various training systems and cultural techniques for growing fruit trees. \nPlease join us in learning how we too can grow citrus and other subtropical fruit trees in the Comox Valley! \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/comox-valley-horticultural-society-june-meeting-speaker/
LOCATION:Florence Filberg Centre\, Conference Hall\, 411 Anderton Avenue\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, V9N 6C6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190618T203000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:Miners Memorial Choir 2019
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 34th Annual Miners Memorial events\, the Cumberland Museum and Archives invites you to be a part of the 2nd Annual Miners Memorial Choir. Learn and share historic labour songs! Join Choir Director Wendy Nixon Stothert for three weeks of rehearsals leading up to an exciting public performance at this year’s community barbeque. \nNixon Stothert currently directs six adult community choirs that sing a wide variety of repertoire\, including the three Just in Time Choirs contemporary ensembles\, the Canadian Military Wives Choir Comox\, the Berwick Choir\, and she co-leads the CV Pop-Up Choir. \nThis year\, there are 3 rehearsals to prepare 3 or 4 powerful songs. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings\, 7-8:30pm\, in Cumberland at the Masonic Hall\, on June 4\, 11\, and 18. On Saturday\, June 22nd\, the Miners Memorial Choir will ‘raise its voice’ in Cumberland’s Village Square at the Miners Memorial BBQ. The choir costs $40 to join. Visit www.choralvalley.ca to register. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/miners-memorial-choir-2019/2019-06-18/
LOCATION:Cumberland Masonic Hall\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Choral%20Valley":MAILTO:choralvalley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190624
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:Miners Memorial
DESCRIPTION:The 34th annual Miners Memorial\, presented by the Cumberland Museum and Archives\, acknowledges\, celebrates\, and commemorates labour and working history. Join us June 21 to 23 for an exciting weekend of programming including workshops\, poetry readings\, guided tours\, ‘Songs of the Workers’ pub night\, a BBQ\, Graveside Ceremonies honoring fallen miners and their families\, and more.\nThis year we go from global to local with presentations on mining in South Africa\, a TheatreWorks production on Mother Jones and the March of the Mill Children\, and new museum exhibits including Coal\, Conflict\, and Community\, and the new Royston Lumber Mill Exhibit.\nAll are welcome to join us to participate in this significant Cumberland tradition. Visit the full schedule at www.minersmemorial.ca \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/miners-memorial/
LOCATION:British Columbia
ORGANIZER;CN="Cumberland%20Museum%20and%20Archives":MAILTO:info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190621T200000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice at Innifree Farm & Botanic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Guests will be able to meander through various themed gardens\, enjoy refreshments\, take educational tours\, and walk a labyrinth\, while listening to delightful Celtic harp music. The site is accessible for wheelchairs\, but leave dogs at home\, please. \nAdmission is by donation; all proceeds benefit the not-for-profit society Gardens without Borders that runs the Botanic Garden and horticultural therapy programs. \nAn internationally recognized medical herbalist\, co-owner Chanchal Cabrera will offer two 45-minute tours during the celebration. At 5 pm\, learn about medicinal herbs while touring her unique apothecary garden; at 6:30 pm\, learn about medicinal and sacred trees on the property\, including the Garry Oaks circle. \nA selection of Innisfree Farm’s herbal teas will be available to sample and finger foods using farm-grown produce. The farm’s gift shop will also be open for sales of tea blends\, oils and vinegars\, medicinal and aromatherapy products\, herbal salts and more! \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/summer-solstice-at-innifree-farm-botanic-gardens/
LOCATION:Innisfree Farm & Botanic Gardens\, 3636 Trent Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 9R4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="innisfree%20farm%20and%20botanic%20garden":MAILTO:Chanchal@chanchalcabrera.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190622T160000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
CREATED:20190605T162507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T162507Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us in officially celebrating our grand opening! We will be hosting a parking lot party at our clinic from 1-4 pm on June 22\, 2019. We will be serving burgers\, hot dogs\, beverages and a celebratory cake. There will be balloon animals\, face painting and a bouncy castle for the kids. Interested in what we are doing inside? Fell free to wander around and check out the clinic. Our practitioners will be in attendance to greet you and answer any questions you may have. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/grand-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:The Grove Health and Wellness\, 332 3rd Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1E4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190622T190000
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SUMMARY:Miners Memorial Choir 2019
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 34th Annual Miners Memorial events\, the Cumberland Museum and Archives invites you to be a part of the 2nd Annual Miners Memorial Choir. Learn and share historic labour songs! Join Choir Director Wendy Nixon Stothert for three weeks of rehearsals leading up to an exciting public performance at this year’s community barbeque. \nNixon Stothert currently directs six adult community choirs that sing a wide variety of repertoire\, including the three Just in Time Choirs contemporary ensembles\, the Canadian Military Wives Choir Comox\, the Berwick Choir\, and she co-leads the CV Pop-Up Choir. \nThis year\, there are 3 rehearsals to prepare 3 or 4 powerful songs. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings\, 7-8:30pm\, in Cumberland at the Masonic Hall\, on June 4\, 11\, and 18. On Saturday\, June 22nd\, the Miners Memorial Choir will ‘raise its voice’ in Cumberland’s Village Square at the Miners Memorial BBQ. The choir costs $40 to join. Visit www.choralvalley.ca to register. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/miners-memorial-choir-2019/2019-06-22/
LOCATION:Cumberland Masonic Hall\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190622T204500
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:TheatreWorks presents The March of the Innocents
DESCRIPTION:TheatreWorks Centre for Performing Arts returns to Miners Memorial with an original play: The March of the Innocents.\nIn 1903\, Mary “Mother” Jones organized the March of the Mill Children\, a hundred-mile trek to draw attention to the plight of working children and others in the textile industry. The March of the Innocents will inspire us to feel hope that change is possible when courageous peoples stand up\, link arms\, and speak truth to power. However\, it also forces us to ask: are working children truly a thing of the past? \n“In Georgia where children work day and night they have just passed a law to protect songbirds. What about the little children from whom all song is gone?” —Mother Jones\nJoin us for two performances at the Cumberland Masonic Hall. Saturday\, June 22 from 7:30 to 8:45\, and Sunday\, June 23 from 2:00 to 3:15. Admission is by donation with proceeds to TheatreWorks and the Cumberland Museum and Archives. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/theatreworks-presents-the-march-of-the-innocents/2019-06-22/
LOCATION:Cumberland Masonic Hall\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumberland%20Museum%20and%20Archives":MAILTO:info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190623T150000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:Chef on a Bike: Sea Sites & Salty Bites – June 23\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the island’s top chefs\, Chef Richard of Ocean 7 Restaurant and Aqua Bistro & Wine Bar at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa on a culinary journey exploring the Village of Cumberland this June. Your tour will start with a shuttle to Cumberland\, where we will cycle easy forest paths to the Cumberland Farmers’ Market. Special culinary partners including Stellar Bay Oysters and Wayward Distillery will share their bounty with you in unique and unexpected ways. A multi-sensory experience\, Sea Sites and Salty Bites will culminate in a 4-course family-style lunch overlooking the Salish Sea at the Kingfisher\, created just for this Island Joy Rides. Space is limited on this unique culinary experience. (Electric bikes are also available – please contact us). \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/chef-on-a-bike-sea-sites-salty-bites-june-23-2019/
LOCATION:Island Joy Rides\, 740 19th Ave\, Campbell River\, bc\, V9W 4M3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190623T150000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:103 Minutes with June: A century of birthdays
DESCRIPTION:HAMM’s good friend and supporter\, June Gillrie\, turns 103 years old on 23 June\, 2019 and we are going to have her at the museum to answer questions about the changes in the world during her life\, hear the story of her father (William K. Leslie) who’s exhibit on his service in the Great War is on display in the museum\, and to take a selfie with her if you want. No gifts please. But hugs\, cards\, well wishes\, and conversation is most welcome. RSVP would be nice but not necessary (Museum’s Phone Number: 250-897-4611). “103 Minutes with June” starts at 1:00 pm and lasts until about 3:00pm. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/103-minutes-with-june-a-century-of-birthdays/
LOCATION:HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial\, 625 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, V9N 2J6\, Canada
GEO:49.6903854;-124.9969575
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ORGANIZER;CN="HMCS%20ALBERNI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:k103museum@alberniproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190623T151500
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:TheatreWorks presents The March of the Innocents
DESCRIPTION:TheatreWorks Centre for Performing Arts returns to Miners Memorial with an original play: The March of the Innocents.\nIn 1903\, Mary “Mother” Jones organized the March of the Mill Children\, a hundred-mile trek to draw attention to the plight of working children and others in the textile industry. The March of the Innocents will inspire us to feel hope that change is possible when courageous peoples stand up\, link arms\, and speak truth to power. However\, it also forces us to ask: are working children truly a thing of the past? \n“In Georgia where children work day and night they have just passed a law to protect songbirds. What about the little children from whom all song is gone?” —Mother Jones\nJoin us for two performances at the Cumberland Masonic Hall. Saturday\, June 22 from 7:30 to 8:45\, and Sunday\, June 23 from 2:00 to 3:15. Admission is by donation with proceeds to TheatreWorks and the Cumberland Museum and Archives. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/theatreworks-presents-the-march-of-the-innocents/2019-06-23/
LOCATION:Cumberland Masonic Hall\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumberland%20Museum%20and%20Archives":MAILTO:info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190629T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190629T170000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:Moutcha Bay Resort Salmon Enhancement Derby 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Salmon Enhancement Derby has been taking place annually since 2011 at Moutcha Bay Resort in Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island. This family-friendly event is designed to raise funds for salmon enhancement and habitat restoration within the Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet watershed. \nThis year\, the two-day tournament takes place on June 29 & 30\, with participants targeting the larger Columbia River Chinook as they migrate south. Prizes will be awarded to the three largest fish caught over the course of the derby. \nThe derby is a very social event\, with delicious food being served up at the Conuma Grill\, live entertainment\, raffles\, draws\, and auctions occurring throughout the weekend. Cash and prizes are up for grabs for our derby winners. Will your name be on the trophy this year? \n—————–\nVisit https://www.nootkamarineadventures.com/events/salmon-derby/ for more details! \nCall 1-877-337-5464 to register and book your accommodations. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/moutcha-bay-resort-salmon-enhancement-derby-2019/
LOCATION:Moutcha Bay Resort\, 43km from Gold River on Head Bay Road\, British Columbia\, V0P 1X0\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190708
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SUMMARY:Island Drum Camp
DESCRIPTION:Take your playing to the next level! \nDrum camp – a drumming extravaganza… Three days of drumming workshops in the beautiful Comox Valley (Royston Community Hall). Learn from expert World Beat instructor Jordan Hanson from the University of Victoria’s School of  Music. \nYou are welcome to mix & match workshops – take as many or as few as you would like.\nThe workshops are open to all levels of playing experience.\nInstruments are  provided for all of the workshops\, including djembes\, krins\, cajon\, bass drums and xylophones. \nSUPER PACKAGE DEALS (Save $$$) \nAll Three Days for just $299 (save $74)\nAny Two Days for just $215 (save $49)\nBeginner Balafon (Friday 4-6 pm) \nEasy Djembe Rhythms that make YOU sound good!  (Friday 6-8 pm)\nDrum\, Bass Drum & Balafon Rhythms (Friday 8-9:30 pm)\nSimple Balafon Variations (Sat. 10 am-Noon)\nSPECIAL WORKSHOP Cajon – Box Drum  (Sat. 1-3 pm)\nDjembe\, Bass Drums &Balafon (Sat.3:30-5:30 pm)\nKrin (Log Drums) & Bass Drums (Sun. 1-3 pm)\nAfrican Rhythm Ensemble (Sun. 3-5 pm)\nDjembe Solo Phrases (Sun. 6-7:30 pm) \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/island-drum-camp/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190705T210000
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SUMMARY:Gardeners Green Folk Club house concert
DESCRIPTION:Gardeners Green Folk Club in Merville welcomes Quebec duo Zigue for a house concert on Friday July 5th at 7 p.m. \nSince 1992\, Claude Méthé and Dana Whittle have performed\, composed and shared everything musical. Partners in music and in life\, they are both dynamic singers and prolific composers\, in love with the Québécois trad-inspired music they make together every day. \nClaude was born in Quebec City and is a master of traditional Quebec-style fiddling and singing. Dana\, a very talented guitarist and singer\, hales from New England\, where she was actively involved in the folk music scene before meeting Claude and becoming firmly transplanted to Quebec. Both have played and toured with many other performers and bands over the years\, and have a number of CDs available. The area they live in is a hotbed for the traditional music of Quebec\, and Claude and Dana have a strong dedication to preserving and sharing this music. \nTickets are $20 and include hot drinks\, finger foods\, plus a stroll in a lovely garden if you so desire. Being a house concert\, seating is limited. Tickets by e-transfer or pick up in person. Please ring 250-337-5337 for more details. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/gardeners-green-folk-club-house-concert/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190831T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190901T170000
DTSTAMP:20190617T151235
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SUMMARY:Moutcha Bay Resort Kayak Derby 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Kayak Fishing Derby has been taking place annually since 2004 at Moutcha Bay Resort in Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island. This family-friendly event is designed to raise funds for salmon enhancement and habitat restoration within the Nootka Sound watershed. \nThe two-day tournament takes place over the Labour Day weekend on August 31 & September 1\, 2019. \nAn orientation will take place on the evening of August 30th where participants are encouraged to meet at the main lodge at Moutcha Bay Resort. \nFOR PARTICIPANTS\nMoutcha Bay Resort will serve as headquarters for the derby\, where the fish weigh-in and prize ceremonies will take place. This year there is a $75 per contestant entry fee. \nMoutcha Bay Resort offers fishing and conventional kayak rentals. Ask us for more information about renting your watercraft. \nParticipants are encouraged to pre-register with Guest Services in advance of arrival. Participants must be present for the prize presentation in order to qualify. \nPRIZES & SPONSORS\nOur derby is successful because of the generous support of our sponsors. Sponsors have the option to support our derby through donations of cash\, merchandise\, or a combination of both. View the list of derby sponsors for our Kayak Derby. \nOUR PURPOSE\nOur Kayak Derby is designed to raise funds for salmon enhancement and habitat restoration within the Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet watersheds. Our goal is that by actively promoting and participating in these essential projects\, we will bring awareness of the importance of environmental programs to the angling community. All of the net proceeds from this derby go toward the Nootka Sound Watershed Society and the Pacific Salmon Foundation. \nOne of the many benefits of these family-friendly events is that we continue to see more young people developing a love for sport fishing and an appreciation for their environment. \nNOOTKA SOUND WATERSHED SOCIETY\nThe Nootka Sound Watershed Society is a group of local community members including First Nations representatives\, biologists\, sport fishermen\, industry representatives\, and stewards with the common goal of working to protect\, restore\, and enhance Pacific salmon stocks in the Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet watersheds. \nDERBY RULES\nStay tuned for our Rules & Regulations and 2019 Itinerary. \nFor further information\, please contact Guest Services at 1-877-337-5464 or visit www.nootkamarineadventures.com/events/kayak-fishing-derby/. \n
URL:https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/event/moutcha-bay-resort-kayak-derby-2019/
LOCATION:Moutcha Bay Resort\, 43km from Gold River on Head Bay Road\, British Columbia\, V0P 1X0\, Canada
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