Culture in the Comox Valley

Brushworks Painting Group A group of artists who enjoy painting and working with other people. p: 250.338-2481 Comox Valley Camera Club The purpose of the Comox Valley Camera Club is to share and promote amateur photography in the Comox Valley. The Club meets twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Monday. We also meet on other days for workshops and field trips. Our regular meetings (except summer holidays and special dates) are held at the Queneesh Elementary School, 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay, BC. President: Peter Kendell p: 250.897.0163 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Vice President: Lin Auerbach p: 250.703.2850 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org/ Comox Valley Celtic Cultural Society Celts are not only the Irish and the Scots.This society, which intends to incorporate as a non - profit society later this year, is a large group of celts and people of celtic descent. Their focus is on celtic history, culture, festivals, genealogy ... in short, all things celtic. Bill Georgeson p: 250.339.0789 Comox Valley Family History Research Group Promotes, encourages, and shares an interest in family history;  helps others who are tracing their roots; undertakes suitable projects such as cemetery transcriptions, seminars and indexing of vital records. Barbara Page p: 250.338.5235 Bev Gunter p: 250.334.3896 Glenda Gentleman p: 250.338.7792 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.cvfamilyhistory.org/ Comox Valley Multicultural and Immigrant support Society The mission of CVMISS is to assist with the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social and cultural life of the Comox Valley.  CVMISS will help guide newcomers who are isolated by language and culture through the process of adjustments to Canada by connecting them with others that have experienced similar problems.  CVMISS will bring Canadians and non-Canadians of all races, faiths, beliefs, languages, and cultures together to celebrate our diversity and encourage new immigrants to share their culture while realizing their full potential in Canada. p: 250.334.8670 Comox Valley Potters Club We are a membership of 100+ quilters. We range from beginners to members who have a wealth of experience. We always welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge. Whatever your question, we try to help and we all learn along the way. c/o The Potters' Place 180A 5th St. Comox, BC V9N 1J4 p: 250.334.4613 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters We are a membership of 100+ quilters. We range from beginners to members who have a wealth of experience. We always welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge. Whatever your question, we try to help and we all learn along the way. Marian Furnell This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://homepage.mac.com/chrispmanuel/quilters/user_interface/mainframe.html Cumberland Cultural and Arts Society p: 250.336.8893 Denman Island Arts Centre The Denman Island Arts Centre is situated in the heart of the downtown Denman Island, within walking distance of the Ferry terminal, and conveniently located close to shops and cafes. The Main Studio is available for rent Monday through Thursday for arts related events, exhibitions, and studio groups. p: 250.335.1224 1.888.335.1221 http://artsdenman.com/ Exploration Art Camp Exploration Art Campbegan up on Mt. Washington in 1990 and the original facilitators were Heili, Lea Mann and Penny MacCullough. It has since grown into a fantastic experience where the kids take over the art department at North Island College and have access to the latest in equipment and enjoy the wonderful art studios. CRA - registration p: 250.338.5371 http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/05/28/kids-in-the-arts-exploration-art-camp//a> Federation of Canadian Artists The Comox Valley Chapter has about 35 members and enthusiastically pursues the Federation goals of promoting "the passion and pleasure of the visual arts through education, exhibition and communication". The Chapter meets twice a month to enjoy lectures, discussions, demos and share group painting experiences. They have group shows in local galleries, as well as access to FCA sponsored workshops. p: 250.339.2850 http://artists.ca/ Filberg Festival The annual four-day Filberg Festival is the art event of the summer! Held each BC Day long weekend, the Festival features more than 120 artisans, great food and lively entertainment for all ages on the beautiful 9-acre waterfront Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. email http://www.filbergfestival.com/ Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Visit the propert described as a "Jewel in the Comox Crown".  The Filberg Heritage Lodge and nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are situated on the waterfront near the end of Comox Avenue in the seaside town of Comox. p: 250.339.2715 http://www.filberg.com/index.html K'omoks First Nation For thousands of years indigenous people occupied the shoreline of eastern Vancouver Island in a place referred to as, "the land of plenty". This Land of Plenty stretched from what is known today as Kelsey Bay south to Hornby and Denman Island and included the watershed and estuary of the Puntledge River. The people called K'ómoks today referred to themselves as Sathloot, Sasitla, Ieeksun, Puntledge, Cha'chae, and Tat'poos. They occupied sites in Kelsey Bay, Quinsum, Campbell River, Quadra Island, Kye Bay, and along the Puntledge estuary. As a cultural collective they called themselves, "Sathloot", according to the late Mary Clifton. p: 250.339.4545 f: 250.339.7053 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.comoxband.ca/ North Island Festival of Performing Arts A huge annual festival for emerging performing artists from all over the North Island, in many disciplines. This event usually takes place over three weeks in February and March. PO Box 3193 Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3 Eileen Maclean p: 250.339.0665 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.nifpa.org/ North Island Highland Dancers This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting Highland dancing as established by Scotdance B.C. Our memberships include dancers from Port Hardy to Royston and including Powell River. A council elected every year governs its 78 members. The two annual competitions held in March are in Campbell River and Courtenay. NIHDA dancers participate in the Highland Games competition held annually in May. An Annual General Meeting is held in November for all interested to attend. Maureen Squire p: 250.334.2328 Originals Only Originals Only is a group of Vancouver Island fine artists and sculptures based in the Comox Valley, who organize two annual shows (Christmas and Summer) of original art for sale. c/o 5867 Garvin Rd. Union Bay, BC V0R 3B0 p: 250-335-2578 p: 250-335-1365 www.originalsonly.ca Showcase Theatre Festival Holds an annual Professional theatre festival each summer, pairing a classic play with a musical counterpart. The festival has a strong educational component that will give an opportunity for emerging performers and technicians to work with professionals. The artistic director of the Showcase Festival is Jeff Hyslop. p: 250.898.8399 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Spindrift Weaving Shed p: 250.335.0138 Starlite Western Dancers Association Members are dedicated to learning to dance and work hard to create opportunities through lessons, workshops, demonstrations, and dances. We host many public dances and social events to give everyone a chance to meet people and practice. Our Club is based in Campbell River but we have members from Holberg to Victoria. So take a look and see what's happening. Our aim is to promote the enjoyment of country dancing and family functions. Memberships are $15.00 per year and include 11 newsletters annually. We offer workshops in the spring and fall at beginner to advanced levels. Darlene Bandet p: 250.338.4339 Donna Kew p: 250.287.9440 Union Bay Historical Society Stroll along Heritage Row, a group of historic buildings recently re-located and restored. The Union Bay Historical Society was formed in 1989 to preserve these historical buildings, artifacts and the character of Union Bay. The Society bought and restored the 1913 Post Office building, the main floor of which is now leased by Canada Post thereby retaining the postal outlet in its original setting. Also acquired for restoration and moved to the Post Office property was the 1901 Gaolhouse. The old jailhouse is now a museum. 5527 S Island Hwy. Union Bay, BC V0R 3B0 p: 250.335.9155 http://www.vancouverisland.com/regions/towns/?townID=64 Wool Gatherers Guild Hand weaving, spinning, felting and knitting. Members meet at the old Royston School House. 3985 Island Hwy. Royston, BC VOR 2VO p:250.334.4285

 

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