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Welcome! Welcome to Downtown Courtenay WinterFest 2013! Downtown Courtenay is THE place to be this holiday season with 5 weekends of fun filled celebration for all ages! From choir and theatre performances and free kids arts and crafts to special dining events, shopping specials, music nights, walking tours, art exhibits, charity drives and craft fairs - there is goodwill, cheer and fun for everyone at Downtown Courtenay WinterFest! Don’t miss the big Moonlight and Magic kick off celebration Friday November 22 featuring magic, lights, fire and phenomenal specials that are here...and then they’re gone! The streets will be alive with special events, live music, Christmas shopping sales, kids craft activities and more. At 6 pm don’t miss the live fire dancing spectacle with Vesta Entertainment at 5th and England! Moonlight and Magic is also the kick off for the annual Walk the Windows event. Explore the beautiful seasonal window displays throughout downtown and vote for your favourite! Entry forms are available at all participating businesses and winners receive a shopping spree downtown! Kids can keep their eyes peeled for the little penguins in some of the window displays.

The ﬁrst 2 weekends of Downtown Courtenay WinterFest are chocked full of activities! Nov 22-24th activities include Moonlight and Magic and the annual Comox Valley Christmas Parade. This weekend is all about getting into the spirit of the season! Friday Night come be part of a spectacle of light, ﬁre and fun with great live music events!

Then on Saturday, visit activities ranging from the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market with special guest Luke Blu Guthrie to drop in crafts with Restless Raven Art Lab at the WinterFest Hub.

At 2 pm join us for the ﬁrst free community concert at the WinterFest Hub with acclaimed Winnipeg songwriter JP Hoe. That night you can take in some great events including Matthew Good at the Sid Williams Theatre!

Nov. 29 & 30’s theme is the Great Outdoors! This is a fantastic weekend to explore businesses downtown that feature all the gear you’ll ever need for outdoor adventures all year ‘round. Whether you are looking for skis or snowboards, paddle boards or wet suits, you can find it downtown. Friday night you can take in the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Sid Williams Theatre, then on Saturday visit the crew from Mount Washington Alpine Resort and enter to win lift passes and more. Just bring a donation for the food bank and drop it off at the Scotia Bank Plaza from 11am - 2 pm and be entered to win! Saturday’s kids activities at the WinterFest Hub from 11-2 focus on earth friendly art and crafts with Earth Art Studio. At 2 pm the Helen Austin Family Band serves up great music for all ages!

Delicious Downtown Tantalizing Tastes from Farm to Fork! December 6th and 7th experience great culinary adventures with samples from local shops and great gift options for your foodie friends. From chocolate and

treats, to teas, gift certificates, and kitchen gadgets, you can find the perfect gift! Local restaurants will be offering special fresh sheets that celebrate local farms and ingredients. Billy D’s, Zocalo Cafe and Union Street Grotto are offering live music events throughout WinterFest. It’s the perfect marriage of food and culture! Saturday you can sign up for a very special Food Tour leaving at 1:00pm from the Sid Plaza leading you on an adventure to restaurants and shops for a behind the scenes glimpse of some popular, and unexpected, foodie destinations. Pre-registration is required; limited spots are available. $30 per person with 50% of all funds raised going to the Comox Valley Transition Society. To register: mgartside@comoxmortgages.com.

Walk on the Wild Side & ‘Twas the Night Before December 13th and 14th explore the wild side of Downtown Courtenay and Christmas gifts that are a little ‘outside the box’. From tattoo artists, salons and spas, sensual gifts, romantic reads, unusual art and extreme crafts, there are many opportunities to explore the unusual this Christmas. Specialty shops in the downtown core offer unique items and services that can’t be found in their big box counterparts. Friday Night check out local film makers Fox & Bee for a special multimedia presentation at Union Street Grotto. If music is more your thing don’t miss the sultry and sexy Lounge Night at Billy D’s with the Jilli Martini band. If you’re looking for something more action packed the Sid is showing Warren Miller’s ‘Ticket to Ride’ part of a legendary film series that takes ski/snowboard fans on an action packed journey to some of the most exotic destinations in the world.

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Saturday the WinterFest Hub is offering craft action from 11 -2 and at 2 pm presents Captain Thunderpants and his holiday Christmas sing-along. This will be a fun show for the whole family. Relax, kick back and get into the mood with some hilarious and swashbuckling tunes from the Captain! Saturday is also the 2nd annual Elevate Winter Bazaar featuring edgy and unusual art and crafts from Valley artists. The lights will be dimmed in the belly of the Lower Native Sons Hall from 9-5 during the sale, workshops, delicious food from Tria Fine Catering, DJ’s and more! WinterFest wraps up with ‘Twas the Night Before on the weekend of December 20th and 21st. Carolers on the streets and offerings of hot chocolate or spiced apple cider from local restaurants. Union Street, Zocalo and Billy D’s all offer live music events this weekend. Check www.downtowncourtenay.com for detailed events calendars. On Saturday the 21st at 2 pm stop by the WinterFest Hub for the final free community show with acclaimed folk artist Corwin Fox and friends! Saturday the 21st is the a great day to stop by the Comox Valley Farmers Market or downtown shops for those last minute stocking stuffers, some delicious baked treats, fresh local meats and preserves, artisan cheeses, teas and other tasty seasonal delicacies. At 6 pm cyclists are invited to be part of a Imagine Comox Valley’s Winter Solstice Critical Mass Bike Ride leaving from the corner of 4th and Fitzgerald and testing out the new bike lanes on Fitzgerald!

There are lots of events being added each and every day! Check out the weekly WinterFest ads in the Comox Valley Record or online www.downtowncourtenay.com or Downtown Courtenay WinterFest on facebook.

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WinterFest at a Glance Friday November 22

Moonlight and Magic Lights, Magic, Fire! 9 am ‘til 9 pm

Saturday November 23

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Sunday November 24

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November 29/30

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Friday December 20

4:00-8:00 pm • Street Performers including Just In Time Jazz Choir, Hula Hoopla, Annie Becker and more! 4:00-8:00 pm • Magic Wands! Elevate the Arts Hosts Craft Activities at the WinterFest Hub – 5th and England 6:00 pm • VestaFire live Fire performance at 5th and England 6 pm • 7:00 pm • Tony Wilson plays The Zocalo 7:00 pm • Renée Forrester plays the Elevate Grotto Concert Series by donation 7:00 pm • Formal Friday! Viennese Waltz Workshop, drop in dance workshops and party, Native Sons Hall www.valdance.com 8:00 – 11:00 pm • Jilli Martini House Band at Billy D’s

7:00 pm • Banﬀ Mountain Film Festival – Sid Williams Theatre 7:00 pm • Romantic Rumba Workshop drop in dance workshops and party, Native Sons Hall www.valdance.com 7:00 pm • Anderson Jazz Syndicate at Zocalo Cafe 8:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday Night Lounge with the Jilli Martini band at Billy D’s

Fresh sheets and delicious seasonal fare at restaurants throughout downtown 7:00 pm • Indigo Jazz at Zocalo Cafe 8:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday Night Lounge with the Jilli Martini House band at Billy D’s

Saturday Dec 7th

7:00 pm • Sunday Dennis plays the Elevate Grotto Concert Series by donation 8:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday Night Lounge with Jilli Martini Band at Billy D’s 7:00 pm • Blaine Dunaway at Zocalos 7:30 pm • Laurie Tinkler Dancers’ The Nutcracker at the Sid Williams Theatre

Saturday Nov 30th

7:00 pm • PK Tessmann plays ZocaloCafe – an Elevate/ Zocalo Co-Presentation 7:30 pm • Winter Harp Sid Williams Theatre. A Sid Williams annual treat of ancient and new songs to celebrate the season 7:30 pm • Niall Harvey Band Courtenay’s heartthrob leads his own lounge band, as he wows us with his Bublé style vocals. At the Avalanche

Friday December 13th

Saturday December 21th

Fresh sheets and delicious seasonal fare at restaurants throughout downtown

9:00 am till Noon • “Preserve Fest” and live music from Luke Blu Guthrie the Comox Valley Farmers Market 11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Free Family Craft Action at the WinterFest Hub with Restless Raven Art Lab 2:00 pm • Free Family Show at the WinterFest Hub – JP Hoe!! 7:00 pm • Black Swan Fiddlers at Zocalo Celebrate the Comox Valley Trumpeter Swan Festival 7:30 pm • Drag on Fire! The Bridge Lounge welcomes the Velvet Underground and their favorite drag queens back! Proceeds to The Head Injury Society. Matthew Good at the Sid Williams Theatre

9:00 till Noon • Comox Valley Farmers’ Market with special musical guest PK Tessmann All Day • Christmas at the Courtenay Museum Crafts, carols, and an array of activities for the Yuletide season. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Earth Art Studio presents Craft Action at the WinterFest Hub – special guests “ The Great Plastic Clean Up!” 11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Mount Washington Downtown at the Scotia Plaza- enter to win family Ozone Passes, Lift Tickets and more! Food bank donation to enter! 12 Noon • Music Producer Brian Howes induction to the Walk of Achievement– Sid Williams Theatre 1:00 pm • Heritage Walking Tour with Lawrence Burns, Chair of the City of Courtenay Heritage Advisory Commission. Leave the Sid Plaza at 1 pm. By Donation 1:00 pm • Guided Tour of the Sid Williams Theatre See behind the scenes of this important Downtown landmark.– By Donation. 2:00 pm • Free Family Show at the WinterFest Hub - Helen Austin Family Band 7:00 pm • Des Larsen plays Zocalo Cafe

7:00 pm • Fox & Bee perform (multi-media) at the Elevate Grotto Concert Series – by donation 8 :00 – 11:00 pm • Friday Night Lounge with the Jilli Martini House band at Billy D’s Swing Set (2 shows) at Zocalos Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride- Legendary ﬁlm series takes ski/snowboard fans on an action packed journey to some of the most exotic destinations in the world – Sid Williams Theatre

9:00 - Noon • Comox Valley Farmers’ Market with musical guest Anela Kahiamoe 2:00 pm • Laurie Tinkler Dancers’ The Nutcracker at the Sid Williams Theatre 11:00 am - 2:00 pm • Craft Action and Christmas Carols at the WinterFest Hub 11 :00 - 2:00 pm • Busking for Charity, Helen Austin Family Band, Annie Becker and more! 2:00 pm • Free Family Show at the Elevate Hub – Corwin Fox and Friends 6:00 pm • Winter Solstice Critical Mass Bike Ride on the new Filtzgerald Bike Lanes– meet at 5th and Fitzgerald 7:00 pm • Celtic Cargo Cult at Zocalo Cafe 7:30 pm • Laurie Tinkler Dancers’ The Nutcracker at the Sid Williams Theatre

Sunday November 24th

Sunday Dec 1st

Moonlight and Magic

Saturday November 23rd

Winter Wonderland

WinterFest Happenings 2:00 pm • Comox Valley Christmas Parade! Downtown Courtenay. A family tradition!

Thursday November 28th

WinterFest Happenings 7:00 pm • Matt Jones PLAYS THE Elevate Grotto Concert Series by donation 7:30 pm • Christmas Carol Celebrity Reading Fundraiser at the Sid Williams Theatre 7:30 pm • DMN & Frenz - Don MacKay’s sophisticated and polished modern jazz group, with surprise guest appearances at the Avalanche Bar & Grill

The Great Outdoors

WinterFest Happenings 2:00 pm • Muppets Christmas Carol, Sid Williams Theatre – by donation

Monday Dec 2nd

WinterFest Happenings 10:30 am • Mattina Musica featuring Sarah Hagen

Thursday December 5th

Delicious Downtown

Delicious Downtown All Day Special tastings, samples and other yummies throughout Downtown 9:00 – Noon • Comox Valley Farmers’ Market with Farmers’ Market gifts for your Foodie Friends. Musical guest: Rodney MacMillan All Day • CVAG Christmas Craft Fair showcases tasty local treats perfect for gift giving 1:00 pm • Delicious Downtown Walking Food Tour leaves from the Sid Plaza 11:00– 2:00 pm • Restless Raven Art Lab Craft Action at WinterFest Hub 2:00 pm • Free Family Show at the WinterFest Hub – Annie Becker and friends 2:00-4:00 pm • Discover Art Saturday at the Comox Valley Art Gallery – free fun interactive art and craft activities for families! 4:00 pm • Silk Pajamas at Zocalo Cafe 7:00 pm • Live Music TBA at Zoclao Cafe 7:30 pm • True Colours “Stages” performs at the Sid Williams Theatre

Tuesday, December 10 and 11th

WinterFest Happenings 7:30 pm • Yellow Point Christmas Spectacular Sid Williams Theatre

WinterFest Happenings 7:00pm • Oscar Robbles plays the Elevate Grotto Concert Series – by donation 7:30 pm • Little Big Band - Swing and modern big band music. Don’t be fooled by the name; this is a full line-up. At the Avalanche Bar & Grill

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Walk on the Wild Side 9:00 - Noon • Comox Valley Farmers’ Market with special guest Luke Blu Guthrie 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Elevate Winter Bazaar at the Lower Native Sons Hall, Music, Extreme Crafts, Art, Food, Workshops 11::00 am - 2:00 pm • Craft Action at the WinterFest Hub 11-2 with Gayle Bates and the CVRD All Day • Wild Side Art at the CVAG Christmas Craft Fair featuring Chicken Icons by Elaine Savoie, “Home Protective Charms” by Barbara Plichtova and sculptures by Hans Pedersen of Courtenay. 1:00 pm • Wildside Heritage Walking Tour of Downtown Courtenay. Leaves Sid Plaza with Alana Gowdy by Donation 2:00 pm • Free Family Show at the WinterFest Hub Captain Thunderpants Yuletide Singalong 7:00 pm • Loose Gravel at Zocalos 8:00 pm • Jon and Roy Holiday Special with guests Buck 65, Ryan Guldemond (Mother Mother), Horse Feathers, and Scott Stanton & David Lang (Current Swell) perform this year’s Holiday Special at the Sid Williams Theatre

Follow WinterFest on Facebook For complete details on WinterFest become a fan of “Downtown Courtenay WinterFest” on Facebook. All the details on performers and times, locations as well as other special events are covered there. The WinterFest team is making sure we help spread the word about all the exciting activities taking place in Downtown Courtenay. Schedules will be updated right up to the event so be sure to check back regularly.

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Calendar of WinterFest Special Events www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

The 2nd Annual Elevate Winter Bazaar at the Lower Native Sons Hall features music, extreme crafts, art, food and workshops. Check it out Saturday, December 14th from 9 am to 5pm. You don’t want to miss this!

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WinterFest at a Glance Friday November 22

Moonlight and Magic Lights, Magic, Fire! 9 am ‘til 9 pm

Saturday November 23

Winter Wonderland Lights, Magic, Dreams and Wishes

Sunday November 24

The Christmas Parade! A Family Tradition Starting 2pm

November 29/30

The Great Outdoors West Coast Winter Fun

December 6/7

Delicious Downtown Tantalizing Tastes from Farm to Fork

December 13/14

Walk on the Wild Side Art, Exploration and the Unusual

December 20/21

‘Twas the Night Before Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

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Friday November 22

Friday November 29th

Friday December 6th

Thursday Dec 12th

Friday December 20

Saturday Dec 7th

Saturday Nov 30th

Friday December 13th

Saturday December 21th

Fresh sheets and delicious seasonal fare at restaurants throughout downtown

Sunday November 24th

Sunday Dec 1st

Moonlight and Magic

Saturday November 23rd

Winter Wonderland

WinterFest Happenings 2:00 pm • Comox Valley Christmas Parade! Downtown Courtenay. A family tradition!

Thursday November 28th

The Great Outdoors

WinterFest Happenings 2:00 pm • Muppets Christmas Carol, Sid Williams Theatre – by donation

Monday Dec 2nd

WinterFest Happenings 10:30 am • Mattina Musica featuring Sarah Hagen

Thursday December 5th

Delicious Downtown

Tuesday, December 10 and 11th

WinterFest Happenings 7:30 pm • Yellow Point Christmas Spectacular Sid Williams Theatre

WinterFest Happenings

Walk on the Wild Side

Saturday December 14th

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WinterFest

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WIN

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Live Music is at the Heart of WinterFest

The Comox Valley is known for its incredible musical talent and during WinterFest Downtown Courtenay oﬀers up some of the best talent the Valley has to oﬀer. Check out the free community shows every Saturday at 2 pm at the WinterFest Hub at 5th and England. These concerts feature amazing musicians in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. Pile up your coats, boots and shopping treasures in the corner and kick back for some quality tunes! Be sure to check in with Billy D’s, Union Street Grotto, Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, Zocalo, Elevate Winter Bazaar, WinterFest Hub and the Sid Williams Theatre for fantastic musical programming. Featured performers during WinterFest include Helen Austin, Luke Blu Guthrie, Annie Becker, Sunday Dennis, Renee Forrester, Blaine Dunaway, Jilli Martini, JP Hoe, Captain Thunderpants, Corwin Fox, Des Larsen, Matt Jones, PK Tessmann, Tony Wilson, Fox&Bee, and many many more!

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Walk the Windows Make sure you check out the incredible window displays in Downtown Courtenay during WinterFest. Participating businesses are decking the halls, painting their windows and stringing the lights. Stop in at any participating business and you have the chance to vote for your favourite window and win BIG cash prizes for a shopping spree in Downtown Courtenay. You’ll know which businesses are taking part by a silver circle sign in their window or download a map of all the participating businesses from www.downtowncourtenay.com

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Sale $

599

Sofa with Chaise.

Ma d

nC e I an

Reg $2199

3 ONLY

2 ONLY

Ashley 100% Fabric Love La-Z-Boy Chair

499

SALE

La-Z-Boy Leather Recliner

Reg $999

Reg $1799

2 ONLY

398

SALE Elran Leather Sofa 100%

Brown Bonded Leather Sofa Love

1 ONLY

1299

599

La-Z-Boy Leather Sofa

499

Solid Oak 36x36" Bookcase

399

Black Recliner Sofa Love

Solid Oak 36x45" Bookcase

1499

SALE

149

Reg 8000

SALE

1999

Green fabric, Rock firm cushion seats Reg. $1799

Sale

799

149

G H 349-5th STREET, &

Solid Wood Bar Stools

Reg. $2499

999

Reg $199

SALE

Sale

999

SALE

2999 Solid Wood Dining Table with 4 Chairs Reg $1399

Selected End Tables

SALE

498

EuroTop Mattress Set Reg $1199

Selected End Tables

50" TV Stand

SALE

Reg $599

SALE

499

120

299

499

84" Solid Oak Dining Table with 6 Dining Chairs

Reg $2999

1 ONLY

Door Crasher $

SALE

Reg $499

Reg $599

Solid Oak Table 4 Chairs & Bench

699

Fabric Sofa Love 1 ONLY $ Reg $3800

Leather Dining Chairs

1 ONLY

Canadian made double hideabed

Ashley All Leather Designer Chair

Single Mattress

SALE

999

Solid Wood Twin Headboards

100% Italian Leather Sofa Love

1 ONLY

Reg $3499

Reg 4500

SALE

Reg $1469

Reg $999

SALE

999

Ashley Fabric Sofa

Distinque Design Sectional

Reg $349

399

Reg $6999

42" Office Desk SALE

799

Reg $3199

SALE

Reg $1749

SALE

Reg $1099

Sale

Reg $1899

Elite Loveseat

Reg $3500

SALE

999

Sale

Elran Fabric Recliner Sofa

Reg $3299

SALE

799

Reg. $3500

799

OFF

Fabric Rocker Recliner

Italian Leather Purple Sofa

Sale

Medical Lift Chair Sale $

1 ONLY Deep Pocket Cushions

Reg $1499

AT G&H FURNITURE

9 PC Dining Room Set 6 Chairs Buffet & Hutch Reg. $6000

Sale

999

1999

Table with 4 Chairs Reg. $5999

Sale

598

100% Independently Owned & Operated

FURNITURE Previous sales do not apply. & MATTRESS Ltd. We’re Working Hard To Serve In the Old YOU Better! COURTENAY • 250-334-4225 Fletcher’s Building

HOURS: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

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Wrap it all up at the

Moonlight Magic Sale Our Entire Store is on Sale

Magically

FRI NOV 22 - SAT NOV 23 Check Out Our

Buy1Get1

GEAR UP FOR WINTER

Free Selection

tabimports.ca

STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS Y

ASY D E L N MAN

ALL

KAYAKS UP TO30%off INVENTORY SALE on Paddle Accessories Let us store your kayak purchase UP TO70%off until Christmas FREE! SKI WEAR, SWEATERS,

OSPECIAe Store

285 - 5TH ST., COURTENAY 250-334-1887

Th ghout ! u o r h T m Out e h T k Chec

SELECTED

BOARD SHORTS, SWIM WEAR, FOOT WEAR TRAVELWEAR THINK MEXICO

LIGHT THE FIRE POTTERY SALE Saturday Nov. 23 • 11-4pm ONE DAY ONLY

Florence Filberg Centre, Downtown Courtenay 411 Anderton Ave.

SHOP SKI & SURF

ERTIFAIBCLEATES GIFT C LSO AVAIL A

SELEC

ED SAXTX

UNDE

RWEA

30 %off R

MOST ALPINE AND XC SKI EQUIPMENT SALE PRICED SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! • ATLAS • MSR

LOLE ORB RIP CURL BILLABONG LAUNDROMAT MY PACKAGE MTN. HARDWEAR O'NEILL QUICKSILVER UNDERARMOR MERREL SOREL VANS

SELECTED UP TO

off

SELECTED

SNOWSHOES UP TO

Island s tyle sports and fashions LOCALLY OWNED WITH GREAT LOCAL STAFF SINCE 1989

333 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-338-8844 shop@skiandsurf.ca

off

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs 9:30-5:30 Friday 9:30-9:00 Saturday 9:30-5:30 Sunday 12:00-4:00

comoxvalleypotter.com

It’s the

Season!

Our Dresses have arrived

In Store Specials up to

OFF

442D Duncan Avenue, Courtenay • 250-334-2447

14 COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, November 21, 2013 MOONLIGHT MAGIC 2013

Clearance Shoes

From

Clearance Clothing

All FALL & WINTER CLOTHING

20-30

OFF

AT HAPPY'S SOURCE FOR SPORTS

WE KNOW OUR STUFF

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 60 YEARS ALL HOCKEY STICKS

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

NorthFace • Saloman • New Balance • Mizuno • Nike • Adidas • Asics • Brooks • Saucony

Friday, Nov. 22, 2012 • 9:30-9:00 Saturday, Nov. 23, 2012 • 9:30-5:30

NorthFace • Salomon • • New Balance • Mizuno • Nike • Adidas • Asics • Brooks • Saucony •

• New Balance • Mizuno • Nike • Adidas • Asics • Brooks • Saucony •

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

ALL HOCKEY GLOVES

30 30 20 15 20 30 % 30 Sharing the % % Christmas Spirit 30 30

Up to

% Off

ALL SHOES • ALL DAY

All Run Accessories

% Off

OFF

436 - 5th Stree t 703-9544

info@extremerunners.com

• New Balance • Mizuno • Nike • Adidas • Asics • Brooks • Saucony •

25th Annual

% OFF

RETAIL

% OFF

RETAIL

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

ALL HOCKEY SKATES

SALE

ALL GOALIE DEPT.

OFF

RETAIL

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Hamper Program

OFF

ALL

SOCCER DEPT

If you are a family who needs a hamper this year, or if you want to sponsor a Christmas hamper, or if you know someone who needs support this year. THE PHONE LINES ARE OPEN

AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST

ALL

BASEBALL DEPT

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

LACROSS

RACQUETS

30 30 % OFF

FRIDAY TWO DAYS November 22nd ONLY:

HAPPY’S

250-897-3999

OFF

% OFF

SATURDAY November 23rd 256 SIXTH ST. COURTENAY

TEL: 334-4143 FAX: 334-2721 email: happys@shaw.ca

MON. TO THURS. & SAT. 9 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. • FRI. 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. • SUN. 12 - 4 P.M.

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J • E • W • E • L • L • E • R •S Downtown Courtenay

250-334-4523

Moonlight Gift for Him? Gift for Her?

Visions Fine Bone China

From England......................................................

Maxwell Williams Selected Collections

Tuscany, Balance (16 p sets, assorted serving trays), Microstoven non-stick Bake Ware, Bamboo Cutting Boards .......................................

30 Belleek............................................................ 50 Royal Doulton Lady Figurines .................... 50 Royal Crown Derby Figurines ..................... 50 Remaining Country Artists Figurines ....... 50 Hummels ........................................................ 50

off

Discontinued Patterns of Stemware & Barware .................................. 50 off %

Selected Christmas Items .......................... 50 off %

40 Citizen Watches ........................................... 40 Selected Collector Plates

..........................

off

Lampe Berger Discontinued Fragrances (14 Assorted)

.......

Many other great specials

off

Tis the

TRUE PRODUCT EXPERTS! WE KNOW OUR STUFF!

off

DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

GIFT GIVING SEASON

Maybe Something for Yourself ?

Turntables from Denon & Audio-Technica • Pre Amp Built-In • Semi & Fully Automatic • USB Output Available Starting from

$99.99

Great Selection of Headphones from Sennheiser, Panasonic, Denon, PSB & More Wireless, Bluetooth, In Ear or Conventional - We have something for that special someone.

Home Theatre System from Denon/Boston Acoustics • • • •

Powerful 650 Watts Compressed Audio Restorer Built -In Four HDMI Inputs Includes Four Satellite Speakers, Centre Speaker & Subwoofer • 2 year Warranty

Reg. $679.99

HOT PRICE

$499.99

FRIDAY 9AM TO 7PM • SATURDAY 9AM TO 5PM

VISUAL SOUND 250-338-5177 or 1-877-865-3691 | 456 5th Street, Courtenay, BC | visualsoundstore.com

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DOWNTOWN C O U R T E N AY

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com

Sale All Day on Furniture, Mattresses and Appliances

FRIDAY, NOV. 22 - 9 AM TO 9 PM IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS!

SAVE ON FURNITURE, MATTRESSES & APPLIANCES! 10-60% OFF!!

4 REASONS

TO SHOP AT McCONOCHIE’S FOR APPLIANCES...

• • • •

FREE Delivery FREE Set Up We are locally owned We will not be undersold!

Go Green with

COMPARE WITH DEPARTMENT STORES & BOX STORES!

GALLERY

Now 749 Save $350

Now $599 Save $200

18 Cu. Ft Top Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Tall Tub Disher

3.8 Cu. ft. Front Load Washer & 7.0 Cu. Ft. Dryer Pedestal sold separately

1199

Front Load Washers are Energy Star Rated

for the pair stack them or leave them alone!

• SpaceWise™ Organization System • Humidity- Controlled Crisper Drawers • SpillSafe® Shelves

It is estimated that on average the consumer will save approximately $110 per year in total consumption of water and energy, also using upwards of 60% less detergent, softener and bleach.

30" Easy-Clean Range

30" Self-Clean Range

• Tall Tub • 5 Push Button • Ultra Quiet • White Only

• Electronic Oven Control • Easy Clean Glass Cooking Surface

TODAY ONLY

399

24" Built in Dishwasher

30" Self-Clean Range

• Electronic Oven Control • Lift Top Cook Top • Glass Door • White

• 4 Coil Elements

• SpaceWise™ Organization System • Large Silverware Basket • Effortless™ Dry

499

TODAY ONLY

599

299 It is not too early to shop for Christmas! Super Savings $

on ALL recliners and occasional chairs, over 50 chairs on display Anderson

Pinnacle Leather

Chaise Recliner

6 fabric colours in stock.

4 colours in stock.

Reg. $1,199

Reg. $799

Reg. $1,199 NOW ONLY

899

Fabric Rocker Recliner

Rocker/Recliner

NOW ONLY

499

$ Briggs

Fabric Chaise Recliner Reg. $1,099 NOW ONLY

699

Fast FREE Delivery and Set Up!

NOW ONLY

599

$ Calvin

Renew Leather Chaise Recliner

Reg. $1,099

Reg. $1,099 NOW ONLY

699

McConochie’s

Furniture and Appliances (1974) Ltd. 434 - 5th Street, Courtenay

Jasper

Fabric Recliner

“Serving the Comox Valley for 46 Years”

NOW ONLY

699

Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

250-338-8114