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SUMMARY:Kelly Madden "Unresponsive" Poetry Reading and Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Madden is a Vancouver Island poet whose work is deeply rooted in place. She speaks for the overlooked: those lost to the overdose crisis\, those unhoused\, and the ecosystems we continue to erase. Her work has appeared in anthologies\, Reckoning 2 & 4\,  SAPPzine\, Island Writer’s Magazine\, CV2\, The Poet\, Drift\, Drunk Monkeys as well as projects supported by the League of Canadian Poets. Unresponsive is her second collection of poetry. (Caitlin Press). Learn more at kellybmadden.com. \nRaw\, unflinching\, and necessary. Unresponsive descends into the alleys\, shelters and forgotten corners where the addicted\, the lonely and the discarded struggle to survive. Urgent in tone and moral clarity\, the collection stands as a call to action in the face of the overdose crisis and the growing catastrophe of unhoused life—issues that have become defining failures of our time. \nUnresponsive is not simply a book of poetry; it is a reckoning. Urgent\, brave and unsparing\, it demands that we look directly at what we have allowed to happen—and insists that we respond. It is a work that will leave its mark. \n​ \n“Unresponsive is a call to action\, hopefully falling into the hands of people with the power\, means and money to save lives\, a compassionate cry to seek solutions together\, and a catalyst for assistance with a vulnerable population. Brace yourself for emotional impact”. \n​                                                                      Jacquelyn Johnson\, author of This Life I’ve Bled \n\n“An emotional journey that is both raw and hopeful\, illustrating the irony of the darkness that can lay underneath the light. Kelly’s poetry puts a voice to the struggles we see daily and provides a narrative for the pain\, loss and confusion of addiction that will challenge what\, and how\, you think”. \n                                      David Kruyt\, CEO\, The Bloom Group Community Services Society \n​ \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/kelly-madden-unresponsive-poetry-reading-and-book-launch/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Foggy Mountain Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come down to Cumberland’s Annual Fall Fair – Mountain Village Style! Over 80 artisan vendors\, live music\, merchant specials\, harvest and heritage displays\, kids activities\, “Lord of the Gourds” showcase\, and the annual CCFS Pie of the Year Contest!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/foggy-mountain-fall-fair-2/
LOCATION:Cumberland Village\, Cumberland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:Each month singer/songwriters gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities\, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of creating a new song each month. \nThe circle provides a place to be inspired\, seek feedback and to be able to hear what other creatives are working on. Most musicians bring along their guitars or ukuleles\, although some sing a cappella or use the in-house piano for accompaniment. \nHost Ashley Sykes’s love of connecting with other artists provides motivation to write\nand perform in the supportive group. The circle does not provide instruction; it provides an opportunity to perform your song\, and to be impacted by others doing the same. \nAttendance is by donation ($10 or pwyc). The group welcomes newcomers\, and the\nonly criteria is that the songs performed are original.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-songwriters-circle/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T120000
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SUMMARY:K'omox Fusion Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:K’omoks Fusion Fest 2026 is set to be hosted at the beautiful heritage grounds of Filberg Park & Lodge in K’omoks\, BC. This 3-Day event will set precedence on Vancouver Island\, hosting 100+ Indigenous  Masters\, Artists\, Artisans and Makers on the weekend of September 25-26-27!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/komox-fusion-art-festival/
LOCATION:Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, BC\, BC V9M 2S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:K'omox Fusion Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:K’omoks Fusion Fest 2026 is set to be hosted at the beautiful heritage grounds of Filberg Park & Lodge in K’omoks\, BC. This 3-Day event will set precedence on Vancouver Island\, hosting 100+ Indigenous  Masters\, Artists\, Artisans and Makers on the weekend of September 25-26-27! \nMaster Artists’ Circle | Presented by Compass Magazine Vancouver Island featuring: \nBruce Alfred | Traditional Carving\, Painting\, WeavingCorrine Hunt | Interdisciplinary Traditional + Contemporary\, Jewelry\, Carving and DesignWinadzi James | Storytelling + Interdisciplinary Traditional + Contemporary\, Creator of Raven TalesLeonard Tiger Williams | Traditional Cedar Weaving \nPublic Workshops include cedar weaved bracelet\, storytelling delivery\, traditional First Nation’s form line and more!  \nFMI + Registration www.queneeshsociety.ca \nFirst Credit Union Music StageFriday 12 – 6 pm | 12.30 opening prayer and welcome 1 pm Cultural dance group\, 12.30 pm Greg Wells\, 2 pm Cultural dance group\, 5 pm Tara Williamson + Guest \nSaturday 10 – 6 pm | 10.30 opening prayer and welcome 11 am Cultural dance group 12.30 pm\, DJ Hanson 2 pm Cultural dance group\, 4 pm James Vickers Band \nSunday 10 -3 pm | 10.30 opening prayer and welcome\, 11 am Cultural dance group\, 12.30 pm Greg Wells\, 2 pm Cultural dance group \nHulq’umi’num’ | Coast Salish for Traditional FoodsFeaturing Sockeye Salmon BBQ\, Bannock\, Indigenous Food Vendors and Traditional Food Workshops highlighting traditional medicines and local edibles! \nFMI + Registration www.queneeshsociety.ca \n  \nWellness + Health Circle | ƛop In honour of Reconciliation\, special guest Indigenous Healers\, Wellness Practitioners and Knowledge Holders will host workshops and services on site! Queneesh encourages everyone to explore ƛop (to heal) for a better understanding of coexisting with the land and engaging in healthy living.  \nFMI www.queneeshsociety.ca \nYouth Zone | č y qayum x ʊ ɩ ʷStorytelling\, Make N Take Art Stations\, Mini Workshops highlighting Art and Traditional Foods\, Fun Activities and More! All activities are free! \nQueneesh xʷuxʷaǰum Market   Indigenous Artists\, Artisans and Makers/Producers are coming together to xʷuxʷaǰum (sell) their beautiful goods! PLUS the ‘Friends of Queneesh’ vendors will host local Artists and Artisans who are connected and support Local Indigenous Culture! Over 40 vendors are anticipated\, making this offering the perfect place to shop and explore for special gifts! \nIN HONOUR OF NATIONAL RECONCILIATION DAYGilakas’la ~ Imote ~ Marsii ~ Hiy Hiywww.queneeshsociety.c \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/komox-fusion-art-festival-2/
LOCATION:Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, BC\, BC V9M 2S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Spirit Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join together on Tuesday\, September 30th at 10:00 AM for the Comox Valley Spirit Walk\, honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Community members are invited to walk from Harmston Park down 5th Street to Lewis Park in a meaningful show of solidarity and remembrance. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, the Comox Valley Art Council will bring the Art Wagon\, along with a chance to listen to episodes of Ancestral Echoes — conversations between Elders and youth from across the Valley. \n\n\n\nThis free\, all-ages event takes place on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Wear orange if you can\, and come together with your neighbours downtown for this important walk. \n\n\n\n📍 Starts at Harmston Park\, Courtenay🕙 10:00 AM👕 Wear orange🎨 Art Wagon + Ancestr
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-spirit-walk/
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SUMMARY:Artist Trading Cards LIVE at the Campbell River Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday October 3rd The Campbell River Art Gallery will be hosting a spooky season inspired Artist Trading Card making and trading session! Open to all ages and skill levels\, the gallery will supply gothic\, autumnal themed prompts for those who wish to be inspired by the season! \nRegister online through our website and come down with your art supplies to create an original piece of artwork. \n  \nMAKE | 12:30PM – 2:30PM (bring your own supplies – some will be available on site as well) \nTRADE | 2:30PM – 3:00PM  \n  \nBY DONATION! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE AT https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/9/19/artist-trading-cards-live
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artist-trading-cards-live-at-the-campbell-river-art-gallery/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Seagoing Women
DESCRIPTION:Sara Donnelly presents “Seagoing Women” an illustrated talk in recognition of Women’s History Month\, at 7pm on Tuesday\, October 6th in the Courtenay and District Museum. \nJoin Donnelly for a fascinating conversation about her new book Seagoing Women: At Work which is a compelling collection of stories celebrating thirty-three women who have built extraordinary careers on the water. \nThrough vivid first-person accounts\, striking photographs\, and years of in-depth interviews\, Donnelly offers a rare glimpse into life offshore—from the physical demands and long stretches away from home to the ingenuity\, resilience\, and sense of purpose that define work at sea. \nOver a two-decade career as a journalist\, Sara Donnelly has also worked search and rescue with the Canadian Coast Guard\, commercial-fished on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island and served as a quartermaster on ferries. Her family has deep roots in marine industries\, with generations of fishers\, pilots and engineers. \nCopies of Seagoing Women: At Work (Harbour Publishing) will be available for purchase ($26.95 plus tax) and signing after the talk. \nAdmission to the evening is $5 per Historical Society member; $6 non-members (plus GST). Advance tickets are strongly recommended as the museum lecture series frequently sells out. FMI: 250-334-0686 ext. 2.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lecture-seagoing-women/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Joy Factory – Creativity Through Clown
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for adults to explore clown as a potent source for creating in any artistic discipline.  No performance experience necessary\, just a willingness to be open\, present and play.  We will focus on: \n\nlistening with the whole body\novercoming fear through fun\, breath\, and a sense of pleasure\ndiscovering how to “be”  without needing to perform\nembracing the joy and power of failure\nusing physicalization to inspire and develop material\nexploring how to find humour without trying to be funny\n\nStudents are expected to attend all six sessions and prepare assignments in between. You will need to wear neutral\, comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nWe’ll meet on six consecutive Sundays: Oct. 18 & 25\, Nov. 1\, 8 & 15 from 2 pm – 6 pm\, and Nov. 22 from 2 pm – 8 pm. \nDeep Dive – All six sessions: $350.00 OR Dippity Do – First three sessions only: $175.00.  Reduction available for under- and unwaged. \nMaximum 10 participants. Advance registration and $50 deposit required. \nContact dlkolpak@gmail.com  for further details or with questions. \n_______________________ \nInstructor Diana Kolpak’s theatrical clown adventures during the past three decades and include being the first-ever Canadian invited to perform at clownin\, Vienna’s international festival of women clowns\,  seeking stars in frozen wastelands\, performing liposuction on herself\, dancing as a prima ballerina\, lion taming\,  fighting epic cream pie battles and embodying a mermaid-turned- lounge-singer.  She’s also a theatre director\, musician and published writer and photographer.  www.dianakolpak.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-joy-factory-creativity-through-clown-2/
LOCATION:Dove Creek Community Hall\, 3400 Burns Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:The Joy Factory – Creativity Through Clown
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for adults to explore clown as a potent source for creating in any artistic discipline.  No performance experience necessary\, just a willingness to be open\, present and play.  We will focus on: \n\nlistening with the whole body\novercoming fear through fun\, breath\, and a sense of pleasure\ndiscovering how to “be”  without needing to perform\nembracing the joy and power of failure\nusing physicalization to inspire and develop material\nexploring how to find humour without trying to be funny\n\nStudents are expected to attend all six sessions and prepare assignments in between. You will need to wear neutral\, comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nWe’ll meet on six consecutive Sundays: Oct. 18 & 25\, Nov. 1\, 8 & 15 from 2 pm – 6 pm\, and Nov. 22 from 2 pm – 8 pm. \nDeep Dive – All six sessions: $350.00  OR  Dippity Do – First three sessions only: $175.00.  Reduction available for under- and unwaged. \nMaximum 10 participants. Advance registration and $50 deposit required. \nContact dlkolpak@gmail.com  for further details or with questions. \n_______________________ \nInstructor Diana Kolpak’s theatrical clown adventures during the past three decades and include being the first-ever Canadian invited to perform at clownin\, Vienna’s international festival of women clowns\,  seeking stars in frozen wastelands\, performing liposuction on herself\, dancing as a prima ballerina\, lion taming\,  fighting epic cream pie battles and embodying a mermaid-turned- lounge-singer.  She’s also a theatre director\, musician and published writer and photographer.  www.dianakolpak.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-joy-factory-creativity-through-clown-3/
LOCATION:Dove Creek Community Hall\, 3400 Burns Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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