Latest Events in Courtenay(July Updated)

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Farm & Forage Camp Returns! This year, LUSH Valley's Urban Agriculture program will be running three sessions of this fun, garden-centered camp. These five-day camps will provide opportunities for kiddos to learn how to plant seeds and seedlings, tend to sustainable gardens, harvest vegetables and herbs, create eco-crafts, and make pickles! Throughout the week, an intentional connection to nature and gardening will be developed, while allowing all creativity to be explored and expressed. This full-day camp will allow young green thumbs to create, garden, and learn for 8 hours. Ages: 5 – 12 Dates: Monday August 4th - Friday August 8th Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Our outdoor classroom is the Tsolum Educational Garden at 4795 Headquarters Road (across from GP Vanier Secondary School, near the Comox Valley Farmers' Market). Kids should bring: Closed-toed shoes (no sandals please) Garden gloves Clothes that can get paint & dirt on them Water bottle Lunch & snacks Sunscreen & hat Notebook & pencil Backpack 2 mason glass jars for making pickles and jam Accessibility: Washroom: There is a porta potty located on the exhibition grounds but it is not wheelchair accessible Parking: Parking lot access at 4795 Headquarters Road If you have any questions, please email maggy@lushvalley.org. A limited number of bursaries are available for this camp. If the price is a barrier for you, please email admin@lushvalley.org. Looking for another date? See our two other 2025 Farm & Forage Camp Sessions: Farm & Forage Summer Camp: Session 1 - July 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Farm & Forage Summer Camp: Session 3 - August 18, 19, 20 ,21 & 22 Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

Midlife Makeover: A Fun Discussion on Menopause, Sexual Function, Cancer Screening, and Pelvic Health Come join Drs. Aaron Kennedy, Elizabeth Thompson, Alexandra Bascom, and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Shannon Lawrence, for a lively and informative event at the Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community ! We'll be delving into topics like menopause , sexual function , and cancer screening . It's going to be a blast, so mark your calendars and get ready to learn and laugh with us! All genders are welcome and encouraged at this event! Doors will open at 5:30 pm and the event will start at 6 pm. Each ticket will include one drink ticket , with the option to purchase additional drinks at the bar! Topics for this event will include: - Colorectal Cancer Screening: Who, what, when, why, and how - Hemorrhoids: How to take care of that pain in your backside - Your Pelvic Floor: Why it matters - Women's Health: How did we fall so far behind? - Menopause: Diagnosis and treatment - Empowering sexual health at any age: How to improve sexual function for men and women Information Source: Bascom Medical Therapy | eventbrite

Make sure to bring your own chair, ground is stones or cement and your bums are important! This is a 19+ event Bag check in place Information Source: Parnell Productions | eventbrite

Easter BBQ Come join us for a fun-filled Easter BBQ at 5069 Mitchell Rd! Get ready for delicious food, great company, and lots of Easter-themed activities. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Information Source: eventbrite

We invite you to join us for Surprising Friendships , a peaceful and reflective gathering designed to nurture meaningful connections and spiritual growth. Set aside your Saturday for a day filled with thoughtful conversation, shared moments, and a sense of community. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a variety of activities to help strengthen your faith and build lasting friendships: Spiritual Conversations: Engage in thoughtful discussions that explore faith, personal growth, and the beauty of connection. Luncheon: Share a simple, enjoyable meal with new and familiar faces. Door Prizes: Throughout the day, we’ll offer small surprises to bring a bit of joy to the gathering. Prayer Time: Spend a quiet moment in prayer, coming together to uplift one another in spirit. If you’re seeking a space to connect with others and deepen your faith, Surprising Friendships offers a gentle opportunity to nurture your heart and soul. We look forward to sharing this peaceful day with you and allowing the Holy Spirit to surprise us all. Suggested Donation: $20.00 Information Source: Comox Valley Catholic Women | eventbrite

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Join us to learn how to identify birds in your backyard, how to create bird-friendly environments, and enable backyard birds to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, you'll love this fun and informative event all about local birds! The workshop will cover: Bird ID basics Interactivity between birds and the garden—the negative and the positive How to be a good garden steward—the do's and the don'ts Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Tsolum Educational Garden while learning about the different bird species that call it home. Our expert guide, James Mackenzie will be on hand to help identify birds and answer any questions. Please bring along binoculars and/or a camera if you have them. This is an all ages event. Children are welcome, and minors should be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this chance to connect with nature and discover the wonders of birding in your community, and eventually in your own backyard. We can't wait to see you there! James MacKenzie is a self-taught hobby birder and photographer turned nature educator. Rarely found without binoculars and a camera, James is passionate about birding, and is sure to keep audiences entertained and informed with historical local birding quips and current anecdotes. James always strives for an inclusive, comfortable and respectful environment when facilitating. A limited number of bursaries are available for this workshop. If the price is a barrier for you in participating, or if you have any questions, please email admin@lushvalley.org. Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

'Bites and Insights' is a monthly breakfast speaker series hosted by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, featuring local Members and experts who share their knowledge to support skill development within the business community. Each session highlights valuable insights and practical strategies for growth. Attendees will enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, provided by a local caterer, while networking with fellow business professionals and gaining knowledge to help strengthen the local economy and business landscape. Demographic Doldrums and Digital Dreams: The Confluence of Two Workforce Trends and How They Will Challenge Small Business with Ryan Clarke, Senior Consultant with MNP Digital Trend 1- Doing More with Less...staff Labour force participation Increased salary expectations for younger generations Attrition and older generations retiring early The North Island Perspective Trend 2: Tweaking technology toward best practices Low-hanging digital opportunities ( integrations, SAS products, and intro to AI ) Understanding how to invest in innovation Case Study Example and Timeline Information Source: Comox Valley Chamber | eventbrite

Men Walking One of the best things we can do for our ourselves as men is connect with other men who are not afraid to talk about what's important. There is no agenda, other than to share some fresh-air time with each other and other men who might want to stretch their legs, and maybe talk about what's up. What might we talk about? I'm not even going to start a list. Pretty much anything that's giving you a hard time —or a good time!— is something we can listen to while we walk. No expectations. If you want to just be with other men going for a walk with their dogs and kids, you're welcome to join me. Register (by donation) and I'll send you the next walk location. Call if you have any questions. -Rev. Hans / 250-792-1408 Information Source: SacredBodies.ca: Arts of Authentic Relationship | eventbrite

Herbalism and Wild Plants for Teens! Join community educator and clinical herbalist Philippa Joly for a 6 week hands-on class for teens all about using wild plants for food and medicine. We will have fun digging up roots, nibbling shoots and learning about all the ways common and not-so-common plants can help us with our wellness and become tasty and nutritious foods. We will learn to make simple medicines, how to identify poisonous plants and play lots of games. This workshop is suitable for youth between 13-17. All classes take place on Tuesdays, from 3:45 to 5:15 PM, at the Tsolum Community Garden. Class dates: Tuesday, May 20 Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday, June 3 Tuesday, June 10 Tuesday, June 17 Tuesday, June 24 Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

Join us for this hands-on workshop and create a beautiful Hummingbird haven! Let our experts guide you and craft up the perfect patio or garden addition. Participants will fill a versatile Emma bowl with a vibrant mix of nectar-rich blooms that hummingbirds love! Our tiny pollinator friends will be unable to resist stopping by to enjoy this delightful planter of blooming pollinator plants. *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability, and may differ from the example in the photo. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Courtenay | eventbrite

Vietnamese Spring Roll Cooking Workshop - Presented by Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Options Available [*DISCLAIMER: this class is in-person in the COMOX VALLEY.*] Bring friends and family for a fun, hands-on spring roll workshop this holiday season! Learn to make fresh, delicious Vietnamese spring rolls with rice paper and wheat-based wrappers, plus meat and vegetarian fillings. Perfect for beginners and home chefs, this class covers ingredient selection, rolling technique, and healthier cooking methods. Enjoy mocktails, sample your creations, and pack a box of handmade spring rolls to take home—perfect to freeze and enjoy later or share as a gift! What You’ll Learn: Preparing meat and vegetarian fillings Rolling with rice paper and wheat-based wrappers Making two gluten-free dipping sauces: vegan and sweet-and-sour fish sauce Healthier cooking methods without deep-frying! Choosing and cooking rice noodles perfectly Assembling a vibrant spring roll platter with fresh veggies and herbs Class Includes: Tea, sweet treats, and mocktail Pre-prepared meat and vegetarian fillings Ingredients for 15 spring rolls, including rice paper, wheat wrappers, and rice noodles Fresh veggies, herbs, roasted peanuts, and fried onions Dipping sauce ingredients Samples to enjoy during class, and a take-home container for extra spring rolls Come roll, sip, and have a fantastic time with us! We can’t wait to see you there! --------------------- LOCATION: 1507 B McPhee Avenue , Courtenay, BC FEE PER STUDENT: $90.00 CAD *cost includes class admission, authentic instruction material, 1 on 1 cooking guidance, fresh ingredients, and a wonderful experience! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out! :) We can be contacted at 250-792-4987 or goldphoenixasianfoods@gmail.com ** Please Note: We sometimes use ingredients like peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp/shellfish, so if you have peanut or seafood allergies, please keep this in mind! Let us know about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate—however, we cannot guarantee a completely peanut- or seafood-free environment.** Information Source: Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods | eventbrite

Over the last 6 years, this arts-based community action project has sought to uncover the human dimensions of the toxic drug poisoning crisis as it has unfolded locally in the Comox Valley. Within and through it, a group of artist-researchers, front-line workers and people with lived and living experience have banded together in a sprit of solidarity, attempting to come to terms with the impact of the crisis on individuals and community groups through a practice of story sharing. Through stories, we aim to cultivate awareness leading to change. Please Note: Each Story Walk lasts for approximately 45 minutes, and is followed by a Sharing Circle that is also approximately 45 minutes in length - where we serve soup and respond together to the stories. Walks begin and end at the Comox Valley Art Gallery Board Room , and travel through surrounding parks and neighbour-hoods, and travel through surrounding parks and neighbour-hoods. Please dress for the weather, including rain gear as needed and walking shoes, or sunscreen. Listening options are available for people not wishing or able to walk. We ask that people register to ensure a place, though we welcome drop-ins (space permitted). Group Registrations: Should you have difficulties finding a time that works for your group, please call Sharon Karsten (Project Facilitator) 250-650-3794 to discuss options. This Eventbrite platform limits registrations to 6 people per group. Please contact Sharon if you wish to bring a larger group. Parents/Guardians: Stories contain mature content, including accounts of individual struggles with addiction and stigma. Parental and personal discretion is advised. Information Source: Comox Valley Art Gallery | eventbrite

Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) Cooking Workshop *COMOX VALLEY* Join us for an exciting, hands-on cooking Workshop where you'll learn to make your own signature Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) with confidence! You'll be able to eat them fresh in class or take them home to eat and share - your choice! This class is perfect for spending fun, quality time with family and friends while mastering the art of creating these healthy and delicious rolls. Whether you're packing them for a beach picnic or a summer potluck, these gluten-free delights are sure to impress. Class Highlights: Complete Ingredients Provided : All necessary ingredients are included to make 12-14 of your very own Vietnamese Salad Rolls (choices of pork, prawn, or vegetarian choices) Hands-On Experience : Learn by doing, with plenty of opportunities to practice and perfect your rolls. Delicious Tasting : Enjoy eating your salad rolls with provided drinks during the class. Take-Home Supplies : Purchase supplies to host your own salad roll party at home! Container Reminder : Bring a rectangle or square food container to take home any extras. What You'll Learn: Gỏi Cuốn Recipe : Create authentic Vietnamese salad rolls. Pickled Vegetables : Make and jar Vietnamese pickled kohlrabi. Traditional Dipping Sauces : Prepare Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese fish dipping sauce) and Gold Phoenix signature peanut sauce. Vegan Sauces : Create an exotic fruit vegan sauce. Refreshing Drinks : Make Monk Fruit jelly and mint drink. Provided Ingredients Include: Proteins : Tiger shrimp, pork, tofu, char siu pork sausage. Fresh Herbs and Vegetables : Learn how to recognize and prepare fresh ingredients like lettuce, cucumber, kohlrabi, carrot, mint, cilantro, basil, and chives. Additional Skills: Noodle Selection and Preparation : Learn how to choose and cook the right noodles. Rice Paper Wrapping : Discover how to select and prepare dry rice paper for wrapping. Join us for this fun and informative class, and take home the skills to make these delightful rolls any time you like! Supplies will be available for purchase so you can continue creating at home. --------------------------------------------------------------- LOCATION: 1507 B McPhee Avenue , Courtenay FEE PER STUDENT: $75.00 // $50 for students under the age of 14! *cost includes class admission, authentic instruction material, 1 on 1 cooking guidance, fresh ingredients, full meal including beverages and a wonderful experience! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out! :) We can be contacted at 250-792-4987 or goldphoenixasianfoods@gmail.com Sign up today and start making your best Vietnamese Salad Rolls! ** Please Note: We sometimes use ingredients like peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp/shellfish, so if you have peanut or seafood allergies, please keep this in mind! Let us know about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate—however, we cannot guarantee a completely peanut- or seafood-free environment.** Information Source: Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods | eventbrite

Join LUSH Valley and Julie Matthews for a Community Kitchen where you'll learn how to make sauerkraut, exactly the way you like it! New to fermenting? Experienced fermenter? Unsure of how salt levels work or what they taste like? Many people get turned off the flavour of ferments because they are simply “too salty”. Come take part in a fun, hands-on workshop to sample and taste the differences between salt levels, and then learn the exact method of measuring salt to create the sauerkraut you actually want to eat! Participants will learn which salt level they enjoy the most and then make a quart of cabbage/carrot sauerkraut tailored to their exact preference to take home and enjoy. All supplies are included, including vegetables, salt, canning jar, and fermenting lid. Participants should plan to pick up their finished product at LUSH Valey in the days following the workshop. *The workshop may end slightly later than 8:00 PM due to various circumstances that arise during the session. Allergy note: Please email admin@lushvalley.org to let us know of any dietary restrictions. The skills learned in this workshop pair well with LUSH Valley’s Good Food Boxes – an affordable grocery bag full of nutritious, locally-grown, in-season produce. Consider ordering a Good Food Box for pickup the same week you take this class so you can put your new knowledge to use! Order today at lushvalley.localline.org. J ulie Matthews is a musician and music teacher, beekeeper, quilter, artist and cat-servant who thrives on yard and house projects. For almost 30 years, she has saved seeds, canned, pressure canned, dehydrated, fermented, cooked and eaten her own home-grown food! Julie learned the value of food security when she became a young mom, and now grows a large percentage of what her family consumes every year, including meat that she raises and processes at home. Please note: Bursaries are available for this workshop. If the cost of this workshop is a barrier for you in attending, please send us an email at admin@lushvalley.org . Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

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Join us to learn how to identify birds in your backyard, how to create bird-friendly environments, and enable backyard birds to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, you'll love this fun and informative event all about local birds! The workshop will cover: Bird ID basics Interactivity between birds and the garden—the negative and the positive How to be a good garden steward—the do's and the don'ts Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Tsolum Educational Garden while learning about the different bird species that call it home. Our expert guide, James Mackenzie will be on hand to help identify birds and answer any questions. Please bring along binoculars and/or a camera if you have them. This is an all ages event. Children are welcome, and minors should be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this chance to connect with nature and discover the wonders of birding in your community, and eventually in your own backyard. We can't wait to see you there! James MacKenzie is a self-taught hobby birder and photographer turned nature educator. Rarely found without binoculars and a camera, James is passionate about birding, and is sure to keep audiences entertained and informed with historical local birding quips and current anecdotes. James always strives for an inclusive, comfortable and respectful environment when facilitating. A limited number of bursaries are available for this workshop. If the price is a barrier for you in participating, or if you have any questions, please email admin@lushvalley.org. Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

You're Invited! Join us for a fun and inspiring evening as Rino from Exodus Travels takes us on a journey through the world of cycling tours – from leisurely rides through Tuscany’s rolling hills to exhilarating off-road adventures in Vietnam and Morocco. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or simply love the idea of experiencing new destinations in a more active and immersive way, this event is perfect for you. Learn what makes Exodus Travels a leader in small group active adventures, get insider tips, and find the perfect cycling trip for your travel style and fitness level. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Uniglobe Carefree Travel (795 Ryan Road #8, Courtenay, BC) Cost: FREE – but spots are limited! Although this event is FREE, we appreciate your RSVP through the link below to ensure we have enough snacks, brochures and more. Information Source: Uniglobe Carefree Travel Group | eventbrite

Join us in this hands-on workshop, creating a water based design with sculptural flowering Anthurium, suspended in clear glass with underwater styling incorporating ceramic goldfish. *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability, and may differ from the example in the photo. Please allow for sufficient time to ensure on time arrival to the workshop. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Courtenay | eventbrite

Men Walking One of the best things we can do for our ourselves as men is connect with other men who are not afraid to talk about what's important. There is no agenda, other than to share some fresh-air time with each other and other men who might want to stretch their legs, and maybe talk about what's up. What might we talk about? I'm not even going to start a list. Pretty much anything that's giving you a hard time —or a good time!— is something we can listen to while we walk. No expectations. If you want to just be with other men going for a walk with their dogs and kids, you're welcome to join me. Register (by donation) and I'll send you the next walk location. Call if you have any questions. -Rev. Hans / 250-792-1408 Information Source: SacredBodies.ca: Arts of Authentic Relationship | eventbrite

Alex Mackenzie is taking the comedy world by storm, and his Never Been Better tour proves why. Mackenzie gave up everything—his house, his job, and the security of a steady pay check to pursue his stand up dreams and he’s Never been better! Now, after years of relentless hustle, that gamble is paying off in a big way. As an independent artist from Prince George, BC, Alex has self-produced all of his own shows without the backing of a major label, and the results speak for themselves. With over 100 million views online, a feature on Amazon Prime, sold-out theatres across Canada and Australia, and an arena performance for over 2,000 fans, Alex is proving that betting on yourself can lead to something incredible. Known for his vibrant energy and feel-good humour His Never Been Better tour is packed with brand-new material, interactive crowd work that brings the audience into the show, and a closing message that will leave you inspired and feeling better than ever. Whether you’re a longtime fan or seeing him for the first time, there has never been a better time to come see Alex Mackenzie! Mackenzie perfroms to a crowd of over 2,000 people at The Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour! (Prince George, BC) Standing Ovation from Sold out Show of 800 people (Fredericton, NB) Sold Out show of 700 People (Kamloops, BC) Standing Ovation from Sold Out Special Taping of Happy Camper Comedy Tour! Mackenzie on Yagan Square Billboard being featured on Best of the Fest Austrailia (Perth, WA) Information Source: ECL Productions | eventbrite

Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) Cooking Workshop *COMOX VALLEY* Join us for an exciting, hands-on cooking Workshop where you'll learn to make your own signature Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) with confidence! You'll be able to eat them fresh in class or take them home to eat and share - your choice! This class is perfect for spending fun, quality time with family and friends while mastering the art of creating these healthy and delicious rolls. Whether you're packing them for a beach picnic or a summer potluck, these gluten-free delights are sure to impress. Class Highlights: Complete Ingredients Provided : All necessary ingredients are included to make 12-14 of your very own Vietnamese Salad Rolls (choices of pork, prawn, or vegetarian choices) Hands-On Experience : Learn by doing, with plenty of opportunities to practice and perfect your rolls. Delicious Tasting : Enjoy eating your salad rolls with provided drinks during the class. Take-Home Supplies : Purchase supplies to host your own salad roll party at home! Container Reminder : Bring a rectangle or square food container to take home any extras. What You'll Learn: Gỏi Cuốn Recipe : Create authentic Vietnamese salad rolls. Pickled Vegetables : Make and jar Vietnamese pickled kohlrabi. Traditional Dipping Sauces : Prepare Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese fish dipping sauce) and Gold Phoenix signature peanut sauce. Vegan Sauces : Create an exotic fruit vegan sauce. Refreshing Drinks Provided Ingredients Include: Proteins : Tiger shrimp, pork, tofu, char siu pork sausage. Fresh Herbs and Vegetables : Learn how to recognize and prepare fresh ingredients like lettuce, cucumber, kohlrabi, carrot, mint, cilantro, basil, and chives. Additional Skills: Noodle Selection and Preparation : Learn how to choose and cook the right noodles. Rice Paper Wrapping : Discover how to select and prepare dry rice paper for wrapping. Join us for this fun and informative class, and take home the skills to make these delightful rolls any time you like! Supplies will be available for purchase so you can continue creating at home. --------------------------------------------------------------- LOCATION: 1507 B McPhee Avenue , Courtenay FEE PER STUDENT: $75.00 // $50 for students under the age of 14! *cost includes class admission, authentic instruction material, 1 on 1 cooking guidance, fresh ingredients, full meal including beverages and a wonderful experience! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out! :) We can be contacted at 250-792-4987 or goldphoenixasianfoods@gmail.com Sign up today and start making your best Vietnamese Salad Rolls! ** Please Note: We sometimes use ingredients like peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp/shellfish, so if you have peanut or seafood allergies, please keep this in mind! Let us know about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate—however, we cannot guarantee a completely peanut- or seafood-free environment.** Information Source: Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods | eventbrite

Celebrate with us at the K'ómoks Fusion Festival from 5 PM to 9 PM on 580 Duncan Avenue in Courtenay, between 5th & 6th Avenue by the CV Art Gallery. We have a wonderful event you won't want to miss! Enjoy soul-inspiring musical performances by Kristi Lane Sinclair, Greg Wells, Darryl Mills & a Special Traditional First Nation performance. Vendors get an outdoor 10 x 10 space. Bring your own table and chairs. Welcome your friends, neighbours and guests to shop your wares for the evening. No power or water available. No food vendor registrations for this market. Duncan Avenue has a slight slant, so bring shims. We will provide some on site. Set up is 3:30 PM, take down starting at 9 PM. This is a free, family-friendly event for the whole community! Let's spend the evening enjoying singing, workshops, delicious food, entertainment and meet others in your community! Rain or Shine! >>>> Note: Vendors get an outdoor 10 x 10 space. Bring your own table and chairs. Parking at 4th & Duncan Avenue in public parking lot. Information Source: Queneesh Indigenous Community Society | eventbrite

Vietnamese Spring Roll Cooking Workshop - Presented by Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Options Available [*DISCLAIMER: this class is in-person in the COMOX VALLEY.*] Bring friends and family for a fun, hands-on spring roll workshop this holiday season! Learn to make fresh, delicious Vietnamese spring rolls with rice paper and wheat-based wrappers, plus meat and vegetarian fillings. Perfect for beginners and home chefs, this class covers ingredient selection, rolling technique, and healthier cooking methods. Enjoy mocktails, sample your creations, and pack a box of handmade spring rolls to take home—perfect to freeze and enjoy later or share as a gift! What You’ll Learn: Preparing meat and vegetarian fillings Rolling with rice paper and wheat-based wrappers Making two gluten-free dipping sauces: vegan and sweet-and-sour fish sauce Healthier cooking methods without deep-frying! Choosing and cooking rice noodles perfectly Assembling a vibrant spring roll platter with fresh veggies and herbs Class Includes: Tea, sweet treats, and mocktail Pre-prepared meat and vegetarian fillings Ingredients for 15 spring rolls, including rice paper, wheat wrappers, and rice noodles Fresh veggies, herbs, roasted peanuts, and fried onions Dipping sauce ingredients Samples to enjoy during class, and a take-home container for extra spring rolls Come roll, sip, and have a fantastic time with us! We can’t wait to see you there! --------------------- LOCATION: 1507 B McPhee Avenue , Courtenay, BC FEE PER STUDENT: $90.00 CAD *cost includes class admission, authentic instruction material, 1 on 1 cooking guidance, fresh ingredients, and a wonderful experience! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out! :) We can be contacted at 250-792-4987 or goldphoenixasianfoods@gmail.com ** Please Note: We sometimes use ingredients like peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp/shellfish, so if you have peanut or seafood allergies, please keep this in mind! Let us know about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate—however, we cannot guarantee a completely peanut- or seafood-free environment.** Information Source: Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods | eventbrite

Men Walking One of the best things we can do for our ourselves as men is connect with other men who are not afraid to talk about what's important. There is no agenda, other than to share some fresh-air time with each other and other men who might want to stretch their legs, and maybe talk about what's up. What might we talk about? I'm not even going to start a list. Pretty much anything that's giving you a hard time —or a good time!— is something we can listen to while we walk. No expectations. If you want to just be with other men going for a walk with their dogs and kids, you're welcome to join me. Register (by donation) and I'll send you the next walk location. Call if you have any questions. -Rev. Hans / 250-792-1408 Information Source: SacredBodies.ca: Arts of Authentic Relationship | eventbrite

Join us in this hands-on workshop planting up a bowl full of fragrant plants such as lavender and scented geranium to perfume the air on summer days. *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability, and may differ from the example in the photo. Please allow for sufficient time to ensure on time arrival to the workshop. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Courtenay | eventbrite

Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) Cooking Workshop *COMOX VALLEY* Join us for an exciting, hands-on cooking Workshop where you'll learn to make your own signature Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) with confidence! You'll be able to eat them fresh in class or take them home to eat and share - your choice! This class is perfect for spending fun, quality time with family and friends while mastering the art of creating these healthy and delicious rolls. Whether you're packing them for a beach picnic or a summer potluck, these gluten-free delights are sure to impress. Class Highlights: Complete Ingredients Provided : All necessary ingredients are included to make 12-14 of your very own Vietnamese Salad Rolls (choices of pork, prawn, or vegetarian choices) Hands-On Experience : Learn by doing, with plenty of opportunities to practice and perfect your rolls. Delicious Tasting : Enjoy eating your salad rolls with provided drinks during the class. Take-Home Supplies : Purchase supplies to host your own salad roll party at home! Container Reminder : Bring a rectangle or square food container to take home any extras. What You'll Learn: Gỏi Cuốn Recipe : Create authentic Vietnamese salad rolls. Pickled Vegetables : Make and jar Vietnamese pickled kohlrabi. Traditional Dipping Sauces : Prepare Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese fish dipping sauce) and Gold Phoenix signature peanut sauce. Vegan Sauces : Create an exotic fruit vegan sauce. Refreshing Drinks Provided Ingredients Include: Proteins : Tiger shrimp, pork, tofu, char siu pork sausage. Fresh Herbs and Vegetables : Learn how to recognize and prepare fresh ingredients like lettuce, cucumber, kohlrabi, carrot, mint, cilantro, basil, and chives. Additional Skills: Noodle Selection and Preparation : Learn how to choose and cook the right noodles. Rice Paper Wrapping : Discover how to select and prepare dry rice paper for wrapping. Join us for this fun and informative class, and take home the skills to make these delightful rolls any time you like! Supplies will be available for purchase so you can continue creating at home. --------------------------------------------------------------- LOCATION: 1507 B McPhee Avenue , Courtenay FEE PER STUDENT: $75.00 // $50 for students under the age of 14! *cost includes class admission, authentic instruction material, 1 on 1 cooking guidance, fresh ingredients, full meal including beverages and a wonderful experience! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out! :) We can be contacted at 250-792-4987 or goldphoenixasianfoods@gmail.com Sign up today and start making your best Vietnamese Salad Rolls! ** Please Note: We sometimes use ingredients like peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp/shellfish, so if you have peanut or seafood allergies, please keep this in mind! Let us know about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate—however, we cannot guarantee a completely peanut- or seafood-free environment.** Information Source: Tania Ly of Gold Phoenix Asian Foods | eventbrite

Join LUSH Valley and Julie Matthews for a Community Kitchen where you'll learn the basics of pressure canning by preserving broths and stocks! Are you curious about pressure canning? Maybe you own a pressure canner but are unsure of how to use it safely? Come take part in a hands-on workshop and learn how to use a pressure canner, safely and confidently. Guided by experienced canner Julie Matthews, participants will learn how to pressure can, practicing by preserving a quart of vegan smoked garlic scape broth – a valuable skill, as broths and stocks cannot be waterbath canned. This pressure canning class applies to both veggie broths or meat broths: any clear stock that contains no solids (such as soups). In this class, you will also learn what to look for when buying a second hand canner or testing a new-to-you pressure canner that hasn’t been used in a while: what to check, what’s important to look for, how to safely test it. Julie will bring two different styles of pressure canners to give an overview of both types.  Participants will gain hands-on experience with each step of the process, preserving one quart of pressure canned smoked garlic broth which will be ready for pickup the following day. All supplies are included. Participants should plan to pick up their finished product at LUSH Valley in the days following the workshop. *The workshop may end slightly later than 8:00 PM due to various circumstances that arise during the session. Allergy note: Please email admin@lushvalley.org to let us know of any dietary restrictions. The skills learned in this workshop pair well with LUSH Valley’s Good Food Boxes – an affordable grocery bag full of nutritious, locally-grown, in-season produce. Consider ordering a Good Food Box for pickup the same week you take this class so you can put your new knowledge to use! Order today at lushvalley.localline.org. J ulie Matthews is a musician and music teacher, beekeeper, quilter, artist and cat-servant who thrives on yard and house projects. For almost 30 years, she has saved seeds, canned, pressure canned, dehydrated, fermented, cooked and eaten her own home-grown food! Julie learned the value of food security when she became a young mom, and now grows a large percentage of what her family consumes every year, including meat that she raises and processes at home. Please note: Bursaries are available for this workshop. If the cost of this workshop is a barrier for you in attending, please send us an email at admin@lushvalley.org . Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

Join us for a fun and empowering day of all things carpentry! Instructors will start off with a tool talk and demo, introducing a number of common hand and power tools, then will open up a forum for questions and feedback. After getting to know the tools and learning the safety guidelines, participants will get started on building garden support structures. LUSH Valley will provide all necessary power tools and building materials. Eye and ear protection will be available on a shared basis, but where possible, participants are encouraged to bring their own. Things to Bring: Sun protection Close-toed shoes Personal protective equipment A water bottle and lunch Notes: No previous experience required. All power tools and building equipment will be provided. There will be potable water and an outhouse facility on site. This workshop is intended for people who self-identify as women or non-binary. Take in the beauty of the Tsolum Garden and connect with community while gaining skills and confidence in the world of carpentry! Space is limited, so don't wait to register. Amber Hamilton stumbled upon natural building and permaculture while travelling in 2012. After working with a number of international organizations, Amber returned to BC and joined the Mudgirls Natural Building Collective. She has a passion for teaching this unique trade, and sharing her knowledge with eager minds and muscles. Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite