Featured Events in Courtenay in July 2025 (August Updated)

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

Farm & Forage Camp Returns! This year, LUSH Valley's Urban Agriculture program will be running three sessions of this fun, garden-centered camp. This half-day camp 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 half-day camp will allow young green thumbs to create, garden, and learn for 3 hours. Ages: 5 – 12 Dates: Monday July 14 - Friday July 18th Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 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 2 - August 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (full day) Farm & Forage Summer Camp: Session 3 - August 18, 19, 20 ,21 & 22 (1/2 day) Information Source: LUSH Valley Food Action Society | eventbrite

Join us for this hands-on workshop where our experts will walk you through the basics of moss wreath making. Create your very own summer wreath, embellished with a variety of colourful succulents. Learn how to plant these stunning, drought tolerant specimens in your wreath. The perfect addition to your door all season long. *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