Biodiversity in the Courtenay River Estuary
Posted by Pieter in Comox Valley, Project Watershed on 02/09/2010
Check out this video clip from Project Watershed’s YouTube channel – all about biodiversity in the Courtenay River Estuary. You know that place where folks go kayaking/eagle watching/dancing in the mud/celebrate anniversaries etc.
Kudos to our friends at Shaw for sharing this footage. It is this kind of collaboration that can help us continue to build the Comox Valley’s growing online community.
Caila and Pieter: 2-year anniversary
On August 8th we shared our second wedding anniversary in grand style.
Many thanks to Ron Pogue for the beautiful photos and his willingness to accept cw$ in payment.
Thanks also to our driver Charles and Fred Whyte from www.islandstretch.com for the excellent service and advice on a delicious, private dinner at The Monte Christo.
This evening will stay with us forever.
LUSH Valley – Fruit Tree Program Kickoff
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, Lush Valley, Social Media Solutions on 19/07/2010
LUSH Valley Food Action Society invites everyone to join them for the kickoff of their annual Fruit Tree Program.
Date: Saturday, 24 July
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Venue: The LUSH Hub (1126 Piercy Avenue – heading away from Courtenay along 8th Street, turn right into Piercy after the Thrift Store, opposite the Coffee Love Bug.
From LUSH Valley:
“Please join us at the Lush Valley Hub for the official start of this year’s Fruit Tree Program. There will be free refreshments, music and door prizes.
New participants are warmly welcome to join the 2010 Fruit Tree Team. The Fruit Tree Program coordinates the harvesting of fresh healthy fruit which is shared between volunteer pickers, fruit owners and community agencies providing support to people in need. This year, we have also planned a big thank you to all the fruit tree owners, pickers and other volunteers who have participated since the program began in 2002. Come on down for some fun!
For more information: 250-331-0152, office hours are Mon-Thurs 10am – 3pm.
Website: www.lushvalley.org“
Vancouver Island MusicFest 2010
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, Social Media Solutions, VIMF on 12/07/2010
Armed with backstage passes, newly printed T-shirts and 2 working laptops CP-SMS rolled into this year’s Vancouver Island MusicFest to try and capture some commentary from performers, crew and volunteers as part of the media crew. The idea of having real-time commentary from the festival posted to YouTube was an exciting opportunity to gain some further experience with this particular social media element, content for our channel and to be involved with a Comox Valley event as fun and funky as MusicFest.
Here is one of our favourite clips from the day:
Visit the CP-SMS YouTube channel to see more of the same. (You can also click the link in the sidebar.)
One of the best aspects of the festival, apart from amazing acts like Joan Osborne and the group of performers that presented Human Voices on the Grierson Stage, is the people you meet. CP-SMS was very impressed with the efforts of photographers Ron Pogue (have a look at his album on Facebook) and Sarah Kerr (see her album on Facebook).
It was nice to run into Erin Haluschak, Comox Valley record photographer and reporter, as well. Have a look at some of the pics she images she managed to capture this past weekend:
See more of Erin’s work on her website.
Big thanks to the Comox Valley Kickers for stepping up and taking care of campground security. Looking forward to being more involved with the team and the stuff they get up to.
Wish there was more time to spend with Jade De Trey of Methuselah (www.dancwithjade.ca) but it was a fitting end to a spectacular festival to do some lush lounging with Miss Christina and Robin, who dances with her in the group. Thanks ladies.
Lastly, thanks to Meaghan Cursons, Bethany Scott, Sue Moen and the rest of the people who worked to so hard to make it such a success
Looking forward to Vancouver Island MusicFest 2011 already!
This day in history!
In case you weren’t aware yet…
Today is the day that Marty McFly arrived in the future after hitting 88mph in a pimped out Delorean in 1985. The only question is, where is my hover skateboard?
Thanks to my brother Jan-Hendrik for this magic memorabilia!
VIMF tickets for sale at The Broken Spoke at 50% Community Way!
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, cw$ on 04/07/2010
These are announcements from Michael Linton (open money development group):
- There are a (small) number of Music Fest tickets available for cw$75 + $75 (+ tax) at the Broken Spoke Coffee House (871 2229). So please don’t miss a great event if you really want to be there and have cw$ to spend. Policy is a maximum of 2 tickets per business on the first pass, and while there may be more later, it’s more likely not, so get your call in now if you want some.
- We are going to call each of you – the underwriting businesses of thecommunity way program - to ask for a meeting of perhaps 30 minutes or less, hopefully sometime in the next few weeks, preferably in person, but perhaps by phone if that’s more convenient.
It is now almost a year since the Comox Valley community way was launched, and now we want to meet each of you individually to exchange information on this first year’s experience – what’s working / not working etc etc – and to review current and imminent options. We want to hear what you have to say, and we want you to know what’s in planning. You might find a moment to review thischart and perhaps check on your on-line account – but this is not urgent and will be covered in any meeting.
While these meetings aren’t in any way essential, they are very much recommended. There are good reasons to predict considerably more activity in the coming year than the last, and it pays to be prepared. Besides, as part of the introduction process covered by your cw$ registration fees, you already paid for this meeting, so there’s no cost like that – it’s only a matter of your time.
So this (email) is your notification that someone (probably me) will be calling soon, hoping to find a convenient time to talk, and to listen, at more length.
Read this on the Community Way website.
SURE COPY’s FUN POOL WORLD CUP 2010
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, Social Media Solutions, Sure Copy on 01/07/2010
We’ve made it into the Quarter finals and we’ve got the leader board all set up so you can track your points!
We want to thank everyone who filled in a pool, online or in the store, it’s great to see so many people getting excited for this event. The winners will be announced Monday, July 12th!
Check out our website for your current ranking.
SUMMER SPECIALS
Vancouver Island Music Fest Vendors… (and everyone else) we make oversize colour posters now. Want to be seen at VIMF and draw attention to your booth? Need a beautiful backdrop? Come in to the store and chat with us, we’d love to help you out! If you mention this promotion we’ll give you 25% off!
Business Card Madness: Buy one get one free… We love free and we think you will too. If you order 250 business cards we’ll give you 500! Order 500 and get 1K, order 1K cards and we’ll upgrade your order to our Premium Silk Laminate cards…. for FREE! Offer valid until July 10, 2010.
Sure Courtenay Copy Centre
1255-A Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC
250-334-2836
the bean: estuary rant
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, Keeping It Living, Social Media Solutions on 21/06/2010
Keeping It Living – Estuary Gala Gathering media
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, Keeping It Living, Social Media Solutions on 15/06/2010
Finally, the media from the Estuary Gala Gathering event is up on the Keeping It Living site.
Click HERE to see it.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll find there:
Dave Prothero Photography presents: Courtenay Bike Commuting
Posted by admin in Comox Valley, Social Media Solutions on 12/06/2010
A fun clip from Dave Prothero showcasing Courtenay’s coolest way of commuting. Love the song from Bobby Heron too.
cw$ account name: cp-sms