october 2015 Announcements Looking for a Roommate: Share a great space in Cumberland! I am a single, professional woman with a dog and a cat. I have two small rooms and private bathroom available in small house that backs onto the forest. $550 includes wifi and hydro. References required. Call Ann Marie : 250-702-7376 SURPLUS APPLES? BRING THEM TO THE FOGGY MOUNTAIN FALL FAIR on Saturday October 3rd and try your hand at the old-fashioned apple press! You can also drop off apples/pears at the Cumberland Museum starting Monday September 28th. All Around Handyman Services Gutter cleaning, prepackaged furniture assembly, weatherstripping replacement, door alignment and repair, hard to reach light bulbs, no job too small. For your free estimate call Jacyn @ 250-702-4799. The cozy season is upon us! Wrap up in a blanket and fall into a novel, or find a new recipe to warm you from the inside out. We have a wide selection of new fiction, beautiful cookbooks, colouring books, children’s books, art supplies, and tarot cards at Rare Bird Bookshop. 2720 Dunsmuir Ave, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 til 5:00. Practice Announcement - Dr Marieclare Hopwood. With mixed emotions I will be leaving Dunsmuir Medical Clinic effective November. It has been a privilege to work here for the last 6 years and I will miss the patients and staff tremendously. I have the opportunity to study in Palliative Care and I hope you will support me in my journey. My colleagues have agreed to provide cover until I am able to find a replacement. Thank you all so much. Tutoring in Cumberland. Experienced teachers. Grades K-12, with focus on English/ Math/Science. Conversational and business ESL lessons. Test prep. Homework help. Group and private sessions available. Reasonable rates, call or email for quote. 250-739-8982/9395 or [email protected] Royston-Cumberland Lions registration for Christmas Hampers will be from Nov 2 till November 21st Call Lion Mary at 250-334-3014

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V.I.C.E Now available in Cumberland... delivery of pizza, beverages, growler & squeeler fills and anything else you may want but don’t  want to go get.  Text or phone 250-465-1861 to place your order. Looking for a spooktacular experience this Halloween? Visit the spooky haunted coal mine at the Cumberland Museum & Archives October 24 to November 1! (Closed Mon / Tues) Be prepared for spirits, apparitions, voices, rats, bats and other scary surprises. Also check out our website for information on some ghostly tours! www.cumberlandmuseum.ca 2016 memberships are now available, and are good for admission for the rest of 2015 too including the brand new Businesses of Cumberland exhibit and the Spooky Haunted Coal Mine! COMPUTER NOT BEHAVING? I can help with annoying popups, programs or devices that don’t work properly, or any other computer problems you may have. Fast, friendly in-home service. Reasonable rates. Certified computer technician, 15 years experience. Call Ellen 250-336-7944 Math Tutor Grades 2 to 10 Individual or group. Andrew Nicoll 250-897-9781 Musical House Calls: Experienced Music Teacher (piano, recorder, brass) Now available in the Cumberland area, beginning mid-September, to give lessons in your home. For students of all ages. Please email Shelley at [email protected] or call 778-424-9595. References available upon request. Dance classes/workshops at the Abbey Studio at 1st & Penrith Ave.~ Women’s traditional dances, sacred dance & belly dance many levels/styles incl. classes for pregnant women & moms with babies. New, adult and children’s ballet! Call Cathy FMI (250) 218-0704 Coal Dust Cocktails Lounge, coming to the Abbey Nov. 7th, mark your calendars! Piano bar with Estie & Paoul, prohibition era cocktails & DJ, surprises. Presented by Lucky Village Enterprises, Penelope Productions & the Abbey Studio. Create a fabulous mushroom hat or prop using paper sculpting techniques and paint. Workshop with Cathy at the Abbey, Tues. 5-7PM, Oct. 6, 13 & 20th. For adults and children 12+, 60$, incl/ mate-

rials, 1/2 proceeds goes to Cumberland Forest Society. Call 250 218-0704 FMI New * Ballet classes at the Abbey Studio for adults and children, every Thursday starting in Oct. Ages 5-8; 3:30-4:15PM ~ A class where young dancers will be introduced to ballet movement, musicality, and expression using games and stories. Ages 9-14; 4:30-5:30PM~ Older dancers will learn technique and strengthen their foundation in classical ballet, and learn a performance piece for fun. Adults 15+, beginners welcome ~ Using traditional and non traditional ballet techniques we will be ballerinas within our own bodies, safely. Focus points for the class will be physical alignment, dancing as a corps and personal style. Call Cathy at (250) 218-0704 FMI and to register. HAVE FUN WITH THE CUMBERLAND SENIORS Every second Monday WHIST at 1:30pm. Saturday WHIST 7:00pm, BINGO 9:00pm. Third Sunday – Pot Luck Supper 6:00pm COURT WHIST 7:00PM. Second Friday 1:00pm monthly meeting. FMI 250-336-2239. All events held at 2674 Dunsmuir, Cumberland. TRYSUM - Raw Dog Food High quality fresh frozen products. Available in Beef or Chicken. Why feed your dog Raw: Shinier Coat, healthy skin, cleaner teeth, smaller stools. If you’re looking to promote a simple natural diet please call Rhonda at 250-336-2021 or email [email protected]. $72.50 (New Price) RENOS & REPAIRS. Fast & Friendly. I can do it all! All Rooms. Inside or Out. Kitchens, Bathrooms. Doors, Ceiling & Floors. Fencing, Decks, Siding, Trim, Ceramic Tiles. Roger @ 250-7921740 RENOS by ROGER. Laura Anne Bateman, B.Mus.(piano), M.A.(voice) MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES IN VOICE AND PIANO. Three locations: Cumberland and Courtenay. voiceART.weebly.com 250-336-2500 FOR RENT: Cumberland United Church. First & Penrith. Upstairs - wonderful acoustics, seating for 150, reasonable rates. Downstairs - hall & kitchen, seating for up to 50. Contact Linda 336-8429. WELCOME WAGON: If you are new to the Comox Valley or you know someone who is new call Charissa at 250 336-2275, or edelman.charissa@ gmail.com Baby Welcome gift baskets are also available to families who have new babies. Bioenergy Healing helps all health conditions, ranging from incurable dis-ease to simple seasonal allergies. Bioenergy boosts the immune system, eliminates pain, regenerates tissue, increases blood circulation, and helps achieve peak performance in life & more. Rochelle Lewis, Bioenergy Practitioner & Spiritual Counselor at 250702-6905 www.bioenergyhealingandbeyond.com Cumberland Piano lessons with Kirsten Wood (Bachelor’s in Music). Ages 7+, Beginner to Advanced. Come learn classical, jazz, pop,

broadway, music theory and accompaniment techniques in a fun and healthy music environment! Mondays and Tuesdays, 2 blocks off Dunsmuir. 250-703-3230, [email protected] Learn to brew kombucha, the beverage the ancient Chinese called the Immortal Health Elixir for its rich anecdotal history of health benefits like preventing and fighting cancer, arthritis and other degenerative dis-eases. For a SCOBY or classes contact Rochelle 250-702-6905. ZONING BYLAW UPDATE. Open House on Saturday, October 17th from 10 to 3 pm at the Cultural Centre, with presentations at 10:30 and 1:30 pm. Search “zoning bylaw” at cumberland.ca.

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FALL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

LEARN TO BREW KOMBUCHA

An ongoing meeting place for moms with newborn to toddler aged Learn the history and health benefits of this healing elixir. children. Wednesday Nov 5, 6:30 – 8 PM Tuesdays 3:30 – 5 PM Cost: $35/participant Cost: No charge but please register in advance

INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES with Kirsten Werner, RMT

BODY BLAST BOOTCAMP

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45 or 7 PM Childcare provided by donation Call Dana at 250-702-4209 for more info.

Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 AM. November 4 - December 2 (no class Nov 11) Cost: $20/4 sessions RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID Join the class at Kirsten’s massage therapy and wellness studio, 2835 Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8. 8:30 – 4:30 PM Bruce Street, Cumberland Cost: $145/participant (Ages 14 and up)

Programs take place at Cumberland Community School unless otherwise indicated.

For more information or to register please contact us at 250-336-8511 ext. 76613 [email protected]

CCSS YOUTH CENTRE

The Centre is located in the Annex Building within the Cumberland Community School Campus and is open to youth aged 11-15.

Youth Centre Hours

• Mondays 2:45 to 6:15 PM • Thursdays 2:45 to 6:15 PM • Fridays 2:45 to 8:00 PM

For more information contact [email protected] or 250-336-8511 ext. 76613 This project is made possible with support from Cumberland Community School, School District No. 71 and the Village of Cumberland.

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Saturday October 3rd, 10 AM - 3:30 PM. 1st and Dunsmuir Avenue. Join CCSS at the Cumberland Fall Fair for a taste of fresh pressed apple cider! You are invited to bring your surplus apples and pears and try your hand at the old-fashioned apple press.

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Tuesday October 20th, 6 PM. Cumberland Community School Library, Perseverance Building Everyone welcome! There will be fresh baking donated by Tarbell’s Deli!

Interested in supporting CCSS and the programs & services we offer? You can now become a monthly donor or make a one time donation via www.canadahelps.org Help us raise the funds needed to keep our youth centre open, build a skatepark or support our lunch and after-school programs!

CCSS is a registered charity that promotes lifelong learning, health and well-being by providing a variety of programs and services to Cumberland residents. You can find us online at www.cumberlandcommunityschools.com or follow us on facebook.

Your Local Cumberland Real Estate Update It’s hard to believe that summer has come to a close and we are already heading into fall! It seems like just yesterday I was giving the 2014 Cumberland Market Summary and now here we are more than two thirds of the way through 2015. It’s been a busy year in our little town and the local real estate market has been no different. Looking at the single family home statistics from January 1 - August 31, 2015 there are some interesting numbers that stand out. In the first 8 months we've seen 53 houses sell so far in town while at the same time last year only 48 had sold. One of the more drastic changes in the statistics is the amount of listings we’ve seen thus far, as only 56 houses have been listed on MLS® compared to 85 that had been listed by the end of August last year which represents a - 34% change in inventory! The good news is that we’ve seen 95% of the houses that did hit the market this year actually sell, where as last year only 56% of the listings were successful in selling. Based on those inventory levels and the strong list to sell rate it's surprising that the average price is currently sitting slightly lower than last year now at $295,105 versus $301,468 by the end of August 2014. Initially the average house price being slightly down is a little shocking as the market has been busy with sales and not saturated with inventory. When you do a little digging and consider that by the end of August last year we had already seen four homes sell for over $450,000 and right now there are only three homes even listed at over $450,000 in Cumberland, it makes a little more sense. Personally I have seen pockets in Cumberland increase in value this year based off of certain sales and I don’t know that the average price accurately reflects what pricing is doing across the board in Cumberland. Although small, Cumberland has many sub areas and a wide variety of home styles to choose from, which is why the average sale price should be taken with a grain of salt. For those of you that are just curious to know what your home may be worth in today’s market, I welcome you to get in touch with me and I’d be happy to give you a better idea. If you are thinking of Selling or Buying in town it’s important to have a REALTOR®, like myself, who specializes in the Cumberland market. This way you will have a professional who is knowledgeable about the area and can help you obtain the best possible price. Our community is unique in so many ways and naturally our real estate market is no different! If you have any questions you can always contact me directly at: 778-585-0525 or email me at: [email protected] and I would be happy to help you get started in a friendly, no pressure atmosphere. - Written by Darren Anonson REALTOR ® with Royal LePage In the Comox Valley Stats taken from monthly reports produced by VIREB

YARD WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE. Use the weekly curbside organics collection for your yard waste! Every week unlimited collection of tree and shrub prunings, branches, leaves and grass clippings from your organics container. Branches must be less than 7.6 cm in diameter and 90 cm in length, and bundled with jute or hemp rope. Please no sod, soil, rocks or gravel. Dumping of yard waste in parks and road right-of-ways is subject to a $200 fine. Search “organics” at cumberland.ca. BURNING PERMITS. Be sure to obtain a permit for all outdoor fires at no cost from the Village office. Yard waste fires are permitted from October 15 to November 30 with a permit. Search “burning” at cumberland.ca. BEARS AND GARBAGE. Keeping bears away from your garbage will help prevent them from becoming food-habituated and destroyed. Store your solid waste in a secure structure until 8 am on collection day. Search “bears” at cumberland.ca. VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEES. Cumberland Council has four advisory committees that have room for more volunteer members. Make a difference in land use planning, accessibility, affordable housing or heritage. Search “committee” at cumberland.ca. VILLAGE NEWS IN YOUR INBOX. Sign up for regular news updates from cumberland.ca. Enter your email address for newsletter sign-up at cumberland.ca. For Sale: 1) Heavy-duty slow-speed electric drill kit with mixing tools for cement, plaster, and mud using a 5 gallon bucket $100. 2) Electric reciprocating saw with blades for wood and metal $50. 3) 24 foot two part extension ladder, Brand new! $100. 4) Building? Six foot by six foot double pane aluminum window, with a smaller opening window at the top $100. 5) Powerful hand held grinder $20. 6) Router with various routing bits $20. Call Ron 250-336-2867 Dear Villagers, Early last Monday morning I rose before the sun, made coffee on the stove, and slipped my boots on to go out for a walk before the rest of my household woke. The air outside was crisp, with just a hint of autumn in it. The odd leaf crunched underfoot as I rounded the corner of my yard. As I opened my gate I was met first by a half empty bean can. Next came a macaroni box half shredded, and then a sea of unidentifiable wrappers. Upon this plastic sea sailed a diaper, plump and full and leaking. The remnants of a garbage bag were scattered here and there, and it was clear that one (or many) bears had had a wild time with someone else’s garbage in my driveway. I ranted and raved while I cleaned up the mess. I thought about carrying the garbage door to door and demanding to know who was responsible for it. Instead, I’m hopeful that a little public shaming will do its work. Please secure your garbage, and recycle your bean cans, or I will find you and dump your garbage on your porch. Thanks!

Qualitown Thrift Store Hot fall/winter deals ... Quality Ladies’ sweaters, jackets, boots, including men’s items, hoodies and flannel shirts. Checkout our amazing selections of kids items, toys, clothing, tops, pants, jackets and much more, all sizes available from 0 to 14 year old, boys and girls. Come see for yourself. Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland Just Nails by Esme. 25 Years Experience • Acrylic Nails • Manicures • Gel Nail Polish • A Set of Acrylic Nails is $40, and a Fill is $25. Call 250-400-4297. 2743-B Windermere Ave. Newspapers and Pancakes... get your cozies ready for NAP’s coming to you soon. Brought to you by Dark Side Chocolates & Rare Bird Book Shop.

weekly Events SUNDAYS Weekly SUNDAYS: Cumberland United Church Worship Service and Children’s Program at 11:00 am followed by potluck lunch. New voices always welcome in the Choir practice at 10:00 am Sunday mornings. No musical expertise required – though gladly accepted! Located at the corner of First & Penrith. Church Phone 250 400-7084 Minister: Elaine Julian 1-250-205-0262 Weekly Service At Via Comox Valley each Sunday at 3pm. Come join us for a great time of Christian worship and teaching. We also provide a children’s program during our service for kids between the ages of 2-11. For more information check out our website at www. viacomoxvalley.ca or email Pastor Chad at chad@ viacomoxvalley.ca Cumberland Community Church Sunday Service is at 10:30am. Located at 3rd and Penrith. Everyone is welcome. ROYSTON-CUMBERLAND LIONS CLUB hosts a “Meat Pack Bingo” every Sunday, for all of 2015 at the Cumberland Hotel from 1 3pm. Total of 10 games at a cost of $1 per game with a maximum of two cards, plus a 50/50 draw. Once a month there will also be one game that will have a mega pack prize at a cost of $2 per game. All are welcome to come and support us. Must be 19 years+. All proceeds used in the community. Sundays from 4-6pm The Circle Singing Tribe! Learn the techniques and magic of vocal improvisation with an expert. Beat boxing, harmonizing, creative composing- focussed instruction on creating community through vocalizing. Call 250 792-3717 for location or VocalEase on FB mondays WEEKLY At Purusa Movement + Mind 11:30-1:00 Connect and Release: ​​A series of simple​, graceful​ movements ​and​vocalizations to f​ocus the mind, energize the body ​and release pleasure. All levels and abilities welcome. With VocalEase teacher, Joanna Finch. 5:15-6:30pm Connect and Release: Ad-

vanced. Come release tension, and connect to focussed energizing patterns of sound to help you get out of your head and into your body. Wild, happy fun... boot camp for singers!

Fridays Weekly

Cumberland Recreation invites you to drop by Village Park and join a game of pick-up soccer, until Nov 20th. Youth (16 years and under) play 5:30 – 6:30 pm and adults (16 years and over) play 6:30 – 8:00 pm. There will be a facilitator on-site to help organize games and participation is by donation. For more information, call 250.336.2231, visit Cumberland.ca or Cumberland Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

TUESDAYS WEEKLY Cumberland Centennial Rotary invites you to join us for a breakfast meeting on Tuesdays at 7AM at the Cumberland Legion on Dunsmuir Ave. Check us out on Facebook at Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial, or www.rotarycc.org. As Rotarians we stand for Service above self, come and experience that! Interested in knowing more about Rotary? Please attend a meeting as our guest. Call local Rotarian Linda Oprica at 250-336-2636

Saturdays Weekly Comox Valley Farmers’ Market CV Exhibition Grounds until Oct 17th Native Son’s Hall Oct 24th onward. Get Fresh! At the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market 9-12 every Saturday Year Round: Veggies and fruit, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs and honey, breads and baked goods, yogurt and cheese, jellies jams and preserves of all kinds, wine and spirits, ready to eat hot food, take home meals, healthy body products, salt and spices and even treats for your pet! October 3rd Steve and Viv Ruskin October 10th Anela Kahiamoe October 17th Brodie Dawson October 24th Find us at the Native Son’s Hall! FMI: www.cvfm.ca , [email protected], find us on facebook, 250-218-0321

Weekly Bible Discussion Group at Cumberland United Church. Elaine Julian leads a wide-open and free-wheeling discussion of the scripture passage for the coming Sunday Service, each Tuesday afternoon in the church basement from 1:30-3:00. No previous knowledge of the Bible is required. Come any or every Tuesday, as your schedule allows. Contact Elaine for more information about this or for pastoral support. You can leave a message at the church 250-400-7800 or phone Elaine directly at 1-250-205-0262. E-mail [email protected]

Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department

Meat Draw at the Royal Canadian Legion Br28 Cumberland every Saturday from 3 5:30pm for members and bona fide guests.

250-336-2531

What a great summer we’ve had. It’s amazing how quick the weather can change into Fall. See it happening in the trees, the flowers, the increase in wildlife around the Village and the cooler weather. Well it is also the time we shut down the air conditioners and close up the windows. As we turn up the heat please start thinking of fire safety in the home. First we need to check that our Smoke Alarms and Carbon Dioxide Alarms are working and that batteries are in good shape and the alarms are clean. Take the time to lightly vacuum them out to keep them in good working order. We need to practice our fire safety plan with our children and also our elderly relations or parents. They may need help getting prepared for the fall and winter conditions. As we turn the heat up or put more wood on the fire we need to be always thinking fire safety. Have we had our Furnace or the Gas Fireplace serviced? Make sure they are in good working condition. Have our chimney and wood stoves been cleaned and pipes checked? Do we have good, dry fire wood? Many people have baseboard heaters and they also need to be checked as things over the Summer may have gotten stuck in them; like kids plastic toys or socks or other flammables. Also our plug-in heaters need some special attention. We need to make sure that there is nothing around these devices and look for things that could fall on them or be pushed up against these devices. We have had a few fires where materials have fallen on or been pushed up against radiant heating devices that will cause fire. We need to be aware of our Power sources too. Make sure we are not abusing our electrical system in our homes by plugging in heaters and overloading plug ins or using poor condition extension cords. These two actions can easily cause overheating or cause a fire. Some other Fire Hazards to look for in your home are focused around your large appliances. Make sure your dryer vent is clean and also behind the dryer. Dryer lint is extremely flammable and has caused many fires. Also you need to check your screen to make sure it is clean. It needs to be washed now and again and you can check it by putting it under the tap. If water is trapped on top of it you need to wash it with hot soapy water so that it will not hold water. Hot water tanks, some gas and some electric, need to also be checked for safety. Don’t store things on top or too close to them. They are a heating device and need to stand alone and clear of combustibles. We might be moving B-B-Q’s back onto the deck or close to the house for the winter but please make sure they are moved away from the house before use and that the lid is open when we light them. Also interior Garage Doors that you use to enter the home, please make sure that they are closing properly with a good seal as you can have car exhaust entering the residence if there not closing tight. Finally check your Fire Extinguisher. Hopefully you’ll never need it, but it is always a good idea to have one ready. These are all important reminders to keep us all safe and warm this Fall. If you need any more information we at the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department can help with your safety, and we are always willing to help. Cumberland Fire Chief, Mike Wlliamson

GEORGIA

NICOLS’s off by yourself and spend time in contemplation, especially with something delicious to eat. Some will use this coming month to focus on past family events. These feelings might also be triggered because relatives, whom you haven’t seen for a while, are back in the picture.

wisdom and wit have made her a popular international astrologer whose horoscopes appear in regional papers across Canada including the National Post, Vancouver Province, Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, Victoria Daily News as well as smaller monthly publications like ours, and in publications across the United States and New Zealand. www.georgianicols.com

HOROSCOPES OCT/2015 Aries (March 21-April 19) The Sun is now the farthest away from you as it can get. Since, since the Sun is your source of energy, you will need more sleep in the next four weeks. Possibly, some of this fatigue is from dealing with ex-partners and old friends. This sort of thing can be tiring, especially if a conflict still exists. Nevertheless, lovely, playful opportunities also exist. And of course, all those wonderful opportunities to improve your health and your job are waiting for you to make the most of them! Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month, it’s all about duty and responsibilities. Make every action count as much as possible. You might have to work according to somebody else’s needs and wishes – but you can still strive to be as efficient, effective and productive as possible. You will also focus on your health; and you will improve your health however you can. This is good advice because frankly, your whole year ahead is a party year! And when you party, you eat well and drink well! A minute on the lips is a lifetime on the hips. Sigh. Gemini (May 21-June 20) A lovely, playful month ahead! Just do what you want to do because it’s your turn to have a good time. You might be involved with children as well as sports events. All your relationships with others will be fun and lighthearted. Enjoy the arts, musical performances and sports events. Have fun dining out. Stay in hotels. Old flames are still coming out of the woodwork – watch your step. Meanwhile, your words are melodious. Strong time for writing, sales and sweet talk. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your focus now is on home, family and your private life. You might want to cocoon. You will feel good among familiar surroundings. They will you a warm feeling in your tummy. You might want to go

will also be more involved with classes, groups and associations. Right now you look good to others. A romance with a boss might begin. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Welcome increased popularity and the enjoyment of friends and groups. In particular, friends from the past will be coming out of the woodwork – keen to see you once again. Meanwhile, you’re very ambitious right now. And well you should be because Jupiter is at the top of your chart where it will stay for the next year enhancing your reputation. It will allow you to advance in your own career or have the opportunity to change your field of work. Continue to travel for pleasure while you can. Bon voyage!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Your daily tempo will accelerate now with short trips, appointments, classes, increased reading and writing, visits with siblings and relatives plus dealing with friends and acquaintances from your past. Your schedule is jam-packed! Furthermore, you will work hard to earn money because you’re spending it! (Excellent to buy wardrobe goodies.) Allow extra time for delays and snafus in communications, daily transportation, trains, buses and automobile Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) breakdowns – just crazy stuff. The Sun now moves across the top of your chart; and this is the only Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) time all year this ever happens. This is a feisty time because fiery It symbolizes a flattering spotlight on you. Mars is in your sign. Be careful beBosses and VIPs, will see you in such a positive cause you might come on too strong. way. In turn, this will probably attract opIf you do – others will bite back. This month is all about money, earnings, cash flow portunities to you. People will ask you to take and expenditures. You might be focused on on increased responsibilities. If this happens, money and cash flow, or you might be focused say yes because you will not have to do anyon getting a different job or changing your job thing extra to dazzle them. Good lighting is in some way. Money coming to you will also everything! Travel opportunities look fabulous, be delayed at this point. Cheques in the mail as they will all year. Romance is sweet and will be late. If you’re looking for new work, go affectionate, while gifts and goodies come back to places you worked before. “I knew a your way. Sheesh! guy –.” Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This month you want to travel. You Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) want to spread your wings! You This week the Sun enters your sign want adventure and the exciteto stay for the next four weeks. ment of learning something new Happy birthday! This alignment and provocative. In a word – you want to allows you to recharge your grab more of life! Meanwhile, contacts from batteries for the rest of the year! In addiyour past, especially related to religion, tion, it will also attract favourable people politics, foreign countries or higher education and circumstances to you. Therefore, by all might be back in your life again. With fair means, make the most of this time and use it to your advantage. Many of you will run into Venus opposite your sign, you find it easy to ex-spouses, ex-partners and old friends from be charming to others – no worries. In fact, your past. Meanwhile, fair Venus guarantees your sex drive is amped because fiery Mars is warm relations with others, especially friends a real turn-on for Aquarians right now. Lucky and people in groups. A friend could become you. a lover. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Your focus now turns to taxes, Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) debt, mortgages, inheritances and Because your birthday is just one insurance issues. You might also be month away, this means you are focused on the wealth of your partner. Somecoming to the end of your personal thing needs to be wrapped up and finally year. As such, one of the wisest uses for the finished. With fiery Mars opposite your sign coming month ahead is for you to give some now, you might have conflicts with someone. serious thought to what you want your new Fortunately, this is temporary because in the year to be all about. How do you want it to bigger picture, Jupiter will be there for the be different from last year? What changes entire year enhancing your closest frienddo you want to introduce? One thing is cerships and partnerships, and attracting warm tain: Jupiter will guarantee that you will be partners to you. In fact, the year ahead is a popular during the next year; and that you wonderful time to marry.

Childcare & Activities

october Events

Cumberland Strongstart Centre is a FREE, play-based, early learning program for children aged birth to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Open for drop-in Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am. An ECE qualified facilitator will coordinate group circle times, craft activities, music, snacks, outings, gym time, etc. In order to register, please bring your child’s birth certificate to be copied. A registration form can be found at www.sd71.bc.ca/strongstart, or at the Cumberland Community School Office (Beaufort Building). Email pamela.tessmann@ sd71.bc.ca for more information. “LIKE” us on Facebook for a schedule of events at www.facebook.com/cumberlandstrongstart

Friday, October 2 “Untamed Dreams”: SSAGS/Studio B Gallery presents an exhibit of mixed media art by Jennifer Brant and Meghann Rader. Opening reception with refreshments, Friday, October 2, 7-11pm. Everyone welcome! 2704 Dunsmuir Ave.

Parent and Tot Gym – is a free program for children aged birth to 6 years and their parents/ caregivers. The gym is equipped with riding toys, balls, climbers and more. Open for drop-in on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30 am. For more information, call 250-336-2231, visit Cumberland.ca or Cumberland Parks and Recreation on Facebook. MAMACENTRIC - an ongoing meeting place for moms with newborn to toddler aged children. Tuesdays 3:30 - 5 PM. In the Strongstart Room at Cumberland Community School. This program is offered by the Cumberland Community Schools Society (CCSS) with support from First Credit Union & Insurance. FMI [email protected] Mountain Bike Club for students in grades 4-9. All levels welcome. Thursdays 2:45- 4:45 PM. Sept 24- Nov 5. This program is offered by the Cumberland Community Schools Society in partnership with UROC. FMI [email protected] Table Tennis for Youth. Grades 6-9. Mondays 4-5 PM. Oct 5- Nov 30. This program is offered by the Cumberland Community Schools Society in partnership with the Village of Cumberland. FMI and to register contact ccss.coordinator@ gmail.com

A big congratulations to our local youth film makers Maya Willard-Stepan, Tao Werner and Kaya Fox for having their stop motion animation film “Charlie” in this year’s Vancouver international film festival. Their film will screen with 19 other youth films from around the world through the Reel Youth program. Thank you to the Cumberland Community Youth center for bringing Reel Youth film festival to our community and giving these three an experience of a lifetime.

The Union Bay Community Club and the Union Bay Historical Society will present two musical shows entitled “LET’S ALL GO TO THE MUSIC HALL!” in honour of Janette and Doug Geidt. Time: 2pm and 7pm in the Union Bay Community Hall. Admission: $10 at the door. Background: Janette recently retired as President of the Historical Society after devoting 25 years to saving and restoring the old Post Office and Gaol House, now a museum. She is well known for the many, many shows she has written and directed, talks she has given in the Valley, and her book “The Friendly Port”. Doug is well known for his involvement in the arts, as an educator and for his community service. October 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 Courtenay Little Theatre presents “KISS THE MOON KISS THE SUN” at 7:30 pm Friday, OCT. 2; Saturday, OCT. 3; Wednesday, OCT. 7; Thursday, OCT. 8 and Friday, OCT. 9 TICKETS: $22 with a matinee at 2:00 pm Sunday, OCT 4 TICKETS: $20. This Norm Foster play, a blend of comedy and drama, explores the relationship between a disabled man and a young pregnant woman where each person finds the nerve to take responsibility and persevere against all odds. TICKETS: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com (250) 338-2430 Friday, October 2 7 - 10PM The 2nd Annual FALL FAIR FOLLIES - VARIETY SHOW! Join us at Cumberland United Church for a wild and wacky variety show of epic proportions! All ages welcome. Some content may be PG 13. Admission by donation. Part of the Foggy Mountain Fall Fair! Fall Fair Follies is part of the Foggy Mountain Fair and Local Colours ArtsFest. The event is presented by the Comox Valley Community Arts Council (with support from Heritage Canada), Cumberland Museum and Cumberand Forest! Saturday, October 3 FOGGY MOUNTAIN FALL FAIR from 10 am - 4 pm at 1st and Dunsmuir. Live music, heritage crafts and games, vendors, workshops, museum and forest tours, apple press (bring your apples and a jar to bring home) plant sale, forest murals, Pie of the Year Contest, community tables and so much more! All FREE. Details at www.cumberlandmuseum.ca or www.cumberlandforest.com. 2015 Cumberland Pie of the Year Contest - Dust off your rolling pins and pull out your apron, the legendary Cumberland Pie of the Year contest is coming up on Saturday October 3rd at the Cumberland Cultural Centre! Celebrity judges, extreme baking, boozy bribes, cash prizes, music, fame fortune and foodie fun. Pie Auction to

follow with all proceeds to the Cumberland Forest. For details check out www.cumberlandforest.com or visit the page on facebook. Cumberland Oktoberfest Skatepark Fundraiser, Live music & DJ This is the first annual Oktoberfest fundraiser for the Cumberland Skatepark. Come and drink beer and do something great for Cumberland! Location: Cumberland Recreation Institute (CRI) Tix: $10 in advance ($15 at the door) Time: 8PM - 1AM. Ages: 19+ Buy tickets in Cumberland at Alley Cuts, Mars on Main, Tarbells and Rusty Rooster. Costumes strongly encouraged! Prizes for best lederhosen and dirndl! MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Village of Cumberland Heritage Commission at 6:30 pm at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue next to the Fire Hall. View meeting agendas online at cumberland.ca. Thursday, October 8 On Thursday, October 8th First Credit Union and Insurance will be closing at 2pm to enable all of our 140 employees the opportunity to volunteer and make an impact in the communities that we serve. Friday, October 9 Royal Canadian Legion Cumberland Soup and Sandwich 11.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Sunday October 11 Purusa Movement + Mind Sunday Intensives for October, 12:30-2:30pm Circle Singing Tribe. Find your voice! Vocal Embodiment of Loving Kindness: A workshop with vocal-body teacher Joanna Finch on Thanks-giving and getting. Using words and sounds, toning and movement to unleash self love Vocal Improv games and technique. $20 contact: 250-650-4722 or [email protected] to reserve your space Monday, october 12

Happy Thanksgiving Cumberland! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Village of Cumberland Council meeting at 5:30 pm at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue next to the Fire Hall. View meeting agendas online cumberland.ca. wednesday, October 14 Life Study Sketching. Studio sketching sessions for artists of all levels. Come out and hone your artistic skills. Bring your paper, charcoal, and pencils. Every second Wednesday from 7 to 9pm. $5 to join the Society, $5 to $8 per session. The Abbey Studio in Cumberland, 1st & Penrith. Presented by the Cumberland Culture and Arts Society. Thursday, October 15 International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been celebrated since 1948. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history and to promote its achievements. Stop by the First Credit Union, Cumberland branch, and enjoy some treats and help us celebrate.

MEET THE DOULAS - An Evening of Doula Speed Dating! Is there a new baby in your future? This is a chance for expectant mothers and their partners to meet 8 local doulas all in one place, get more information, ask questions, and perhaps find a doula that might be a fit for your birth! Join us Oct. 15 at Zocalo Cafe from 6:30-8:30. Admission: $5 (includes coffee or tea) FMI: email Andrea Postal [email protected] or Pamela Tessmann [email protected] 12th annual Child Haven Fundraising Dinner Enjoy an Indian vegetarian dinner with Bonnie and Fred Cappuccio founders of Child Haven, Order of Canada and Nobel Peace Prize nominees. This year’s dinner is at the Upper Florence Filberg Centre. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner is at 6 pm. Looking for a unique gift or a Christmas present ? There will be sales tables of exotic goods, a silent auction, a slide show and entertainment. The dinner will be prepared for you by the Datt family of “Go Mango” You will meet Comox Valley residents who have volunteered overseas with Child Haven. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. They are available at Blue Heron and Laughing Oyster Books. For more information call Heather at 250 338­2181 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Zoning Bylaw update open house 10 am to 3 pm at the Cultural Centre with presentations at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Find out about proposed zone changes, changes to various land use permissions and regulations, and how the new zoning bylaw could impact you and the community. Search “zoning bylaw” at cumberland.ca. Sunday, October 18 Royal Canadian Legion Cumberland Crib games start at 1pm. UNION BAY COMMUNITY CLUB FALL DINNER Doors open 5 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM at the Union Bay Community Hall, 5401 Highway No. 19A, Union Bay, BC. TICKETS $ 14.00 each - $6.00 for those under 10. Tickets available by calling Donna at 250-335-2147 or Dave at 250335-2317 Monday, October 19 Canadian federal Election. Head to a voting station near you to cast your ballot. Tuesday, October 20 Cumberland Community Schools Society Annual General Meeting. Tuesday October 20th, 6 PM. School Library, Perseverance Building. Everyone welcome. Fresh baking donated by Tarbell’s Deli! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Village of Cumberland Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee at 9 am at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue next to the Fire Hall. View meeting agendas online at cumberland.ca. Village of Cumberland Accessibility Committee at 6:30 pm at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue

October Recreation Hand-in-Hand Early Years Nature Education 3 to 4 years An outdoor educational program. Seeds Program: 3 years old Tues & Thurs, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $169/month Roots Program: 4 years old Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $224/month

Soccer Tots 3 to 5 years

Thursdays, Nov 5 - Dec 10 10:00 - 11:00 am $42/6

Red Dragon Taekwondo 4 years and up

Learn all aspects of taekwondo in a safe and respectful environment. Mon & Wed, ongoing 7:00 - 7:45 pm (4 to 8 years) 7:45 - 8:45 pm (9 years and up) $50/10 pass, $40/month

Groovy Girls 8 to 12 years

Girls sports, crafts and pampering. Mondays, ongoing until Dec 7 3:00 - 4:30 pm $96/12

PLC & Pro-D Days

Oct 7, Mountain Biking (Girls) Oct 23, Pro-D Mountain Bike Camp Oct 28, Mountain Biking (Co-ed) Nov 4, Making Art with Nature Nov 18, Sewing Studio Times, ages and prices vary ($11 - $20)

Pick-up Soccer

Drop by Village Park and join the fun. Fridays, ongoing until Nov 20 5:30 - 6:30 pm (16 years and under) 6:30 - 8:00 pm (16 years and over) $2/suggested donation

Intro to Mountain Biking 16 years and up Saturday, Oct 3, Co-ed beginner Sunday, Oct 4, Women’s beginner 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, $49 Sunday, Oct 4, Intermediate Skills 12:30 - 4:30, $56

Cheese Making

Tuesday, Oct 6, Feta & Quark Tuesday, Nov 3, Mozzarella & Brie 6:00 - 9:00 pm, $78/1

Morning Flow Yoga 14 years and over Nov 4 - Dec 15 Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 am $63/6, $13/drop in

HIIT and Stretch 14 years and over

High intensity interval training followed by a stretch. Nov 8 - Dec 13 Sundays, 9:15 - 10:15 am $48/6

Open Climb

Oct 2 - Dec 18 Fridays, 6:00 - 8:45pm Sat & Sun, 1:30 - 4:15pm Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm (youth) $3/youth, $4.52/adult

Climbing Events

Oct 10, Family Climb, $13/family Oct 17, Learn to Climb Lesson, $38

Trick or Trick Parade

Gather at the Village Office at 4 pm for the parade. Return to Cumberland Recreation for free hot dogs and juice. Saturday, Oct 31

Recreation Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Closed on statutory holidays

More programs listed online at cumberland.ca and on Facebook at Cumberland Parks and Recreation.

Cumberland Recreation Centre 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue 250.336.2231

next to the Fire Hall. View meeting agendas online at cumberland.ca. Friday, October 23 Royal Canadian Legion Cumberland Soup and Sandwich 11.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Costumes & Candy Pre-Hallowe’en Karaoke Party. Test drive your costume, or raid our Tickle Trunk. Friday, October 23, at the Abbey Studio. $10 at the door, cash bar. Presented by Lucky Village Enterprises. FMI 604 873 5336 Saturday, October 25 Purusa Movement + Mind Sunday Intensives for October, 9:30-11:30am Traci Skuce will lead you through extensions of the spine aka Back Bends. As the weather shifts these openings of the heart will also elevate your spirits! $20 contact: 250-650-4722 or [email protected] to reserve your space The Perseverance Trail Run 2015! Racers can look forward to a fantastic trail run, delicious post race food and fabulous draw prizes from a host of local sponsors. The Perseverance Trail Run is presented by Equilibrium Lifestyle Management (ELM) and is a fundraiser for the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS). Visit www.perseverancetrailrun.to volunteer or for more info. Perseverance Party for the Forest - FungusFest! The Forest Fairy has returned and cast a spell on the day - every penny raised will be matched! The whole community is invited to join in the fun and raise funds for the FINAL PUSH in our fundraising campaign to purchase forest lands slated for logging surrounding the Village. The clock’s ticking and we have TREES TO SAVE! This daytime party is a mash up of the Perseverance Trail Run after party and a Forest Lovers Afternoon Ball! Local beer, silent auction, celebrity chef cook-off, & entertainment! 1-6 pm at the CRI. All ages, tickets on sale at cumberlandforest.com MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Village of Cumberland Council meeting at 5:30 pm at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue next to the Fire Hall. View meeting agendas online at cumberland.ca. wednesday, October 28 Life Study Sketching. Studio sketching sessions for artists of all levels. Come out and hone your artistic skills. Bring your paper, charcoal, and pencils. Every second Wednesday from 7 to 9pm. $5 to join the Society, $5 to $8 per session. The Abbey Studio in Cumberland, 1st & Penrith. Presented by the Cumberland Culture and Arts Society.

Happy Hallowe’en!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

the Village Office at 4 pm and trick and treat to all the downtown businesses. Return to Cumberland Recreation for free hot dogs and juice. Sponsored by the Cumberland downtown businesses and the Village of Cumberland. For more information, call 250.336.2231, visit Cumberland. ca or Cumberland Parks and Recreation on Facebook. Please make sure to keep you pets secure inside so they don’t run away and get scared of the fireworks. Take care of your pets! Low hazard fireworks are used for recreation and include fireworks, pin wheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Please obtain family fireworks permit at no charge for displays on private property. You will need the written consent of the property owner for a permit. Applications may be made at the Village Office during regular office hours.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Village Hall meeting at 7 p.m. at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue next to the Fire Hall. Join Council members at this informal meeting to discuss issues that matter to you. View meeting Trick or Treat Costume Parade. Gather at agendas online at cumberland.ca. The November 2015 Issue Deadline is October 15th. Don’t Miss It!

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