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Curious Kids Club in February
The Curious Kids Club's coordinator has planned three fascinating topics for February. February 14: Underneath the Hearts February 21: Fruit of the Loom February 28: Fruit of the Loom Part 2 The Club runs on a drop in basis for kids aged 5 to 12. The charge is only $2 per child or FREE to folks with a museum family membership. Visit the Event Calendar for Details
It’s All There in Black and White: Tax Time 1964
An interesting 50 year old bit of trivia about something we all have to deal with - taxes. Check out the details from this Comox District Free Press article of January 6, 1965. With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Gift Shop News January 2015
We are looking forward to another fun and exciting year at the Museum Gift Shop. 2014 was a record year in sales so thank you to everyone for helping us achieve this success! For 2015 we're concentrating on unique local, BC and Canada made products. One new supplier is Lunar Reflections who are located between Union Bay and Buckley Bay. These talented folk create fabulous handmade items from a variety of woods. The gift shop is offering a couple of things from them: the amazing hand crafted triceratops rocker (pictured above) and fun dino themed wall mounted coat racks. Both children and adults love [...]
Curious Kids Club January and February 2015
The Curious Kids Club will continue to explore and investigate the treasures held at the museum. Saturdays from 10 am-12 noon (while the Farmers' Market is going on at the Native Sons Hall) kids will inspect different aspects of the museum and do some hands-on activities. Who: Children ages 5-12 years old Where: Courtenay and District Museum When: January 17, 24, February 14, 21 and 28 from 10am-12 noon Cost: $2 for a drop-in or FREE with Family Museum Membership
Courtenay’s Centennial Activities
2015 is Courtenay’s 100th Centennial and if any of you missed the New Year kickoff celebrations, don’t worry, there’s plenty more to come. To see what you can look forward to in this special year, click here for the City of Courtenay’s Centennial information. Throughout this year, the museum will be providing glimpses into the back story on the City’s Incorporation in 1915. Just as today, in 1914, residents had varying opinions about the city’s future. In this article, it seems that not everyone was convinced that incorporation was a good idea. Here’s an excerpt from the Daily Colonist on May 1, 1914. The [...]
Curious Kids Club
The Curious Kids Club will be running on Saturdays in January from 10 am-12 noon. Kids will get a behind the scenes look at the museum and do some hands on activities. Come and join in the fun! Who: Kids ages 5-12 When: Saturdays, 10 am-12 noon Cost: $2 drop-in or free with a family membership to the museum
It’s All There in Black and White: Annual Christmas Dance
Party towns. There's no getting around it – the Comox Valley really knew how to enjoy the holiday season in the 1940s. Dancing until the wee hours in Union Bay, Courtenay AND Cumberland on Christmas DAY. Check out the details from this Comox District Free Press ad of December 19, 1946. With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Holiday Hours
The museum will be open regular winter hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm except for the following holiday closures: December 24th closed at 1:00 pm Closed December 25th and 26th December 31st closed at 1:00 pm Closed January 1st
Christmas Décor
Here's one for all of the crafters out there... From the 1950s booklet "Glamour and the Hostess, a Guide to Canadian Table Setting" by Marie Holmes, comes these easy to follow directions for a Christmas Yule – Log table decoration. Best of luck in sourcing those foam reindeer!
Courtenay’s 100th Birthday Bash
2015 is a huge year in the City of Courtenay’s history as it marks the 100th anniversary of incorporation. Events are scheduled throughout the year with the first set to begin on New Year’s Eve. To Find Out More Click Here
Gifts that Bring a Smile
Say Happy Holidays by taking a bite out of history with the museum’s new milk and dark chocolate “Elasmobars” made by our good friends at Hot Chocolates. You can find our Elasmobars in the gift shop, along with Royston Roasting Company, Elasmosaur Coffee. Put these in one of our Janet baskets, along with other specialty gifts and you’ll have everyone smiling on your reindeer team. Proceeds from gift shop sales go to museum programmes and operations. To thank all of our members for their support throughout the year, we are offering 25% off through Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays!
Holiday Wishes
This cute little card (only 3 ½ by 4 ½ inches) from 1926 made the perfect keepsake for a child. The inside inscription reads: “This Christmas card is small, but here’s to you, A world of cheery wishes warm and true. With Hearty Greetings for Christmas and may the New Year bring you every happiness.” As the festive season approaches, the Courtenay and District Museum board and staff would like to extend wishes to all for a wonderful and safe holiday. Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year to you and yours!
It’s All There in Black and White: Wet Blankets
There was no calling those Comox Logging and Railway men "wet blankets" back in the '40s! Have a read through this article from the Comox District Free Press of November 10, 1949 to discover a clever example of "reduce, reuse, recycle". With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.