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Saturday, December 21st, 2013

As Christmas nears, Downtown Courtenay is the perfect place to get into the spirit of the season! Music, celebrations, family events, dance performances, solstice gatherings, art and crafts activities and more fill this final weekend of Downtown Courtenay WinterFest!

This is a fantastic weekend to go searching for unique stocking stuffers, special tree decorations, tasty sweets and treats, local foods for Christmas week from the Comox Valley Farmers Market and last minute gifts for friends and loved ones.

It's also a great time to park the car and experience an alternative to the busy hustle of the big parking lots, malls and roads. Stroll the streets of Downtown Courtenay on foot, slow down the pace, stop for coffee, tea or treats, meet old friends for lunch or explore the Museum or Art Gallery for inspiration.

Learn about Winter Solstice Traditions from around the world with the CV Multi-Cultural Immigrant Support Society (CVMCISS) on Friday afternoon from 1-5 pm at 5th and England

Music fills the air this weekend so check out the events at local restaurants or bring the whole family for a Community Show at the WinterFest Hub with Corwin Fox on Saturday at 2 pm! Kick off your boots and coats, pile your shopping in the corner and sit back for a great FREE concert from this talented producer and signer songwriter.

Friday December 20

1-5 pm CVMCISS hosts a very special Winter Solstice celebration at 5th and England. All are welcome! The theme of winter solstice are light and sharing. Together, we sing, dance, tell stories, play games, eat cookies, and dream�and learn about Solstice Traditions from around the world! Guests are encouraged to bring a pair of socks, gloves, or a scarf which will be shared with the homeless or less fortunate outreach organizations to help clients to keep warm through the cold weather.

7 pm Sunday Dennis plays the Elevate Grotto Concert Series

8 � 11 pm Friday Night Lounge w/Jilli Martini Band at Billy D�s

7 pm Blaine Dunaway at Zocalos

7:30 pm Laurie Tinkler Dancers' The Nutcracker at the Sid

Saturday December 21th

9- noon - Comox Valley Farmers Market with musical guest Franco Noviello

Laurie Tinkler Dancers' The Nutcracker 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Sid Williams Theatre

11-2 Solstice Craft Fun with Elevate the Arts at the WinterFest Hub at 5th and England!

2 pm Free Family Show at the Elevate Hub � Corwin Fox and Friends

7 pm Celtic Cargo Cult at Zocalo Cafe

Stay tuned for more events in this final week of Downtown Courtenay WinterFest! Take pictures all week long and post with the #DowntownCourtenay hashtag for your chance to win a $50 gift card from The Zocalo