Tiny, Queer Love Stories: an evening for sharing them.
Friday, Feb. 21st 7-9 pm Bayside Bistro, 2670 Cliffe Ave #5, Courtenay

They say February is the cruelest month, and Valentine’s may be the worst, or the best, day of the year. The hosts of Rainbow Gatherings, a monthly, secular event bringing generations of lgbtq2s+ generations together for fun and community, want to make your February a little brighter by sharing love stories of many types—from first love to worst love, pet and family love to unrequited crush love, changed-my-life-forever to no-regrets and bad-romance love. All love matters and deserves a chance to inspire celebration, delight, sober second thought, tears or laughter in good company.

Come expecting to participate in small group, all-ages appropriate story-telling in a high-acceptance, low-judgment atmosphere. Seating is limited; please register through Rainbow Gatherings at Event Bright to reserve your spot. Rainbow Gatherings are hosted by Comox United, an Affirming congregation of the United Church of Canada. They are secular, social events—free from preaching, prayer or other religious practice—offered as a no-strings-attached gift to the Comox Valley’s community of gender- and romantically-diverse folks, along with their allies and loved ones.

For further information: Bruce Curtis 250-339-5497 or bwcurtis@shaw.ca
Karen Hollis 250-339-3966 or revkarenhollis@gmail.com

Admission is free for ticket holders. Tickets available from www.eventbrite.ca

Free Youth Support Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying folk between the ages of 12-24.
Running weekly every Thursday from 330-530.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/foundrycomoxvalley

Feb 16, 2025, 4-6pm

Queer Centre Volunteer Meeting

OPEN TO ALL!

@ The Foundry, back room, Courtenay

First of ongoing gathering of folx interested in community collaborative work

contact qccvevents@gmail.com for more info

Meet some people and make new friends, shoot some pool, have a snack or a drink or two, and settle into community.

Please acquaint yourself with our cultural commitment if you're planning to attend:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P9gSvW7f14Z-Rrt9CCi847nwm5yUv2xNaqR8STxAvSk/edit

Join the WhatsApp chat for last minute event updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CEb44g2DtYRLwB81QX56TI

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Create relationships outside the firm boundaries of traditional monogamy, with clear and honest communication, consensual intimacy and playful curiosity.

How we agree to be connected may vary by person and over time. Customize, grow, adapt and evolve together, and in community.

Free Youth Support Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying folk between the ages of 12-24.
Running weekly every Thursday from 330-530.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/foundrycomoxvalley

Email qccvevents@gmail.com for an invite and more information.

Queers & Cheers: February Fabulous Funtime!

Listen up, darlings! Winter's trying to drag you down? NOT ON OUR WATCH!

Join Queers and Cheers for an epic LGBTQ+ social event that'll blast away those winter blues! Ace Brewing's covered patio is transforming into a rainbow wonderland on Sunday, February 9th from 2-5pm.

.What to Expect:
• Rainbow-themed creativity
• Crafting "care" cards with glue, glitter, and love
• Themed bingo that'll spark connections
• A vibrant community celebration

Craft Possibilities:
• Pop-up heart designs
• Rainbow-themed cards
• Kindness-focused messages
• Personalized expressions of love and support

Dress Code:
Colorful and proud! Each crew member can represent a different rainbow hue, or you can be the entire rainbow yourself!
**Themes are suggestions, not rules - just be your authentic self.**

Pro Tip: Bring your crafting spirit, a sense of humor, and maybe some extra glitter. Whether you're making a card for your bestie, your bartender, or your monkey's uncle, this event is all about spreading joy and connection.

Let's turn February from blah to HURRAH! See you there, fabulous humans!

North Island Pride 6th Annual General Meeting
Sunday February 2nd, 5pm Pacific Time

You're invited to the NIPS AGM this Sunday
join and ask questions
*We're looking for performers for Pride 2025
*We're looking for vendors for Pride 2025
*We're looking for directors for our board

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89507575340?pwd=OrjoV6W4b2TKjvO7Fy5JNKAMFeYGWN.1

Meeting ID: 895 0757 5340
Passcode: 300470

Comox Valley Queer Artist Collective

Art Social

Free! Everyone welcome

January 31st 5-7pm

Comox Valley Art Gallery (Second Floor)

Bring your own craft

Free Youth Support Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying folk between the ages of 12-24.
Running weekly every Thursday from 330-530.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/foundrycomoxvalley

Fieramente, the North island's 2SLGBTQIA+
Tuesday, Jan 28 at Grantham Hall!

Curious? Folks are welcome to join us for the third rehearsal next week to try us out and hopefully you'll then want to join us for the term. Please invite your friends!
!!!After the third rehearsal, we don't accept any new singers until the next term!!!

Register to save your spot (just don't pay if you're trying out the first rehearsal before you choose to join us or not).

No audition required. We welcome every 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied voice, just as you are.

As always, we have subsidy and payment plans available. We have moved to a masking encouraged, but not required policy. Carpools are available from Courtenay and Campbell River.

www.fieramentechoir.ca/join-us

January 28th, 6-9pm

The theme of this Trans Nite is Poker. We are betting cool rocks. No money.

Events are smaller in nature. For more information or for an invite, email:

QCCVevents@gmail.com

Fieramente, the North island's 2SLGBTQIA+ Choir starts next Tuesday, Jan 14 at Grantham Hall!

Curious? Folks are welcome to join us for the first rehearsal next week to try us out (for free) and hopefully you'll then want to join us for the term. Please invite your friends!

Register to save your spot (just don't pay if you're trying out the first rehearsal before you choose to join us or not).

No audition required. We welcome every 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied voice, just as you are.

As always, we have subsidy and payment plans available. We have moved to a masking encouraged, but not required policy. Carpools are available from Courtenay and Campbell River.

Join us for a rad night of dancing your neon leg warmers off to totally tubular 80’s music at Gayties Night on January Gayteenth (18th), 2025!

This is a ticketed, but non-profit event. All proceeds will go to Rainbow House. That said, we all know times are tough, and we still want you to attend. Please do not hesitate to contact the organizer directly if you have budgetary constraints.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../gayties-night-tickets...

Rainbow Gatherings, Queer Karaoke, Friday January 17th 7-9pm, Bayside Bistro, 2670 Cliffe Ave #5, Courtenay

Admission is free for ticket holders. Tickets available from www.eventbrite.ca

Asian cuisine and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase - cash or card

An inter-generational, secular event for 2SLGBTQIA++ and Allies every 3rd Friday of the month 7-9pm

Hosted by the Affirm Committee of the Comox United Church

Feb - Love Stories; March - Board Games; April - Trivia; May - Improv

Fieramente, the North island's 2SLGBTQIA+ Choir starts next Tuesday, Jan 14 at Grantham Hall!

Curious? Folks are welcome to join us for the first rehearsal next week to try us out (for free) and hopefully you'll then want to join us for the term. Please invite your friends!

Register to save your spot (just don't pay if you're trying out the first rehearsal before you choose to join us or not).

No audition required. We welcome every 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied voice, just as you are.

As always, we have subsidy and payment plans available. We have moved to a masking encouraged, but not required policy. Carpools are available from Courtenay and Campbell River.

Events are smaller in nature. For more information, email:

QCCVevents@gmail.com

Queer Centre Comox Valley Community Meeting
What do YOU want from a queer community centre?

Monday, January 13 5pm-7pm Lake Trail Community School

Introduction to the organization, Board and structure transparency, Funding model and fundraising plan, Timeline, Volunteer needs

Open space for questions and suggestions, Community collaboration

Don’t post this image on social media. Send it directly to your friends and fellow organizers

Questions? Want a zoom invite? queercentrecomoxvalley@gmail.com

Join Us for Queers and Cheers!
Date: Sunday, January 12 2025
Location: ACE Brewing
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM Let’s come together for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community spirit!

Bring your friends, share some laughs, and raise a glass to love, resilience, and the vibrant tapestry of our queer community. We can’t wait to see you there!

SPACE TRASH
CVAG Youth Media Project is excited to present 13 short films and one zine made during our fall program.

FREE !
Doors open at 6:30pm
Screening begin at 7pm

Reserve your tickets! 250.338.2430
tickets@sidtheatre.com
https://www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/.../space-trash-a.../

Films by: Rozzy, Taylor, Sean, Mavelin-Ray, Marc, Tremayne, and Heather
YMP leaders Krista, Dan and Kat

Thank you to all our community businesses we partnered with this season!
CV Hospice Society
CV Youth Music Centre
CV Lifelong Learning Centre
Viridian Energy Co-op
Lake Trail Community Education Society
Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association
Youth & Ecological Restoration

Thanks to the support of Sid Williams Theatre.