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The Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association is hosting a Skeet shooting clinic and mini shoot in early September.

The SPCA's summer student watched some budding new environmentalists and animal rights advocates in the making during the association's annual summer camp.

Local photographer, Sarah Kerr, invites you to a presentation and slideshow about her recent visit to India. On Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Freakin Coffeshop, Sarah Kerr will share her experiences, photos and short videos with you of her recent three-month stay in India.

Everyone is invited to the stunning gardens of Diana Caldwell and Erik Taynen Aug. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a timely talk, a potluck meal and the camaraderie of folks who love nature in all its aspects during the Comox Valley Land Trust's garden party.

Construction has begun on the Gas n Go on Dyke Road, which AFC Construction expects to finish by November.

Anna and Sophie, both 10, pick up some pocket money by selling vegetables in the Dove Creek area.

A special musical event is taking place Sept. 18 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. to raise funds for St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Comox Valley RCMP and a police dog all aided in the capture of a suspected thief and wanted man Friday. Around noon, the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a call for assistance at the Buckley Bay Petro-Canada. Two male employees were attempting to deal with a man who was believed to be involved in a theft from the store a few days earlier when an altercation ensued.

This coming Tuesday at 6 p.m., the Purple Onion Deli at 146 Port Augusta Ave. in Comox will host the next Earthsave vegan dineout.

Cowboys Trails 'n 4-H Tales kicks off at Comox Valley Exhibition on Aug. 26. Running from Friday to Sunday afternoon, the 137-year-old fair has something for everyone.