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Four Islanders who cut their teeth with the Upper Island Riptide program are helping the Thompson Rivers University women’s soccer team move forward.

The Lupine Art & Friends Charity Lawn Bowling Day last weekend was a hit, as 56 newbies enjoyed the sunshine and music to raise funds for KidSport Comox Valley. Various prizes from 16 businesses were awarded in player voted categories like ‘best dress’, which the Brick House Betties roller derby team won handily. No one knew how to play when they walked through the gates, but with a five-minute crash course, they were rolling not ball, but ‘bowls’.

On Aug. 15, the Crown Isle Ladies Nine & Wine raised $3,656 in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

The eighth annual Kelly Smith Memorial Golf Tournament was a huge success, Aug. 10 at Crown Isle golf course.

Last weekend was the 24th annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival.

Camryn Curts of the Comox Valley scored the lone goal in a Saturday victory for the Thompson Rivers University women’s soccer team. The Kamloops side defeated Clark College during a three-match exhibition tour of Washington State.

Submitted by Andy Guest

Rick Hilton and Joann Hurley took first place at the Comox Legion Ham and Pineapple Darts Tournament on Saturday.

The Comox Valley Aquatic Club had a successful season with a record number of swimmers qualifying at regional, provincial and national levels.

Brad Gunter plays on Canada’s senior A team