The Cumberland Chamber

Noteworthy News

News and updates from the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre.

Cumberland’s Lunar New Year - THANKS!

January 19, 2010

The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce would like to extend many thanks to the following businesses, organizations and individuals for contributing to the success of our annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 13, 2010:

The Village of Cumberland, Currently Cumberland, The Cumberland Lunar New Year Committee (Donna Lemay, Barb Giroday, John Leung, John Jones, May Gee, Joyce Lowe), The Cumberland Museum & Archives, Cumberland Village Works / Vig Schulman, Panda Gardens, Pangaea Arts, Imogen Lim, Magnolia Gallery & Garden, Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cumberland Recreation staff, Cumberland Regional Hospital Laundry Society, Home & Garden Gate, Riding Fool Hostel, Amy James, Brett Ferdinandi.

Event Volunteers: Stacey, Randy, Cleo, Shelley and Megan Agar, Nicola Cunha, Bobby Herron, Cindy Patterson, Kate Jones, Meaghan Cursons, Peter Aitken,

Silent Auction Contributors and Volunteers: Marilyn Timms, Clive Powsey, Neil Havers, Cumberland Hotel, Cumberland Massage Therapy, Tarbell’s Cafe, Kim Bannerman, Kathryn Chung and Currently Cumberland, Jackie McCauley, Michelle Peters
(Proceeds donated to the Cumberland Museum & Archives)


Presented by the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce.
With support from the Village of Cumberland & the Lunar New Year Community Committee, Cumberland Village Works & Currently Cumberland

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Congratulations to Christmas in the Village Winners!

Congratulations to Christmas in the Village Winners!

December 22, 2009

Many thanks to all of the visitors to Cumberland businesses December 15-19 who entered to win the Christmas in the Village Grand Prize and tickets to the Cumberland Village Works’ Return of the Light Solstice Celebration on December 19.
The winners drawn for the 5 pairs of tickets were: Jill Banting, Susan Wheeler, Sharon Chappell, Carrie Jamieson and Vera Moan.

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Anne Wichmann of Cumberland - who won gift certificates and merchandise with a total value of over $800 provided by Village shops and restaurants. She will be enjoying many amazing products and services including….

Rusty Rooster- Cucina Products
Alley Cuts - Gift Certificates for haircut and products
Virgin Hair in Alley Cuts - Gift Certificate - Free Hair Cut
Cumberland Recreation - Climbing Wall Lesson for 2 Adults
Carmie’s Cafe -  Two $15 Gift Certificates
Tiger Lilly Day Spa - $50 Gift Certificate
Dodge City Cycles - O’Neal Motocross Jersey
Tarbell’s Cafe & Gallery - Private Cooking Lesson for 3 - with Linda Shaben - value $180
Riding Fool Hostel- One Night Stay (Private room- Value $55)
Village Yarn Shoppe - Hand Knitted Accessory
Cumberland Village Bakery - $20 Gift Cert
Crows Soap Factory - $50 Gift Certificate
Rasta Troll -  Gift Certificate $10
Gatehouse Bistro - Two $25 gift certificates
Home & Garden Gate- Christmas soap set
Magnolia Gallery & Garden - $20 gift certificate
Dodge City Video: Two $10.00 gift certificates
Village Meats - $35 gift certificate
Dark Side Chocolates gift bag - value $35
Cumberland Museum & Archives - gift pack - 1 free admission, mug & Royston Roasting whole bean coffee.
Seeds Natural Food Market - $10 gift certificate
Cameron’s Salon & Barber - certificate for a FREE haircut
Fusion Boardworx - Hoodie & socks
The Great Escape’s Karrakadis snacks

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