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Shifty Sailors singing for YANA
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Ahoy mateys – You Are Not Alone (YANA) of Comox Valley is proud to present America’s infamous Shifty Sailors in concert for a night of song and folklore.
The Shifty Sailors – the largest singing group of their kind in North America – are in their 22nd year bringing sea shanties and maritime music to the world. The “Shiftys” sing about lighthouses; shipwrecks; military; songs of fishes and whales, and last but not least, good ol’ sailors’ drinking songs. From serious to lighthearted with instrumental accompaniment by a squeeze box (accordion), guitar and banjo and 20 harmonizing voices, the Shiftys are coming to Comox to bring you a night of fun entertainment.
Having performed at Tall Ship Festivals in Europe, singing festivals in Bergen, Norway; Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Gdynia, Poland; Leubeck, Germany; Waterford, Ireland; Cherbourg, France, and Prague, Czech Republic, and all over the United States, the Shifty Sailors are excited to add Comox to their list of swash buckling concerts.
Admission is by donation and supports YANA’s work providing Comox families with sick children, or pregnant mothers with medical needs, with travel and accommodation assistance to reach crucial medical treatments outside the Comox community.
Set your sails for music and singing of days gone by with the Shifty Sailors – Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, in Comox. You’ll be happy you did matey.
Find out more on the Community Led Events page at yanacomoxvalley.com or call YANA at 250-871-0343.
A huge thank you to Simon’s Cycles, Dr. Andreas Conradi and all riders, volunteers, donors and sponsors who participated in the Simon’s Cycles YANA Ride. Together, we raised nearly $45,000 which will go directly to Comox Valley families with children who need to travel for medical treatment. Bikes will keep us together!
Every pedal counts!
Thank you to the young, talented Naomi who hosted an art show and bake sale with proceeds to YANA. What an awesome way to share your talent and help children who really need it!
Thank you to the Huisamen family who hosted a birthday party and included YANA in the fun. We appreciated being part of a tribute to a beautiful person and to be the recipient of your guests’ generosity.
Good times were had at the Coastal Community Credit Union’s recent fundraiser for YANA with some very special donations received including a significant contribution from Angela Zumbo of the Mortgage Centre. Thank you to CCCU staff and attendees.
Thank you to Nevaeh and Delainy who shared their birthday money with YANA. Such sweetness!
We feel fortunate to have been included in the White Whale’s 1st birthday celebration. We love a good party and these good-hearted people.
A shout out to Young Cap who rocks the rap and helps YANA at the same time.
Big brother Max planned a very special party to celebrate the end of his sister’s treatment and we were so happy to share in this joyous occasion. Both these kids will move mountains, we are quite sure of it! Thank you to these lovely people.
