Monday 4 July 2011

First Week of July

Hello everyone and welcome to July, and what looks to be Summer (finally)!!

     The Bike Race began this morning at the Robert Ostler Park and bikers have already started arriving back in town after biking a course to the Snowden Demonstration Forest. 500 racers will be camping out in Campbell River tonight and as a celebration there is different booths set up down by the Spirit Square. If you're at work at can't make it to the day activities don't worry, the celebration will continue on into the evening! The band Reunion will be playing at the Spirit Square from 7-9.

     Serious Coffee will be holding their weekly Open Stage Night tonight from 6-9, and everyone is welcome to either come down and participate or just sit back and enjoy the music. Make sure you come early though because space fills up quick!

     Looking for something to do with the kids? The Museum will be putting on their Puppet Show tomorrow beginning at both 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. It will cost $2 per person, and crafts are included after the show!
     The Tidemark Theatre will be showing the performance Good Timber: Songs and Stories of the Western Logger Tuesday beginning at 8pm. Come celebrate the golden age of logging and watch some great performers! Call 250-287-7465 for more information, or head down to the Tidemark Theatre to get your tickets. If you can't make it on Tuesday, the show will be having repeat performances all week!!

     The weekly Lunch in the Square will be once again held on Tuesday, with this weeks performer being Helen Austin. Grab your lunch and enjoy what is forecasted to be a sunny, beautiful day while enjoying the free music. This event will take place from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

     Serious Coffee will be hosting a Jam Night on Wednesday in Willow Point. Everyone is welcome to join in or just enjoy the music in a relaxed, informal setting.
     Swicked Cycles will be holding a Bike Maintenance Clinic Wednesday, July 6th from 6:30-9pm. Call them at 250-914-2453 for more information.

     The Puppet Show will also be taking place again later this week on Thursday at both 10:30am and 1:30pm at the Museum.
     Also on Thursday is this year's Justice for Animals at the Oyster Bay Resort. The night will feature bbq steak and chicken, a silent and live auction, a wall of wine, door prizes and more! Cocktails will begin at 6pm with dinner starting at 6:30 pm. Sign up for a great dinner and a great cause! Tickets are $30 and available at Quality Foods and the Dogwood Pet Mart.

    As you probably already know, Thursday will present another opportunity to join in on the River Concert Series! This week Campbell River will be welcoming ZANDUGA to the stage. Get ready for a peppy night of salsa, son, cumbia, and Latin jazz with Vancouver Island's premier Latin-soul ensemble. The concert will begin at 7 pm and go until 9 pm, so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy!

     On Miracle Beach Landing Thursday will be the weekly Miracle Beach Farmers Market. Head on down to see what they have to offer and pick up some goodies.

     Friday marks the kick-off for this year's Vancouver Island Music Fest!! This is a 3 day event that takes place at the CV Exhibition Grounds every year, and this years got a great line-up! 6 stages and 75 concerts and workshops are set up for your enjoyment, with performers such as David Crosby, Randy Newman and much, much more. They also have set up on-site riverside camping, kids activities, workshops, art projects, roving performers, and a Midnight Festival. If you haven't got your tickets yet, pick them up soon because they're running out fast!

     Up on the mountain, Mount Washington will be holding their Suds & Scotch Festival at the Raven Lodge. This is a great tasting experiance to sample spirits and interact with experts about the beverages being offered. The Tina Jones Band will be bring a mix of Groove, Lounge, Deep House, and Funk music to the event.

     Sunday, as you might already know, is Campbell River's Pier Street Farmer's Market, an open-air market that takes place every Sunday from 9am to 2pm.
     There will also be an Indigo Jazz Trio at the Heriot Bay Inn from 6-9pm, a great dinner event and well worth going to!

     Looking for a bit of an adventure? Why not sign up for a Historic Marine Tour through Desolation Sound. Knowledgeable local residents will guide you along the coast and through nearby islands on a journey through the past and present. The cost is $125 per person and goes from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. To make a reservation on this tour, you can call the Museum at 250-287-3103.

Have a great week and enjoy the sun!

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