EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY 16th – JANUARY 22nd 2012
MONDAY January 16
Rossignol National Learn to Ski & Board Week: At Mount Washington until January 20th. Half price beginner ski/snowboard lessons and rentals! For more info see snowschool@mountwashington.ca.
Forks over Knives – Public Screening: This documentary film, Forks Over Knives, looks at the significant claim that most degenerative diseases can be controlled, and often even reversed, by striking overly-processed and animal-based foods from our diets. At the CR Community Centre from 7:30 – 9:30pm. Please reserve your place by calling Pearl at 250-923-2383.
TUESDAY January 17
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WEDNESDAY January 18
Jam Session: Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in and informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. At Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
THURSDAY January 19
Kickback: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Kayak Polo: Water polo in river kayaks. Played 5 on 5 in the main pool, newbies welcome! Bring your kayak. Must pre-register! At Strathcona Gardens from 9 – 10pm, ages 16+. $10/person. For more info please call 250-287-9234.
FRIDAY January 20
Skunk Hollow: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Dragon Rail Jam: Get ready for some good old-fashioned shred time under the stars! At Mount Washington, starting at 6pm. Free! Register in the park between 4:30 and 5:30pm.
CR Retired Teacher’s Lunch Meeting: At Chances Casino, starts at 11:30am. Talk on Alzheimer’s. For more info please call 250-287-9418.
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra: At the Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island starting at 9pm. Gypsy-ska-folk-grass. $10 at the door. For more info please call 250-285-3322.
Open Mic Night: Every Friday evening, Serious Coffee in Willow Point hosts open mic. Come in and sign up to perform or just come and enjoy an evening of amazing local talent. All ages welcome. Come early to get a seat...this is a very popular event. From 7:00 – 10:00pm.
SATURDAY January 21
GIANT Indoor Garage Sale: At the Community Centre Gym from 9:00am – Noon. Space is limited so please book early, purchase 10 x 10 for only $10. Bring your stuff, and sell it for a few bucks! No entry fee for shoppers, everyone welcome. For more info please call the Community Centre at 250-286-1161.
Skunk Hollow: At the Quinsam Hotel. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Poet Harold Rhenisch: At the Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island at 7pm. $15/person, includes tasty savory & sweet morsels. For more info call 250-285-3322.
Johnny Inappropriate: At Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill, Mount Washington. $10/cover. fatteddys@mountwashington.ca.
6th Annual Robbie Burns Night: Dance to Beat-On-Music, CR Legion Youth Pipe Band, CR Highland Dancers. Haggis & Roast Beef Dinner, Silent Auction, and 50/50 draw. Tickets limited. At the CR Legion from 5pm – 12:30am. $30 per person. For more info please call 250-286-6831 or 250-286-1187.
Spread the Net: Brock Zanrosso & Special Guests – Tidemark Theatre: Help Carihi Secondary School win a visit from Rick Mercer and support a wonderful cause! Fundraiser for Spread the Net, a grassroots campaign to motivate, educate and inspire Canadians to help end preventable malaria deaths. Performers for this fundraiser include Brock Zanrosso, Kate Morgan and Gig Morton. Starts at 7:00pm at the Tidemark Theatre, admission is $25 per person. For more info please call 250-287-7465.
Family Pizza & Movie Night: Spend the evening floating and watching a family movie. At Strathcona Gardens pool, all ages welcome from 6-8pm. Bring your inner tubes or other pool toys to float on! Admission includes 2 slices of pizza, a drink and ice cream, $6/person and $15/family. For more info please call 250-287-9234.
Pin Cushion Creatures - Super Saturday Art Class: This isn’t just any pin cushion! These prickly projects will have you squealing as you turn them into mice and other fun creatures. Admission is by donation. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. At the Cr Art Gallery from 1 – 3pm. For more information please call 250-287-2261.
Sue Pyper In Concert: Comox Valley Folk Artist at Willie's Café,2380 South Island Highway, from 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Free Admission.
SUNDAY January 22
Ski for MS at Mount Washington: An active, fun, pledge-based fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Pledge minimums correspond with lift ticket rates by age group. $125/Adult, $100/Senior, $75/Youth, $50/Child, $25/Tot. Pledges collected will fund programs and services for people affected by MS and leading edge research to find a cure. Register at mssociety.ca/msfundraising. From 9am – 4pm. For more info call 250-339-0819.
Karaoke: At the Quinsam Lounge, starts at 7pm. For more info call 250-286-9811.
Hockey Skills Competition: At Strathcona Gardens from 3pm – 5:30pm, all ages welcome. For more info please call 250-287-9234.
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