Friday 5 April 2013

Events Calendar - April 8th to 14th 2013



April 8th – 14th, 2013

Upcoming Events in Campbell River

April 8thJam Night at Paramount Music Hall
Hosted by Rod Fraser & Friends with full sound and lights. Starts at 7:00pm. For more information please call 250-287-6221.

April 12th - An Intimate Evening with Sylvia Browne ~ Tidemark Theatre
Sylvia Browne is a world renowned psychic and spiritual teacher. She is also an author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology. She is well known for her genuine, down to earth style and personality. Sylvia has appeared on numerous television shows including "Unsolved Mysteries". "Larry King Live" and was a weekly guest on the Montel Williams Show for more than 17 years. She has over 50 published books with 22 appearing on the New York Times Best Sellers List. Sylvia makes many public appearances each year and during her two hour one woman show, she will take questions from ticket buyers in the VIP section, plus she will take some questions from other ticket holders through random draws.
Admission: $58.00 for regular tickets, VIP Seating: $93.00 - Limited Availability by phone or in person only. From 7:30pm – 9:30pm. For more information please call the Tidemark Theatre at 250.287.7465.

April 13thLego Day ~ Museum at CR
Hey Kids, it’s time for another Lego Day! That’s right the Museum at Campbell River is offering another wonderful opportunity to put that creative brain power to use. On Saturday, April 13, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, the Museum will host a creative and fun-filled Lego Day! Parents are welcome to join in and co-create alongside the kids. Are you up to the challenge? Based on past Lego Days, the kids of Campbell River seem to have no problem coming up with new things. Lego Days are great for exercising the brain and building that creative thinking power. The cost for Lego Day is $5.00. Call the Museum at 287-3103 to register.

April 13thAmy Muloin at River City Grill
Amy Muloin at River City Grill. 6:00pm. For more information please call 250-914-4499

April 13th - Fern Gully ~ Tidemark Theatre
A man finds himself living among the animals and enchanted spirits of the rainforest, and learns of the true consequences of human destruction in this animated adventure. Rated G. Admission: $5 at the door. Starts at 1:30pm. For more information please call 250-287-7899.

April 13th - Hawaiian Beach Pool Party ~ Strathcona Gardens (7-11)
Pizza & Swimming Party. The funky Hawaiian decor and music will set the mood for this event. Activities will include a hula hoop competition, pineapple bowling, and limbo contest plus staff will also be bringing out the surfboard, boogie boards, Dolphins and Sea Doo’s. Fee includes admission, snacks/pizza and Hawaiian luau party favours. For more information call 250-287-9234.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Ages: 7-11 yrs.

April 13th - Thifty Foods Dummy Downhill ~ Mount Washington
Get creative and build a dummy skier or boarder to launch off the jump, or come cheer on others and enjoy the mayhem! Register your dummy 11-12noon at Guest Services with initial judging to follow. The mayhem begins at 3:30 on Go for Gold. Dummies will be judged on creativity, take off and crash/landing. Dummies must not exceed 200lb (90kg). Fireworks/pyrotechnics of any kind are not permitted. Prizes include THRIFTY FOODS gift certificates up to $500!

April 14th - Crush Slush Cup ~ Mount Washington
A Mount Washington favourite! Participants dress in outrageous attire- this year's theme: Super Heroes! Dress to impress in the annual crowd pleaser. Registration from 2-3:00pm next to the Guest Services Kiosk, registration fee is $15. This is a first come first serve event with a capacity of 40 participants, so get in line early. Participants straight line it over the giant custom slush pit, showcasing their finest moves. The challenge is to cross the pit without getting wet! There will be prizes for best costume, best jump and crowd favourite. From 3:30 to 5:30pm at Mount Washington.

Remember To’s:

Texas Hold’em: Every Monday night at the Willow Neighbourhood Pub is Texas Hold’em. For more information please call 250.923.8311.

Acoustic Jam: Every Tuesday night at 7pm at the Campbell River Lodge. Hosts Gerald and Maureen. See you there!

Live Jam with The Tipsey Gipsies:  Every Thursday night at 8 pm at River City Grill. 250-914-4499.
Jam Session: Every Thursday at the Elks Lounge, 516 South Dogwood Street, at 7:30 they are jammin’.  Bring your instruments & friends. This evening is hosted by Pat Palmer of the Musician’s Trading Post.

“Around the World” Buffet: Every Thursday night at the Royal Coachman is Around the World Buffet night. Each week is a different theme. Call 250.286.0231 for more information and reservations.

Live Music: Dance and have fun every Friday night the HBI Pub at the Heriot Bay Inn has a live band (and a dance floor waiting for you). The band is sometimes local (and always awesome) check out www.heriotbayinn.com  and look for the events page to see upcoming bands. Bands start at 9 pm.

Open Mic: Get on stage and rock out with a supportive audience… come to Open Mic at the HBI Pub (Heriot Bay Inn) Saturday evenings. Bring your instrument and/or voice and get up and perform… or be a supportive audience member.  

Drop In Meditation: Drop in, one hour meditation (guided if requested), every Tuesday evening at 7pm, at Ocean Resort (downstairs at the retreat centre). No reservations, no charge, donations for the food bank welcome. Come 10 minutes early, so we can start on time. Contact us at 250-923-4281, or info@oceanresort.ca

All Levels Kripalu Yoga: Thursdays at Ocean Resort 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm - Build on the basic postures and explore some advanced asanas to build strength and endurance. Use Pranayama techniques (breathing exercises) to delve into the vibrations of the body. Discover an open mind to sensations in the body as we hold postures beyond our initial desire to release. Open to all levels, but best if you know the basics. $15.


Legion: Come down to the Legion at 301 - 11th Avenue, on Fridays for Fish and Chips, good company, free bingo, meat draws and paddle draws.  Come early and stay late for Kerry’s Kerry Okee.  Saturday is steak night. See you there!  For more information please contact 250.286.4671.

Open Mic Night: Every Friday night at Serious Coffee in Willow Point is open mike night from 7:00 – 10:00pm. All levels of ability are welcome!

Prime Rib Buffet – Every Sunday at the Royal Coachman. For reservations please call 250.286.0231.

The Campbell River Business & Professional Women's Network (BPWN): BPWN meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday for dinner, networking and education. 6-9 pm. Information at www.bpwn.org 

Gem & Mineral Club Meeting: Meetings of the Ripple Rock Gem and Mineral Club of Campbell River are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Community Centre, Campbell River (except July & August).  All interested persons are welcome to attend and learn more about the Club.
 

This publication is brought to you by the Campbell River Visitor Centre.

Please contact our office if you have an event you would like added to this publication.

Campbell River Visitor Centre

1235 Shoppers Row in the Tyee Plaza

250-286-6901

 
 
 
 

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