Monday 27 May 2013

Events May 27th - June 2nd

May 27th – June 2nd, 2013

This Week in Campbell River
 

Monday, May 27th
 
Bike to Work Week (May 27th- June 2nd)                                               www.biketowork.ca           
For more information please visit www.biketowork.ca or contact Linda Nagle at 250.923.7911.

Third Annual Golden Wheel Competition                        Karen.chappell@campbellriver.ca
Students for Bike to Work week. Contact Karen Chappell to register to participate. Teachers will track their classes participation in carpooling, biking, roller-blading, scootering, and so forth, to school.

4th Annual Upper Island Safety Conference & Trade Show                      
250-287-9234
Monday and Tuesday at the Community Centre.
  
Tuesday, May 28th   
 


International Cooking Classes                                                                             250-830-0171
This Cooking Class Series features authentic dishes from Loas, India, Vietnam and Myanmar. The guest chefs are individuals who are originally from these countries and now call Campbell River home.  Each evening will include 2 to 3 recipes and a cookbook, which offers helpful tips and information such as where to purchase unique ingredients. Classes are $35.00 each or do the series of 4 for only $100.00 - limited to 25 seats.  All proceeds will support the Immigrant Welcome Centre’s local drop-in groups. These weekly classes have been scheduled to start next Tuesday evening, May 21 and include May 28, June 4 & 11 from 6pm to approximately 8:30pm at Robron Centre in Room A114 - 740 Robron Road. Payment is required before the classes begin. Call Zeny Lim to book your place or e-mail at zenaidalim8@gmail.com.

Lunch in the Square                                                                                        www.spritsquare.ca
Grab a cuppa and come on down to Spirit Square –eat you lunch and check out Singer/Songwriter Leslie Kaardal, from 11:30am – 1:15pm.
Intertidal Zone Guided Exploration                                                                      
250-287-3103
Call the Museum to register: $15/$7.50, 1PM-3PM – wear your gummies!! 

Tea Party with Immigrant Welcome Centre                                                                
250-830-0171
Robron Centre, 4PM-5:30PM. FREE! “We would once again like to extend an invitation to immigrants from the UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, or anywhere else under the sun, to come and join us for tea, scones, clotted cream and great conversation!”

Women Empowering Women                                                                                                    250-286-1327
Royal Coachman carriage room


Wednesday, May 29th   
 

Antics Dinner Theatre                                                                                                     
Antics Theatre is in rehearsal for their upcoming full length play Bedtime Stories by Norm Foster. Antics Theatre performed Bedtime Stories three years ago and due to popular demand it is happening again. This hilarious play will have you follow interweaving characters in their comic struggle to find the meaning of love.  To find out what is going on you will have to attend Bedtime Stories, May 29, 30, 31, and June 1st, 2013 at the Willow Point Hall. Tickets are $38 and are on sale at The Flower Shop in Willow Point.

Thursday, May 30th
 


BUY A HAMMER, BUILD A COMMUNITY.                                     www.wpsls.com
Beginning today and running thru to July 3rd, visit Home Depot (1444 Island Hwy) during business hours (daily) and purchase a $2 ‘Paper Hammer’ at the tills to help raise funds for the Willow Point Supportive Living Society. Willow Point Supportive Living Society is a totally self-supporting non-profit, charitable Society that own and operate a safe, comfortable, affordable Independent Seniors Housing complex on Larwood Road in Campbell River. We appreciate donations to cover the ‘extras’ to make living independently more practical such as grab bars, levered handles on taps and door handles, raised toilets, walk-in tub to shower conversions, raised gardens, and to address any other accessibility issues that may come up.   

Friday, May 31st  
 


“Swing for Charity”                                                                                                250-202-7500
On Friday, May 31st the 8th Annual Campbell River Community Foundation “Swing for Charity” Golf Tournament takes place. Once again participants will be enjoying 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Storey Creek Golf Course, then heading to the Sportsplex for a delicious four-course, plated dinner. Playing in our golf tournament is fun day out and an awesome way to support your community!

Fun Fair
Ecole Mer et Montagne is organizing its annual Fun Fair from 5pm to 8pm. 1102 South Alder St. Over 20 Carnival games: climbing wall, fish pond, bounce-O-Rama, cake walk, plasma car race and many more! Lots of prizes for everybody, a silent auction and BBQ. English and French.


Saturday, June 1st


Relay for Life                                                                                                        www.relaybc.ca
Phoenix School Track. To sign up, just go to www.relaybc.ca and click on "Campbell River" in the drop-down menu.

Beaver Lodge Forest Lands 20 Year Celebration                                           
250-850-0884 
Guided walks in the forest by local experts, talks by local dignitaries and honoured guests, live music by freeman & hill, prizes for contest participants. (10am leave on 4 guided walks of the forest (music starts) gather @ 9:45 in NIC northern parking lot or in the cafeteria. 11:30 speakers; 12:oo lunch ($5 for a  salmon burger provided by MHC) 1pm leave on 2 guided walks (gather at 12:45)).

The Tara Dancers “Dance of the Celts”                                                          
250-287-7465
A highly entertaining Irish dance show in which the mystery, intrigue and wonder of the ancient Celts will be vividly portrayed. All of the Tara School of Irish Dancing’s productions are based on original scripts written and choreographed by dance director, Margaret Mullen. Showings at 2pm and 7pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Matinee - $15; Evening - $20/$15.
Quadra Island Studio Tour                                                                                               quadraislandarts.com
Featuring the work of 32 artists @ 20 studios plus the community centre. Demonstrations, group exhibition & café at community centre, door prizes. Tix: $5 (12 and under FREE). CR Art Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Hummingbird Office & Art Supply, Quadra Island Info Booth, Quadra Resorts. The tour presents work in many media – blown glass, stone sculpture, pottery, photography, fabric, printmaking, painting and more plus it offers an opportunity to meet the talented individuals who create the artwork and fine crafts. Many of these studios continue to be open throughout the year.

Paint with Thread (with Carol Seeley)                                                                              
250-287-2261
Create unique organic shapes/images using only thread, yarn and bits of fabric. Learn the basic process and limitations while making a few simple images. Then test your new skills by creating your choice between sailboat, flora and/or an eagle as seen in many of Carol’s West Coast landscape pieces. Sewing machine required.  $15.00 kit included. Recommend that students have experience with free motion sewing. Takes place Saturday AND Sunday, noon – 4pm. Members: $123 + HST, Non-Members: $133 + HST. Call the Art Gallery to register (or visit them Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).


Ongoing Happenings to Remember
 

Pier Street Farmers Market & Arts Fair: It’s back!! CR Fishing Pier lot, 10am-2:30pm. Every Sunday, May-September. Call 203-1399 for more information.

Quadra Island Farmer’s Market and Bazaar: Saturdays at the Quadra Community Centre. Arts, crafts, veggies and more! For more information call Michelle @ 250-285-3747.

Lazer Tag: Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7pm @ Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex. $9.50 per person. To book your party, phone 250-287-9234 ext. 232

CR Sea Kayaking Club Easy evening group paddles running April thru September. For more information call John Gubbels at 250-203-9953.

4th Saturday Slopstacle Fun Check out the slippery, sloppy obstacle course we have planned for you! Prizes for best wipe out! Come prepared to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo. The fourth Saturday of the month at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm (250-287-9234).

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 8pm at River City Grill. 250-914-4499.
Jam Session: Every Thursday at the Elks Lounge, 516 South Dogwood Street, at 7:30pm 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.

Song Circle:  An evening of informal music at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors) every Friday from 7pm-9pm.

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.  

Meaningful Media Night: Opportunity to watch meaningful movies with others, followed by a discussion and sharing of a meal. 3rd Monday of the month. To register or for more info call 250-830-0171. Robron Centre ~ Immigrant Welcome Centre Activities Room 3:30 – 8:30PM.

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.

Paramount Music Hall: 250-286-1841.
DJ Just Rob, Thursdays, no cover before 11pm. Fridays – he’s back with your dance requests at 10pm.     
DJ Tommy G (your request guru) Tuesday night at the Hall – no cover! Free pool!
New Karaoke – Wednesdays, hosted by David Tancon at the Paramount Music Hall. 10pm on the main stage with full sound, lights and DJ Tommy G.

Saratoga Speedway : Rain or Shine! Gates open at 5:30, Racing at 7:30pm – look forward to Brian Sullivan Memorial, bomber cars, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, and more! SaratogaSpeed-Way.bc.ca

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.

C.R. Healing Room: Open from 11am-1pm, Mondays, weekly. Confidential prayer - no charge or appointment. 684 Island Highway; 250-923-2312.

Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7pm in Room 1 at the Community Centre. Guests are more than welcome to drop in. Please use the afterhour’s entrance located at the back stairwell.

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.

History on the Run at the Museum at Campbell River: A brand new series of programs that cover a wide range of historical topics pertinent to Campbell River and its surrounding region. Danny Brown and Norm Lee are skilled presenters and story tellers, for anyone who likes history and a good story viewing these presentations is an opportunity to learn something new about the past or to reminisce about how it used to be.  To find out more about the selection of programs and how this dynamic team of presenters can come out to entertain your group, please contact the Museum at 250-287-3103 and ask for Marlene, or email school.programs@crmuseum.ca. 


Upcoming Events to Mark on the Calendar
 


               

*      Chilliwack in Concert                                                                           
250-287-7465
@ the Tidemark Theatre – June 3rd                                      

*    Printmaking class                                                                                  
250-287-2261
@ CR Art Gallery - June 5th and June 12th

*      Oceans Day & Grand Opening of New Campbell River Aquarium - June 8th

*    Kevin Ngo in Concert
@ the United Church – June 8th

*    Teddy Bear Picnic
Free Fun, 1PM-3PM @ Willow Point Park – June 8th

*      Van Isle 360 2013 International Yacht RaceJune 8th-22nd        www.vanisle360.com

*    Gala Fundraiser
For/@ Trinity Presbyterian Church – June 9th

*      Strawberry Shortcake Live in ConcertJune 11th                           
250-287-7465
@ Tidemark Theatre

*      Starlight Pops Choir presents “We are Family”                                       
 250-477-9398
@ the Campbell River United Church – June 14th

*      “Dancing Cello” with Helena Jung                                                                          250-287-7465
@ the Tidemark Theatre – June 14th

*      Wine & Blues Fest by the SeaJune 15th                                                         
 250-287-0373

*    “Stars of Tomorrow 2013”                                                                      250-287-7465
Kathy Mascia School of Dance performs @ the Tidemark Theatre – June 15th

*      Grand Opening of New Splash Park
at the Sportsplex - June 15th


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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