Friday 26 July 2013

Discovery Passages

July 29th – August 4th, 2013

This Week in Campbell River
 


Monday, July 29th   
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545                 www.heriotbayinn.com
An Intimate Baroque Dessert at Fanny Bay Hall, 7pm (Concert program available at difestival.com – same as Sunday Luncheon).  Tickets are $30, available at the Heriot Bay Inn.

Tuesday, July 30th
Lunch in the Square                                                                                                                 
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square with Luke Blu Guthrie!
Puppet Theatre                                                                                        
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two shows daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The shows will run through July and August and cost $2 per person (under 3 are free!). The old gang will take to the stage once again, with featured appearances by Peter Puget, Lord Bacon, and even Captain Vancouver. The shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed by a themed craft. Call the museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca .
2nd Annual tour of Campbell River’s First Cemetery                                
The Campbell River Genealogy Society invites the public to join them at 6:30pm for this $5 tour; no pre-registration necessary. Meet at 6:20pm at the main entrance to the cemetery on Highway 19. For more information about the tour, contact Janice.

Thursday, August 1st
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights! This week, in concert: Rockabilly Cousin Harley, featuring Paul Pigat; bring your lawn chair, bring the kids!

Friday, August 2nd     
Active History Afternoons: Fishing Day
250-287-3103
These fantastic themed afternoons at the Museum at Campbell River strive to take you back in time to experience history firsthand. Themes will include logging, fishing, and early exploration and each afternoon will involve unique activities and crafts. Come and join the summer staff at the Museum for these exciting Wednesday afternoons – participation is free with regular admission!
CR Hospice Society Presents: Pear
www.crhospice.org        250-286-1121    
Live in Concert from Calgary appearing at the CR Baptist Church (260 South Dogwood Street); doors open at 7:30pm – show at 8:00pm. Enjoy an evening of wonderful music with Canadian Country Sensations ‘Pear’ and opening acts ‘Andi-Lyn Krieger’ and ‘Chandra Booth’. Tickets available at 301 Dogwood St. And the Music Plant.

Saturday, August 3rd    
Puppet Theatre                                                                                        
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two shows daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The shows will run through July and August and cost $2 per person (under 3 are free!). The old gang will take to the stage once again, with featured appearances by Peter Puget, Lord Bacon, and even Captain Vancouver. The shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed by a themed craft. Call the museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca .
Youth Fest                                                                                      
Live at Spirit Square, a mixed music bash featuring Campbell River’s young musicians, both  acoustic and electric sounds. Come on down and support our young, local talent! Including: Andi-Lyn Krieger, Strange Birds, Foreplay, Off to Sea, & Who Is Barbosa.
CR Dog Fanciers Annual Dog Show                                                                                        
www.campbellriverdogfanciers.com
To register your dog and attend, or for more info on this must-see show for dog lovers, visit our website. August 3rd, 4th, 5th at Nunns Creek Park.

Upcoming Events to Note
 



CR Hospice Society’s Summertime Raffle                                 www.crhospice.org
Volunteer CR Raffle                                                                                       250-287-8111
August 8th – Haig-Brown Croquet and Tea                                  250-287-3103
August 10th – Drive 4 UR Community
August 10th – 4th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show @ CR Art Gallery
August 11th – Historic Boat Tour (Hardwicke & Yorke Island)  250-287-3103
August 17th  - Comox Valley Air Show
August 17th  - Free Family Fun Fair @ Vineyard Church
August 17th – Discovery Passage Passage from Robert Ostler Park
August 24th – Rotary Duck Dip – 2013 Quacker 5000
August 25th - Ride for Jeneece                                                       250-204-4064
September 15th - Terry Fox Run (5km)
September 15th - Frogger 15km Race [Early Bird Registration ends July 30!]
                                                                                                            www.greenwaystrust.ca

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 10am to 2pm. 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

Centennial Pool Now open for the summer with themed swims every Wednesday including games and prizes 2:30 to 4PM Call 250-923-1600 for details!

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).  July 27th!!

CR Skipping Club Skip with friends & family, share games and ideas every Wednesday. Great exercise and SO MUCH FUN! Anyone aged 8 and above – no experience necessary and FREE! Register with Beth @ 250-923-1600 or email her at elizabethmcgrath007@gmail.com

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

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.

Misty Fin’s Open Mic Hosted by Lucas Antoni & Mitch Mussenden from ‘How Could I?’ Every Thursday night at 6:30PM. 250-287-4320.

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! Every Saturday - Gates open at 5:30, Racing at 7pm – look forward to Brian Sullivan Memorial, bomber cars, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, and ore!SaratogaSpeed-Way.bc.ca  August 3rd & 4th – MONSTER TRUCKS!                                                                                                                      
Rock n’Bowl:  Every Friday night at Campbell River Bowling Centre from 9pm to 12am. 250-286-1177

Open Mic Night: Every Friday night at Serious Coffee in Willow Point is open mike night from 7:00 – 9:00pm. All levels of ability are welcome! 250-923-1312                                                                                                   

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 

CR Social Planning Committee 3PM to 4:30PM at the Public Health Unit (2nd floor boardroom) in the Tyee Plaza. Meetings are usually the 2nd Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join us at these meetings; if you are unable to attend and have ideas or comments please let Brenda Wagman know at wagmania@telus.net

Island Focus: CR Photo Club, meeting every 4th Thursday at the Sportsplex, 7PM. Call Grant Jones for more info (250-923-4792).

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.

Linnaea Farm Lunch Tours Enjoy a tour of our lakeside farm and a seasonal feast featuring the meats, vegetables and fruits of our farm. Linnaea Farm Lunch Tours runs every Thursday, 10:30AM, July 4th through to September 19th, Cortes Island, $35 per person (RSVP required). Meet in the Linnaea parking lot, 1255 Seaford Road on Cortes. Call Graeme (250-935-6705), visit our website (www.linnaeafarm.org) or email us at linnaeafarmtours@gmail.com for more details.

Lost Families Found Volunteers available to help you with family tree research. Library located in the Maritime Heritage Centre. Monday 7-9, Tuesday 10-3, Wednesday 1:30-4. For more info contact Janice at 250-203-0585. CR Genealogy Society will have an info booth at the Pier Street Farmer’s Market this Sunday, 10AM – 2:30PM.

BBQ at the Beach Salmon has been a staple food of the natives of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years.  Sandwiched between split cedar poles the salmon is cooked slowly over an open fire.  Enjoy traditionally cooked wild salmon at our beach side BBQ area every Wednesday evening during July and August. Visitors, travellers, drive-by diners and Lodge guests are all welcome!  BBQ at the Beach is $25, call 250-286-3122 for more details.

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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