Saturday 14 December 2013

Discovery Passages Events December 16th to 22nd




Monday, December 16th 

  • Artisans Christmas Market continues at the Public Art Gallery, open Monday to Saturday (10am-5pm) until December 24th. Browse through a gorgeous boutique-style market to find that special gift. 
  • Teen Scene: Youth ONLY (Grade 6+). Come hang at the Gathering Place – 300 Robron on Monday nights from 6pm-8pm. Some nights we will cook dinner, listen to music and have some great activities. We are also going on some outings this season: swimming, skating, pool hall, climbing wall (let us know your ideas!) and it’s free! Come check it out.

Tuesday, December 17th   
  • Christmas Open House with Claire Trevena (MLA North Island) at the CR Constituency Office (908 Island Hwy) from 3pm-5pm. 250-287-5100
Wednesday, December 18th   
  • Quay West Restaurant holds their Third Annual Donation Dinner. Everyone is invited from 5pm-7:30pm to come and enjoy a delicious, traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings, regardless of financial circumstances. Any donations will benefit the Campbell River Food Bank.

Friday, December 20th
  • Coastal Black Christmas: Experience the North Pole. Grab a hot coco and enter Santa’s Village or view ice sculptures created by a local artist in our Winter Wonderland - fun for the whole family! General Admission is FREE; $5 to walk through the winter wonderland ($1 from that being donated to local Food Bank). Runs 4pm-8pm, December 20th-23rd 
  • Specialized recreational Christmas baking at the Community Centre catering kitchen, 3-5pm. Make a variety of yummy traditional and not so traditional holiday treats – two/$22. 
  • Job’s Daughters 14th Annual Christmas Carol Telegrams: for a donation, the Job’s Daughters of CR will go to the home or business of your family or friends and sing Christmas Carols. To book, call Sydney or Bonnie at 250-202-4257. (Also available on Sunday, December 22nd). 
  • Celebration of Light: an annual winter solstice musical event at the Maritime Heritage Centre with Neil and Noelle Maffin. Donations are gratefully received. Doors open at 6:30pm and it begins at 7pm sharp. Potluck social followed with appetizers. Call 250-287-1350 for more information. www.cslCampbellRiver.org  
  • Cosmic Rock ‘N Glow Swim at Strathcona Gardens for Ages 11-17, 8pm-9:30pm. Evening of games, challenges and fun! $5 admission includes glow item, snacks and drinks. 
  • Coins for Kids: last chance to drop off your coins at the Mirror office (104-250 Dogwood); all funds will be donated the Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper Fund.
Saturday, December 21st     
  • The Festival of Trees continues at the Museum – They are Open Daily for the Holidays, 10am-5pm. Winter Solstice Social today with the announcement of the People’s Choice award! Call 250-287-3103 for more info. 
  • Tidemark Cinema Presents: “Elf” with Will Ferrell at 1pm. 
  • Coastal Black Christmas: Experience the North Pole. 
  • Canadian Country Christmas, 7:30pm at the Lions Hall in Willow Point to benefit CR Hospice. With Sean Hogan, Sue Medley, Rodrigo, Doug Folkins and Andreas Eggenberger: buy tickets at Serious Coffee or from the Hospice Soceity ($25/$15). 
  • Christmas Ice-Colouring Contest at Strathcona Gardens: paint your favorite Christmas scene or character on the leisure ice (tempera paints and coloured felts provided); cool prizes for the top 3 drawings in each age category. Regular Admission – candy canes for all!!
Sunday, December 22nd
  • Coastal Black Christmas: Experience the North Pole. 
  •  Job’s Daughters 14th Annual Christmas Carol Telegrams: for a donation, the Job’s Daughters of CR will go to the home or business of your family or friends and sing Christmas Carols. To book, call Sydney or Bonnie at 250-202-4257.

 UPCOMING
December 26th – PEPSI Torchlight Parade & Fireworks at Mount Washington

December 28th – Puppeteer Lawrence Smythe at the Museum – call to book your seat!

December 28th, 29th & 30th – Rivercity Players ‘Panto’ at the Tidemark Theatre.

December 31st – Family New Years Eve celebration at Strathcona Gardens, 5-9pm

January 9th – Snowed in Comedy Tour 2014 at the Tidemark Theatre

Tickets on Sale for Rockin’ The River 2014 at the Tidemark Theatre

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