Saturday 27 April 2013

Events Calendar - April 29th to May 5th 2013



April 29th – May 5th, 2013
Upcoming Events in Campbell River

April 29thWillow Point Neighborhood
Monday morning, 8:30am-11am, bring the kids out to the Willow Point corner of Early and Larwood for free play, crafts, and games – coffee is on for the parents!

April 30thYPCR Lunch Social
12pm-1:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Updates on Tidemark Capital Campaign and theatre tour. Members are free, Non-members are $15, includes catered lunch. RSVP info@ypcampbellriver.com

April 30thBlood Donor Clinic
From 2:15pm-8:15pm at the Community Centre. For more information visit info@bloodservices.ca or call 1-888-2DONATE (236-6283). Also open between 12pm and 8pm on Wednesday May 1st!

May 1st  BC Book Prizes Tour
Wednesday May 1st at 7pm Coho Books is hosting the BC Book Prizes tour.  Two nominated authors, Alan Woo and Anne Fleming, will be at the store reading from their books.  Come and support these up & coming new authors!  Steeped Tea will be served. For more information call 250-287-2336.

May 1stCampbell River Friendship Quilters Guild
New Members are welcome to join us in the lounge at the Community Centre (401 11th ave.) at 7pm on Wednesday. For more information please visit crfriendshipquiltguild.com or call 250-926-0194.

May 1st“All Candidates Lunch”
The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidates’ Forum the Wednesday in the Carriage Room of the Royal Coachman Pub. The Lunch will run 11:30am to 1:30pm. Questions submitted in writing to chamber previously and addressed at this time in anticipation of our upcoming provincial election.

May 1st  Developing your Cultural Intelligence
The last in a 4-part foundational series from the Immigrant Welcome Centre in partnership with the Campbell River and Comox Valley Chamber: A skilled diverse workforce provides valuable experiences and skills that help organizations succeed in the global marketplace, but cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings. This series will help you develop the ability to understand, communicate with and interact more effectively with people of all difference cultures.
When: 9:30am, Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Where: Oyster Bay Resorts - 4357 S Island Hwy  

May 1stA Silent Place - Journey into Dream-time with Dale Presley  
The second in a 4-part program happening at Ocean Resort, Vancouver Island's Wellness Centre and Spa. For More Information call Dale at 778.585.3253 or visit www.iamwell.ca.

May 1stGo ‘Loonie’ for the SPCA Fundraiser
Contest starts May 1st and runs through to May 31st. For more information or to register please call the Merecroft Veterinary Clinic at 250-287-2007. More details at www.merecroftvet.com (type “loonie” in the search bar).  

May 2ndLost Families Found – Campbell River Genealogy Society
Everyone welcome to attend our monthly Genealogy meeting, May 2nd 7-9, at the Maritime Heritage Centre. An entertaining and fun evening with special speaker; we can help with your family tree research during weekly library hours. For info, call Janice: 250-203-0585.

May 2nd & 3rdCanada’s Premiere Fiddler’s
Pierre Schryer and Guinn Bachand will be appearing together at Gardeners Green Folk Club in Merville. Thursday May 2nd and Friday May 3rd, tickets are $20 ($10 kids) and are available for reservation at 250-337-5337.

May 3rd – Clothing Swap
BC Salmon Farmers Association are preparing for the final wrap-up for their Five Easy Pieces fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On May 3, a fundraising clothing swap will be held at the BCSFA offices – and people are welcome to stop by and do a little ‘new-to-you’ shopping by donation from 4-7 p.m. Each staff member at the association has worn just five pieces of clothing to work for the month of April, raising pledges and challenging others in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For more information about the clothing swap, email info@salmonfarmers.org or phone (250) 286-1636. All are welcome: #201-909 Island Highway, Campbell River.

May 3rd-5th – Campbell River’s 26th annual spring Building, Renovation, and Decor Show!
Friday, May 3rd 5pm-9pm
Saturday, May 4th 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, May 5th 10am-4pm
Whether you are looking at building or buying a new home or renovating your current home, Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd. Home Expos are a great way to find unique, custom, and cutting edge products to create your dream home. Do all your shopping under one roof, find products and business that you didn't know were in your town, and get access to deals and home show specials!
Strathcona Gardens Arena – 225 South Dogwood Street. FREE ADMISSION.

May 3rd-5th – Island Apologetic Conference 2013
 Find answers to your questions! What’s the meaning of life? What’s a human? Has science disproved God? Is evil a problem for belief in a good God? Do all roads lead to God? Is religion bad for the world? Is there life after death?  Weekend of challenges, learning, speakers, worship & more.  Visit www.crbaptist.bc.ca  for more information or to register. Phone: 250.287.8831. E-mail: admin@crbaptist.bc.ca

May 3rd-5th – Vancouver Island Fibre Fest 2013
The City of Campbell River is hosting our very first Fibre Fest on May 3, 4 and 5 at the Campbell River Community Centre (401 11th Ave). The event will feature three fabulous days of knitting, weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting and so much more. There will be workshops galore, a vendor mall, ongoing free demonstrations, a People’s Choice Gallery and lots of networking happening. This event is a fundraiser for Specialized Recreation Programs that the Recreation Department offers.  Registration has begun, and brochures are available with workshop details on the City of Campbell River website, at vancouverislandfibrefest.blogspot.ca and at the Community Centre. 
Friday: 1:00 to 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00 to 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00 to 5:00pm
For more information please call (250)286-1161 or email recreation programmer Judy Ridgway at judy.ridgway@campbellriver.ca

May 4th – Book Launch – Celebrating Campbell River Writers
Dayle Gaetz and Kristin Butcher have been friends for 15 years; individually each has published over 20 books for children and young adults and now they are at it again. Saturday, May 4th, 1:30pm at the Campbell River Regional Library – no charge, just come early to get a good seat! There will be refreshments, prizes and books for sale in this hour of good fun!

May 4th – Rotary Honours Concert
The Tidemark Theatre and the Rotary Club of Campbell River will be presenting the annual Rotary Honours Concert. The acts performing are all award winners in their own fields and will be directed by Heather Gordon Murphy. In conjunction with Rotary’s commitment to the youth of our community, all profits derived from this event will be awarded to the selected acts. Celebrate the hard work and dedication of these fine young artists, their parents and their teachers.
Place: Tidemark Theatre 1220 Shoppers Row
Time: 7:30pm, Saturday May 4th 2013
Tix: $20

May 4th – 12th Annual Angel Rock Dinner and Dance
Featuring a “Vegas” theme this year, catered by the Royal Coachman and dancing to Top Quality Music, Angel Rock is presented by the Campbell River Hospice Society. Come dressed in black and white or your favourite “Vegas” glittery attire. Saturday, May 4th at the Sportsplex. Cocktails at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30, then dancing until 1:00 am.  Tickets are $50/each and are available at the Hospice office – 250-286-1121 (#104 – 301 Dogwood St.)

May 4thSt. Peter’s Anglican Church Plant Sale
Time: 9am-2pm. Drop by the compost education centre, tour the gardens, and ask questions about composting, pesticide awareness and upcoming workshops. If bringing samples for the master gardeners to identify please make sure they are in a sealed clear plastic bag.

May 4th – Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Fundraiser
On Saturday, May 4th, they will be selling bags of SkyRocket (high-nitrogen soil amendment) at $5 per 30 litre bag in Mariner Square – Drive-thru Style! The sale runs from 8am to 2pm (or until supplies lasts). All profits will go to support the Strathcona Nordics race team travel.

May 4th – Garage Sale Fundraiser
The Maritime Heritage Centre is having a Garage Sale, Saturday, May 4th, from 9am to 2pm. All proceeds will fund future exhibits and education. For more information call the Maritime Heritage Centre: 240-286-3161

May 4th – Jin Shin Do® - Acu Facial Workshop with Adria Ellis 
Saturday, May 4th, learn to completely relax tension and release physical and mental stress from the face, neck and shoulders. This workshop is hosted by Ocean Resort Vancouver Island's Wellness Centre and Spa. For more information go to adriaellis.com

May 4th – Play Scrabble for Literacy
The Campbell River Literacy Association is hosting a Scrabble Fundraiser Saturday
May 4th, 2013. Both advanced and recreational players will enjoy three rounds of Scrabble. Players will be matched up with others of similar ability as much as possible. Beverages and snacks are provided for Scrabble players. Local businesses are generously supporting the event with the donation of prizes and food. Prizes will be awarded for areas such as top scores, lowest score, player bringing in the highest total in donations, and more. The fundraiser will run from 1-4pm in the Robron Centre’s library, 740 Robron Road. Pre-registration is required. Registration packages may be picked up at the Robron Centre room number #A121A or Coho Books April 9th, 2013. Completed registrations may be dropped off at the same locations.
Contact: Julina Spetch
Phone: 250 923 1275
email: info@literacyforall.ca
Minimum Pledge amount of $50

May 4th & 5thEncaustic Painting and Collage Workshop
Participants in Linda Von Zuben’s Workshop will explore the properties of melted wax as they shape and mold it on a variety of surfaces. The workshop is set for Saturday, May 4th, from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, May 5th, from 10am-1pm at the CR Art Gallery studio. Members: $105 plus GST. Non-Members: $115 plus GST. Tools and most supplies are included but some additional supplies will be needed. For more information, contact programs@crartgallery.ca or call 250-287-2261.

May 5th – Pier Street Famers Market & Arts Fair
Beginning Sunday May 5th, the Pier Street Famers Market will be back on: Sundays from 10am to 2:30pm, packed with all the good stuff you remember and a list of new attractions in store. Food vendors, artists, craftspeople, and entertainers - Free admission and parking!

May 5th – More Gems for the Rock Garden
Campbell River Garden Club’s May gathering featuring guest speaker Gordon MacKay. A second generation horticulturalist from the Glasgow area, Gordon was mentored by his father before receiving formal training at the Threave School of Gardening followed by a three-year program at Pershore College of Horticulture.  He came to Vancouver Island in 1994 for a one-year stint to help start Alba Plants and he enjoyed it so much that he’s been here ever since.
Where:  260 S Dogwood St.
When: Sunday, May 5th, 7pm-9pm
Cost: $2

May 5th – Drop-in Water Volley-ball (16+)
Tons of Wet Fun! No Swimming Ability Required. 9pm-10pm
Strathcona Gardens Swimming Pool – 225 South Dogwood Street
 Regular Admission.  

May 5th 11th Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet
Doors open 10am at the New Eagles Hall (1999 14th Ave) $5 admission. To register for a table or for more information call Ron (250-830-4260) or John (250-286-3120).


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.

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.  

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.

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.

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

Friday 19 April 2013

Events Calendar - April 22nd to 28th 2013


April 22nd – 28th, 2013

Upcoming Events in Campbell River

April 22nd - Campbell River Salmon Confidential ~ Timberline Theatre
Monday, April 22, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Campbell River Timberline Theatre 1681 S. Dogwood Street
Salmon Confidential film screening, update and discussion period.
Admission by donation.
A film by Twyla Roscovich. Produced by Salmon Are Sacred.
Follow biologist Dr. Alexandra Morton as she unravels the mysteries of BC's declining salmon stocks using some of the world's top fish labs. What she uncovers should shock anyone who cares about our fish and all that depend on them. This 70 minute film documents Morton's journey as she attempts to overcome roadblocks thrown up by government agencies and bring critical information to the public in time to save BC's wild salmon. Learn about our changing coastal ecology, grassroots science-based activism, and the inner workings of government agencies tasked with overseeing our fish and the safety of our food supply. Salmon Confidential is a film for all Canadians.

April 23rd- What’s New at Ancestry – CR Genealogy Society
The Campbell River Genealogy Society is pleased to announce that on Tuesday April 23rd at 7:00 pm Lesley Anderson and Glenn Wright, genealogy specialists from Ottawa will be at the Maritime Heritage Centre (Thulin Room) to talk about "What's New at Ancestry" (This visit is a follow-up to their appearance at the all-day Seminar being held in Courtenay on Saturday, April 20.) The cost of this special evening is $10/person.
For further information, contact Janice at 203-0585

April 23rd- Herbal Medicine Making: Oils & Salves ~ NIC
Course Code: GENI-6635
Are you interested in growing your own food? Are you keen to learn more about gardening, farming and/or local food? Do you want to support Campbell River in producing more of its own food? Learn about self-sufficient gardening, mason bees, year-round vegetable growing, plant propagation, and more with the Lettuce Grow Workshops. During Herbal Medicine Making: Oils & Salves, discover how you can use locally abundant herbs to make infused oils. This workshop will take place on April 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and costs $55.
For more information or to register, please contact Julia at 250-923-9724 or jpeters@nic.bc.ca. To register online, visit Continuing Education and use the course code GENI-6635 in the Keyword box under Search Courses.
When: Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 PM
Where: Campbell River campus
Cost: $55

April 26th & 27th - April Wine Pairing Event
At Angler’s Dining at Dolphin’s Resort with Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery. Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th. Cocktails start at 6:00pm, dinner served at 7:00pm. Cost is $79 per person, includes dinner and wine pairing selections. Wine pairing by reservation only. For more information please call 250-287-3066.

April 27th - Volunteer Appreciation Event
Volunteers - come and join our volunteer appreciation celebration on Saturday April 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Campbell River Common Shopping Centre. It is absolutely free! Volunteer Campbell River is hosting the event in partnership with Investors Group and the City of Campbell River. Other sponsors include the Campbell River Common Shopping Centre, Thrifty Foods, and our raffle is sponsored by the mall tenants.
Meet your fellow volunteers and learn about some of our local member agencies and what they have to offer. There will be local entertainment by Inclusion, Beacon and Eggs, Toni the magician and the Habitat ReRockers, free snacks and drinks, volunteer appreciation gifts and a volunteer raffle!
Come and join the fun.

April 27th - Geocaching Day ~ Museum at Campbell River
The Museum at Campbell River will host an afternoon designed to introduce people to the adventurous world of geocaching. On Saturday, April 27, from 1 pm to 3 pm the Museum’s ‘Geocaching Day’ is open to novices and experts alike. Geocaching is a sport popular around the world. Geocachers hide waterproof containers of various sizes in places accessible to the public, note the latitude and longitude with a GPS (global positioning system) unit, and post the locations online. Using the posted coordinates, other players attempt to track down the hidden caches. ‘Caches’ are hidden in any spot and vary in scale. The world’s largest geocache is in Coombs BC. When found, they open it to sign their name in the logbook and find a potential surprise. It is these surprises where ‘Geo-Trackables’ come in. A Trackable is a form of physical geocaching ‘game piece’. Each Trackable is etched with a unique code that can be used to log its movements on the website Geocaching.com as it travels in the real world. Some of these items have traveled hundreds of thousands of miles thanks to geocachers who move them from cache to cache! For Geocachers finding a trackable is a thrilling part of the game.

The Museum is also looking for local groups interested in sponsoring their own ‘Geocaching Trackable Item’. These items, as they travel the globe, can be given an on-line Profile that includes a history of your group, photographs, or an assigned ‘special mission’. With over 4 million geocachers and over 1 million geocaches, this is a great way to put your group out into the world for explorers to see! Want to learn more? Come to the Museum on April 27 to get involved in the intriguing world of geocaching!

April 27th - Todd Butler at the Heriot Bay Inn
Listen, laugh and enjoy Todd Butler’s unique mix of music and comedy. Canadian musician and well known CBC funny man will entertain you at a dinner show in Herons at the Heriot Bay Inn. 6 pm; $40/pp. Reservations strongly recommended: 250.285.3322

April 27th - Fundraiser for CR & North Island Transition Society
April 27th 2013 7-9 pm
Willow's Neighbourhood Pub (521 Rockland Rd)
Live, local entertainment: Jim Creighton, Jodi and the Cornbinders and Cat & the B Sides. Raising funds to support Campbell River and North Island Transition Society (Ann Elmore Transition House) 7-9PM. Tickets are $10 and available at the Willow's Pub (521 Rockland Rd). There will be a silent auction as well! A great cause with great entertainment! This is a great supportive community...support the cause!!!!

April 27th – Slopstacle Fun (ALL AGES)
Check out the slippery, sloppy obstacle course we have planned for you! Time trials – go for your personal best. Prizes for best wipe out! Come prepared to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo.
Date: 4th Saturday of the month – April 27
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Cost: Regular Admission
Children under 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

April 28th - Yvonne Maximchuk at Coho Books
Sunday April 28th at 2:30 pm at Coho Books we have author Yvonne Maximchuk (co-author of Full Moon , Flood Tide) with her new book Drawn to Sea.  Singer/songwriter Theda Phoenix will be a special guest. For more information call 250-287-2336.

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





Saturday 13 April 2013

Events Calendar - April 15th to 21st


April 15th – 21st, 2013

Upcoming Events in Campbell River


April 16thMyles Goodwyn and April Wine
One of Canada's greatest rock and roll bands ever, with more than 40 years of longevity, makes their way to the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on April 16th.
Myles Goodwyn, one of the founding members of April Wine in 1969, still heads the group as lead vocalist and guitarist. In their 40 plus years, the group has recorded more than 20 albums, has sold millions of albums, played countless concerts from small clubs to major stadiums around the world, and has amassed dozens of awards including induction into the Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
The concert at the Tidemark Theatre will feature their hits from their mix of straight ahead rock and roll to their power ballads. These are the timeless songs that have become the music of our lives..."You Could Have Been a Lady", "Roller", "Oowatanite", "Sign of the Gypsy Queen", "Just Between You and Me", "I Like to Rock", "Like a Lover, Like a Song", "Tonight is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love". to name just a few of the hits. Many of their tunes are staples on classic rock radio stations in Canada today.
Still in fine form, after all these years, you don't want to miss Myles Goodwyn along with Brian Greenway, Richard Lanthier, and Roy Nicol who make up April Wine.
Tickets are $45. From 8:00pm to 10:00pm.

April 16thLettuce Grow: Natural Lawn Care ~ NIC
Are you interested in growing your own food? Are you keen to learn more about gardening, farming and/or local food? Do you want to support Campbell River in producing more of its own food? Learn about self-sufficient gardening, mason bees, year-round vegetable growing, plant propagation, and more with the Lettuce Grow Workshops.
During Natural Lawn Care, discover how you can create a gorgeous lawn that is easy on the environment, too! Learn how your healthy lawn can sustain our environment instead of harming it. This workshop will take place on April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and costs $26.
For more information or to register, please contact Julia at 250-923-9724 or jpeters@nic.bc.ca. To register online, visit Continuing Education and use the course code GENI-7915 in the Keyword box under Search Courses.

April 19thEarth Week Film Festival ~ Tidemark Theatre
Featuring: Student films 2012 Compost Video Challenge Feature Film: Bag it! Is your life too plastic?
"Gripping, funny, intelligent and sure to change your life." -Louie Psihoyos, Director of The Cove
Try going a day without plastic. Plastic is everywhere and infiltrates our lives in unimaginable and frighten­ing ways. In this touching and often flat-out-funny film, we follow "everyman" Jeb Berrier, who is admittedly not a tree hugger, as he embarks on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our plastic world. What starts as a film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic and its affect on our waterways, oceans, and even our own bodies. We see how our crazy-for-plastic world has finally caught up to us and what we can do about it. Today. Right now.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Door prizes - Community Booths - learn about green initiatives taking place in Campbell River. Sponsored by: School District 72, The City of Campbell River.
By donation with proceeds to student environment projects. Starts at 7:00pm.

April 19thBobs and LoLo
2010 Juno nominees, Robyn Hardy (Bobs) and Lorraine Pond (LoLo) Performing as Bobs & LoLo. Robyn and Lorraine write and sing about things they love - nature, friendship and family.
Bobs & LoLo are dedicated to connecting children to the natural world with music, movement and make-believe. Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire and educate, they teach kids to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet. Tickets are $23 and available at the Tidemark Theatre.

April 20th Plant and Jumble Sale
Plants ready for your garden, gardening accessories and a jumble of garage sale items. 50+ will be selling a huge variety of their handmade knitting, quilts, baking, pottery and paintings, plus a silent auction.
All proceeds from both sales will be support 50+ Active Living Programs. From 10:00am to 1:00pm.

April 20th - Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Information Sessions at NIC
Attend a free information session to learn about NIC’s Metal Jewellery Design Certificate.
You’ll be able to meet instructors, ask questions, and discover more about the field of jewellery making and design.
Saturday, April 20th , 4-5:30 p.m. OR Thursday, May 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Campbell River Campus, Studio Rm. D209
Note: These information sessions are free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit the course page,
Click on “Online Registration Available” and use the course code GENI 1212.
For further information visit www.nic.bc.ca/finearts or contact Julia Peters at julia.peters@nic.bc.ca.

April 20thSpring Spa Diva Night ~ Strathcona Gardens
Become a diva and join us for a casual night of pampering fun and new aquatic experiences. This evening is for girls and women of all ages. Spend the evening visiting the craft table, getting a foot scrub, belly dancing, trying scuba, AquaZumba and more. Come ready to get in the pool.
Tickets are $15 for 2 tickets or $10 for 1 ticket. From 6:30pm to 9:00pm. For more information please call 250.287.9234.

April 20th – Movie: “Day After Tomorrow” ~ Tidemark Theatre
Directed by Roland Emmerich, this mega-budget, special-effects-laden epic revolves around the onset of an international series of crises brought on by the long-term results of the greenhouse effect. At the eye of the storm is paleoclimatologist (a professor dedicated to the study of weather patterns throughout the ages) Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid), who voluntarily takes on the preservation of the world in the dawn of the next ice age and all the disaster that comes along with it -- violent hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tidal waves, massive floods, etc. Hall must also contact his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who was in the middle of an academic competition in New York City when the chaos begun. In addition to facing the largest-scale onslaught of natural catastrophes in the history of humankind, Jack, in his journey north, must contend with the masses fleeing south in an attempt to resettle in a warmer climate. The Day After Tomorrow also features Emmy Rossum, Sela Ward, and Joe Cobden. ~ Tracie Cooper. Rated PG13. Admission: $5 at the door, $2 Members at the door. Starts at 1:00pm.

April 21stComox Valley Community Justice Centre Choral Concert
Comox Valley Community Justice Centre presents a choral concert featuring Island Voices Chamber Choir, Cantiamo Youth Choir, instrumentalists, guest conductor from UBC.
7 pm Sun Apr 21, Campbell River United Church,
7 pm Mon Apr 22, Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay,
Tickets: $15, Info: 250-334-8101.

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.


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