Saturday 22 February 2014

Discovery Passages February 24th to March 2nd



Tuesday, February 25th     

  • Open Studio season at the Art Gallery with a new, live model to paint, sketch or sculpt from every week; runs Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm until March 11th. The drop-in fee is $12.50 (GST included). Call 250-287-2261 to register. 
  • Campbell River Festival of Film continues with one of the year’s defining and most controversial films, “The Hunt” is an intelligent and disturbing dissection of Danish society. 7pm at the Tidemark Theatre. 
  • Colleen Evans speaks on the changes that are influencing the economic development of CR and how to prepare for/capitalize on the growth and changes as they come. 5:30-9pm at the Royal Coachman. RSVP and buy tickets online at bpwn.org/meeting-tickets ($40); presented by BPWN.

Wednesday, February 26th   

  • Wear Pink to show that you support bully-free schools, workplaces and communities. www.PinkShirtDay.ca; Ecole Phoenix Middle School is hosting an Anti-Bullying Fun Fair from 5-8pm in their gym with games, face-painting, canteen and a Bouce-a-rama! $1-$2.   
  • ‘Dive into the Mysteries of the Sea’ at the Art Gallery with Tara Iverson; kids’ class for ages 7-12. Perfect for the young artist who wants to learn to draw while delving into the mysteries of our marine environment. The class takes place over four sessions running Wednesdays, 3-5pm, until March 19th. Participants will explore the foundations of basic drawing techniques while focusing on everything from kelp to crabs, sea otters, anemones and much more. The class will incorporate beginner to advanced use of drawing materials, some vocabulary basics and composition. The cost is $65/$75 (member/non-member) and all supplies are included. For more information call 250-287-2261.  
  • Family Story time at the Campbell River Library. Grab your friends and come in for a lively half-hour of books, rhymes and songs about adventure, friendship and loads of wonderful things. Register at the Library or just drop-in! 
  • NIC’s “Write Here” Readers Series is pleased to present Sharon Butala, author of sixteen books of fiction and non-fiction, numerous essays and short stories and five produced plays. Butala’s work speaks to the collision of geography and spirituality, blending myth and truth with the Canadian landscapes that she loves. Butala will present her work at the NIC theatre in Campbell River at 7:30pm. The reading is free to attend and open to the community. For more information please contact Susan Auchterlonie at 250-334-5271.

Friday, February 28th  

  • Extreme Challenge Teen Swim at Strathcona Gardens for grades 6 and up. Includes snacks, challenges and crazy, messy fun – be prepared to be covered in goo! 7-9pm; 250-287-9234 
  • Come enjoy a great night of folk/gospel music at a Coffee House Fundraiser at Discovery Community Church. Coffee and goodies available by donation towards a Missions Trip.

Saturday, March 1st

  • Haig-Brown writer-in-residence, Andrew Nikiforuk, returns to the Museum for his second lecture: Pipelines, Economic Engines and the Petro State.  From 2pm-4pm, the cost for each talk is $6 - call 250-287-3103 for more information or to reserve your spot. 
  • Order of the Eastern Star Used Book Sale at the Tyee Plaza to support the cancer unit and library. To donate call Margaret at 250-923-1760 or Eveline at 250-914-2295. 
  • Internet Liberty Workshop (free) at the Campbell River Library. As part of the Freedom to Read Week, come learn techniques to read what you want on the internet while protecting your privacy and avoiding advertising. Feel free to bring a computer – all ages welcome. 
  • Spend the evening floating in the leisure pool watching a family movie at Strathcona Gardens. Bring your inner tubes or other pool toys to float on – admission includes 2 slices of pizza, a drink and an ice-cream cone. $6/$15 from 6pm-8pm. 
  • Still Water Books and Art presents Roger Helfrick at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm. Tickets are $15, available at the Music Plant or by calling 250-923-1374. Surplus tickets may be available at the door for $20. “Hinting Spring” will feature Helfrick’s baritone voice accompanied by Celtic lever harp, medieval psaltery and guitar. More on Roger at www.rogerhelfrick.ca 
  • Fashion Inferno 12, the Curtain Call – for over a decade CR Fire Fighters and local members of the IAFF have hosted North Vancouver Island’s premier fundraising event in support of the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. And it’s that time again. Tickets are $60each or $500 for a table of 10, available at Fire Hall #1 (675 – 13th ave or call 250-286-6266). The Fashion Show, Dinner & Dance will be at the Community Centre - includes a champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and both silent and live auctions. Must be 19+ to attend. 
  • Early Bird registration for Relay for Life ($10) – www.relayforlife.ca

Sunday, March 2nd

  • Sunday afternoon at the Royal Coachman Pub is a great time to relax and catch a little live musical entertainment. This Sunday look forward to Jazz vocalist Dale Graham and her band “Indigo Jazz” to be grooving to familiar and well-loved jazz standards.


UPCOMING
 March 5th – Bonfire: A Tribute to the Music of AC/DC at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm; 250-287-7465
March 7th – Jesse Cook at the Tidemark Theatre
March 8th – Lego Day at the Museum, 1-2:30pm – the theme is Movies! Call 250-287-3103 to register.
March 8th & 9th – Weekend workshop on painting outside, 10am-3pm, call 250-287-2261 to register.
March 14th – Words on the Water Festival at the Maritime Heritage Centre
March 14th – Family Pizza and Movie Night at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234
March 15th – CR Hospice Society Fundraiser at the Eagles hall re-scheduled from Feb 15th to March 15th!
March 15th – Taylor Swift Themed Pool Party at Strathcona Gardens for ages 7-11; 250-287-9234.
March 15th – Beatle’s Tribute Band “Fab Fourever” at the Tidemark Theatre.
March 15th & 16th – The Museum’s Ninth Annual Giant Book Sale and Fundraiser; 250-287-3103

Saturday 15 February 2014

Discovery Passages Events February 17th to 23rd




Monday, February 17th     

  • Toonie Swim from 1-3pm at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex (250-287-9234). 
  • Pro-G day, Girls Only, at the Sportsplex (grades 3-5) from 12pm-3pm. Try yoga, Africa grooves, zumbatomic, wallyball, racquetball, gym sports, crazy games, crafts and lots more! $7 drop-in fee includes drinks and snacks (250-923-7911). 
  • Create charming keepsakes with art teacher Sharon Sanford at the Community Centre; take home a nature and animal silhouette on a wood round plus a painted wooden key chain. $18 includes all supplies, K-Grade 2 from 9am-12pm and Grades 3-6 from 12:30-3pm. 
  • On the Mark Improv free workshop and registration, 6:30-8:30 at the Tidemark 
  • Environmental/Social Justice Film series continues with “Revolution” at Timberline Theatre, 6pm-7:15pm. Free event, donations accepted.
  • Core Health Class with Lee Hendrichs, presented by Illuminating body Work at 1193 South Alder Street, 11:30am; call 250-203-1793 for details or visit www.campbellriverreflexology.com


Tuesday, February 18th    

  • Open Studio season at the Art Gallery with a new, live model to paint, sketch or sculpt from every week; runs Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm until March 11th. The drop-in fee is $12.50 (GST included). Call 250-287-2261 to register.


Wednesday, February 19th   

  • Story Time at the Library! A lively half-hour of books, rhymes and songs about adventure, friendship and fantastic things! Register at the library or just drop-in! 250-287-3655.


Friday, February 21st   

  • Cosmic Rock ‘n’ Glow Swim at Strathcona Gardens from 8-9:30pm. An evening of games, challenges and fun. Fee includes a glow item, snacks and drinks. Ages 11-17, $5; 250-287-9234. 
  • Weekend Intensive 12 hour workshop with former Fraggle Rocker, Tim Gosley. Make a simple muppet-style puppet and learn lip-sync manipulation. For adults and late teens, scaling price $150; at the Quadra Community Centre, February 21st, 22nd & 23rd. Contact Irene Dicaire for more info or to register: 250-285-2111.


Saturday, February 22nd  

  • CR Fish & Wildlife Association’s Annual Awards and Wild Game Banquet at Thunderbird Hall. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, awards at 8:45 and dancing from 9pm-12am. Tickets available from Tyee Marine, River Sportsman, Granlund Firearms or CRFW Executive, $30; with live band (The Typsy Gypsies), silent auction, elk horn draw, archery display and much more!  
  • Bald Eagle Festival & Fundraiser at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 10am-4pm, fun for the whole family! “Next Generation” theme with face painting, door prizes, raptor demonstrations, Kid’s Zone activities, Photo Contest and more! Visit www.wingtips.org for more info; $5/adult or $10/family. 
  • Super Saturday at the Art Gallery: Family Tree Pictures. Make a 3D family tree using straws, paint, collage letters and more. Free admission, 1pm-3pm. 250-287-2261 
  • Giant Indoor Garage Sale at the Community Centre from 10am-2pm. Come shop in comfort! Free entry – proceeds from table rentals support 50+ Active Living Programs; 250-286-1161. 
  • Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens Pool from 2pm-4pm. Slippery, sloppy fun for all ages! 
  • A Hotsy Totsy 1920s Cabaret with Sweet Tease Burlesque, Lisa’s Lounge Lizard and friends! Live music, songs & dance, hoops, fans, bells and more! Vintage-style dress encouraged. Proceeds to benefit the Willow Point Lions “New Roof Fund” -  8:30pm at the Willow Point Hall; $15. 
  • Freeman & Hill return to Salmon Point Restaurant, 2pm, to perform folk songs from lesser known artists. Reservations are recommended for this free concert: 250-923-7272 (19+) 
  • Teen book club at the Campbell River Library, 1:30-3pm; come chat about books – drop-ins are welcome, it’s easy to join in because we choose genres for each meet instead of specific books. 
  • Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser, raising funds for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada. 2k, 5k & 10k walks provide opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by homelessness, while raising funds for local charity. Register free at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org; Ceremonies at 5pm, walk begins at 5:15pm. 
  • Top 40 Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens from 6pm-9pm for ages 6-12. Includes snacks/pizza, dance contests, ice activities, funky tunes, karaoke fun and more! 250-287-9234 


Sunday, February 23rd

  • Merlin’s Sun Productions present Tim Gosley and his show, “The Ugly Duckling”, at the Quadra Island Community Centre, 3pm. Call 250-285-2111 for more info; tickets are $7 for children and seniors, $10 for adults or $28 for a family of 4! Available at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply on Quadra Island.


UPCOMING
February 25th – Colleen Evans speaks at the Royal Coachman, 5:30-9pm, $40; presented by BPWN.
February 25th – CR Film Festival continues with “The Hunt” at the Tidemark Theatre.
February 26th – Kids class ‘Dive into the Mysteries of the Sea’ at the Art Gallery, ages 7-12.
February 28th – Extreme Challenge Teen Swim at Strathcona Gardens, 7-9pm, Grade 6+.
March 1st – Andrew Nikiforuk’s 2nd lecture, 2-4pm, “Pipelines, Economic Engines and the Petro State”.
March 1st – Order of the Eastern Star Used Book Sale at Tyee Plaza to support cancer unit/library
March 1st – Roger Helfrick, baritone & Celtic harpist, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm
March 7th – Jesse Cook at the Tidemark Theatre
March 14th – Words on the Water Festival at the Maritime Heritage Centre

Saturday 8 February 2014

Discovery Passages Events



February 10th – 16th
 
Monday, February 10th     HAPPY FAMILY DAY!
  •  The Kinsmen’s 1st Annual Family Day Pancake Breakfast from 8am-12pm at the Community Centre. By Donation, all proceeds go to the Campbell River Hospice and Food Bank. 
  • Free Family Fun day at the Sportsplex from 10am-2pm. Call 250-923-7911 for details! 
  • Family Day Swim at Strathcona Gardens from 1pm-4pm; 250-287-9234 
  • The Museum’s new temporary exhibit, ‘Animals Among Us’, continues till the end of March. For further inquiries please call 250-287-3103.

Tuesday, February 11th    

  • Open Studio season at the Art Gallery with a new, live model to paint, sketch or sculpt from every week; runs Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm until March 11th. The drop-in fee is $12.50 (GST included). Call 250-287-2261 to register. 
  • Campbell River Festival of Film continues with “Burt’s Buzz” at the Tidemark Theatre at 7pm. Famous for its all-natural, personal care items, ‘Burt’s Bees’ has become a household name in many parts of the world. The company built a might reputation as a producer of eco-friendly products made from simple ingredients and in the process it has become a billion-dollar business. But less well-known is the eccentric man behind the brand, whose bearded face still graces many of its labels. Rated G.

Wednesday, February 12th    

  • Philosopher’s CafĂ© has moved to the Online Gourmet on Shoppers Row. An informal evening of dialogue on current, controversial topics. This week the hour will consider “Support to our Veterans”. Everyone welcome to join in our friendly forum, or just sit back and listen. Contact Peter Schwarzhoff for more information: 250-778-0333.

Thursday, February 13th

  • Blackie and the Rodeo Kings at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. Blackie has organically evolved into one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America. They have developed a feeling of brotherhood which manifests in their sense of groove, blend of timbres and melodic, rhythmic play so distinctively mystical, energizing and constantly evocative. A great Canadian musical treasure! Licensed event (19+). www.tidemarktheatre.com 
Friday, February 14th    
  •  Happy Valentine’s Day
  • Sew with Sylvia is a 3 session class at the community centre which will run Fridays from 4pm-6pm. Make matching pillowcase and pajamas. $60 for 6 hours.   
  • It’s Friday Night at the Movies at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex, 5:15pm-8pm. Call 250-287-9234 for details.

 Saturday, February 15th   

  • The Eagles Club “Valentines Dinner & Dance” doubles as benefit for the Campbell River Hospice Society and a great way to treat your special someone to a fun evening out! Doors open at 5:30pm and dinner is served at 6:30pm; there will be a live and silent auction as well as ample opportunity to dance the night way with singer/songwriter Rick Benn.  Tickets are $40, available at the Eagles Hall or Hospice Society office. Call 250-287-4990 for more information. 
  • Sock-Hop Dance and Valentines with Elvis at the Campbell River Legion. With tribute artist Steve Elliott, come celebrate valentines with ‘The King’ – bring your sweetie and your blue suede shoes! Tickets available at the Legion for $20; 250-286-6831 
  • 14th Annual Trivia Night at the Sportsplex with local paramedics to raise funds for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation. 
  • CR  DanceXtreme is happy to present their Showteam, Prep Team and Fresh Groove Hip Hop Team in “Sneak Peek into Precision” featuring their competitive routines in the styles of hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern stage, musical theatre, tap and lyrical. At the Tidemark, $15; 3:30pm & 7pm. 
  •  Discover Old Time Gospel Singing at the Discovery Community Church, 10th avenue downtown Campbell River at 7pm; take it in or sing along!

Sunday, February 16th   

  •  The Quadra Island Recreation Society invites writers (and would-be writers!) to get their project launched in 2014. A six-part course on family history, memoir and biography with Jeanette Taylor and Annette Yourk will run February 16th to March 23rd (Sunday afternoons). While their focus is nonfiction, the exercises, discussion and materials are applicable to any genre. You’ll learn organizational methods, story structure, writing craft and publishing options. The $140 fee includes a comprehensive hand book. Call 250-285-3651 or visit www.thescribes.ca for details. 
  • Medicine Cabinet Makeover Class with Lee Hendrichs, presented by Illuminating Body Work at the Adult Day Activity Centre on Larwood Rd, 3pm, free admission. Take a look at essential oil alternatives to pharmaceutical/chemical products, considering cost and effectiveness and the money and time you can save with a natural family physician preventative plan. For more information contact Christina Froese at 250-203-1793 (www.campbellriverreflexology.com)

UPCOMING
February 17th – Pro-G day at the Sportsplex for girls, grades 3-5, from 12pm-3pm; $7 drop-in.
February 17th – On the Mark Improv free workshop and registration, 6:30-8:30 at the Tidemark
February 17th – Social Justice Film series continues with “Revolution” at Timberline Theatre; free 
February 22nd – CR Fish & Wildlife Assoc. Annual Awards and Wild Game Banquet at Thunderbird Hall.
February 22nd – Bald Eagle Festival & Fundraiser at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 10am-4pm
February 22nd – A Hotsy Totsy 1920s Cabaret, 8:30pm at the Willow Point Hall
February 22nd – Free Folk Music Concert with Freeman & Hill at Salmon Point Restaurant
February 22nd – Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser. Register free at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org
February 22nd – Top 40 Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens, 6-9pm, ages 6-12; 250-287-9234 
February 23rd – Tim Gosley’s “The Ugly Duckling” at the Quadra Island Community Centre
March 1st – Order of the Eastern Star Used Book Sale at Tyee Plaza to support cancer unit/library
March 7th – Jesse Cook at the Tidemark Theatre
March 14th – Words on the Water Festival at the Maritime Heritage Centre