Discovery Passages Events

June 9th – 15th

Tuesday, June 10^th

• Lunch in the Square with Judy Norbury & Joanna Finch; 11:30am-1:15pm

Thursday, June 12^th

• “Come Back to Bed” by Fanny Bay artist Madeleine Wood now showing at the Public Art Gallery. Join us at 7pm to hear an illustrated artist’s talk at the opening of this new exhibition.

Friday, June 13^th

• David James & Big River: tribute to Johnny Cash at the Tidemark Theatre. With the look, the moves and the sound, James bring to live five decades of hits, including “Ring of Fire”, Rock Island Line”, “Daddy Sang Bass”, “Man in Black”, “Walk the Line” and so many more! For more info about David James visit www.johnnycashtribute.ca; Call 287-PINK for tickets. 
• 8^th Annual BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival in the Comox Valley – a unique event that offers 10 days of fabulous seafood tastings, informative aquaculture producer tours, signature dinner events, competitions and family fun! Runs till June 22^nd. www.discovercomoxvalley.com 
• Acropolis Kuizina (Fresh & Authentic Greek Food) is re-opening their doors after an annual vacation. Find them up at Merecroft Village, contact them at 250-914-0909 or visit them online at www.acropoliskuizina.com. They will also do take-out!

Saturday, June 14^th

• 5^th Annual Wine & Blues Fest by the Sea at the Maritime Heritage Centre – tickets ($50) available at the Visitor Centre and the Royal Coachman Liquor Store; any leftover tickets can be purchased at the door. This event features both BC and international wines paired with Maple Blues award winner David Vest! Wine, appys, chocolate treats, blues, a silent auction and much more! 7-9:30pm
• Mineral Club’s Annual Rock and Gem Show at Timberline Secondary. Featuring lapidary demonstrations, fossil and rock displays and you can bring your favourite rock to “Ask an Expert”. Vendors will be selling rough rock, slabs, beads, crystals, jewelry and lapidary tools. 10am, $3 admission. Contact 250-923-1740 or www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com for info. 
• Quadra Island Community Market & Bazaar: arts, crafts, flea market finds, jewelry, soaps and more at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information. 
• Join the Habitat for Humanity ReStore ‘ReRockers’ for an afternoon of fun-raising at Spirit Square. Between noon and 3pm the ReRockers will be leading the crowds in song and dance – come kick up your heels, grab a burger (Marine Harvest’s famous Salmon Burgers) and learn more about Habitat for Humanity in CR. 
• Saratoga Speedway! Gates open at 5:30pm, racing starts at 7pm. More info at SaratogaRacing.ca/2014-race-schedule 
• Annual Rod Brind’amour Golf Classic Dinner & Auction; 250-287-8600 for tickets. 
• Tabletop Games Day at the Library from 11am-2pm. Drop in to play some board games; we’ll have old favourites like chess and Scrabble as well as some new classics like Forbidden Island and Tsuro. All ages are welcome! Contact 250-287-3655 for more information.

Sunday, June 15^th

• 47^th annual Fathers Day Pancake Breakfast from 8am-12pm at the Community Centre. Adults are $6, children are $3 and seniors are FREE! Pancakes & sausages, coffee, tea and juice and live entertainment! 
• Gem Show continues at Timberline Secondary; 250-923-1740         
• Intertidal Walk with the Museum for Father’s Day, 12-2pm; guided exploration with biologist Sandra Milligan. Call 250-287-3103 to register ($15/$7.50) Dress appropriately! 
• Pier Street Famers Market & Arts Fair: Sundays 10am-2:30pm down between the Maritime Heritage Centre and the Fishing Pier. Fresh breakfast, lunch, coffees, pastries, breads, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more!!  

UPCOMING

June 20^th – Golden Girl’s Tea in honour of CR ladies 72+, 2-4pm – RSVP by June 15: 923-3495

June 21^st – National Aboriginal Day at Spirit Square from 10am-4pm!

June 21^st – The 11^th Annual Kusam Klimb Endurance Event www.kusamklimb.ca ; 250-282-0018

June 21^st – Old Time Gospel Singing at Discovery Community Church

June 21^st & 22^nd – Quadra Island Quilt & Garden Tour. Tickets available at the Visitor Centre

June 25^th-29^th – Transformations on the Shore 2014 wood carving competition

June 27^th – Ian Tyson, Canadian music icon, returns to the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK

June 28^th – Super Saturday: Shadow Box Dreamscapes, 1-3pm; 250-287-2261

June 28^th – 4^th annual Race the River Dragon Boat Regatta

June 28^th – Centennial Park Grand Reopening Celebrations with free family fun all day; 287-9234

June 30^th – The Nite B4 concert at Spirit Square with ‘Me & Mae’