Saturday 14 June 2014

Discovery Passages Events



June 16th to 22nd      
 





Tuesday, June 17th

  • Lunch in the Square with Amy Muloin (original folk); 11:30am-1:15pm 
  • Still Water Books and Art present an evening with food, beverages, music, books sales and a Reading/Q&A via Skype with author Trevor Herriot (The Road Is How) at Shot in the Dark, 6pm; $5 cover.

Wednesday, June 18th

  • Wet & Wild Summer Kick Off for all ages at Strathcona Gardens: freezies, inflatable toys, water fights and messy food challenges (Jello-slide!!). Don’t miss out on all the FREE fun – 6:30-8pm. 
  • A Slideshow with Dave Cuddy from ‘Education Is Power’ to learn more about this volunteer-based charity working to increase education opportunities in East Africa. 6:30pm at the Library, with a small benefit auction.

Thursday, June 19th

  • Artist Trading Card event at the Public Art Gallery at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come with 15-20 ‘miniature works of art’ to trade (2.5”x3.5”). www.crartgallery.ca 

Friday, June 20th

  • Who Is Barbosa headlines a Live Show at the Tidemark Theatre tonight featuring young, passionate musicians in our community. Tickets are $20 ($10 for students), show starts at 7:30pm. Also featuring Off To Sea, Strange Birds, Razz and Cassidy Wogan. 250-287-PINK 
  • Move for Health at Spirit Square – entertainment and quick workouts for busy people between 11:30am and 6:30pm. www.spiritsquare.ca

Saturday, June 21st  

  • National Aboriginal Day at Spirit Square from 10am-4pm. For early-birds, join the 2nd Annual Run the Spit 5k waterfront course – walk or run and then enjoy a pancake breakfast (www.raceonline.ca). 
  • The 11th Annual Kusam Klimb Endurance Event! A wild and rugged 23km look heading up and over Mount H’Kusam and down the Stowe Creek watershed. Five checkpoints are strategically scattered throughout the route providing food, fluids and first aid. More details at www.kusamklimb.ca or contact Christ at 250-282-0018. 
  • Old Time Gospel Singing at Discovery Community Church, 7pm. Come sing – everyone welcome! 
  • Quadra Island Quilt & Garden Tour, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Tickets are available at the Campbell River Visitor Centre and the Quadra Island Tourist Booth ($15). This year’s tour is concentrated in the southern part of the Island, ideal for a bike tour! 
  • 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. 
  • Saratoga Speedway! Gates open at 5:30pm, racing starts at 7pm. More info at SaratogaRacing.ca/2014-race-schedule   
  • Intro to Photo Realism Workshop and artist-led tour of current exhibition “Come Back to Bed” at the Public Art Gallery. Learn/apply a deeper understanding of how to choose good photographs for the art-making process through hands-on prep, demos and discussion. Also learn techniques and tips for successful photorealist painting! Saturday/Sunday, 10am-3pm: www.crartgallery.ca 
  • Midsummer Celebration at the Black Creek Community Centre, 4pm, with family games, crafts, BBQ salmon burgers (Marine Harvest) and a bonfire with the Oyster River Volunteer Fire Department to top it all off! www.bccaonline.ca

Sunday, June 22nd

  • 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 25th-29th – Transformations on the Shore 2014 wood carving competition
June 27th – Ian Tyson, Canadian music icon, returns to the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK
June 28th – Super Saturday: Shadow Box Dreamscapes, 1-3pm; 250-287-2261
June 28th – 4th annual Race the River Dragon Boat Regatta
June 28th – Centennial Park Grand Reopening Celebrations with free family fun all day; 287-9234
June 28th – Bonsai Show at Sybil Andrews Cottage from 10am-4pm
June 28th – Fireworks and Races at Saratoga Speedway – www.saratogaracing.ca
June 30th – The Nite B4 concert at Spirit Square with ‘Me & Mae’

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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