Saturday 6 September 2014

Discovery Passages Events




SEPTEMBER 8th - 14th

Monday, September 8th   

  • Ripple Rockets Square Dance Club is offering FREE lessons at Eagles Hall from 7-9pm. Great exercise to help stay fit! 250-287-3959 
  • Boston Pizza Celebrity Service Night from 12pm-10pm. 10% of all sales donated to Tour de Rock rider Kyle Uschock.

Tuesday, September 9th

  • FINAL chance to enjoy “Jazz at the Point” this 2014 Season! 6:30pm at April Point Resort, Quadra Island; 1-800-663-7090.

Wednesday, September 10th

  • United Way Campaign Kick-Off, 4pm at Spirit Square; 250-591-8731 
  • Free workshop at the Compost Education Centre: ‘Putting Your Garden to Bed’. Learn quick and easy ways to clean up your garden, what to keep in for the winter and how to prune old growth.

Thursday, September 11th
  • African Travelling Suitcase Fundraiser and Auction at the Royal Coachman, 7pm-10pm. Enjoy the taste of Malawian food and music, call 250-204-3612 for tickets ($25) and details. 
  • Compost Education Centre: Urban Hen Workshop. Learn tips and tricks on how to care for chickens and about the City’s guidelines for keeping urban hens, 6-7:30pm; 250-287-1625.
Friday, September 12th
  • Public Information Session for Campbell River ElderCollege, 1:30pm at NIC.
Saturday, September 13th
  • Saratoga Speedway SEASON FINALE – FIREWORKS EVENT! Gates open at 5:30pm, racing starts at 7pm. More info at SaratogaRacing.ca/2014-race-schedule  
  • Quadra Island Community Market & Bazaar: arts, crafts, flea market finds, jewelry, soaps and more at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am-2pm. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information. 
  • Discovery Community Church presents the Young Street Vocal Band, 6pm; 250-287-8786 
  • Women for Women’s Trail Mix Challenge 5km, 10km & “Kids Run” at Carihi. Join other active women in support of local organizations that work to improve the lives of women in need. Race day registration starts at 8:30am. Walkers start at 9:30am, runners at 10:30am and kids around noon. 
  • CR Fire Rescue is inviting the public to their annual open house event from 11am – 1pm. They will have live demonstrations throughout the day with hands-on activities for the public, fire safety exhibits and a BBQ with proceeds to support Cameryn’s Cause. Held at No. 1 Fire Station at 675 13th Ave at Dogwood Street. 
  • Eagles Club fundraiser Dinner and Dance with forever rocking band Reunion. Call 250-287-4990. 
  • CR United Church’s first Fall Harvest Event with Produce, Plants and Preserves! Come see what treats we’ve harvested for you at our “Garden Daze Market”: 9am-11am, 250-926-9019 
  • Community Fair at the Black Creek Community Centre, 9am. Pancake breakfast, kids carnival, live music, food and craft vendors, fun competitions, a silent auction and a raffle; 250-337-5190
Sunday, September 14th
  • 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!!  
  • Join Yvonne of Vision Travel at the Royal Coachman to hear from active travel expert, Pat Rochon, on “African Safaris for all budgets and styles”. No charge for admission, 7pm-8:30pm. Contact Yvonne.PelletierPaul@visiontravel.ca for more information. 
  • ‘Take a Kid Mountain Biking’ Day is in its 4th year at Beaver Lodge Lands, 1-3pm. Join James Durand and Swicked Cycles in encouraging as many kids as possible to enjoy the cycling lifestyle and all the benefits therein. Check out the details online at www.swickedcycles.com (Free Registration!) 
  • Terry Fox Run! 9am Registration, 10am start and 12pm finish. Be a part of Terry’s legacy. From Frank James Park (willow point) and along the SeaWalk; 10km, 5km – suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades. Dongs on leash also welcome! For details, visit www.terryfox.org
 

UPCOMING
September 20th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca
September 20th – Roberts Lake Family Fun Fishing Derby.
September 26th – Harland Williams at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm (19+).
September 28th – Haig-Brown Festival at Haig-Brown House! 12pm-4pm.
September 28th – Kidney Walk 2014 from Frank James Park; www.kidney.ca/bcwalk

                          

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