Hello Campbell River!
The rain has come and gone, and left the town looking green and fresh and ready to be explored.
Tuesday is looking like its going to be a busy day in town, beginning with the Museum's Puppet Show. This event takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at both 10:30 am and 1:30 pm at the Campbell River Museum and is a perfect opportunity to get the kids learning about our history in a way that will catch their attention. The cost is $2 per person (children 3 and under get in free), and craft time will be included after the show.
Also at the Museum tomorrow will be a presentation of the Marx brothers popular movie, Duck Soup at both 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. The show will be shown with a serving of fresh lemonade and popcorn, as well as a lot of laughs.
There will be another Lunch in the Square tomorrow afternoon from 11:30 am to 1 pm, and this week's performer is Birgit Kuit. Grab a bag lunch from home or one of Campbell River's great resteraunt options and head down to enjoy this free event in the sun.
Beginning at 6 pm Tuesday evening will be 'Songs and Stories of Kingfisher Creek' with Sandra Milligan. Bring your binoculars and a keen ear to see and hear who's home on Kingfisher Creek! Explore the birds that use the creek habitat in August and listen to stories of what can be heard and seen along the trail in winter, spring, and summer. The "riparian" zone is a special ecosystem that connects land and water, and this wetland has a much larger variety of birds then other forest habitats. Explore the history of this unique, man-made and beaver-altered creek that was created through the efforts of Haig-Brown and many other local heroes. Participants can meet at the Church parking lot across from the Haig-Brown house and recommended donations are $5 per person, or $10 per family.
Freeman and Hill will be performing in concert at Willies Cafe in Willow Point Tuesday evening beginning at 7 pm. The concert has no cover charge and free admission. You can call Willies Cafe to make a reservation at 250-923-4886.
On a side note, St. John Ambulance will be holding a First Aid for Babysitters course Tuesday at 9am to 1 pm for $46. The course will take place at their office at 170 S. Dogwood Street.
On Wednesday, August 17th, the Campbell River Art Gallery will be holding a "Mom, There's a Monster in My Closet" Papier Mache art class for kids ages 7-12. Drawing on their imaginations, students will create fantastical papier mache creatures. They begin by drawing different creatures and then move into making their creation into a 3-D masterpiece using balloon frames. Once dry, the creatures will be painted and brought to life! Supplies are included, and to registar you can call the Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
There will be another Haig-Brown Croquet and Tea Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This event takes place on the lovely grounds of the Haig-Brown House and provides a great option for a way to spend a sunny afternoon. Limited space is available so register early. You can register with the Campbell River Museum at 250-287-3103.
The Miracle Beach Farmers' Market will be held once again this Thursday off of the Old Island Hwy in Black Creek. From 4 pm to 7 pm farmers and artisans will be selling local art and fresh produce in this outdoor event.
This week's River Concert, held on Thursday night beginning at 7 pm, will present the musical workings of Campbell River's Local All-Starts, including The White Horse Band, Myers and Rugg, Nigel Nikoliasen, and Wildwood. Grab your lawn chairs and kids and come on down to enjoy a night full of local talent!
Coho Book's Kids Fun Day will be held this Friday, August 19th from 11 am to 1 pm at the Spirit Square. It's Scaredy Squirrel's birthday! So join us for a fun, safe, germ-free party in celebration with lots of games, stories, and prizes.
The much anticipated Strathcona Wildnerness Festival will be held Saturday, August 20th, from 10am to 5 pm. Join us for the greatest celebration Strathcona has ever seen! This celebration of our park will include activities such as Day Hikes, Nature walks and talks, Kayaking, Canoeing, children's events, trail rumming, rock climbing, Tai Chi, Yoga, massage, building the Bedwell Centennial Trail, and even First Nation Storytelling. We ask that you bring everything you need for those activites you wish to participate in and for the day, which includes a packed lunch, as this is a true wilderness festival and the only amenities available will be toilets and water. This is a "leave no trace" event so prepare to take home everything you bring, including garbage.
There will be bus transportation provided for those who contact Friends of Strathcona directly (friendsofstrathcona@gmail.com or Carol at 250-339-2300). Pickup locations will be in Courtenay at the Driftwood Mall, or in Campbell River at the junction of Hwy 19 and 28 (big grassy lot) leaving at 9 am. Buses will return to departure sites by 6pm and 7pm respectively. For more information on the event, you can go to http://friendsofstrathcona.org/#celebration.
Waterfest 2011 will also be this Saturday at McIvor Lake. Beginning at 11 am, join us as McIvor Lake main beach for a day of fun and information about responsible recreation in our watershed. Activities are free and transportation is provided to and from the Community Centre. For more information, please call 250-203-2316. The festival goes until 4 pm.
River Heritage Day will be on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at the Spirit Square. Heritage Day celebrates our town's past with a family-friendly day of entertainment and involvement. Head down to enjoy Roy Ashdown, River City Players, Museum Heritage Puppets, CR Indian Band, Crow Theatre, Glacier Heritage Vintage Tractors, Historical Fashion Show, Dominion History Project, the Alberni Project, and much more!
Mount Washington Bike Park will be having their See Jane Jump event August 20th to 21st beginning at 10am. Pro riders will strut their stuff on some of the funnest trails Vancouver Island has to offer, including slopestyle features built specifically for the event. For more information, you can visit the website at seejanejumpfest.com.
The Campbell River Museum will be having another Historic Marine Tour this Sunday, with this week's destination being the beautiful Sonora Island. Knowledgeable local residents will guide you along the coast and through nearby islands on a journey through past and present. The Cost is $150 per person and includes appetizers at Dent Island Lodge. For more information or to make a reservation, you can call the Museum at 250-287-3103. The tour runs from 4pm to 9pm.
The ever popular Discovery Passages Boat Rodeo will finally be coming back to Campbell River this Sunday! This event started with humble beginnings four years ago, and has grown and improved more each year. This year, there are plans for a sanctioned Bathtub race event, kayak races, blind dingy races, a Search and Rescue demonstration using a helicopter and rescue vessel, an onshore model boat exhibit and demonstration, rope tying demonstration, Build, Bail, and Paddle event, the MV Aurora Explorer and more. This free public event will take place in the waters adjacent to the Robert Ostler Park in downtown Campbell River. As you can see from the outline, this should be a fun filled day for all ages!
Have a great week and don't forget to keep on exploring!
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