EVENTS CALENDAR
OCTOBER 10th – 16th 2011
MONDAY Oct. 10th
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
TUESDAY Oct. 11th
Discovery Toastmasters: At the Community Centre Room #1 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. 250-287-3352
WEDNESDAY Oct. 12th
Chamber Business Expo: Don’t miss local business exhibitors showcasing services, products and business support in the 2011 Campbell River Chamber Business Expo. This is a free event on Wednesday, October 12. 2-8 pm in the CR Community Centre. Business exhibitors include Investors Group, Web Sense Solutions, Coastal Airlines, Capacity Forest Management, 99.7 The River, and many, many more! There will also be free on site business workshops. To reserve your exhibit space call 250-287-4636.
Jam Session: From 6:30 – 9:00pm at Serious Coffee every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in and informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. For more info: 250-923-1312.
THURSDAY Oct. 13th
Thursday Night Buffet Dinner: Every Thursday night at the Coachman is buffet dinner night. This week’s theme is “Curry House”. Get all your friends together for a great night out. For more information or reservations please call 250-286-0231.
Jam Session: Every Thursday at the Elks Lounge, 516 South Dogwood Street at 7:30 they are jammin’. Bring your instruments & friends. This evening is hosted by Pat Palmer of the Musician’s Trading Post.
Island Phoenix 210 Beech St. from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. 250-923-0101
FRIDAY Oct. 14th
Storm Game: Bring the whole family out to Strathcona Gardens
Family Pizza & Movie Night: Enjoy a relaxing skate on the leisure ice watching a family movie. All movies will be rated G or PG. Admission includes 2 slices of Ryan’s Pizzeria Pizza and a juice box. At Strathcona Gardens
Ellisa Hartman; VI “Song of the Year” Nominee: Royal Coachman Carriage Room at 6:30pm, all ages. $15 advance at the Music Plant & Sundance Java Bar. $20 at the door. Includes appies. Ellisahartman.com 250-286-0231
Anne of Green Gables: A musical retelling of the Canadian classic performed by Rainbow Youth Theatre. Sid Williams Theatre
Oct. 14th & 15th - Wine Pairing with Desert Hills Estate Winery: Plan to join us at the Dolphins Resort October 14 & October 15 for a Wine Pairing Dinner with Desert Hills Estate Winery. Wine Pairing Dinner $89 per person. Accommodation package now available! 2 nights, including accommodation, the wine pairing dinner one night and breakfast both mornings. Starting at $289 per person. For reservations or inquiries please call 250-287-3066.
Open Mic Night: From 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Serious Coffee. Come in and sign up to perform or just come and enjoy an evening of amazing local talent. All ages welcome. Come early to get a seat...this is a very popular event. For more info: 250-923-1312.
SATURDAY Oct. 15th
Pumpkin Fest! at Spirit Square from 11:00-3:00pm.
Let's have fun between harvest and Hallowe'en! Big PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST, pumpkin men, even pumpkin smashing! LIVE bluegrass music with MISSION HILL BAND! Thanks to our sponsor, TYEE PLAZA
Magical Fairies & Elves Day: Make wings, decorate magic wands and crowns, learn the elf dance and take a big splash in the mystical leisure pool. Enjoy some tasty fairy morsels and elf approved snacks. This will be a great afternoon full of imagination and fun for children 7 and under. Parents are encouraged to stay and play.
Cost is regular admission. 12:30-2pm at Strathcona Gardens
Jim Byrnes and the Sojourners: When Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders and Ron Small went into the studio to do background vocals for blues legend Jim Byrnes' latest Juno Award winning album, House of Refuge, the gospel trio took on an identity of its own. Dubbed by Byrnes as The Sojourners, they have developed a significant following as a result of ongoing critical acclaim from the CD and ensuing public performances. The deeply soulful combination of Jim Byrnes and The Sojourners will take you on a journey you will want to trip through again and again! Tickets are $35 and available now at the Tidemark Theatre Box Office.
The McPherson Trio: The Campbell River Friends of Music are sponsoring a concert with the McPherson Trio at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Concert starts at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now at the Visitor Centre for $20.
Good Ol’ Gospel Sing Along: At the Discovery Community Church
Zumba Fundraiser: Have a blast learning to Zumba, everyone welcome all ages and skill levels. Cr Vineyard Church
SUNDAY Oct. 16th
Extreme Sports Challenge: Plan for a fun afternoon of crazy sport challenges. Bobsledding, speed skating, ice soccer, ice golf, ice darts and ice skiing. Bring your helmet! There will be a bunch of goofy prizes for the brave winter to choose from. At Strathcona Gardens
250-287-9234 est.231
In Concert: Sarah Hagen: Is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, performing in concerts across Canada as well as in the USA , France , Italy , Germany and Sweden
Do YOU have an event that you would like us to post? Contact us and we would be glad to add it to our listing. We post our events every Monday for the week. Be sure to mention the venue, time, information for tickets, as well as a contact number!
1235 Shoppers Row
Tel: 250-830-0411 ex.1
Fax: 250-286-6948
Email: info@visitorcentre.ca
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