May 28th to June 3rd

Another week, another set of activities to get involved in. And, as always, Campbell River isn't lacking in things to do!

Monday, May 28th:
Bike to Work Week starts today! Hopefully you have signed up your teams or yourself to get involved as it is a great way to not only feel great, but to save money on gas too! If you haven't signed up yet, or if you are interested in knowing what the events involved with Bike to Work week are, check out their website at http://www.biketowork.ca/campbell_river_overview_of_celebration_stations
-The Monday Breakfast Celebration Station will take place at the Frank James Park from 6:30-8:30am where participants will be invited to enjoy coffee, muffins, and fruit provided by Healthyway Natural Food Market, Steiners Bakery, and Island Cycles.

There will be an Upper Island Safety Conference and Trade Show taking place at the Strathcona Gardens Recreation centre. This will be a two-day conference in all, and you can find more information by calling 250-287-9234 ext. 248.

Tuesday, May 29th:
Bike to Work Week continues with a Bike Shorts Film Fest at the Sportsplex from 7-9pm. Come and check out the round of short bike films provided - definitely a must see!

On a side note, make sure to register your team in the Campbell River Hospital Bed Race that takes place on Canada Day (July 1st)! You can do so at http://www.canadadaybedrace.ca/

Wednesday, May 30th:
Today will be the Bike to Work Week BBQ, which will take place from 4-6pm at the Robert Ostler Park. Come by to grab a burger and check out some of the vendors that will be set up, including:
-Naked Bikes
-Island Cycle
-Outdoor Addictions
-Spokes
-Pedal Your World
-Island Cycles
-Swicked Cycles
-Rehab in Motions
You can also pick up a map of local cycle routes, as well as learn more about the Beaver Lodge Lands from Greenway Trust, and much more!

The weekly Jam Night will be taking place again at Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Whether you play or are just an enjoyer of music, come down and join local musicians as they sit around and share their music in a relaxed, informal setting. Everyone is welcome to come down, but make sure you arrive early as the place fills up fast!

Still Water Books and Art will be hosting a book reading on Wednesday evening of the book "Yorke Island and the Uncertain War." This is a locally published book by Kask's Ptarmigan Press, and written by Catherine Gilbert of our own Campbell River Museum! "York Island..." is a wonderful contribution to local history and the island's participation in the war. The reading will take place from 7:30 to 9pm, and the book is also now available at Still Water Books. Head on down with a friend to enjoy the evening!

Thursday, May 31st:
There will be another Breakfast Celebration Station set out for the Bike to Work participants on Thursday, this time at the Campbell River Christian School. From 6:30 to 8:30am, drop in for some great food and to even win some great prizes!

Friday, June 1st:
On Friday, the Breakfast Celebration Station will be located at the On the Rocks Climbing Gym/Outdoor Addictions from 6:30 to 8:30am. Participants are invited to join in on coffee, muffins and fruit to get their day started with some much needed energy!

Saturday, June 2nd:
As the last event of Bike to Work Week, Active Campbell River will be holding a Bike Rack Poker Rally! For this event, participants are encouraged to bring their bikes and head off on an 'adventure by bike' tour as they go in search of the new bike racks purchased by Active Campbell River. At each rack there will be a dealer to deal out a card. When participants have collected a 5 card hand, they head back to the Spirit Square where the best hand will win the prize!

The 5th Annual Handyman Challenge begins on Saturday at 12 pm. In this event, held in support of the Campbell River Head Injury Support Society, volunteer teams build storage/garden sheds, greenhouses, and playhouses, as well as smaller items such as deck furniture, lawn items, or planters that will later be judged and auctioned off with bids starting at $1200 in order to fundraise for the society. The building will continue on into Sunday, and then the finished projects will be put on display at the Robert Ostler Park for a week for those interested in checking them out. Teams, couples, and individuals can still register for this competition by contacting the CRHISS office at 250-287-4323.

The St. Johns Ambulance First Aid Annual Provincial Competition will also be taking place this Saturday from 7am to 5pm. In this competition, kids between the ages of 9 and 19 from all over the province come to compete in 3 different events. If you are interested, volunteers are needed to act as patients, judges, runners, and general assistants to the marketing and admin. staff. Come out to help or even just watch this great event!

Ocean's Day is going to be held this Saturday as well!!!
This is an event that has been celebrated worldwide since 1992 when it was declared a celebratory day to care for our oceans at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, and Campbell River does not disappoint!
Most of the activity for the day will be taking place around the Maritime Heritage Centre. Past events have included:
-a Stewardship Activity Information booth
-DFO Conservation Initiatives
-The Campbell River Museum Exhibits
-Beach restoration
-Ocean Critter touch tanks with Crabby Bob's and the Sleepwalker
-the Coast Guard Tour of Point Race
-Boat Safety with the Power Squadron
-Ocean Art, Free Fishing at the Pier
-Aquaculture info
-Free tours of the Maritime Heritage Centre
-Pirate Bounce-a-rama
-Dunk Tank
-and, of course, music!
The event will go from 10am to 3pm, and is great for anyone from individuals looking for a way to spend their day, to families looking for something to do together!

The Knight's of Columbus Fundraiser Lobster Dinner is to take place on Saturday evening from 6-9pm at the St. Patrick's Parish Hall on Alder. Doors for the will open at 6pm, with dinner beginning at 7pm. There will also be a silent auction and cash bar included in the event. For tickets, please contact the parish office at 250-287-3498, or Josh Gernon at 250-923-5207.

Saratoga Speedway will be holding races including Crash to Pass, Road Runners, and Hornet Cars - rain or shine! Gates open at 5:30pm and the races begin at 7pm. Tickets for adults are $15, students $12, and children $5. For more information, you can go to the website at http://www.saratogaspeedwaybc.ca/.

And, last but definitely not least, the Beatle-inspired show Fab Fourever will be held Saturday evening at the Tidemark theatre beginning at 7:30pm.
The show will feature authentic costumes and instruments that span the Beatles' career. This event provides an awesome opportunity for families and individuals to come together to celebrate the music that continues to influence generation after generation. Expect to see a spectacle of all your favorite hits, including songs such as She Loves You, Help!, A Hard Day's Night, St. Peppers, Yellow Submarine, Come Together, and so much more! The Fab Fourever are, of course, huge Beatles fans, and their enjoyment of the music translates into an energy that becomes infectious to the audience!

Sunday, June 3rd:
The Downtown Clean-up will begin at the Spirit Square at 8am Sunday morning. Coffee and snacks will be provided for the volunteers, and tools, vests, and bags will all be provided.

The weekly Pier Street Farmers' Market will be taking place from 10 am to 2:30pm down in the parking lot of the Maritime Heritage Centre. This is an open-air market, offering a wide selection of farm products, processed foods, as well as an array of crafts, fun, and entertainment. Afterwards (or even during), you can head onto the Discovery Fishing Pier to grab lunch and an ice cream, then go on down onto the docks to see what fresh seafood there is to buy.