Here is what is going on in Campbell River for the next week. I hope you find something that interests you, and enjoy your week!
Monday, June 11th:
The Ladies CTC Tournament (Club Team Championship) will be taking place at the Storey Creek Golfcourse on Monday, with tee time starting at 8:30am. For more information on this event, you can call 250-923-3673.
Kevin O'Leary of CBC's Dragon's Den will be holding a Investment Presentation on Monday evening at the Crown Isle Golf Course in Courtenay. Tickets for the event are being sold for $35, with $25 of each ticket going towards Community Foundations. Hosted by Alitis Investment Council Inc., doors for the event will open at 7pm. For more information on the talk, you can call Donna at 1-800-667-2554.
Tuesday, June 12th:
The second Lunch in the Square of the summer will be this Tuesday, 11:30am to 1:15pm in the Campbell River Spirit Square. Bring you lunch down and find a comfy spot to sit in order to enjoy the musical talents of Doug Folkins. Doug defines his music as a smooth-rolling americana with an Irish chaser - a mix between Tom Petty and The Pogues, and has played at many venues across Campbell River. We can't wait for him to play for us again!
Photo courtesy of the Campbell River Spirit Square
April Point Resort will be holding a Jazz at the Point event on Tuesday evening, 7pm to 9pm. The concert takes place in their dining room so guests can enjoy great tunes, a fresh menu and an incredible view all at the same time. The performance this week features the Thieven Brothers. Reservations for the event can made by calling 250-285-2222, and you can get over to April Point through the use of the free water taxi at Painters Lodge.
Wednesday, June 13th:
The weekly Jam Night at Serious Coffee will be once again held on Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This is a chance for local musicians to get together and share their music in a relaxed, informal setting. Everyone is welcome to attend this event and either join in, or just sit and enjoy the music.
There will be a Tango Dance Workshop taking place at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay from 7pm to 9pm. This is a great chance to have some fun and become a better dancer, and all levels are welcome to join in. Registration is $20, and you can register by either calling 250-338-9279 or going online to valdance.com.
Thursday. June 14th:
The Heart and Stroke Big Bike will be in town on Thursday! This is one of the most FUN-raising fundraising events you can ever be a part of. The 30 seat bicycle is travelling across BC in order to raise funds, attention, and laughs. To sign up your team (for free), you can call 250-754-5274 or email smazzei@hst.bc.ca. It only takes about 20 minutes to ride the bike, but it will be an experience you will never forget! The bike will be based around the Tyee Plaza, and will be going from around 8am to 8pm if you are interested in coming down to watch.
Friday, June 15th:
Charlie Wells will be playing live on Friday evening at the Quinsam Hotel. For more information on the event, you can call them at 250-286-9811.
Saturday, June 16th:
Get ready for Discover Campbell River Day!! The Campbell River Visitor Centre will be hosting this great event where local buisnesses and adventure companies from all over town will be coming down to the Spirit Square in order to show both residents and visitors just what Campbell River has to offer. As well, there will be a bounce-a-rama and face painting for the kids, and the Art Gallery will be holding a craft table for all interested. The event will go from 11am to 3pm and everyone is welcome to join in!
If you are interested in having a booth, or in creating a coupon for our coupon program, you can contact the Visitor Centre at 250-830-0411 ext. 1.
The Rod Brind'Amour Golf Classic will be taking place again this year at the Storey Creek Golf Course. Rob has been supporting Cystic Fibrosis in Campbell River for over 10 years, and as a part of it hosts an annual golf tournament (the Rod Brind'Amour Charity Golf Classic) at Storey Creek. For more information on this great event, please visit http://www.crcf.ca/rod-brindamour-golf-classic.htm.
The Diversity Health Fair will also be taking place this Saturday at Strathcona Gardens. This year's general theme for the event will be "Cancer Prevention and Early Detection," and over 40 exhibitors are expected to come and support the cause. You can find out more about the event by visiting the Immigrant Welcome Centre website at http://www.crmisa.ca/diversityhealthfair.
It is World Wide Knit in Public Day, and from 11am to 2pm the Needle and Arts Centre on Pier Street will be inviting those interested to join them infront of the store with a knitting or crochet project, as well as a chair to sit in. If you have any questions about this, you can contact Jurgen at 250-286-9717.
The Sunfest Festival will be held once again this year from 9am to 4pm. This is basically a mile of market madness as stores, starting from 11th Ave around to Pier Street, will be putting on great sales as they turn out thier tables into the streets and show you what they have to offer. As an added benefit...no HST!!!
In the Comox Valley, the BC Shellfish Festival is due to be held on Saturday in the Marina Park. This is an all day event that includes a wide range of food kiosks, live music, competitions, cooking demos, and much more! For more information on this great event and all it has to offer, you can check out their website at http://bcshellfishfestival.ca/
Sunday, June 17th - Father's Day!:
The 45th Annual Rotary Father's Day Pancake Breakfast will begin this year at 8am and go until 12pm at the Campbell River Community Centre. Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast and some great live music! Entrance is $6 for adults, and $3 for kids.
The weekly Pier Street Farmers' Market will be going this Sunday by the Discovery Pier in the parking lot. From 10am to 2:30pm, you can head down to this open-air market to enjoy some live music and great food while browsing through the market for a wide selection of farm products, processed foods, crafts, art, and much more. Afterwards, head out onto the Pier to enjoy a nice, cold ice cream with your Dad! You can find out more about the market by heading to http://www.pierstreet.com/.
Strathcona Gardens will be putting on a Father's Day Swim Special during the day from 12:30pm to 4pm. During this time, they will have some great prizes and draws for Dads to win while spending some quality time with the family. If you would like more information on this, you can contact Strathcona Gardens at 250-287-9234.
Salmon Point Resort & Pub will be doing a Don't Forget Dad! Night at the restaurant, where they will putting out a special menu just for the day. To make reservations or find out more about this menu, you can call Trish at 250-923-7272.
The Quay West restaurant would also like to pay thier respects to Dads by hosting a "Do it fo Dad" Steak Night just for them. This includes a great Steak Night at the restaurant for families to enjoy, as well as a special Father's Day Brunch menu for those wanting to have a good meal before heading out to enjoy a day of family time. As an added bonus, if you 'Like' Quay West on Facebook, you will be entered to win a free dinner for dad. To make a reservation, call 250-286-9988.
The BC Family Fishing Weekend is going to be held this weekend at the Courtenay and District Fish & Game Property from 9am to 4pm. This is a great chance to grab your Dad and spend some quality time fishing for trout in the pond. Then, enjoy hot dogs and a drink compliments of Thrify Foods for lunch.
The Longlands Golf Course will be hosting a Golf for Father's Day event on Sunday to provide a great place for families to bring their Dads. To make the day even better, they will be opening up their patio BBQ and firing it up to prepare some great meals for guests to enjoy, and to provide you with a great Golf & Lunch Special to partake in. For more information, you can call the golf course at 250-339-6363.
Because of the large amount of snow still hanging around up at Mount Washington, they have decided to reopen the hill for Father's Day Skiing/Snowboarding! This is a great chance to take advantage of the hill at least one more time before they officially close up until next season.
Have a great week and enjoy spending time with your families!
The Campbell River Visitor Centre
If you are interested in having your event posted on our blog, you can either send an email to the Campbell River Visitor Centre at info@visitorcentre.ca, or call us as 250-830-0411 ext. 1.
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