To keep the good times rolling, here is this week's events in beautiful Campbell River.
Monday, July 16th
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Centre will be hosting a couple of week long activities for kids starting on Monday.
The first day camp, Girl Power, is going to be held for girls aged 10 to 13 and will go from 10am to 3pm right through until July 20th. Each day, the group will take part in fun, energetic activities such as Zumba, Aquasize, learning CPR, and much more.
The second day camp available is Dash & Splash, which will also be going through until July 20th. This camp is for all kids ages 6 through 12, and from 10am to 3pm they will be participating in both swim and skate lessons.
For more information about either of these camps or how to register, you can contact Strathcona Gardens at 250-287-9234.
Tuesday, July 17th
The Campbell River Museum is going to be restarting their popular summer event Puppet Theatre at the Museum this week. Twice every Tuesday and Saturday, at 10:30 am and 1:30pm, Captain Vancouver and the gang invite kids to join them and they perform entertaining plays based on real events from Campbell River's past. The plays generally run for 20 minutes, and are followed by a craft activity for the kids!
Expect favorite characters such as rockin' Ripple Rock, tempermental Captain Vancouver, and gullible Fred Nunns (recognize any of the names?).
The cost to attend the show is $2 per person, with children 3 and under attending for free. Please contact summer.programs@crmuseum.ca or 250-287-3103 for more information.
Ready for another fabulous Lunch in the Square performance? This Tuesday, get ready for the musical talents of Doug Folkins as he plays for the lunch time crowd, 11:45am to 1:15pm, in the Campbell River Spirit Square. Just sit back and relax to the mix of smooth-rolling Americana and Irish beats!
Wednesday, July 18th
Serious Coffee will be holding their weekly Jam Night on Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in a relaxed, informal setting. Everyone is welcome to join in, or even just to sit back and listen to some great local music.
Thursday, July 19th
The Tyee Plaza Charity Jazz and Blues Weekend is this weekend!! The Sam Hurrie Band will be kicking off this event with some steaming blues in support of the Special Olympics. Bring your lawn chairs down to the Spirit Square from 7pm to 9pm to support this great charity!
Friday, July 20th
The Tyee Plaza Charity Jazz and Blues Weekend continues on Friday with David Vest, the "Boogie-Woogie Starchild," performing his blues renditions in support of COPS for Cancer. This performance will also be taking place in the Spirit Square from 7pm to 9pm, and is by donation.
Saturday, July 21st
There will be a Willow Point Community Clean-up taking place on Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm. This is a volunteer event, and everyone interested in participating is just asked to meet at the Frank James Park at 10am. All equipment will be provided, as well as complimentary refreshments. For more information, you can contact Lois Hill at 250-923-4899.
Jill Rody and Perrin Sparks will be putting on a Plein Air Workshop on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. This instructional team has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and would love to coach you over the rough patches of Plein Air painting so you too can paint outdoors in emotional freedom! Participants are welcome to paint one or more pieces, and are asked to bring their own oil, watercolour, or pastels.
For more information, or to register for this class, please call the Campbell River Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
Also beginning at 10am will be a Straw Bale Gardening introducation put on by the Compost Education Centre on South Dogwood Street. This is a chance to learn how to create a raised garden in your backyard without all the work of a permanent raised garden bed! "As an urban gardener, you can create biodegradable equivalent or a raised bed."
The Museum's bi-weekly Puppet Theatre at the Museum will be put on again on Saturday at either 10:30am or 1:30pm. The show is fun for all ages, as well as a great opportunity to learn about our town's history. Admission is $2 per person, with children 3 and under free, and includes craft time after the performance!
The Ladies Crystal Open will be held on both Saturday and Sunday at the Storey Creek Golf Course, with the shot-gun tee off scheduled for 8:30am. If you are interested in participating in this event, you can pre-register on July 20th from 5-7pm for $145. This cost also goes towards a breakfast buffet at 7am, a luncheon, and draw prizes! For more information, you can go onto Storey Creek's website at http://www.storeycreek.bc.ca/, or give them a call at 250-923-3673.
A Wine Tour, Tasting, and Appetizers is giong to be held as a fundraiser for the Tidemark Theatre on Saturday! Coastal Black will be hosting his great event, with tickets being sold for only $25! From 4pm to 7pm, enjoy some great wine and appetizers while taking a wine tour around the area. Tickets are limited though, so make sure to pick your's up early! For more information, you can call 250-287-7465 ext. 1.
Finally, the Tyee Plaza Charity Jazz & Blues continues on through the weekend, with Saturday's performance being led by the Gerry Barnum Band! As a well seasoned artist, Gerry Barnum's songs move the heart and soul with a captivating groove. Gerry is an acomplished musician on guitars, the harmonica, and vocals, and his compositions and arrangements of classic songs are completely unique to him. From 7pm to 9pm, bring down your lawn chairs and a donation in support of the MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in order to hear this band in full swing!
Sunday, July 22nd
The Campbell River Museum will be holding another of their Historic Boat Tours on Sunday, with this weeks destination being the ever popular Desolation Sound. Desolation Sound is one of the premier cruising destinations of North America, which ironically in the late1700s Captian Vancouver and his crew found ominous and oppressive....
On the way over, guests will also pass by both Midlenatch Island and the Twin Islands before arriving at Refuge Cove at Desolation Sound. The cost for the tour is $130, and the trip will be led by a guide who will be able to teach guests about all of the historic and interesting features seen on the way. To make a reservation or recieve more information on the trip, you can call the Museum at 250-287-3103.
The weekly Pier Street Farmers' Market is held every Sunday of the summer in front of the entrance to Discovery Fishing Pier and Maritime Heritage Centre. The Pier Street Farmers Market operates as an open-air market, offering a wide selection of farm products, processed foods, an array of crafts and arts, fun and entertainment—always fresh. Customers can spend their Sunday morning on the market before enjoying a walk and ice cream on the unique Discovery Pier, or stroll the adjacent harbour where they can buy fresh seafood. Check out their website at http://www.pierstreet.com/!
Well, that's all for now folks! Enjoy your week, and let us know if you have any more events to add to our list.
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