Events Calendar February 25th - March 3rd 2013

Monday, February 25

Charlotte Gill Reads at NIC

NIC’s Write Here Readers Series is pleased to present Vancouver author and current writer in residence at Campbell River’s Haig-Brown House, Charlotte Gill who will read from her memoir Eating Dirt and share photographs from her 17-year journey as a tree planter.
Eating Dirt was nominated for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize, the Charles Taylor Prize, and two B.C. Book Prizes. It was the 2012 winner of the B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction. Her previous book, Ladykiller, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and winner of the B.C. Book Prize for fiction. Her work has appeared in Best Canadian Stories, The Journey Prize Stories, and many magazines. Charlotte Gill now resides on the Sunshine Coast.
Gill will present in the Theatre at NIC’s Campbell River campus on Monday, February 25th at 12 noon. The reading is free to attend and open to the community.
For more information about Charlotte Gill’s readings or NIC’s Write Here Readers Series, please contact Susan Auchterlonie at 250-334-5271.

Tuesday, February 26

Wednesday, February 27

Pink Shirt Day

Make some noise against bullying. Get more info and buy your official shirt at pinkshirtday.ca

Jam Session at Serious Coffee

Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. At Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30pm-9:30pm. For more information please call 250-923-1312.

Thursday, February 28

Lettuce Grow! 2013 Workshop Series ~ Planning & Designing Your Veggie Garden

Planning & Designing Your Veggie Garden
GENI-7931
Thurs, Feb.28, 6:30-8:30 pm $30
Join Dianne Maclean for a 2-hour journey toward creating your spring vegetable garden. Learn what to grow, ordering and purchasing seeds, planning your garden space, planting crops, and tracking your progress.
For more information or to register, please contact Julia at 250-923-9724 or jpeters@nic.bc.ca. You can also register online at: http://www.nic.bc.ca/continuingeducation

Dr. Hook featuring Ray Sawyer

Ray Sawyer, the spirited, eye patched lead singer of the group Dr. Hook, whose soulful and sometimes comic vocals fronted the bands breakthrough to the "Cover Of The Rolling Stone" an international superstar status in the early 70's and 80's, has been touring the United States, Canada and Countries Overseas, since the break-up of the Band in 1984 ,with a new band and a new twist to his familiar sound. Ray's current style is harder edged and more soulful then his previous country-rock and pop efforts, through future releases will show the humor is still there. Admission is $42. For more information or tickets please call the Tidemark Theatre at 250.287.7465. www.tidemarktheatre.com

Friday, March 1

Song Circle

Would you like to sing a song, play an instrument, or jam with other music lovers?

Please come out for an evening of informal music at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors). Every Friday from 7PM to 9PM. For more information please email Brian Jones at maddog13@shaw.ca.

Aladdin: The Musical Presented by Timberline Secondary

Timberline Secondary is proud to present Aladdin: The Musical March 1 to 3 and March 7 to 9.

Evening performances will be at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. March 3 will feature a special Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the evening performances are $15 adult; $12 seniors; and on Thursday, March 7 students are $8.

The Sunday March 3 matinee includes entrance to the Jasmine Tea and Cookies and features photo opportunities with the characters starting at 1 p.m. Tickets for the matinee, including the Jasmine Tea, are $20 adults and $12 kids (10 and under).

Saturday, March 2

Annual Book Sale Fundraiser - March 2 & 3

The Museum's Annual Used Book Sale & Fundraiser is at hand! Bring your gently used books to the Museum's back entrance off 4th Ave, prior to March 1st. The sale will be on Saturday, March 2^nd 10-5pm and Sunday March 3. Please note that we cannot accept Reader's Digest, magazines or textbooks.

Family Swap and Shop

Hosted by Forest Circle Society For Families (FCSF).
All are warmly invited to our public swap event whereby families buy and sell 'gently used and new items' related to baby/children's accessories (up to size 14), toys and maternity items. We are proud to present a family friendly event, whereby children under 14 gain free admission. There will be a free admission kids activity zone, and a refreshment area selling baked items/tea/coffee/lemonade/water. Children are invited and encouraged to sell items at their 'family table', see below for event/buyer/seller info. We wish everyone happy trading and thank you for supporting FCSF.

Hubcap Art

Create your own unique piece of art for your home or garden using the newest trend...painting a hubcap. You can choose the theme or personalize it in any way you wish. Bring a hubcap to class and whatever else you think you might need to complete your theme. For more information or registration please call the Community Centre at 250.286.1161. Cost is $18.

2 Eyes, 5 Legs, Right Hand, Left Hand ~ Super Saturday Art Class

Look at the Jo Lechay show in the Gallery then come and paint big in the studio. Admission is by donation. 1-3pm. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please call  the Campbell River Art Gallery at 250.287.2261.

Tidemark Cinema Presents: Gone with the Wind

Gone With The Wind (1939) is often considered the most beloved, enduring and popular film of all time. The famous film, shot in three-strip Technicolor, is cinema's greatest, star-studded, historical epic film of the Old South during wartime that boasts an immortal cast in a timeless, classic tale of a love-hate romance. The indomitable heroine, Scarlett O'Hara, struggles to find love during the chaotic Civil War years and afterwards, and ultimately must seek refuge for herself and her family back at the beloved plantation Tara. There, she takes charge, defends it against Union soldiers, carpetbaggers, and starvation itself. She finally marries her worldly admirer Rhett Butler, but her apathy toward him in their marriage dooms their battling relationship, and she again returns to Tara to find consolation. 1-3pm. Admission: $5.00 at the door

Fashion Inferno ~ Ladies Night Out!

Fashion Inferno 11 Ladies Night Out!
Fashion Show, Dinner & Dance Champagne Reception & Hors D'oeuvres Door Prizes, Silent & Live Auction

Campbell River Fire Fighters, members of IAFF Local 1668, in partnership with the community of Campbell River are hosting Fashion Inferno 11, North Vancouver Islands premier fundraising event in support of the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. On March 2nd, 2013, once again it’s time for ladies night out, come get spoiled by men in uniforms for a great cause!
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
Campbell River Community Center
Doors open @ 6pm / Dinner @ 7pm

Tickets $50 each / Table of 10 $400
Available at Campbell River Fire Hall #1
675 13th Ave. / 250-286-6266

Proceeds to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. Presented by the Campbell River Fire Fighters, Members of IAFF Local 1668

Aladdin: The Musical Presented by Timberline Secondary

Timberline Secondary is proud to present Aladdin: The Musical March 1 to 3 and March 7 to 9.

Evening performances will be at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. March 3 will feature a special Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the evening performances are $15 adult; $12 seniors; and on Thursday, March 7 students are $8.

The Sunday March 3 matinee includes entrance to the Jasmine Tea and Cookies and features photo opportunities with the characters starting at 1 p.m. Tickets for the matinee, including the Jasmine Tea, are $20 adults and $12 kids (10 and under).

Sunday, March 3

Annual Book Sale Fundraiser - March 2 & 3

The Museum's Annual Used Book Sale & Fundraiser is at hand! Bring your gently used books to the Museum's back entrance off 4th Ave, prior to March 1st. The sale will be on Saturday, March 2^nd 10-5pm and Sunday March 3. Please note that we cannot accept Reader's Digest, magazines or textbooks.

Aladdin: The Musical Presented by Timberline Secondary

Timberline Secondary is proud to present Aladdin: The Musical March 1 to 3 and March 7 to 9.

Evening performances will be at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. March 3 will feature a special Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m.

Tickets for the evening performances are $15 adult; $12 seniors; and on Thursday, March 7 students are $8.

The Sunday March 3 matinee includes entrance to the Jasmine Tea and Cookies and features photo opportunities with the characters starting at 1 p.m. Tickets for the matinee, including the Jasmine Tea, are $20 adults and $12 kids (10 and under).

Have an event you'd like us to post?

Contact us at

250-830-0411 ext. 5 or e-mail info@visitorcentre.ca

Events Calendar - February 18th - 24th

Monday, February 18

Tuesday, February 19

Campbell River Festival of Film: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

A documentary that chronicles artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government. $12 Admission (plus Facility Fee) at the door. Show starts at 7:30pm.  www.tidemarktheatre.com

Open Studio Hosted by Richard Calver

Everyone is welcome to join in. Bring your favourite art making tools, and work with other artists as you paint, sketch or sculpt from live models. We’ll have different models each night, providing a long pose to give you time to complete your work. Note that you can pre-register for all six sessions and only pay the price of five, or pay a drop-in rate for each session.

Date: Tuesdays, Feb 6 – March 12 (6 sessions)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fee: 6 session punch card - $55 + HST
Drop-in fee: $12.50 (HST included)

For more information please call the Art Gallery at 250.287.2261.

Lunch N Learn with Rivercorp

Speaker:

Vic Goodman, CEO Campbell River Economic Development Corporation

Speech Topic:

Succession Planning and how it relates to Economic Development

Location:

Enterprise Centre/Rivercorp Boardroom

This is event including catered lunch is free for YPCR members, $15 for non-members.

Wednesday, February 20

Jam Session at Serious Coffee

Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. At Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30pm-9:30pm. For more information please call 250-923-1312.

Thursday, February 21

Kayak Polo

Bring your river kayak to the pool to play some 5 on 5 kayak polo. Tons of fun! Newcomers welcome. 9-10pm. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234.

Artist Trading Cards

This is a fun, social and creative program that meets four times a year to swap trading cards. The only difference between these and sports trading cards is that you create your own homemade miniature artwork in 2 ½ x 3 ½ inch format. Your cards can be painted, collaged, mixed media, photographs, three dimensional shapes, or found objects. There are no rules. Sign the back and bring up to 20 cards to trade on a one-to-one basis with other participants. All ages are encouraged to participate. 7:30-8:30pm.

For more information please call the Art Gallery at 250.287.2261.

Learn About Sister Japanese City Ishikari

At City Hall Committee Room at 7:30pm. Hosted by twinning society. info@twinningcrbc.ca

 

Friday, February 22

Song Circle

Would you like to sing a song, play an instrument, or jam with other music lovers?

Please come out for an evening of informal music at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors). Every Friday from 7PM to 9PM.

For more information please email Brian Jones at maddog13@shaw.ca.

Saturday, February 23

Eaglefest 2013

EagleFest has been a MARS hosted event for eight years and is sponsored by the Eagle Radio station. This year's theme is 'Unsung Heroes', where we honour the people among us that care enough to make a difference for individual wildlife or to help preserve their habitat. There will be programs, information and displays for children of all ages, from toddlers to seniors.

We'll have notable guest speakers and an opportunity to meet wildlife ambassadors and their handlers - this year we'll be offering the opportunity to have your picture taken with them, too! It's a chance to discover wildlife viewing and appreciation of our eagle neighbors, how to live with them in THEIR territories and to learn about who is doing what for wildlife in your neighborhood. Admission is $5.00 or $10 for a family. MARS members are admitted free. Come and meet our newest ambassador, Brinley, the Great Horned Owl and bring the kids to play in their own special area, complete with face painting! Displays will include Oyster River Enhancement Society, City of Campbell River, Rocky Point Bird Observatory and The Raptors (formerly Pacific Northwest Raptors) will be bringing a bird or two. We will also have food and MARS merchandise available to purchase.

Slopstacle Fun

Check out the slippery, sloppy obstacle course we have planned for you. Come prepare to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo. Cost is regular admission. 2-4pm. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234.

Freeman & Hill Perform

They are two voices and one guitar and they hope to inspire, captivate, and raise the spirits of an audience through songs and stories. 2pm at the Campbell River Common.

Dance Revolution ~ Pizza and skating party

This bash will include snacks/pizza, dance contests, ice activities, funky tunes, karaoke and FUN! Dance games will include dance charades, musical chairs, dance off, musical statues, snowball dance, pass the dance, hula hoop contest and all your favourites. Cost is $10 and includes skate rental. 6-9pm. Party is for ages 6-12. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234

Tracks N Trains at the Museum February 23 & 24

We hear the trains are coming! Once again, the North Island Model Railroaders Club is bringing back their model train exhibits to the Museum. Come see the miniature buildings, trains and scenery that never fail to fascinate people of all ages and find out why this hobby is popular all around the world. It's a fun day for the whole family. All Aboard! Saturday, February 23 from 12-5pm and Sunday, February 24 from 12-4pm. Cost: $6 per person, $15 per family. For more information please call 250.287.3103.

Wearable Art Design Class - February 23 & 24

Get Ready to Enter Pieces in CRAG’s Wearable Art Fashion Show!
Award-winning artist Kari Glass will introduce you to this new medium, with a hands on weekend workshop that explores a wide range of conceptual ideas and use of materials.
Wearable art has taken the western hemisphere by storm. Pieces shown here and in Courtenay have gone on to be selected for an international show in Port Moody.
The medium will appeal of artists who like to work in multiple disciplines, blending recycled materials and textiles to create pieces presented in dramatic performances. Kari will help you put your ideas together in time for the CRAG show (and elsewhere!) next summer.

Workshop: Feb 23 -24
Sat. 10 -4 pm &
Sun 10 -1pm
Members: $80+ HST; Non-members: $90 + HST

For more information or to register please call 250.287.2261.

Bill Johnson at the Heriot Bay Inn

2011 Juno nomination for best blues album. At 7:30 at the HBI, Quadra Island. Cost is $12. We will pick you up from the ferry! For more info call 250-285-3539.

Sunday, February 24

Celebrating Women 6th Annual Art Show Opening Reception

The Campbell River Women's Centre is operated by the Vancouver Island North Women's Resource Society. We are a non-profit charity serving women and families for 30 years. This is the 6th Annual Celebrating Women non-juried community art show. The show is in the Tidemark Theatre gallery from February 20th - March 12th. Admission is by donation. On February 24th we are holding our Opening Reception to celebrate the artists, both new, emergent, and professional, who put their work in the show. This year our subtheme is Butterflies, as a symbol of transformation. Women's lives transform as they move through multiple roles as an anchor to their families, their children, and their communities. Local women come to the women's centre have decorated the butterflies on exhibit. We will have refreshments and a dessert as well as some local musical talent.  Admission by donation. For more information please call 250.287.3044 or email womenscentre@shawcable.com.

Tracks N Trains at the Museum February 23 & 24

We hear the trains are coming! Once again, the North Island Model Railroaders Club is bringing back their model train exhibits to the Museum. Come see the miniature buildings, trains and scenery that never fail to fascinate people of all ages and find out why this hobby is popular all around the world. It's a fun day for the whole family. All Aboard! Saturday, February 23 from 12-5pm and Sunday, February 24 from 12-4pm. Cost: $6 per person, $15 per family. For more information please call 250.287.3103.

Wearable Art Design Class - February 23 & 24

Get Ready to Enter Pieces in CRAG’s Wearable Art Fashion Show!
Award-winning artist Kari Glass will introduce you to this new medium, with a hands on weekend workshop that explores a wide range of conceptual ideas and use of materials.
Wearable art has taken the western hemisphere by storm. Pieces shown here and in Courtenay have gone on to be selected for an international show in Port Moody.
The medium will appeal of artists who like to work in multiple disciplines, blending recycled materials and textiles to create pieces presented in dramatic performances. Kari will help you put your ideas together in time for the CRAG show (and elsewhere!) next summer.

Workshop: Feb 23 -24
Sat. 10 -4 pm &
Sun 10 -1pm
Members: $80+ HST; Non-members: $90 + HST

For more information or to register please call 250.287.2261.

Reminders:

Two Eyes Five Legs, Right Hand Left Hand Exhibition - January 31 to March 7

Jo Lechay paints in big bold strokes and quick line. Her large images capture expression and movement, fuelled by her long professional career in dance and theatre. Lechay finds the immediacy of children's paintings and the mischief of graffiti especially rich sources of inspiration. She draws and paints best when improvising with her whole body and every undertaking is a visceral investigation of her. The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

Cool Connections ~ Exhibition- January 31 to March 7

Walton's photographs capture delicate and intimate encounters with the frosted, frozen and fleeting. Her work focuses on detail, glints of unexpected colour, and the dance of reflections in a piece of ice. These photographs can be described as naturalistic, but most of them are also abstract". The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

Have an event you’d like us to post? Contact us at

250-830-0411 ext. 5 or e-mail info@visitorcentre.ca

 

Events Calendar - February 11th - 17th

Monday, February 11

BC’s First Family Day

Tuesday, February 12

 

Lunar New Years at the Immigrant Welcome Centre

Everyone is welcome to join us for this whole day celebration, packed with exciting activities, or you may pick any sessions you like.

Schedule:

12:30-1:30 Buddhist Chanting in Vietnamese

1:30-2:30 Buddhist Chanting in English

2:30-3:30 “What is Lunar New Year” & Ceremony

3:30-4:00 Questions & Answers

4:30 Doors open for potluck

5:00-9:00 Potluck followed by International Entertainment

For more information please contact Diversity Projects Coordinator, Shannon Briggs at 250-830-0171 ext. 810 or e-mail Shannon.briggs@immigrantwelcome.ca

Wednesday, February 13

Jam Session at Serious Coffee

Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. At Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30pm-9:30pm. For more information please call 250-923-1312.

Card Craft

Always wanted to make your own cards but never knew how or where to start? Then this is the class for you. We will look at paper selection, layering, available embellishments and creative tips, while leering some basic folding, inking and stamping techniques to create cards that will inspire you to want to do more. All material supplied. 6:30-9:00pm. For more information and registration please call the Community Centre at 250.286.1161.

Thursday, February 14 ~ Valentine’s Day

Snowshoe and Fondue for Two ~ Mt. Washington

Enjoy an hour of snowshoeing through stands of majestic old growth forest in Strathcona Provincial Park, then return to Raven Lodge to enjoy a three-course fondue dinner for two. Your dinner will include a Swiss cheese fondue, followed by a meat and seafood fondue, finishing with fresh fruit and chocolate fondue for dessert. This event is very popular, pre-booking is required. We will depart the lodge at 5pm, please arrive 30 minutes in advance and come see us in the rental shop. Couples can request to sit together or as a group.

Price is $57.75 each with space available for 15 couples. Please call (250) 338-1386 to reserve.

www.mountwashington.ca

4 Days of Love – 4 Course Valentine Menu special

At Quay West Kitchen, February 14^th – 17^th. For more info call 250-286-9988.

Friday, February 15

Song Circle

Would you like to sing a song, play an instrument, or jam with other music lovers?

Please come out for an evening of informal music at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors). Every Friday from 7PM to 9PM. For more information please email Brian Jones at maddog13@shaw.ca.

Storm Game

Bring the whole family out to cheer on the Campbell River Storm as they take on the Comox Valley Glacier Kings.  Adult tickets only $10. Go Storm! www.campbellriverstorm.com.

Saturday, February 16

Moonlight Night ~ Super Saturday Art Class

Create a magical, moonlight midwinter scene on black construction paper. Use pastels and found objects like twigs & dried leaves with paint. Admission is by donation. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 1-3pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

Little Caesars Family Pizza and Movie Night

Spend the evening floating in the leisure pool watching a family movie. Bring your inner tubes or other pool toys to float on. Admission is $6 per person or $15 per family and includes 2 slices of Little Caesars pizza, a drink and an ice cream cone. 6-8pm. For more information please call 250.287.9234.

13th Annual Trivia Night

The BC Ambulance Paramedics present the 13th Annual Trivia Night! This event raises funds for vital equipment purchases needed at medical facilities here on the north Island.
Teams consist of 8 people and the cost is $20 per player. Get your team together today and register! Call the Hospital Foundation Office at (250)850-2418.

PIGS: Canada's Pink Floyd Tribute

PIGS, Canada's most Authentic tribute to Pink Floyd, is thrilled to be returning to the Tidemark theatre. PIGS' claim to fame is their authenticity. The band recreates the Pink Floyd sound with authentic gear and accurate live renditions of the songs. Every last detail of the look, sound, and feel of Pink Floyd's classic era is meticulously worked out and perfected. Audiences can expect long, psychedelic jams to such songs as 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond' and 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun' as well as impassioned performances of emotional material like 'Comfortably Numb' and 'Us and Them'. The band plays a full set list of audience favorites, including classics from such legendary albums as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall. As 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the legendary album Dark Side of the Moon, PIGS will include an extended tribute to the album in all their shows this year.

Since their inception five years ago, PIGS has been amazing audiences with their dynamic re-creation of one of the world's favorite rock groups. Tickets on sale now at the Tidemark Theatre Box Office for $30 or $20 for students. www.tidemarktheatre.com

Pruning for Health – From Tree to Table

Workshop at Ripple Rock Farm, Quadra Island from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Cost is $59. For more info contact Julia at 250-923-9724.

Award Winning Film ‘ Black Wave’

At the Quadra Island Community Centre at 7:30pm featuring Dr. Riki Ott.

Sunday, February 17

Open House for Tree Planting Exhibition

Calling all Tree Planters! The Museum at Campbell River is planning an Open House on Sunday, February 17, from 1pm to 3pm, in support of the upcoming exhibit entitled ‘Bend, Plant, Move Along: Tree Planting Culture in BC’. This exhibit will examine the experience of tree planting in all of its trials, joys and “soggy, gritty exuberance” to quote Charlotte Gill. The Open House will be hosted by author Charlotte Gill, currently the 2013 Haig-Brown Writer in Residence. The Museum is currently looking for photographs, stories, artifacts, artworks or any other accoutrements surrounding the experience of being a tree planter. All former or current tree planters are invited to drop-by and share their experiences and memorabilia. From the Open House, the Museum aims to create the exhibit ‘Bend, Plant, Move Along’ which is scheduled to open on April 5, 5 pm at the Museum. Please spread the word to anyone who is a member of the tree planting ‘tribe’ of Vancouver Island! Call Ken Blackburn at the Museum at 287-3103 for more information.

Reminders:

Kesu’: The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer ~ Museum - Until February 17

A temporary exhibit curated by the UBC’s Museum of Anthropology that will be on display at the Museum at Campbell River from October 19, 2012 until February 17, 2013. Doug Cranmer was a Kwakwaka’wakw artist (although he referred to himself as a ‘whittler’ and a ‘doodler’) who pushed the boundaries of what many consider to be 'traditional' Northwest Coast art. The exhibit shows a wide range of Cranmer’s artistic works including masks, bentwood boxes, bowls, and prints, and his important “Abstract series” of paintings on mahogany plywood. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.3103.

Two Eyes Five Legs, Right Hand Left Hand ~ Exhibition - January 31 to March 7

Jo Lechay paints in big bold strokes and quick line. Her large images capture expression and movement, fuelled by her long professional career in dance and theatre. Lechay finds the immediacy of children's paintings and the mischief of graffiti especially rich sources of inspiration. She draws and paints best when improvising with her whole body and every undertaking is a visceral investigation of her. The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

Cool Connections ~ Exhibition - January 31 to March 7

Walton's photographs capture delicate and intimate encounters with the frosted, frozen and fleeting. Her work focuses on detail, glints of unexpected color, and the dance of reflections in a piece of ice. These photographs can be described as naturalistic, but most of them are also abstract". The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

Have an event you’d like us to post? Contact

The Campbell River Visitor Centre at

250-830-0411 ext.1 or info@visitorcentre.ca

Events Calendar - February 4th - 10th

Monday, February 4

Tuesday, February 5

Wednesday, February 6

Jam Session at Serious Coffee

Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen. At Serious Coffee in Willow Point from 6:30pm-9:30pm. For more information please call 250-923-1312.

PST Readiness Workshop

In connection with the return to PST on April 1, 2013, the Ministry of Finance is conducting seminars across the province to assist businesses. Presenters from the ministry will be holding a seminar for the benefit of our business community and will cover pertinent topics such as registrations, filing requirements, and administrative changes. They will also be available to answer your questions. Registration is $20 each for Chamber Members or $30 for future members (plus HST). For more information or registration please visit www.campbellriverchamber.ca.

CR Garden Club Meeting ~ Mason Bees

Join the Campbell River Garden Club for a presentation on Mason Bees with local expert, Gordon Cyr. Gordon will talk about mason bees and his initiative which supplies Vancouver Island homeowners with mason bee houses. Cost is $2. 7pm at 260 South Dogwood St. We’re growing! New members welcome. Annual memberships are $20 individual, $30 couple and corporate.

Drop-In Water Volleyball

Tons of wet fun! No swimming ability required. Cost is regular admission. This is for ages 16+. 9-10pm at Strathcona Gardens. For more information please call 250.287.9234.

Campbell River Business Tourism Inaugural Group Meeting

Was your business impacted by the lack of tourism last year? If so, this business group will interest you. Together we can move mountains! As a community based business tourism group, we can work together to create a strategy for how to sell Campbell River to the world. Our aim is to be a major tourist destination city. This will be a first meeting to brainstorm ideas on how we, as businesses, can attract tourists to our city. Who should attend??? Any business, agency, organizations, or individuals that are affected by tourism in our area. All sectors to be represented. Please come with your ideas and enthusiasm!

Agenda Items to include:

·                     How do we plug into the cultural highway?

·                     How do we sell ourselves outside of our area?

·                     International Trade and Attraction

Wednesday, Feb. 6th 4:30pm at Uptown Willies. Refreshments Served.

Thursday, February 7

Genealogy Meeting

Lost Families Found. Genealogy Meeting Feb 7th 7-9 Maritime Heritage Centre. We can help with your family tree research. An entertaining and fun evening with special speaker. For more information please call Janice at 250-203-0585 Campbell River Genealogy Society.

A Pre Valentines Party “Don’t Phunk with my Heart”

At the Paramount Music Hall, doors open at 9:00pm. Featuring Victoria’s DJ Clinton & DJ Forecast. Tickets are $12 advanced, $15 at the door. For more info call 250-287-6221.

Friday, February 8     

 

Friday Night at the Movies ~ On Ice

Enjoy a relaxing skate on the leisure ice watching a family movie. Admission fee is $4 per person or $10 per family and includes 2 slices of pizza and a juice box. Doors open at 5:15pm. For more information please call 250.287.9234.

Song Circle

Would you like to sing a song, play an instrument, or jam with other music lovers?

Please come out for an evening of informal music at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors). Every Friday from 7PM to 9PM. For more information please email Brian Jones at maddog13@shaw.ca.

Storm Game

Bring the whole family out to cheer on the Campbell River Storm as they take on the Islanders. Puck drops at 7:30pm sharp! Go Storm! Adult tickets only $10.

www.campbellriverstorm.com

Saturday, February 9

Sneak Peak Into Precision

CR DanceXtreme presents "Sneak Peek into Precision, Dancing for a Cause." Come enjoy an evening of dance, featuring Competitive Boys, Competitive Recreational, our award-winning Showteam and soloists. All proceeds raised will be donated to Cameryn's Cause for Kids Society and the BC SPCA. Please come support your local talent and give back to those in need. Tickets are $25 and available now at the Tidemark Theatre Box Office.

Sports Fun Day

Spend the afternoon at the pool. Participating kids will be divided into teams and compete for fun prizes. The battery powered dolphins and SeaDoo's will be out. Lots of messy fun for everyone - you don't have to compete to have a good time. See you there! Cost is regular admission. For more information please call Strathcona Gardens at 250.287.9234.

Bowl for Breath - February 9 & 10

Elementary and secondary students can participate in the Bowl for Breath. There are several shifts to choose from. Students may collect pledges or make a $10 donation to cystic fibrosis.

Adults are able to sign up a team of 5 bowlers for rock n bowl on the evening of February 9th. Bowling begins at 7pm. Cost is $20. For more information or to register please call Cindy Stewart at 250.923.3382.

Quadra Winter Market

At the Quadra Community Centre. Artists, craft enthusiasts, gardeners, bakers, and candlestick makers display and sell their creations at this indoor market. $1 hot tea and coffee. Doors open at 8:00am. For more info call Michele Sjoholm at 250-285-3747 / quadra.michele@gmail.com

Valentines Ladies Night

At the Elks Lodge Hall from 7-10pm/ Appetizers, finger foods, vintage lingerie fashion show, door prizes and bar available. Partial proceeds go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Tickets are $20 at Britches & Hose, Merle Norman, and Elks Lodge.

Back Country Fest

At Mount Cain. www.mountcain.com

Sunday, February 10      Chinese New Year

Bowl for Breath - February 9 & 10

Elementary and secondary students can participate in the Bowl for Breath. There are several shifts to choose from. Students may collect pledges or make a $10 donation to cystic fibrosis.

Adults are able to sign up a team of 5 bowlers for rock n bowl on the evening of February 9th. Bowling begins at 7pm. Cost is $20. For more information or to register please call Cindy Stewart at 250.923.3382.

Edible Landscaping

At North Island College from 1-3pm, cost is $25. Have your garden and eat it too! Expert Helena Hartwood, teachers on bed prep. Planting, harvesting and more! For more info please call Julia at 250-923-9724.

Reminders:

Kesu’: The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer ~ Museum

A temporary exhibit curated by the UBC’s Museum of Anthropology that will be on display at the Museum at Campbell River from October 19, 2012 until February 17, 2013. Doug Cranmer was a Kwakwaka’wakw artist (although he referred to himself as a ‘whittler’ and a ‘doodler’) who pushed the boundaries of what many consider to be 'traditional' Northwest Coast art. The exhibit shows a wide range of Cranmer’s artistic works including masks, bentwood boxes, bowls, and prints, and his important “Abstract series” of paintings on mahogany plywood. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.3103.

Two Eyes Five Legs, Right Hand Left Hand ~ Exhibition:  January 31 to March 7

Jo Lechay paints in big bold strokes and quick line. Her large images capture expression and movement, fuelled by her long professional career in dance and theatre. Lechay finds the immediacy of children's paintings and the mischief of graffiti especially rich sources of inspiration. She draws and paints best when improvising with her whole body and every undertaking is a visceral investigation of her. The CR Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12-5pm. For more information please call 250.287.2261.

 

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