May 27th
– June 2nd, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, May
27th
For more information please visit www.biketowork.ca or contact Linda Nagle at
250.923.7911.
Students for Bike to Work week.
Contact Karen Chappell to register to participate. Teachers will track their
classes participation in carpooling, biking, roller-blading, scootering, and so
forth, to school.
4th
Annual Upper Island Safety Conference & Trade Show
250-287-9234
Monday and Tuesday at the Community
Centre.
Tuesday, May
28th
International
Cooking Classes 250-830-0171
This Cooking
Class Series features authentic dishes from Loas, India, Vietnam and Myanmar.
The guest chefs are
individuals who are originally from these countries and now call Campbell River
home. Each evening will include 2 to 3
recipes and a cookbook, which offers helpful tips and information such as where
to purchase unique ingredients. Classes are $35.00 each or do the series of 4
for only $100.00 - limited to 25 seats.
All proceeds will support the Immigrant Welcome Centre’s local drop-in
groups. These weekly classes have been scheduled to start next Tuesday evening,
May 21 and include May 28, June 4 & 11 from 6pm to approximately 8:30pm at
Robron Centre in Room A114 - 740 Robron Road. Payment is required before the
classes begin. Call Zeny Lim to book your place or e-mail at
zenaidalim8@gmail.com.
Grab
a cuppa and come on down to Spirit Square –eat you lunch and check out
Singer/Songwriter Leslie Kaardal, from 11:30am – 1:15pm.
Intertidal
Zone Guided Exploration
250-287-3103
Call the Museum to register:
$15/$7.50, 1PM-3PM – wear your gummies!!
Tea
Party with Immigrant Welcome Centre
250-830-0171
Robron Centre, 4PM-5:30PM. FREE!
“We would once again like to extend an invitation to immigrants from the UK,
US, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, or anywhere else under the sun, to
come and join us for tea, scones, clotted cream and great conversation!”
Women
Empowering Women 250-286-1327
Royal Coachman carriage room
Wednesday,
May 29th
Antics Theatre is in rehearsal for their upcoming full
length play Bedtime Stories by Norm Foster. Antics Theatre performed Bedtime
Stories three years ago and due to popular demand it is happening again. This
hilarious play will have you follow interweaving characters in their comic
struggle to find the meaning of love. To
find out what is going on you will have to attend Bedtime Stories, May 29, 30,
31, and June 1st, 2013 at the Willow Point Hall. Tickets are $38 and are on
sale at The Flower Shop in Willow Point.
Thursday,
May 30th
Beginning today and running thru to July 3rd, visit Home
Depot (1444 Island Hwy) during business hours (daily) and purchase a $2 ‘Paper
Hammer’ at the tills to help raise funds for the Willow Point Supportive Living
Society. Willow Point Supportive Living Society is a totally self-supporting
non-profit, charitable Society that own and operate a safe, comfortable,
affordable Independent Seniors Housing complex on Larwood Road in Campbell
River. We appreciate donations to cover the ‘extras’ to make living
independently more practical such as grab bars, levered handles on taps and
door handles, raised toilets, walk-in tub to shower conversions, raised
gardens, and to address any other accessibility issues that may come up.
Friday, May
31st
“Swing
for Charity” 250-202-7500
On Friday, May 31st the 8th Annual
Campbell River Community
Foundation “Swing for Charity” Golf Tournament takes place. Once again participants
will be enjoying 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Storey Creek Golf Course,
then heading to the Sportsplex for a delicious four-course, plated dinner.
Playing in our golf tournament is fun day out and an awesome way to support
your community!
Fun
Fair
Ecole Mer et Montagne is organizing its annual Fun Fair from
5pm to 8pm. 1102 South Alder St. Over 20 Carnival games: climbing wall, fish
pond, bounce-O-Rama, cake walk, plasma car race and many more! Lots of prizes
for everybody, a silent auction and BBQ. English and French.
Saturday,
June 1st
Phoenix School Track. To sign up, just go to www.relaybc.ca and click on
"Campbell River" in the drop-down menu.
Beaver
Lodge Forest Lands 20 Year Celebration
250-850-0884
Guided walks in the forest by local experts, talks by local dignitaries
and honoured guests, live music by freeman & hill, prizes for contest
participants. (10am leave on 4 guided walks of the forest (music starts) gather
@ 9:45 in NIC northern parking lot or in the cafeteria. 11:30 speakers; 12:oo
lunch ($5 for a salmon burger provided
by MHC) 1pm leave on 2 guided walks (gather at 12:45)).
The
Tara Dancers “Dance of the Celts”
250-287-7465
A highly entertaining Irish dance show in which the mystery,
intrigue and wonder of the ancient Celts will be vividly portrayed. All of the
Tara School of Irish Dancing’s productions are based on original scripts
written and choreographed by dance director, Margaret Mullen. Showings at 2pm
and 7pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Matinee - $15; Evening - $20/$15.
Quadra
Island Studio Tour quadraislandarts.com
Featuring the work of 32 artists @ 20 studios plus the
community centre. Demonstrations, group exhibition & café at community
centre, door prizes. Tix: $5 (12 and under FREE). CR Art Gallery, Comox Valley
Art Gallery, Hummingbird Office & Art Supply, Quadra Island Info Booth,
Quadra Resorts. The tour presents work in many media – blown glass, stone
sculpture, pottery, photography, fabric, printmaking, painting and more plus it
offers an opportunity to meet the talented individuals who create the artwork
and fine crafts. Many of these studios continue to be open throughout the year.
Paint with Thread (with Carol Seeley)
250-287-2261
Create
unique organic shapes/images using only thread, yarn and bits of fabric. Learn
the basic process and limitations while making a few simple images. Then test
your new skills by creating your choice between sailboat, flora and/or an eagle as seen in many of
Carol’s West Coast landscape pieces. Sewing machine required. $15.00 kit
included. Recommend that students have experience with free motion sewing.
Takes place Saturday AND Sunday, noon – 4pm. Members: $123 + HST, Non-Members:
$133 + HST. Call the Art Gallery to register (or visit them Tuesday – Friday,
9am – 5pm).
Ongoing Happenings to Remember
Pier Street Farmers Market & Arts Fair: It’s back!! CR Fishing Pier lot, 10am-2:30pm. Every Sunday, May-September.
Call 203-1399
for more information.
Quadra Island Farmer’s Market
and Bazaar: Saturdays at the Quadra
Community Centre. Arts, crafts, veggies and more! For more information call
Michelle @ 250-285-3747.
Lazer Tag: Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7pm @ Strathcona
Gardens Recreation Complex. $9.50 per person. To book your party, phone 250-287-9234 ext. 232
CR Sea
Kayaking Club Easy evening group paddles running April thru September. For more
information call John Gubbels at 250-203-9953.
4th Saturday Slopstacle Fun Check out the slippery, sloppy
obstacle course we have planned for you! Prizes for best wipe out! Come
prepared to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo. The fourth
Saturday of the month at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm (250-287-9234).
Texas Hold’em: Every Monday
night at the Willow Neighbourhood Pub is Texas Hold’em. For more information
please call 250.923.8311.
Acoustic Jam: Every Tuesday
night at 7pm
at the Campbell River Lodge. Hosts Gerald and Maureen. See you there!
Live Jam
with The Tipsey Gipsies:
Every Thursday night at 8pm at River City
Grill. 250-914-4499.
Jam Session: Every Thursday at the Elks Lounge, 516
South Dogwood Street, at 7:30pm
they are jammin’. Bring your instruments
& friends. This evening is hosted by Pat Palmer of the Musician’s Trading
Post.
“Around the World” Buffet: Every Thursday night at the Royal
Coachman is Around the World Buffet night. Each week is a different theme. Call
250.286.0231 for
more information and reservations.
Song Circle: An evening of informal music at the Community
Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors) every Friday from 7pm-9pm.
Live Music:
Dance and have fun every Friday night the HBI Pub at the Heriot Bay Inn has a
live band (and a dance floor waiting for you). The band is sometimes local (and
always awesome) check out www.heriotbayinn.com and
look for the events page to see upcoming bands. Bands start at 9 pm.
Open Mic:
Get on stage and rock out with a supportive audience… come to Open Mic at the
HBI Pub (Heriot Bay Inn) Saturday evenings. Bring your instrument and/or voice
and get up and perform… or be a supportive audience member.
Meaningful Media Night: Opportunity to watch meaningful movies with others, followed by a
discussion and sharing of a meal. 3rd Monday of the month. To register or for
more info call 250-830-0171. Robron Centre ~ Immigrant Welcome Centre
Activities Room 3:30 – 8:30PM.
Drop In Meditation: Drop in, one hour meditation
(guided if requested), every Tuesday evening at 7pm, at Ocean Resort (downstairs at the
retreat centre). No reservations, no charge, donations for the food bank
welcome. Come 10 minutes early, so we can start on time. Contact us at 250-923-4281, or info@oceanresort.ca
All Levels Kripalu Yoga: Thursdays at Ocean Resort 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm - Build on the basic postures and explore some advanced asanas to build strength and endurance. Use Pranayama techniques (breathing exercises) to delve into the vibrations of the body. Discover an open mind to sensations in the body as we hold postures beyond our initial desire to release. Open to all levels, but best if you know the basics. $15.
Legion: Come down to the Legion at 301 - 11th
Avenue, on Fridays for Fish and Chips, good company, free bingo, meat draws and
paddle draws. Come early and stay late
for Kerry’s Kerry Okee. Saturday is
steak night. See you there! For more
information please contact 250.286.4671.
Paramount Music Hall: 250-286-1841.
DJ Just Rob, Thursdays, no cover
before 11pm. Fridays – he’s back with your dance
requests at 10pm.
DJ Tommy G (your
request guru) Tuesday night at the Hall – no cover! Free pool!
New Karaoke –
Wednesdays, hosted by David Tancon at the Paramount Music Hall. 10pm on the
main stage with full sound, lights and DJ Tommy G.
Saratoga
Speedway : Rain
or Shine! Gates open at 5:30, Racing at 7:30pm – look forward to Brian Sullivan
Memorial, bomber cars, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, and more! SaratogaSpeed-Way.bc.ca
Open Mic Night: Every Friday night at Serious Coffee in Willow Point is open mike
night from 7:00 – 10:00pm. All levels of ability are
welcome!
Prime Rib Buffet – Every Sunday at the Royal Coachman. For reservations please
call 250.286.0231.
C.R. Healing Room: Open from 11am-1pm, Mondays, weekly. Confidential prayer - no charge or appointment. 684
Island Highway; 250-923-2312.
Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7pm in Room 1 at the Community Centre. Guests are more than welcome to drop
in. Please use the afterhour’s entrance located at the back stairwell.
The Campbell River
Business & Professional Women's Network (BPWN): BPWN meets monthly on the
fourth Tuesday for dinner, networking and education. 6-9 pm. Information at www.bpwn.org
Gem & Mineral Club
Meeting: Meetings of the Ripple Rock Gem and
Mineral Club of Campbell River are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Craft
Room of the Community Centre, Campbell River (except July & August). All interested persons are welcome to attend
and learn more about the Club.
History on the Run at the Museum at Campbell River: A
brand new series of programs that cover a wide range of historical topics
pertinent to Campbell River and its surrounding region. Danny Brown and Norm
Lee are skilled presenters and story tellers, for anyone who likes history and a good story viewing these
presentations is an opportunity to learn something new about the past or to
reminisce about how it used to be. To find out more about the selection
of programs and how this dynamic team of presenters can come out to entertain
your group, please contact the Museum at 250-287-3103
and ask for Marlene, or email school.programs@crmuseum.ca.
Upcoming Events to Mark on the Calendar
Chilliwack in Concert
250-287-7465
@ the Tidemark Theatre – June 3rd
Printmaking class
250-287-2261
@ CR Art Gallery - June 5th and June 12th
Oceans Day & Grand
Opening of New Campbell River Aquarium - June 8th Kevin Ngo in Concert
@ the United Church – June 8th
Teddy Bear Picnic
Free Fun, 1PM-3PM @ Willow Point Park
– June 8th
Van Isle 360 2013
International Yacht Race – June 8th-22nd www.vanisle360.com Gala Fundraiser
For/@
Trinity Presbyterian Church – June
9th
Strawberry Shortcake
Live in Concert– June 11th
250-287-7465
@ Tidemark Theatre
Starlight Pops Choir
presents “We are Family”
250-477-9398
@ the Campbell River United Church – June 14th
“Dancing Cello” with
Helena Jung 250-287-7465
@ the Tidemark Theatre – June 14th
Wine & Blues Fest
by the Sea – June 15th
250-287-0373
“Stars of Tomorrow 2013” 250-287-7465
Kathy Mascia School of Dance performs
@ the Tidemark Theatre – June 15th
Grand Opening of New
Splash Park
at the Sportsplex - June 15th
This publication is brought to you by the Campbell River Visitor
Centre.
Please contact our office if you have an event you would like
added to this publication.
Campbell River
Visitor Centre
1235 Shoppers
Row in the Tyee Plaza
250-286-6901
