June 24th
–30th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, June 24th
New Summer Swimming Hours
250-287-9234
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex welcomes everyone Monday thru
Friday between 6:30AM and 1PM for lengths, fitness, lessons, and rentals.
Closed Saturdays and Sundays (These hours will apply June 24th – July 26th,
2013)
Tuesday, June 25th
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Live band, “Cat & Cal”!
250-923-5571
12PM to 1:30PM at the Legion Hall
(301 – 11th Ave.).
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
The summer students at the Museum at
Campbell River are pleased to announce that the puppets have returned from
their winter hibernation. Every Tuesday and Saturday, beginning today, there
will be two shows daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The shows will run through July
and August and cost $2 per person (under 3 are free!). The old gang will take
to the stage once again, with featured appearances by Peter Puget, Lord Bacon,
and even Captain Vancouver. The shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed
by a themed craft. Call the museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca .
Blood
Donor Clinic
Upcoming clinics in Campbell River at the Community Centre (401 – 11th
Ave.):
June 25th 2:15PM to 8:15PM
June 26th Noon to 6PM
June 27th Noon to 6PM
Wednesday, June 26th
17th
Annual Transformations on the Shore
Let the pre-Canada day festivities
begin! The Chainsaw Carving Competition is back at Frank James Park in Willow
Point, from the 26th to the 30th, 7AM-7PM; 5 days of
magic – you won’t believe what they can do!
Thursday, June 27th
Haig-Brown Croquet & Tea
250-287-3103
Join the Museum summer students at the beautiful Haig-Brown House
for an elegant afternoon of croquet and tea and general merriment. Call the
museum to reserve you spot: $7.75/adult, $3.25/child (taxes included!), group
rates available. Also available for July 11th and August 23rd, 1:30PM to 4PM.
Mt. Washington Summer Opening Day
mountwashington.ca
Mile High scenic chairlift rides, bungee trampoline, Frisbee &
mini-golf courses; plus, new summer menu on Fat Teddy’s Bar & Grill menu.
Friday, June 28th
Sean Hogan in Concert
Part of Legion Week, check out Sean Hogan at the Hall (301 – 11th
Ave.); tickets only $15, available at the bar.
Saturday, June 29th
3rd
Annual Dragon Boat Regatta
www.racetheriver.ca
Campbell River’s 3rd Annual Dragon Boat
Regatta, sponsored by River Spirit and BraveHearts dragon boat teams, will be
at Dick Murphy Park on the Tyee Spit, 9AM-4PM for ‘Race the River’. A free
family event with fun for everyone: dragon boat racing, vendors, local entertainers,
and Marine Harvest salmon barbecue. To relieve traffic and parking
congestion, a free shuttle will be provided throughout the day from the parking
lot behind the Discovery Harbour plaza to the race venue. 97.3 FM The Eagle on
location. For more information visit our website or email teamriverspirit@gmail.com
4th
Annual Bonsai Club Show
250-923-0213
The Campbell River Bonsai Club is
holding its fourth annual show on June 29, 2013. The display opens at 9AM and
runs until 4PM. The show is held in the backyard at Sybil Andrews Cottage and
is free and open to everyone. Club members will be working on trees during the
show and are happy to discuss any aspect of the art-form.
FIREWORKS
www.saratogaspeedway.bc.ca
A rain or shine event at Saratoga
Speedway, Saturday and Sunday night. 5:30 gates open, racing starts at
7PM. Featuring Wilroc Sprints, Crash to Pass Cars, Hornet Cars, Figure 8 Cars,
and Road Runners. Adults are $20, Students (with card) are $15, Children (under
12) are $10
Sunday, June 30th
NiteB4
Canada Day Country Themed Concert
www.spiritsquare.ca
Vancouver’s hottest young country and
western band “The Steel Toe Boots” will be on the Spirit Square stage on Canada
Day Eve! A Free concert, with the help of Tyee Chevrolet (come down and see
their car show on Shoppers Row!) Wear your best cowboy duds and you can win big
prizes from Ridgrider’s. Grieg Seafood and Quality Foods will be hosting a
salmon BBQ ($5) so bring your lawn chairs, your kids, and your dancing shoes!
BBQ and car show at 5PM, Concert at 7PM.
Free
Photo Walks
Golden Eagle Photography in Campbell
River is gearing up to do free ‘learn more about your camera’ tutorials this
summer. Keep an eye out for specific time and place details. Kicking things off
this Sunday at the beach and running through till October.
Upcoming Events to Mark on the Calendar
Canada Day! – July
1st
Pancake Breakfast @ Frank James Park
(Willow Point) 8AM to 11PM (By donation)
Huck Finn & Small Fry Fishing
Derby @ Discovery Fishing Pier 9AM to 12PM (for children under 12) bring an
adult, fishing rod, line, reel, lure & approved life jacket (prizes for
best costume and catches)
E & B Family Helicopter Rides @
E& B Hanger 10AM to 3PM
Home Hardware Belt Sander Races @
Shoppers Row 10:30AM to 2:30PM
Canada Day Markets @ Shoppers Row
10:30AM to 6PM
Local All-Star Stage @ Spirit Square
11AM to 2PM
Mike McInne’s Memorial Cup Skateboard
Competition @ Willow Point Skate Park 11AM to 3:30PM (competing for best
shredder, novice & pro)
QF KidsFest @ Community Centre 11AM
to 3:30PM (Entertainment, Games, Crafts, & More!)
QF Animal Exhibit @ Visitor Centre
11AM to 3:30PM
Canada Day Cake Marched in by Legion
Pipe Band @ Frank James Park (Willow Point) 12PM
Marine Harvest & Fire Fighter’s
Salmon BBQ @ Robert Ostler Park (Longhouse) 1PM
Senior’s Honour Tea @ Museum at
Campbell River 1PM to 2:30PM
Bed Races ( CR Hospital Foundation
& Daybreak Rotary) @ Shoppers Row 1PM
Eagle Telus Stage @ Robert Ostler
Park 2:30PM to 10PM
Bryan’s Smile Mile @ parade route
3:45PM
Canada Day Rotary Parade @ Downtown
parade route 4PM
Opening Ceremonies & Cake @
Robert Ostler Park 5:30PM
QF Festival of Lights FIREWORKS! @
Robert Ostler Park 10:22PM sharp
History on the
Water – July call 250-287-3103 to
register
The 7th – Desolation Sound with lunch at Refuge
Cove (5 hours)
The 14th – Cortes Island & Teakerne Arm with
lunch stop (5 hours)
Juried Art Exhibit – July 5th to 14th
Campbell River Grandmothers to Grandmothers, in partnership with the
Museum at Campbell River, are celebrating African Grandmothers: Heroes of the
Continent. This exhibit will be available to the public by donation, during the
Museum’s regular hours (10Am to 5PM Daily).
3rd Annual “Take You Best Shot” – July 7th/8th
Presented by ‘Island in Focus’ photography club at Serious Coffee in
Willow Point.
38th Annual Sequoia Springs Men’s Amateur Golf Tournament – July 13th/14th
Campbell River’s longest running men’s golf tournament is now
accepting entries for the two-day, 36-hole event. Entry fee is $140 (36 holes
plus Sat dinner and Sun lunch) 250-287-4970
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! Every Saturday - Gates
open at 5:30, Racing at 7pm – look forward to Brian Sullivan Memorial, bomber
cars, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, and ore!SaratogaSpeed-Way.bc.ca
Open Mic Night: Every Friday night at Serious Coffee in Willow Point is open mike
night from 7:00 – 9:00pm. All levels of ability are
welcome! 250-923-1312
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
CR Social Planning
Committee meeting Thursday June 20th from 3PM
to 4:30PM at the Public Health Unit (2nd floor boardroom) in the Tyee Plaza. Meetings
are usually the 2nd Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join us at
these meetings; if you are unable to attend and have ideas or comments please
let Brenda Wagman know at wagmania@telus.net
Island Focus: CR Photo Club, meeting every 4th Thursday at the Sportsplex, 7PM.
Call Grant Jones for more info (250-923-4792).
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.
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
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