July 8th
– 14th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Tuesday, July 9th
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Cat & Cal! (Rescheduled from June 25th!)
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with 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 .
Sunset
Cinema
Bring
you blankets and your lawn chairs out to Willow Point to catch ‘The Croods’ on
the Big-screen in Willow Point Park – FREE! Popcorn, cotton candy &
beverages will be available.
Wednesday, July 10th
Active History Afternoons: Games of the World
250-287-3103
These fantastic themed afternoons at the Museum at Campbell River
strive to take you back in time to experience history firsthand. Themes will
include logging, fishing, and early exploration and each afternoon will involve
unique activities and crafts. Come and join the summer staff at the Museum for
these exciting Wednesday afternoons – participation is free with regular
admission!
Thursday, July 11th
99.7 River Concert
Spend your evening in the Square with the ‘Jagsters’: exotic RnB
from Quadra Island. Bring your lawn chair, bring the kids!
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 August 23rd, 1:30PM to 4PM.
Friday, July 12th
Jewellery & Metal Arts Course
250-923-9724
Create wearable art using hand tools and imagination; North Island
College – call Julia for details.
Saturday, July 13th
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with 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 .
Nature
& History Hike
250-650-4304
Meet at 9AM at the Strathcona
Wilderness Centre in Paradise Meadows (adjacent to Mount Washington Resort’s
Raven Lodge) for a 6 hour hike to Croteau Lake. These programs are free,
although donations of $5 - $10 are appreciated to help with ongoing activities.
38th
Annual Sequoia Springs Men’s Amateur Golf Tournament
250-287-4970
Campbell River’s longest running
men’s golf tournament. Entry fee is $140 which includes 36 holes plus Saturday
dinner and Sunday lunch.
WYLD
Camp: Discovery Camp
250-286-3122
For ages 12 and 13, our introductory
camp combines an overnight canoe trip and a mountain hike with rock climbing
and high ropes course at Strathcona Park Lodge.
Visit http://www.strathcona.bc.ca
for more details. Runs from the 13th to the 20th and the
cost is $1095.
Gardener’s
Roundtable
250-287-1625
Come share some time with us at the compost education centre in
Campbell River. Meet new people with the same interest and share your
experiences with other gardening enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to learn
new techniques and offer tips and tricks to assist others who are passionate
about their gardens. 10am at 228 South Dogwood Street (across from Strathcona
Gardens Rec Centre)
Sunday, July 14th
Historic
Boat Tour
250-287-3103
Register with the Museum to explore Cortes Island & Teakerne Arm this weekend (lunch stop
included), 9AM to 2PM.
Introduction
to Geocaching
250-650-4304
Join Allen Wells at 1PM for this talk
and walk around Paradise Meadows and beyond. Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org or call.
Juried
Art Exhibit
250-287-3103
Last chance to check out this exhibit ‘Celebrating African
Grandmothers: Heroes of the Continent’. Brought to you by Campbell River
Grandmothers to Grandmothers in partnership with the Campbell River Museum,
admission is by donation and the Museum is open 10AM to 5PM.
Ryder
Cup Golf Tournament
250-923-3673
Takes Place at Storey Creek Golf Course – Call for details!
Upcoming Events to Mark on the Calendar
‘Fabulous Art’ –July 15th to 19th
Artists Mary Deveau and Shannon McKirgan with the CR Art Gallery
will be hosting this summer camp from 9AM to 3PM Monday through Friday so
budding artists will have an opportunity to investigate a variety of materials.
Kids should be prepared to make a mess as they become immersed in creating.
$175 for members, $185 otherwise – drop by or call to register: 250-287-2261
Traditional Tyee Pool Salmon Fishing – Season begins July 15th
Campbell River’s traditional form of rowboat angling and fishing
since 1924 at Painter’s Lodge
1-800-663-7090
‘Kingdom Rock’ Vacation Bible Fun – July 15th
Sponsored by Bethany Lutheran Church, running 6:30pm-8:30pm till the
19th for ages 4 to 12. Stories, songs, games & snacks! Register
at 250-287-7771
Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend – July 18th
Presenting ‘Strathcona Little Big Band’, featuring Amy Lelliot in
Spirit Square from 7PM to 9PM. Presented by Uniglobe Travel – donate a toonie
to Cameryn’s Cause.
WYLD Camp: Backcountry Beginnings – July 20th to 27th
For ages 14 to 16, by the end of this moderately challenging
backcountry introduction participants will be leading the group as they travel
by sea kayak and by foot in the Strathcona Park wilderness. Runs July 20th
to 27th and the cost is $1095
The Wiebes: Live in Concert – July 23rd
Multiple Covenant award-winning artists, the Wiebes, will be in
Campbell River at the Discovery Community Church during their cross-canada
summer tour. 7Pm at 250 10th Ave. Admission is Free, for those
interested in giving, there will be a ‘love offering’. www.thewiebesmusic.com 250-287-8786
Pink Salmon Festival – July 27th
An awareness event to inform the public about the pink salmon
species, often considered “beneath” Chinook and Coho salmon they are an
abundant and sustainable food source as well as being a delicious alternative
to other species. The festival will feature a pink salmon BBQ prepared by the
Kinsmen Club of Campbell River, as well as exhibits and family activities at
Robert Ostler Park from 12PM to 4PM. There will be no charge for
admission.
River City Arts Fest 2013 – July 27th
River City Arts Fest will be held on July 27th
2013 from 10am until 6pm. To date the event has officially registered
over 100 artists from the North Island and surrounding islands. A diverse
collection of works of art will be on public exhibition and sale at the Spirit
Square with a street closure in effect along Shoppers Row from dusk until dawn.
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
Centennial
Pool Now open
for the summer with themed swims every Wednesday including games and prizes 2:30 to 4PM Call 250-923-1600 for
details!
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).
CR Skipping Club Skip with friends & family, share games
and ideas every Wednesday. Great exercise and SO MUCH FUN! Anyone aged 8 and
above – no experience necessary and FREE! Register with Beth @ 250-923-1600 or email
her at elizabethmcgrath007@gmail.com
Texas Hold’em: Every Monday
night at the Willow Neighbourhood Pub is Texas Hold’em. For more information
please call 250.923.8311.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.
Misty Fin’s Open Mic Hosted by Lucas Antoni & Mitch Mussenden
from ‘How Could I?’ Every Thursday night at 6:30PM. 250-287-4320.
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 July 11th 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.
Linnaea Farm
Lunch Tours Enjoy a tour of our lakeside farm
and a seasonal feast featuring the meats, vegetables and fruits of our farm.
Linnaea Farm Lunch Tours runs every Thursday, 10:30AM, July 4th
through to September 19th, Cortes Island, $35 per person (RSVP
required). Meet in the Linnaea parking lot, 1255 Seaford Road on Cortes. Call
Graeme (250-935-6705),
visit our website (www.linnaeafarm.org) or email us at linnaeafarmtours@gmail.com
for more details.
BBQ at the
Beach Salmon has been a staple food of the
natives of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. Sandwiched
between split cedar poles the salmon is cooked slowly over an open fire.
Enjoy traditionally cooked wild salmon at our beach side BBQ area every
Wednesday evening during July and August. Visitors, travellers, drive-by diners
and Lodge guests are all welcome! BBQ at the Beach is $25, call 250-286-3122 for more details.
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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