July 22nd
– 28th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Art Camp at Sybil Andrews
250-286-1161 or 250-923-7911
The Creative Expressions art camp will run from 1pm to 4pm Monday
July 22nd thru Friday July 26th; cost is $90 per person.
Sharon Sanford is back again this summer with new projects for children ages
six to eleven to create.
Babysitter Superstar Course (11yrs+)
Running July 22nd to 26th,
5 classes (10am-3pm) where you can learn the basics of babysitting and earn
your Red Cross Babysitters Certificate while also working on junior
lifeguarding skills. $90 - Includes swimming, mini first-aid kit, manual and a
snack each day. Bring your lunch and swim gear!
Coolest Game on Earth
Running July 22nd to 26th,
5 classes (10am-3pm) where you can learn basic hockey skills, on and off the
ice. $90 includes training, tons of game time, cross training, and over 2.5
hours of ice time daily. Bring your lunch, snacks, and water bottle! (no
previous hockey experience required)
MACH 1 Squad (6-12 years)
Running July 22nd to 26th(10am-3pm),
team leaders take adventurers on fun excursions to outdoor pool, disc golf
course, water park, RCMP station, fishing pier & more. $110 includes
swimming, skating & messy food challenges. Focus on cold & wet fun,
personal and group challenges + good times with friends.
Tuesday, July 23rd
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Sue Piper!
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 .
The Wiebes: Live in Concert
www.thewiebesmusic.com 250-287-8786
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’.
Thursday, July 25th
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545 www.heriotbayinn.com
Meet the Musicians, with musical previews and anecdotes at Kameleon
Food & Drink (just up the hill from the ferry landing, in the plaza) at
6:45pm. Tickets are $40 (includes dinner) and are available at the Heriot Bay
Inn.
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights:
this week features a world-beat band from East Van: ’The Boom Booms’; bring
your lawn chair, bring the kids!
Immigrant Welcome Centre Tea Party
This bi-monthly event is becoming a popular way to meet people from
around the globe and enjoy complimentary traditional delights. It also provides
the host an opportunity to better understand how to effectively tailor its
services for English speaking immigrants. Co-hosted by British Shop, please
RSVP, as seating is limited. 6:00pm at 990c Shoppers Row.
World Hepatitis Day
Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island, there will be info booths and a
BBQ in Spirit Square from 10:30AM to 4PM.
Friday, July 26th
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545 www.heriotbayinn.com
A Celebration of Italy at SouthEnd Farm & Vineyard, 7pm (Concert
program available at difestival.com). Tickets
are $35 (includes wine-tasting and tapas) and are available at the Heriot Bay
Inn.
Active History Afternoons: Pioneer Day
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!
Saturday, July 27th
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545 www.heriotbayinn.com
A Baroque Cafe at Quadra Community Centre, 6:45pm (Concert program
available at difestival.com). Tickets
are $30, available at the Heriot Bay Inn.
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 .
Pink Salmon Festival
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
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.
Ladies
Cyrstal Open Golf Tournament
250-923-3673
Storey Creek Golf Course – call for more information or to register.
Sunday, July 28th
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545 www.heriotbayinn.com
An Intimate Baroque Luncheon at Gowlland Harbour Resort, 11am (Concert
program available at difestival.com). Tickets
are $35 (includes a buffet) and are available at the Heriot Bay Inn.
Historic
Boat Tour
250-287-3103
Register with the Museum to explore Sonora Island with Dent Island lunch stop this weekend, 9AM to 2PM
Upcoming Events to Note
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545 www.heriotbayinn.com
An Intimate Baroque Dessert at Fanny Bay Hall, 7pm (Concert program
available at difestival.com – same as Sunday Luncheon). Tickets are $30, available at the Heriot Bay
Inn.
CR Hospice Society’s Summertime Raffle Tickets
are $5
www.crhospice.org
Volunteer CR Raffle Tickets available at the
Volunteer centre.
August 17th - Comox
Valley Air Show
August 17th - Free
Family Fun Fair
August 25th - Ride for
Jeneece
Frogger 15 Race Registrations…
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 10am to 2pm. 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). July 27th!!
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.
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 July 27th WILROC SPRINTS!
Rock n’Bowl: Every Friday night at Campbell River Bowling
Centre from 9pm to 12am. 250-286-1177
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 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.
Lost
Families Found Volunteers available to help you
with family tree research. Library located in the Maritime Heritage Centre. Monday
7-9, Tuesday 10-3, Wednesday 1:30-4. For more info contact Janice at
250-203-0585. CR Genealogy Society will have an info booth at the
Pier Street Farmer’s Market this Sunday, 10AM – 2:30PM.
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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