August 26th
– September 1st, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, August 26th
Movie Magic: Summer Film Camp
250-286-1161
Join producer and filmmaker Chris Jaycox for an action packed week
of movie-magic! Learn the Hollywood movie secrets; create an animated
claymation movie and short film with props, acting and special effects. Running
Monday thru Friday, 10am to 3pm (August 26th to 30th). For registration
information, please contact the Campbell River Community Centre at 250-286-1161
or the Sportsplex at 250-923-7911.
Hooked
on Fishing
250-286-1161
Experience fishing in Campbell River. Fish the river, the ocean and
hopefully a lake. Learn how to handle and cast a fishing rod. How to observe
the river flow, temperature and environment. 10am – 1pm, three for $45; hosted
by River Sportsman. Meet at the Community Centre.
Tuesday, August 27th
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two shows
daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM, $2 per person (under 3 are free!). Expect to see any
of the old gang: Fred Nunns, Lord Bacon, 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
.
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Celtic logger Doug Folkins. Bring your lunch!!
In the Royal Coachman carriage
room from 5:30 to 9pm: networking and dinner with a keynote speaker. Presented
by CR Business & Professional Women’s Network (info@bpwn.org)
2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac Come out for a rambunctious night
of spoken word poetry with Johnny MacRae and shayne avec i grec from Vancouver –
this is a free event! 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Shot in the Dark cafe.
Wednesday, August 28th
Kitty’s Comedy Night
Kitty's Comedy Night is back at Coasters
Bar+Bistro at Chances Playtime in Campbell River. Kitty's guest comedians are
Ryan Paterson and Chris James. There are a few seats available - You can reserve
a table of 4 for $50 (you'll receive $20 in slot play) or single seats for $15
each ($5 free slot play) in person at Chances Playtime. Ask for assistance at
the front desk. There's limited seating so don't be disappointed! 19+ to
attend.
Coastal Black Music & Fine Dining
Call to reserve your spot at Coastal
Black Estate Winery’s three-course meal with live music by Luke Blue Guthrie.
Smoked Salmon Crostini, Rosemary Dijon Crusted Lamb Rack with Wild Chantrelle
Mushroom Ragu, and Berry Ambrosia Trifle. 5:30pm to 8:30pm, $45 per person, or
book a table of 4 for $160: includes a glass of Coastal Black’s wine.
Thursday, August 29th
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights,
7PM to 9PM! This week, the River Radio presents: ‘The Sweet Lowdown’, sweet
harmonies from Victoria; bring your lawn chair, bring the kids!
Suze Casey Book Signing
250-287-2336 www.cohobooks.com
Come to Suze Casey’s “Belief Re-Patterning” book
signing and reading at Coho Books. One of Hay House books’ new authors,
Suze is returning to Coho Books by popular demand. Solidly based in
cognitive learning theory, educational psychology, and years of observation,
this proactive technique developed by author and teacher Suze Casey rebuilds
neural pathways and connections, allowing you to think, act, and feel
differently. Don’t miss this free event!
Friday, August 30th
Quadrapalooza
2013
This annual, weekend-long,
family event takes place at the Quadra Island Community Centre and showcases a
huge selection of diverse Canadian artists on multitude different stages. The
2013 festival will be a force of creative inspirations certain to make a
memorable experience for all who attend. This year you can be sure to expect
all the live music, painting, characters, puppets, juggling, dancing, crafts,
clothes, vendors, food, refreshments and games one could ever hope for on an
island in the spectacular setting of the Discovery Islands. Weekend passes are
now on sale at:
- Hummingbird Office & Art Supply (Quadra)
- Music Plant (Campbell River)
- Hub City Cycle (Nanaimo)
- & now through Paypal (visit the Quadrapalooza web site)
Single day passes will be sold at the gate during the festival. Children 12 and under are free, weekend passes are $45; gates open at 4pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
- Hummingbird Office & Art Supply (Quadra)
- Music Plant (Campbell River)
- Hub City Cycle (Nanaimo)
- & now through Paypal (visit the Quadrapalooza web site)
Single day passes will be sold at the gate during the festival. Children 12 and under are free, weekend passes are $45; gates open at 4pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Ribbon
Cutting & BBQ
250-287-9234
The Strathcona Regional
District is celebrating the completion of the Rod Brind’Amour Arena upgrades!
Join them at 12 noon in the lobby for a ribbon cutting and BBQ.
Saturday, August 31st
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 .
Divers Lake (Level 2: intermediate hikers)
Meet at 9am at the Wilderness Centre for this 5 hour hike with Steve
and Marlene Smith. Dogs on leach OK. Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org
or call 250-650-4304
11th
Annual Artisans Festival 250-338-6901 www.woodlandgardens.ca
Food, Music, and so much more at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens this
Saturday/Sunday (10am-5pm) and Monday (10am-4pm). Painters, pottery, unique
art, forms, photography, garden art, wrought iron, sculptures, jewellery,
furniture, glass, fabric – expect to see it all! Admission $10.
Trial
Dragon Boat Paddles
250-286-1161 250-923-7911
If you’re between 13 and 17 years old, now’s the time to take a
chance and try dragon boating! The CR Rec Department is offering two trial
dragon boat paddles (Aug 31st and Sept 7th) after which
youth have the opportunity to sign up for a three-week clinic from September 14th
to 28th. Dragon boating is the fastest-growing water sport in the
world today and anyone can participate. It’s an inclusive sport that promotes
team spirit, friendship, excitement and competition. For more info call the
Community Centre or Sportsplex, or check out the guide online at www.campbellriver.ca (under
‘residents’).
Sunday, September 1st
Show ‘N Shine
North Island Cruisers put on their 21st annual
Show’n’Shine (Labour Day Sunday!!) from 8am till 2pm on Shoppers Row and Tyee
Plaza. Shoppers Row will be closed between 13th Ave and St. Ann’s
Road between 7am and 4pm.
Upcoming Events to Note
September 7th – Rotary Club 1st Annual Book Sale
September 7th – 3rd Annual Volunteer Fair @ Spirit
Square
September 7th – 10th Annual Women for Women Trail
Mix Challenge
September 8th – Paws for a Cause @ Nunn’s Creek Park
September 15th - Terry Fox Run (5km)
September 15th – 2013 VIMX Championship Series (Round 11)
September 21st – Fishing Derby @ Robert’s Lake Resort
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.
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
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.
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
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Campbell River
Visitor Centre
1235 Shoppers
Row in the Tyee Plaza
250-286-6901
