August 12th
– 18th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, August 12th
Art
Exravaganza
250-287-2261
For children 7 to 12, Art Extravaganza will run Monday thru Friday
(12th to 16th) from 10am to 3pm; Keely Chadwick leads
this art adventure filled with exciting projects!
Mystery Garden Tours
286-1161
Weekly we will visit a wonderfully creative garden. These tours
offer beautiful gardens, coffee, tea and goodies. Depart and return to the
Community Centre. (Scheduled for August 19th as well)
Dash
& Splash – Skate & Swim Camp
250-287-9234
Strathcona Gardens, 10-3pm (for 6-12 years); ½ hour skating lesson
every day plus free-time skate & swims (@ outdoor pool). Sports, crafts,
and fun!
Tuesday, August 13th
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!). In honour of the
Beaver Lodge Lands’ 20th anniversary as a park, this dramatic struggle has
recently been translated into a children’s puppet show at the Museum at
Campbell River. Entitled ‘Bertie and the Beaver Lodge’, the show features
Bertie the Beaver and his friends as they fight to save their homes in the
forest. The show has been designed to teach children to respect the
forests and to show them that ordinary people can make a real difference when
they work together. 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 Heartland (Judy Strobbe & Brian Temple)! Bring your lunch!!
Wednesday, August 14th
Coastal Black Crab & Corn Roast
250-337-8325 www.coastalblack.ca
Fresh local Dungeness Crab, fresh farm corn, drawn garlic butter,
and assorted desserts: join us for dinner at Coastal Black Estate Winery &
Meadery (by reservation only!) with live music by Luke Blue Guthrie – only $45
per person, and $150 for table of 4.
Thursday, August 15th
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights,
7PM to 9PM! This week, the River Radio presents: High Society: original R&B
group from Vancouver; bring your lawn chair, bring the kids!
Friday, August 16th
Active History
Afternoons: Explorer 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!
Theatre in the Square
Combines live theatrical performances by Antics Theatre, River City
Players & Shoreline Musical Arts Society. 7pm-9pm in Spirit Square; bring
your lawn chair, bring the kids!
Saturday, August 17th
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 .
Free Family Fun Fair @ Vineyard Church
20-286-3372
11am-3pm, fun for the whole family!!
Discovery Passage Passage from Robert Ostler Park
250-830-4056
Setting sail across the passage from CR to Quadra has become a
popular summer event for all those with human-powered watercraft. Drawing as
many as 150 participants, young and old, accompanied by the Coast Guard and
safety boats in a flotilla that comes ashore at Cape Mudge Village where a
traditional greeting welcomes the paddlers. Timed with the tide, this year’s
event will commence at 2pm! Watch from Robert Osler Park! This is a fun event,
no a fund raiser. It’s free and non competitive; no motors are allowed.
Mudd, Sweat, and Tears @ Mt. Washington
Jmuddsweatandtears.com
Mt. Washington, 7am – 5pm. Not for the faint-hearted: 5k, 10k and
MST Monster obstacle course of extreme proportion! Crawl, climb, swim, carry,
drag, up, over, under, through and around hill & dale.
Nature Talk
What happened to the Tsolum? Story of the Tsolum River with Jack
Minard of the Tsolum River Restoration Society.
25th Annual Howie Meeker Special Olympics Golf Classic
1-866-923-3674 or 250-286-6453
Open to all golfers of all abilities: fun, 18-hole scramble format
at Storey Creek Golf Course. 5-some teams are welcome. Includes golf, snacks on
the course, awards banquet dinner with entertainment by John Reynolds of Irish
Rovers fame, and many prizes including $2,500 golfer reverse draw. Only $140 –
all proceeds go to CR Special Olympians. To register call Kyle or Harvey.
Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre Celebration
250-285-3733
Storytelling, carving demo, singing, drumming, salmon BBQ, tours of
the Centre: Don’t miss this family fun day at Cape Mudge at 4pm, with dinner at
6pm! Call to reserve your tickets: $25 Adults, $10 Children under 12.
Comox Valley Air Show
Snowbirds Air Show will take place at the Comox Valley Air base
(Knight Road); adrenaline-pumping aerial displays plus get up close to
air-crafts on the ground, from vintage to cutting-edge fighters. Gates open 9am
– 5pm. Air displays 11am – 3pm. Tickets available online and at Thrifty’s
Foods.
Sunday, August 18th
Johnston
& Panther Lakes Hike (Level 3: fit hikers)
9 hour hike with Julian Brooks. Age 16
and over. Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org or call 250-650-4304.
Nature Talk
Owls & Whiskey Jacks, a presentation
by Maj Birch of the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society.
Upcoming Events to Note
Hospice Summertime Raffle (Get your tickets by Aug 25th )
August 23rd - Haig-Brown Croquet and Tea
August 23rd to 25th – The Bearclaw www.bearclawinvitational.com
August 24th – Rotary Duck Dip – 2013 Quacker 5000
August 25th - Ride for Jeneece 250-204-4064
August 25th – Boat Rodeo @ Robert Ostler Park
August 25th - Historic Boat Tour (Hardwicke & Yorke
Island) 250-287-3103
August 26th – Movie Magic: Summer Film Camp 250-923-7911
September 7th – Rotary Club 1st Annual Book Sale
September 7th -
September 15th - Terry Fox Run (5km)
September 15th - Frogger 15km Race [Early Bird Registration
ends July 30!]
www.greenwaystrust.ca
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. Get your tickets
for the Rotary Duck Dip!
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
added to this publication.
Campbell River
Visitor Centre
1235 Shoppers
Row in the Tyee Plaza
250-286-6901
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