Saturday, 7 September 2013

Discovery Passages Events

September 9th – 15th, 2013

This Week in Campbell River

Monday, September 9th      
Ripple Rockets Square Dance Club                                                                                                           
Free lessons at Eagles Hall (1999 – 14th ave)from 7:30 – 9:30: exercise for body and brain! (Also on Monday, September 16th). 
Meet & Greet General Invitation                                                                                                               
Please join us anytime between 4pm – 7pm for a community meet and greet. Staff will be on hand to share info and to answer questions you have regarding our Elk Falls site purchase. Refreshments and a light dinner will be served. You’ll find us at the Elk Falls Site (4405 North Island Hwy) – Please come through the main entrance. In order to best prepare for your attendance, please RSVP at info@discoverylng.com or give us a call.

Tuesday, September 10th
Lunch in the Square                                                                                                                 
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square with Roger Seldon (South African/world folk music). Bring your lunch!!

Thursday, September 12th
Walk & Talk art                                                                                                             
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy an artist’s lecture by exhibiting photographer Jeremy Fokkens, and a walk’n’talk exhibition tour with multi-media artist Karlie King, at 7:20pm at the CR Art Gallery.

Friday, September 13th
Family Pizza & Movie on Ice                                                                                                            
Enjoy a relaxing skate on the leisure ice watching a family movie (rated G or PG) between 5:15 and 8pm, $4/person or $10/family – includes slices of Little Caesars Pizza and a juice box! Movie starts at 6pm.

Saturday, September 14th
Lego Day @ the Museum
250-287-3103    
OK kids, the Museum at Campbell River is offering a series of 4 Lego days this fall (2nd Saturday of each month), beginning September 14th, from 1pm – 2:30pm. The theme is ‘Time Travel’. What kind of machine or time craft can you imagine that would transport you through time? Let’s build them with Lego! Parents are welcome to join in and co-create alongside their kids – Lego days are great for exercising the brain and building that creative thinking power. The cost is $5. Call the museum to register. (Upcoming Lego Days on October 12th, November 9th, and December 14th). 


Saratoga Speedway:FIREWORKS!                                                                                                               
www.saratogaspeedwayBC.ca
Season Finale with FIREWORKS!! Crash to pass, hornet cars, figure 8 cars, road runners, bomber car and IMCA MODIFIDES CHAMPIONSHIPS!! Rain or Shine: Adults $15, Students (w/card) $12, Child (<12) $5
Black Creek Community Fair                                                                                                           
Live music all day, contests, interactive events, craft vendors, kids carnival, pancake breaky and SO MUCH MORE!! At the Black Creek Community Centre from 9am to 3:30pm.
Sea-beasties Saturday Craft Sessions                                                                                                                    
The Discovery Passage Aquarium is putting out the craft table for its young visitors today between 10.30 and 12.30 so can try your hand at making, drawing, and/or colouring your very own sea-beastie to take home! Perhaps you will be inspired by the critters inside the aquarium, or maybe by your imagination? Access to the craft table is free with your Saturday morning admission, so join us for some family sea-beastie crafting fun!
“A Taste of Figure” with Nicholas Pearce                                                                                           
A painting retreat/workshop with Nicholas Pearce (Painters at Painter’s) taking place at Heron Guest House on Quadra Island. Designed for 2 – 6 participants, the cost for the workshop is $200 for 2 full days of instructive painting; if you choose to stay overnight at Heron Guest House, please inquire about an additional fee for accommodation and meals. If interested, please call or e-mail Linda Inrig at linda@gicable.com.  Please check out his web page (www.pearcepaintings.com) to see his works and inquire about the supply list).
Dragon Boat Clinic for Youth                                                                                           
1-250-923-7911                 250-286-1161
If you’re between 13 and 17 years old and are interested in the dragon boating experience, call to inquire about a three-week clinic from September 14th to 28th.
The Croods @ Tidemark Theatre Cinemas                          
1 pm matinee at the Tidemark Theatre. Bring your kids if you are looking for something to do and if you missed this fun film on the big screen the first time around!
Sunday, September 15th   
Terry Fox Run (5km)
This year the Run will be held along our beautiful Rotary Seawalk, giving it a new appeal as well as raised awareness (not only as an Oceanside event but as an accessible event that allows bikes, strollers, and can cater to a broader range of participants in general). The Terry Fox Run will begin at Frank James Park (2191 South Island Highway); if you are interested in volunteering or would like more info please call. There is a 5K route with a 10K option: 9am registration, 10am RUN! Remember this is non-competitive and all inclusive, registration is by donation and there is no minimum pledge. www.terryfox.org  
2013 VIMX Championship Series (Round 11)
Local Track (Gold River Highway across from McIvor Lake Rd.), Rain or Shine, Racing starts at 9:30am! Advance Tickets available at Boardwalk (986-A Shoppers Row), or tickets at the gate: $10/$5 (children under 6 are free!). Practice day on Saturday, September 14th, On site concession and camping available.
Historical Boat Tour – Desolation Sound
Call to reserve your spot on this tour with the Museum and in partnership with Discovery Marine Safaris. 9am to 2pm, lunch on board included.  

Upcoming Events to Note



September 18th – Herb Walk: Medicinal Trees of Innisfree Farm               336-8767
September 21st -  Frogger 15km Race                                                www.greenwaystrust.ca
September 21st – Fishing Derby @ Robert’s Lake Resort
September 26th – Haig Brown Festival
September 28th – Motocross – Try it!                                                                                    250-203-3518
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
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  September 14th FIREWORKS! & IMCA Modifides Championships!
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).
CR Genealogy Society: The Society’s library is open to the public, located in the Maritime Heritage Centre; September hours: Mondays (7-9), Tuesdays and Thursdays (10-3), and Wednesdays (1:30-4).
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.

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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