Discovery Passages Events

OCTOBER 7^th to 13^th  

Tuesday, October 8^th

•    Campbell River Festival of Film continues with “Blackfish”, the story explores the sometimes devastating consequences of trying to keep an intelligent creature in captivity. Rated PG-13, $11.43 +tax. 
•   ‘Open Studio’ at the Art Gallery features live model figure drawing. Every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9pm between October 8^th and November 12^th. The drop-in fee to participate is $12.50, artists can pre-register for all six sessions for only $55! Call 250-287-2261 for more info.

Wednesday, October 9^th 

•  If you have a loved one or work with people with mental illnesses, you can gain a better understanding of what they are going through by attending the “Hearing Distressing Voices” workshop at the Maritime Heritage Centre from 1pm-4:30pm. In partnership with the CR Beacon Club and the Columbian Centre Society, registration is $25 and space is limited to 25 people. Contact robyn.ellsworth@shaw.ca or 250-286-8838 to register.
• 7pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre will be a screening of the documentary “On the Road to Find Out” where filmmaker Paul Manly tells the story of three individuals who experienced having to leave their homes to seek psychiatric treatment in Nanaimo; the 32-minute film will be followed by a discussion nd refreshments (free admission).

Thursday, October 10^th

• Campbell River Search and Rescue is Recruiting New Members! An Information Session & Open House will be held at the CRSAR Hall, 261 Larwood Rd, behind No. 2 Firehall, at 7:30pm. If you are in good shape, 19+, want to help your community and meet new friends, SAR will train you! Visit www.crsar.ca for more information, or call Dave at 250-285-3725  
• Tidemark Lounge presents Rick Benn and Annie Handley, 7pm, $10 at the door.
• World Premiere “Serenity Collection” presented by iEcotherapy at the Museum at Campbell River. Bringing nature’s calming ambiance to the family living room to help reduce physical and psychological illnesses for patients that can’t easily get outside and enjoy nature themselves.

Friday, October 11^th

• Family Pizza and Movie Night at Strathcona Gardens: enjoy a relaxing skate on the ice while watching a family flick (G/PG). 5:15pm to 8pm with the film starting at 6pm, admission is $4/person or $10/family which includes 2 slices of pizza and a juice box. All ages welcome – look for this event the 2^nd Friday of every month!

Saturday, October 12^th

•  Tidemark Cinemas presents “The Heat”: an uptight FBI Special Agent is paired with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a ruthless drug lord. Starring Sandra Bullock, Michael McDonald and Melissa McCarthy (Rated R); $5 +tax.
• Third Annual Pumpkin Fest in Spirit Square! Lots of family fun from 11am to 2:30pm: pumpkin carving contest for all ages, face painting, celebrity pumpkin seed-spitting contest, and live music with Mission Hill Band!
• Coastal Black’s Pumpkin Fest is on, Saturdays & Sundays until October 27^th (Including Thanksgiving Monday!); FREE admission: pumpkin ring toss, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin photo booth and a hay bale maze! 10am to 4pm – come pick your pumpkin! 2186 Endall Road, Black Creek. cbpumpkinfest@gmail.com
•  “Education is Power” presentation at Shot in the Dark Café with local artists and an open mic. Entrance by donation.  
• VIMX 2013 Championship final series Rounds 15&16 at the local track (advance tickets from BOARDWALK).
• In the spirit of fun and scary, it’s time for the October Lego Day! ‘Spooky Lego Day’ at the Museum will run from 1 pm to 2:30 pm: bring your parents and see what scary things you can build! Lego Master Alex Witcombe (a.k.a. Spook Dawg) will guide you through the afternoon. Lego Day is a great way to build that creative brain power and spend some quality time imagining ‘what if?’ The cost for Lego Day is only $5.00 (parents are free). Call the Museum at 250-287-3103 to register.

Sunday, October 13^th

•  Free Family Swim at Strathcona Gardens – all ages welcome from 12:30pm to 4pm; children under 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
•  VIMX 2013 Championship final series Rounds 15&16 at the local track (advance tickets from BOARDWALK). 

UPCOMING

  October 14^th – 

The New Orford String Quartet at the Quadra Community Centre

  October 16^th – 

Celebrate Spinning and Weaving week at Sybil Andrews Cottage!

  October 17^th – 

Brodie Dawson, Cat & the B-sides at Tidemark Theatre Lounge ($10)

  October 17^th – 

Paula Wild presents her new book “The Cougar” at the Library 

  October 17^th-19^th – 

Rivercity Players presents “Sin, Sex and the CIA” $15

  October 18^th/19^th – 

Brown’s Bay Charity Chum Derby.

  October 19^th – 

Pianist May Ling Kwok at Trinity Presbyterian Church

  October 19^th – 

“Sweet Presence” Gospel singers at the Discovery Community Church

  October 20^th – 24^th Annual Miracle Beach 10km/5km. www.raceonline.ca

  October 22^th – North Island Hospitals Project info session at Thunderbird Hall

  October 25^th – 24^th Street Wailers at the Tidemark Theatre

  October 25^th – Grandmothers to Grandmothers Present: “From Under the Bushy Trees”, A Film. A Fundraiser. A Turning of the Tide. By Donation.

  October 25th-27^th – Fall Home Expo at the Sportsplex. Free! 

  October 26^th – Sweet Tease Burlesque’s Halloween Bash with special guests ‘Trouble Galore’; Ages 19+, $20 at the door.

  October 27^th – Zombie Escape 5k at Willow Point Park. Register at the Sportsplex or Community Centre (zombieescape5k.wordpress.com)