DISCOVERY PASSAGES: December 2nd to 9th

Monday, December 2^nd

• Artisans Christmas Market continues at the Public Art Gallery, open Monday to Saturday (10am-5pm) until December 24^th. Browse through a gorgeous boutique-style market to find that special gift.

Tuesday, December 3^rd    

• The Immigrant Welcome Centre will be holding a Cooking Class Series at Robron Centre, Tuesdays until December 10^th (6pm-8:30pm).  Featuring authentic dishes from around the world, each evening will include 2 or 3 recipes and participants receive a cook book. Contact Tamara Tutt for more info at 250-830-0171 or register online www.ImmigrantWelcome.ca  
• The Art Gallery’s popular ‘Open Studio’ comes to a finale. Drop-in from 6:30pm-9pm for life drawing - $12.50 per session. Artists at all levels gather to paint, sketch or sculpt from a live model. Call 250-287-2261 for more information. 

Wednesday, December 4^th   

• Bikes for Kids. Swicked Cycles is graciously accepting donations of bicycles, which they will then re-furbish and pass along to a deserving kid. In association with the Salvation Army. Deadline for bikes is December 11th. Drop off your donations between 10 am – 5pm at Swicked Cycles, 1791 Spruce St. Campbell River. Call 250-914-2453 for more info.

Thursday, December 5^th  

• Church of the Way and Ocean Crest Church are presenting ‘“Behold!” The Joy to the World’, a musical dramatization of the Christmas Story. 6:30pm, Thursday and Friday at Church of the Way Christian Fellowship (451 – 7^th Ave.) Admission is FREE!

Friday, December 6^th    

• Nearly Neil at the Tidemark Theatre featuring Bobby Bruce and the skillful Solitary Band – drawing from various arrangements of Diamond’s hit songs to highlight his prime from the mid 60s to the Jazz Singer album of 1980. 
• “Behold! The Joy to the World” at 451 – 7^th Ave. Free Admission! 
• Coastal Black Christmas: Experience the North Pole. Grab a hot coco and enter Santa’s Village or view ice sculptures created by a local artist in our Winter Wonderland - fun for the whole family! General Admission is FREE; $5 to walk through the winter wonderland ($1 from that being donated to local Food Bank). Runs 4pm-8pm December 6^th-8^th, 13^th-15^th & 20^th-23^rd

Saturday, December 7^th    

• The Immigrant Welcome Centre will once again present the annual ‘Winter Traditions from Around the World’ in partnership with the Museum at Campbell River. The Museum will host any organization or individual wishing to display their cultural Winter/Holiday Traditions: food, dress, decorations, games – book a table and let’s celebrate together! 1pm-4pm with live music at 1:30pm and Father Christmas at 2pm! The Museum’s Festival of Trees will also add atmosphere for the event; call 250-287-3103 to book your table! 
• Campbell River Singers Celtic inspired Christmas Concert at the Tidemark. From the lilting melodies of “A Welsh Noel” to the haunting music of the “Celtic Advent Carol” to the spirited, traditional “Ding Dong Merrily on High” there is a song to get your toe tapping. With special guests from Tara School of Irish Dance. $18/$15 
• Strathcona Gardens Family Pizza/Pool/Movie Party (all ages) 
• Coastal Black Christmas: Experience the North Pole. 
• Enjoy shopping for unique and beautiful gifts at the Fair Trade Global Craft Fair from 10am-4pm at Timberline Secondary School in the Gym. Call 250-287-8198 for more information. 
• The Campbell River Children’s Choir invites you to two different concerts. “Shine a Little Light” is an afternoon concert featuring their youngest choir starting at 3pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre. “Dance in the Rain” is their gala evening concert featuring the youth choir with special guests. Concert time is 7:30pm. Tickets for both concerts available at the Music Plant. 
• Christmas Craft Sale December 7 & 8. 10:00am-4:00pm 1218 Bute Crescent, Homalco Cultural Centre. 
• Black Creek Christmas Craft Fair. Santa arrives at 9am for pancakes and then the craft fair runs from 10am until 3pm. Call 250-337-5190 for more info.

Sunday, December 8^th    

• Pier Street Christmas Craft Market at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 10am-3:30pm 
• Coastal Black Christmas: Experience the North Pole.

 UPCOMING

December 12^th  - Tidemark Lounge Series with Jilli Martini Band & Roger Seldon. December 13^th –  Yuletide Celebrations.  An Old Fashioned Christmas Tea.         December 14^th – Tidemark Cinema Presents: It’s a Wonderful Life.                      December 14^th – Lego Days at the Museum      

December 15^th – A Story Telling Brunch! Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island.                December 28th, 29th & 30th – Rivercity Players ‘Panto’ at the Tidemark Theatre.