Discovery Passages Events

	January 27th – February 2nd

Monday, January 27^th   

• Celebrate Family Literacy at the Library(250-287- with stories, games and puzzles:

10:30am – 11pm Age 3 and under: Story time with Justin

12:30pm-2pm Ages 3-6: Story time with Justin and games & puzzles

3pm-5pm Grades K-5: Snacks, Books, Games and Puzzles to give away!

6pm-7:30pm Grades 6-10: Anime/Manga new releases.  

• Missoula Children’s Theatre is holding auditions for “Blackbeard the Pirate” at Penfield Elementary School Gym, 3:30pm. No advance preparation is necessary; audition is 2 hours and some members of the cast will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following. Contact Steve Koebel at Penfield Elementary for more info: 250-923-4251(Shows on Sat, February 1^st!) 
•  Join Paul Kershaw (UBC Policy Professor) at the Royal Coachman (Carriage Room) to talk about the growing squeeze on time, income and services facing Canadians. Appys at 6pm, Speaker at 6:30pm. This is a FREE event and free child-minding is available with CR Recreation, call 250-286-1161 or 250-923-7911 for more information or to register. RSVP appreciated. See more on Generation Squeeze at www.gensqueeze.ca 
• The Museum’s new temporary exhibit, ‘Animals Among Us’, continues till the end of March. For further inquiries please call 250-287-3103.

Tuesday, January 28^th  

• International Cooking Class at Robron Centre, room A114, every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm (& January 28^th). Each class is $35 or the series of four classes for $100. All registration fees are donated to the International Women’s Group in support of their activities, day trips and guest speakers. Contact Tamara at tamaratutt@immigrantwelcome.ca for more information. 
• Open Studio season begins at the Art Gallery with a new, live model to paint, sketch or sculpt from every week; runs Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm until March 1^1th. The drop-in fee is $12.50 (GST included) or you can pre-register for all nine sessions at the reduced rate of $95 (plus GST). Call 250-287-2261 to register. 
• CR Festival of Film presents “Siddharth” at the Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. Director Richie Mehta follows his award-winning debut feature ‘Amal’ with this powerful and heart-rending tale about a poor Delhi street merchant desperately searching for his missing young son. Rated PG. Call 250-287-PINK for more information.

 Wednesday, January 29^th 

• Matt Anderson in concert at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. Matt’s narrative-driven writing cuts through the soul, blending blues and folk, encompassed in total honesty. He takes listeners on a ride with his diverse musical styles, skilled guitar work and over-the-top showmanship. Matt’s intimate, high-energy performances have captivated audiences across the world, from Canada, to the US, to Australia and the UK, from small clubs to festivals. Contact 250-287-PINK for tickets or more info – find out more about matt at www.stubbyfingers.ca 
• Mythbusters: Culture Kitchen with the Immigrant Welcome Centre. Take a bite out of cultural cuisine with a cooking demo and updates on local demographics and immigration trends. 5:30-8pm at 740 Robron Road, room A114. Seating is limited; contact Vienna Yeung at 250-830-0171 for more information. Cash donations are gladly accepted for the CR food bank.

Friday, January 31^st   

•  In addition to the Batman screening event on February 4^th, the CRCIC and community partners have organized a Local Superhero contest. Visit “Local Superhero Contest” on Facebook for updates. To enter, residents of all ages are encouraged to share who their local superhero is using one of the following options:

1.       Submitting a photo and short story (50 words or less)

2.       Creating a comic strip or drawing with explanations

3.       Filming a 30 second video clip

          Entries are to be sent to contest@rivercorp.ca by noon on Friday, January 31^st.

Saturday, February 1^st    

•  Lego Day at the Museum, 1-2:30pm, led by ‘Lego Master’ Alex Witcombe. Kids are encouraged to put their creative brains to good use – new this year we have a monthly prize at each Lego Day event! Parents are still welcome to co-create alongside the kids; however, they are not eligible for the prize (sorry!). $5 to register (parents are free!) – 250-287-3103. 
• “Garage Sale for Anabelle” fundraiser at Ecole Mer-et-montagne (1102 S. Alder St.) Lots of items to choose from: 9am-2pm. If you would like to donate items, please drop them off at Ecole M. between Monday and Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (no electronics, furniture, or infant car seats, please) 
• 26^th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Bowl for Breath is back at the CR Bowling Centre this weekend. Largely supported by students, adults are encouraged to register to bowl on Saturday evening. Bring your staff or friends and enter a team, either by collecting pledges or making a minimum donation of $20 per team member. Participants are eligible for all kinds of prizes, but special recognition will be given for outstanding fund-raising efforts. Call 250-923-4992 for more info! 
• Tickets for Missoula Children’s Theatre presentation of “Blackbeard the Pirate” are available from Penfield Elementary or at the door. Shows at 3pm and 7pm at Timberline Secondary School Theatre. Contact Steve Koebel for more info: 250-923-4251

Sunday, February 2^nd   

• Watch the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos face off on the Big screen! The Tidemark Theatre will be opening at 3pm ($5+tax entry) to show the Super Bowl XLVIII on a 24”x14” screen! Kick-off at 3:30pm, this is a family-friendly environment. Partial proceeds to benefit CR Eagles Football. 
• Check out the Front Runners Island Race Series - Everything from 5K to Half-Marathon. Register online for the series or individual races: www.vira.bc.ca. The series takes place between January 12th and April 13th with a 15K race at 11am, April 6^th in Merville. All ages and speeds welcome!

UPCOMING

February 3^rd – Ladies Fly Tying Workshop, Monday evenings with Larry Stefanyk; 250-923-0939

February 4^th – “The Boy Who Loved Batman”, Michael Uslan, at the Tidemark Theatre

February 5^th – CR Garden Club ‘Bonsai Basics’ at CRBC

February 7^th – Dr. Dana Lepofsky is speaking from 7-9pm at the Museum; call to reserve a seat

February 8^th – Pacific Salmon Foundation Dinner & Auction at Eagles Hall

February 8^th – Haig-Brown Writer in Residence at the Museum in Lecture Series

February 8^th – Super Saturday at the Art Gallery

February 8^th – Running Clinic starts, Saturdays at 9am at the Sportsplex; 250-923-7911

February 8^th – Lecture with Haig-Brown Writer in Residence at the Museum

February 8^th – Lunar New Year Fundraiser and Potluck at the Community Centre

February 8^th – Free Community Dinner at the Vineyard Church

February 10^th – Kinsmen’s 1^st Annual Family Day Pancake Breakfast

February 14^th – Maritime Heritage Centre’s ‘Romance Your Valentine’ CANCELLED!

February 15^th – Eagles’ Valentines Dinner & Dance

February 15^th – 14^th Annual Trivia Night with local paramedics at the Sportsplex for the CR Hospital Fdn.

February 16^th – Six-part writer’s course on family history, memoirs and biography.  www.thescribes.ca

Discovery Passages Events

January 20^th - 26^th  

Monday, January 20^th   

• Celebrate Family Literacy Week with free admission to the Museum at Campbell River, January 20^th to 27^th. 
• Open forum on climate change with Dr. Stewart Cohen in the Thulin Room (Maritime Heritage Centre) at 6:30pm

Tuesday, January 21^st

• International Cooking Class at Robron Centre, room A114, every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm (& January 28^th). Each class is $35 or the series of four classes for $100. All registration fees are donated to the International Women’s Group in support of their activities, day trips and guest speakers. Contact Tamara at tamaratutt@immigrantwelcome.ca for more information. 
• Open Studio season begins at the Art Gallery with a new, live model to paint, sketch or sculpt from every week; runs Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm until March 1^1th. The drop-in fee is $12.50 (GST included) or you can pre-register for all nine sessions at the reduced rate of $95 (plus GST). Call 250-287-2261 to register.

Thursday, January 23^rd  

• ‘Animals Among Us’ is a new, temporary exhibit at the Museum which will run to the end of March. There is a charming 16-month calendar that accompanies the exhibit available for purchase in the gift shop. For further inquiries please call 250-287-3103.

Friday, January 24^th  

• Please join the board and staff of the Art Gallery for the Grand Opening of their 20^th Anniversary Exhibition and Gala at 7pm. Enjoy live music with renowned guitarist, Rodrigo, as well as cake, local wine, door prizes and more, all while being among the first to view their special 20^th Anniversary Exhibit. Dress is festive, all are welcome! Call 250-287-2261 for more info. 
•  The Impalas are rockin’ at the Quinsam Hotel again, 9:30pm Friday and Saturday.

 Saturday, January 25th 

• Randy ELVIS Friskie is touring with his Las Vegas Show Band in “The Real Tribute to the King of Rock and Roll” at the Tidemark Theatre. Friskie’s ‘spine-tingling’ performance brings the King to life with memorable moments and music from Elvis’ movies. Relieve the 50s, 60s and 70s movie scenes and songs including duets with Ann-Margret, Marilyn Monroe and much more! See www.randyelvisfriskie.com for more info or call 250-287-PINK. Tickets are $37.50(+tax). 
• Friends of Music present Swedish-American piano virtuosos Elias-Axel Pettersson in Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church (145 Simms Road), 2:30pm. Tickets are $20/$10, available at the Visitor Centre. To learn more about Elias visit www.eapettersson.com   
• Campbell River’s “traditional” celebration: ‘A Nite with Rabbie Burns’ returns to the Legion with Dinner and Dancing. Tickets are $25, available at the Legion Bar (301 – 11^th Ave). 
• North Island Model Railroaders Annual Show at the Museum at Campbell River, Saturday 12pm-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. Incredible displays of model railroad equipment, scenery and miniature buildings – something for the whole family to enjoy. And for the 4^th year in a row there will be a fascinating display/demo of fully-functioning, radio-controlled, miniature heavy equipment – watch them do amazing work with real hydraulics! $7/person or $20 for the whole family (kids under 6 are free). Call 250-287-3103 for more info. 
• Super Saturday at the Art Gallery from 1pm-3pm. In celebration of the Gallery’s 20^th Anniversary, make art in multiples of 20: using a grid of 20 squares, make images with patterns, colours, or cut-out pictures and then bring them together to form one large piece! Materials provided, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 
• Come dance away the post-Christmas blues at the “Winter Shuffle (grades 6-9). Meet up with friends, dance to the best new music and win great prizes. Supervised by Recreation staff – no in-and-out privileges (once you’re in, you’re in!). Get your tickets asap at the Sportsplex or Community Centre ($10). The event will take place 7pm-9:30pm at the Sportsplex Gym. 
• Pizza & Pajama Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens (ages 6-12). The dress code for this skating event is pajamas and long underwear (prizes for the ‘best’ dressed). Enjoy hanging with the girls, listening to your favorite tunes, dancing, skating, snacking on pizza, singing karaoke and playing games! $10 includes skate rentals and pizza. Call 250-287-9234 for more info.

Sunday, January 26th 

• Celebrate Family Literacy week with a free fun swim at Strathcona Gardens, 12:30pm-4pm. 
• Grab your skis or snowboard to help change lives for the better! Ski for MS at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is a fundraiser to support programs and services for people affected by Ms. Register online at www.smski.ca to get started – each participant who raises the pledge minimum (varies on age group) will enjoy a great day of free skiing or snowboarding along with a lot of special perks for the day, including entrance into the Ski for MS Vertical Challenge: a fun endurance event (not a race). Collect bead necklaces each time you reach the base of the Hawk 6ix Pack Chairlift – how many times can you go top to bottom in 4 hours? Open to all abilities (participants can choose which route they take down the mountain.). 
• North Island Model Railroaders Annual Show at the Museum at Campbell River Continued (12pm-4pm). 
• 2014 Walk for Memories at the CR Common. Register at www.walkformemories.com or on the day at 12pm. Walk 1pm-2pm. Call 778-420-1234 for more info. 
• Check out the Front Runners Island Race Series - Everything from 5K to Half-Marathon. Register online for the series or individual races: www.vira.bc.ca. The series takes place between January 12th and April 13th with a 15K race at 11am, April 6^th in Merville. All ages and speeds welcome!

UPCOMING

January 28^th – International Cooking Class with the Immigrant Welcome Centre at Robron

January 27^th – Celebrate Family Literacy at the Library with stories, games and puzzles.

January 28^th – CR Festival of Film presents “Siddharth” at the Tidemark Theatre

January 29^th – Matt Anderson at the Tidemark Theatre

January 29^th – Culture Kitchen with the Immigrant Welcome Centre

February 1^st – Lego Day at the Museum    

February 1^st – “Garage Sale for Anabelle” fundraise at Ecole Mer-et-montagne

February 1^st & 2^nd – 26^th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Bowl for Breath

February 4^th – “The Boy Who Loved Batman”, Michael Uslan, at the Tidemark Theatre

February 5^th – CR Garden Club ‘Bonsai Basics’ at CRBC

February 8^th – Pacific Salmon Foundation Dinner & Auction at Eagles Hall

February 8^th – Haig-Brown Writer in Residence at the Museum in Lecture Series