Discovery Passages Events February 17th to 23rd

Monday, February 17^th     

• Toonie Swim from 1-3pm at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex (250-287-9234). 
• Pro-G day, Girls Only, at the Sportsplex (grades 3-5) from 12pm-3pm. Try yoga, Africa grooves, zumbatomic, wallyball, racquetball, gym sports, crazy games, crafts and lots more! $7 drop-in fee includes drinks and snacks (250-923-7911). 
• Create charming keepsakes with art teacher Sharon Sanford at the Community Centre; take home a nature and animal silhouette on a wood round plus a painted wooden key chain. $18 includes all supplies, K-Grade 2 from 9am-12pm and Grades 3-6 from 12:30-3pm. 
• On the Mark Improv free workshop and registration, 6:30-8:30 at the Tidemark 
• Environmental/Social Justice Film series continues with “Revolution” at Timberline Theatre, 6pm-7:15pm. Free event, donations accepted.
• Core Health Class with Lee Hendrichs, presented by Illuminating body Work at 1193 South Alder Street, 11:30am; call 250-203-1793 for details or visit www.campbellriverreflexology.com

Tuesday, February 18^th    

• Open Studio season 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). Call 250-287-2261 to register.

Wednesday, February 19^th   

• Story Time at the Library! A lively half-hour of books, rhymes and songs about adventure, friendship and fantastic things! Register at the library or just drop-in! 250-287-3655.

Friday, February 21^st   

• Cosmic Rock ‘n’ Glow Swim at Strathcona Gardens from 8-9:30pm. An evening of games, challenges and fun. Fee includes a glow item, snacks and drinks. Ages 11-17, $5; 250-287-9234. 
• Weekend Intensive 12 hour workshop with former Fraggle Rocker, Tim Gosley. Make a simple muppet-style puppet and learn lip-sync manipulation. For adults and late teens, scaling price $150; at the Quadra Community Centre, February 21^st, 22^nd & 23^rd. Contact Irene Dicaire for more info or to register: 250-285-2111.

Saturday, February 22^nd  

• CR Fish & Wildlife Association’s Annual Awards and Wild Game Banquet at Thunderbird Hall. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, awards at 8:45 and dancing from 9pm-12am. Tickets available from Tyee Marine, River Sportsman, Granlund Firearms or CRFW Executive, $30; with live band (The Typsy Gypsies), silent auction, elk horn draw, archery display and much more!  
• Bald Eagle Festival & Fundraiser at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 10am-4pm, fun for the whole family! “Next Generation” theme with face painting, door prizes, raptor demonstrations, Kid’s Zone activities, Photo Contest and more! Visit www.wingtips.org for more info; $5/adult or $10/family. 
• Super Saturday at the Art Gallery: Family Tree Pictures. Make a 3D family tree using straws, paint, collage letters and more. Free admission, 1pm-3pm. 250-287-2261 
• Giant Indoor Garage Sale at the Community Centre from 10am-2pm. Come shop in comfort! Free entry – proceeds from table rentals support 50+ Active Living Programs; 250-286-1161. 
• Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens Pool from 2pm-4pm. Slippery, sloppy fun for all ages! 
• A Hotsy Totsy 1920s Cabaret with Sweet Tease Burlesque, Lisa’s Lounge Lizard and friends! Live music, songs & dance, hoops, fans, bells and more! Vintage-style dress encouraged. Proceeds to benefit the Willow Point Lions “New Roof Fund” -  8:30pm at the Willow Point Hall; $15. 
• Freeman & Hill return to Salmon Point Restaurant, 2pm, to perform folk songs from lesser known artists. Reservations are recommended for this free concert: 250-923-7272 (19+) 
• Teen book club at the Campbell River Library, 1:30-3pm; come chat about books – drop-ins are welcome, it’s easy to join in because we choose genres for each meet instead of specific books. 
• Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser, raising funds for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada. 2k, 5k & 10k walks provide opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by homelessness, while raising funds for local charity. Register free at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org; Ceremonies at 5pm, walk begins at 5:15pm. 
• Top 40 Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens from 6pm-9pm for ages 6-12. Includes snacks/pizza, dance contests, ice activities, funky tunes, karaoke fun and more! 250-287-9234 

Sunday, February 23^rd

• Merlin’s Sun Productions present Tim Gosley and his show, “The Ugly Duckling”, at the Quadra Island Community Centre, 3pm. Call 250-285-2111 for more info; tickets are $7 for children and seniors, $10 for adults or $28 for a family of 4! Available at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply on Quadra Island.

UPCOMING

February 25^th – Colleen Evans speaks at the Royal Coachman, 5:30-9pm, $40; presented by BPWN.

February 25^th – CR Film Festival continues with “The Hunt” at the Tidemark Theatre.

February 26^th – Kids class ‘Dive into the Mysteries of the Sea’ at the Art Gallery, ages 7-12.

February 28^th – Extreme Challenge Teen Swim at Strathcona Gardens, 7-9pm, Grade 6+.

March 1^st – Andrew Nikiforuk’s 2^nd lecture, 2-4pm, “Pipelines, Economic Engines and the Petro State”.

March 1^st – Order of the Eastern Star Used Book Sale at Tyee Plaza to support cancer unit/library

March 1^st – Roger Helfrick, baritone & Celtic harpist, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm

March 7^th – Jesse Cook at the Tidemark Theatre

March 14^th – Words on the Water Festival at the Maritime Heritage Centre