Discovery Passages Events

Monday, March 31^st

• Early bird reg. ends for V.I. Trail Network Conference set for May 31^st:  www.vispine.ca

 Wednesday, April 2^nd     

• Discovery Passages SeaLife Society 1^st AGM at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 6:30-8:30. 
• Job Fair for positions at Painter’s Lodge and April Point: www.obmg.com/crew. If you have a passion for the hospitality industry, we want to hear from you! Please bring your resume and cover letter. Call 250-286-1102 or visit www.painterslodge.com for more information.   
• Water colouring course with Perry Johnston for children aged 7-12 at the Art Gallery. Four sessions (Wednesdays from April 2^nd to 23^rd) to cover techniques, washes, glazing, spatter and spray effects and more! Call 250-287-2261 for more information or to register. 
• The CR Garden Club’s next guest speaker is Pat Holmberg: learn how to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. You’ll find us in the Band Room via the North Entrance (doors open at 6:30) from 7-9pm.

 Thursday, April 3^rd

• Job Fair continues at Painter’s Lodge. 
• Mount Washington is hosting the BC Freestyle Championships – runs till Sunday, April 6^th. Call 250-338-1386 or e-mail mwfcregistrar@gmail.com for more info.

Friday, April 4^th

• An invitation to attend a presentation by Carla McNeil – social networking master – on Friday evening, 6:30-9pm, at Timberline Theatre. Tickets are available from the Visitor Centre or by calling 250-293-0849 ($40). Topic: Three Mistakes Small Business Owners Make that Cause Them to Waste Time, Energy and Money Promoting their Business On-line. Don’t Be One of Them.

 Saturday, April 5^th  

• Dancing & Tapas: Rotary’s Annual Wheelchair Foundation Fundraiser at North Island College. Tickets ($45) are available from Cindy Evan (cevens@viic.ca or 250-287-9184) or from The Framing Post, the Royal Coachman Liquor Store, and Amy’s Asian Foods or at the NIC cafeteria – this is a very popular event so get your tickets quick! 
• “Skinanigans” event at Mt. Cain, 10am; www.mountain.org 
• Join writers/instructors Jeanette Taylor & Annette Yourk to learn some tricks of the trade in a weekend workshop on beautiful Cortes Island. Participants plunge into a nonfiction writing project and take home a wealth of ideas and tools to maintain their momentum. Runs 12:30-5pm on April 5^th & 6^th. The fee is $86 which includes a binder of materials. Register through Susanna Bonner of Cortes Literacy Now at 250-935-0347 or at the Campbell River Art Gallery. For information on food, lodging and ferry schedules see www.cortesisland.com  
• The Museum at Campbell River is offering a hike to the lookout at the end of the Ripple Rock Trail in commemoration of the 56^th anniversary of the Ripple Rock explosion. The hike, with guide Ross Keller, offers a fantastic view of the challenging waters of Seymour Narrows.  Keller will talk about Ripple Rock as well as various other aspects of this wonderful trail. The hike takes place on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 am to 1 pm.  The cost is $20 per person.   Please pre-register with the Museum at 287-3103.  Space is limited.  The group will meet at the trailhead on Highway 19. 
• Catch some original music by OGRe Major at Jonny’s Bar & Lounge (19+). Come early for supper and seats – music starts at 8pm ($5 cover charge). 
• Quadra Island Community Market & Bazaar: arts, crafts, flea market finds, jewelry, soaps and more at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information.

Sunday, March 6^th

• Merville 15k road race, no. 7 in the Vancouver Island Race Series. www.raceonline.ca 
• Spring Fashion Show & Designer Brunch at Quay West Restaurant presented by Jim’s Clothes Closet & Georgies Fashion. Booking in advance ($25); begins at 12pm – all proceeds go to support Cameryn’s Cause. Call 250-286-9988 for more information or to reserve your table. 
• 2014 VIMX Championship Series Race Round 1. Racing starts at 10am at the Local Track (Hwy 28); $10 at the gate (students/seniors are $5 and children 6 and under are free). On site concession and camping available. Advance tickets available at Boardwalk on Shoppers Row.  

 UPCOMING

April 8^th – Worldwide Cycling Presentation at Swicked Cycles – call 250-204-3332 to RSVP.

April 8^th – Beginning Acrylic Techniques in Landscape Painting with Jill Paris; 250-287-2261

April 9^th – Worldwide Small Group Holidays presentation, 7pm at the Sportsplex. 250-204-3332

April 10^th – Lunch & Learn with Kris Mailman of Seymour Pacific, 12-1pm; rsvp@ypcambellriver.com

April 12^th – Ocean Pacific Marine & Boat Show, 8am-4pm.

April 12^th – Plant & Jumble Sale, 10am-1pm at the Community Centre; bargains galore! 250-286-1161

April 12^th – Hawaiian Beach Pool Party (7-12) at Strathcona Gardens (250-287-9234); 6-8pm, $10

April 12^th – Island Voices concert, 7pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre; Tickets at the Visitor Centre.

April 12^th – Annual Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt at Black Creek Community Centre; 250-337-5190.

	March 31st – April 6th

Discovery Passages Events March 24th to 30th

Wednesday, March 26^th    

• Le Maracle, the author of “Sojourner’s and Sundogs”, “Daughters Are Forever”, “Will’s Garden” and “Ravensong”, will appear at the North Island College Campus Theatre in Campbell River to read from her works. Reading begins at 7:30pm; this event is free and open to the community. Call 250-334-5267 for more information.  
• Purple Day – raising awareness about epilepsy. Wear purple to show your support!

Saturday, March 29^th

• First annual fundraising Gala for Campbellton Neighbourhood Association. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and JGM Productions fabulous after-dinner Cabaret Show! Doors will open at the Eagles Hall at 6pm, dinner at 7pm and the show at 9pm. Tickets available at Plastics Plus, Outdoor Addictions or Mackie Research. Call 250-287-8807 for more information. 
• Andrew Nikiforuk’s third lecture at the Museum, “Fracking & the LNG Gold Rush”, will be from 1-3pm. Cost is $6 – call 250-287-3103 for more information.  
•  Teen Idol Dance Party on Ice (6-12) from 6pm-9pm at Strathcona Gardens, $10; 287-9234

Sunday, March 30^th

• Recovered Bike Sale from 9am-12pm at 900 Alder St – proceeds to local charities!

UPCOMING

March 31^st – Early bird reg. ends for V.I. Trail Network Conference set for May 31^st:  www.vispine.ca

April 2^nd – Discovery Passages SeaLife Society 1^st AGM at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 6:30-8:30.

April 2^nd & 3^rd – Job Fair for positions at Painter’s Lodge and April Point: www.obmg.com/crew

April 2^nd – 23^rd – Water colouring course for kids with Perry Johnston at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261.

April 5^th – Dancing & Tapas at NIC for the Rotary Wheelchair Foundation. Tix available from NIC cafeteria

April 5^th – “Skinanigans” event at Mt. Cain www.mountain.org

April 5^th & 6^th – Workshop with Jeanette Taylor & Annette Yourk on Cortes, 12:30-5pm; 250-287-2261

April 6^th – Merville 15k road race, no. 7 in the Vancouver Island Race Series. www.raceonline.ca

April 6^th – Fashion Show at Quay West with Jim’s Closet & Georgie’s Fashion; 12pm, call 286-9988

April 8^th – Worldwide Cycling Presentation at Swicked Cycles – call 250-204-3332 to RSVP.

April 10^th – Lunch & Learn with Kris Mailman of Seymour Pacific, 12-1pm; rsvp@ypcambellriver.com

April 12^th – Ocean Pacific Marine & Boat Show, 8am-4pm.

Discovery Passages March 17th to 23rd

Monday, March 17^th

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 
• Cinema Politica and Timberline Earth Club present “Troubled Water”, a documentary by Paul Manly, at the Timberline Theatre (1685 Dogwood St.), 7:15pm. The film examines the threats to public water systems and watersheds on Vancouver Island and elsewhere. It also shares on how we can work towards maintaining water as a public trust. 
• Nifty Thrifty is closing and holding a clearance sale: Super Saver Week is March 17^th-21^st and Bag-A-Bargain Special is March 19^th-21^st. At the corner of 12^th and Greenwood. 
• St. Patrick’s Family Day at Mount Washington: BC residents get 50% off their alpine lift tickets or Nordic trail passes! www.mountwashington.ca

Wednesday, March 19^th    

• Bike Maintenance Clinic at Outdoor Addictions, 6:15-8:15pm. Spring is here – get your ride ready for the roads and trails; $12 each, pre-register at the Sportsplex (923-7911).

Thursday, March 20^th

• The Art Gallery will be holding their AGM followed by a 22-minute film, “Reflections: Art For An Oil-Free Coast”, which follows a number of BC’s most celebrated artists who journeyed into a remote landscape facing the threat of a proposed oil pipeline and increased oil tanker traffic. Special guests/artists for the evening include Esther Sample and Kevin Johnson. Admission is by donation. AGM at 7pm, screening at 7:30pm.

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Friday, March 21^st  

• Sure an’ begorrah we’ll all be loving the Irish when John Reynolds takes to the Herons stage March 21^st. This two-course dinner and show will leave a smile on your lips, your heart brimming with Canadian-Irish songs & stories and supremely satisfied taste-buds. Seats are $39 per person with dinner (seating at 6pm) and show-only seats are $19 (seating at 7pm). Reserve your seat by calling 250-285-3322.

Saturday, March 22^nd

• Super Saturday at the Art Gallery, 1-3pm: Bookmarks and Luggage Tags. Using old maps, we’ll make some nifty book marks and labels or luggage tags to take with you on your next trip! All materials provided, admission Is free (donations gladly accepted). 
• Snowbird: A Tribute to Anne Murray at the Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. Featuring Laura Gillespie, this multi-media show will take you back over four decades from the life of  Canada’s Sweetheart: hits, career highlights and songs like “Could I have this Dance”, “Cotton Jenny” and “Snowbird”. This is a licensed event, must be 19+. 250-287-PINK 
• Mt. Cain Kidsfest – open to everyone under 16 – skiers and boarders of all levels. Registration starts at 8am and the events will begin at 9:30am. Races, obstacle course, snow sculpture and more! www.mountain.org 
• As part of the current ‘Animals Amoung Us’ exhibit, the Museum will host an Open House from 1-3pm on Animal Care in our Community with MARS and the SPCA. A live ambassador from MARS will be part of the day. Call 250-287-3103 for more details.

Sunday, March 23^rd

• Wolak/Donnelly Duo blend classical & jazz, performed on piano and clarinet, with technical brilliance, musical imagination and a captivating stage presence. You won’t find a more entertaining way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with Wolak & Donnelly at the Quadra Community Centre, 2:30pm. Tickets are available at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply, Works of H’Art or the Music Plant.

UPCOMING

March 29^th – Andrew Nikiforuk’s third lecture at the Museum, 1-3pm: “Fracking & the LNG Gold Rush”

March 29^th – Teen Idol Dance Party on Ice (6-12) from 6pm-9pm at Strathcona Gardens, $10; 287-9234

April 2^nd – Fefe Dobson at the Tidemark Theatre

April 2^nd – 23^rd – Water colouring course for kids with Perry Johnston at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261.

April 5^th – Dancing & Tapas at NIC for the Rotary Wheelchair Foundation. Tix available from NIC cafeteria

April 5^th – “Skinanigans” event at Mt. Cain www.mountain.org

April 6^th – Merville 15k road race, no. 7 in the Vancouver Island Race Series. www.raceonline.ca

April 8^th – Worldwide Cycling Presentation at Swicked Cycles – call 250-204-3332 to RSVP.

April 12^th – Ocean Pacific Marine & Boat Show, 8am-4pm.