Monday, March 17th
- 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 17th-21st and Bag-A-Bargain Special is March 19th-21st. At the corner of 12th 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 19th
- 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 20th
- 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 21st
- Sure an’ begorrah we’ll all be loving the Irish when John Reynolds takes to the Herons stage March 21st. 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.
- 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 23rd
- 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 29th – Andrew Nikiforuk’s third lecture at
the Museum, 1-3pm: “Fracking & the LNG Gold Rush”
March 29th – Teen Idol Dance Party on Ice (6-12)
from 6pm-9pm at Strathcona Gardens, $10; 287-9234
April 2nd – Fefe Dobson at the Tidemark Theatre
April 2nd – 23rd – Water colouring
course for kids with Perry Johnston at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261.
April 5th – Dancing & Tapas at NIC for the
Rotary Wheelchair Foundation. Tix available from NIC cafeteria
April 5th – “Skinanigans” event at Mt. Cain www.mountain.org
April 6th – Merville 15k road race, no. 7 in the
Vancouver Island Race Series. www.raceonline.ca
April 8th – Worldwide Cycling Presentation at
Swicked Cycles – call 250-204-3332 to RSVP.
April 12th – Ocean Pacific Marine & Boat
Show, 8am-4pm.
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