Discvoery Passages March 10th to 16th

Tuesday, March 11^th

• CR Festival of Film season finale: “Gabrielle”. Visit www.tidemarktheatre.com for details.

Wednesday, March 12^th    

• Philosopher’s Café, 6:30pm at the Online Gourmet. Current topic for debate: “Has the environmental movement lost its way?”; for more information email Peter at rigoletto@shaw.ca.

Friday, March 14^th    

• Words on the Water Festival 2014 at the Maritime Heritage Centre – tickets available from the Tidemark Theatre (250-287-PINK); Friday night and all day Saturday. If reading is your passion, you’ll be in heaven at a writers’ festival – combine the spoken word, art, music, food and friendship for a rich feast. $20 for individual sessions. Friday evening includes a stimulating mediated panel discussion and a glimpse at all the writers. FMI: ruth.mcmonagle@shaw.ca     
• Family Pizza and Movie Night at Strathcona Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing skate on the leisure ice with a family movie, pizza and juice. 5:15-8pm, call 250-287-9234 for details.

Saturday, March 15^th

• Words on the Water Festival 2014 continued. 
• The 18^th Annual Walk Away from Racism is a FREE family event. Doors open at 10:30am at the Community Centre, walk starts at 12pm. Activities include a special speaker, proclamation, kids corner, face painting, temporary tattoos, balloons, snacks and beverages (post walk) as well as musical/dance entertainment. 
• A musical showcase at the Willows Neighbourhood Pub (521 Rockland Road) hosted by Doug Folkins and Jim Creighton, 7-10pm. 
• The knights of Columbus are dedicating the proceeds from their annual Patty’s Day Fundraiser to baby Anabelle Girard-Duplain and her family. “St. Pats at St. Pats” is a traditional Irish buffet with Tara School of Irish Dancing and music by the Four Amigos. Doors open at 6pm (St. Patrick’s Hall, 34 South Alder) and dinner is at 6:45. Tickets are $30 per place – contact 250-287-3498. 
• CR’s favorite Irishman, John Reynolds, is back by popular demand at the Riptide for two performances: matinee 2:30-4:30pm and evening 8pm ‘until whenever’. 250-830-0044. 
• CR Hospice Society Fundraiser at the Eagles hall re-scheduled from Feb 15^th to March 15^th! Contact the Eagles Club for tickets at 250-287-4990. Includes a great meal, silent auction and the musical styling’s of Rick Benn, so don’t forget your dancing shoes! 
• Taylor Swift Themed Pool Party at Strathcona Gardens for ages 7-11; come dance, sing and swim to your favorite TSwift songs – fun dance offs, karaoke, trivia and lip sync competitions. Two hours of fun includes snacks and pizza. $10, 6-8pm; call 250-287-9234 for details. 
• Beatle’s Tribute Band “Fab Fourever” at the Tidemark Theatre to celebrate their 50^th Anniversary since the Beatles historic Vancouver performance in 1964. A musical production performing all of the memorable hits live, without any vocal overdubs or pre-recorded music. Also a visually stunning tour de force delivered with all the raw energy, witty humor and undeniable charisma that were the hallmarks of the Fab Four. www.fabfourever.com Call 250-287-PINK for details. 
• Discover Old Time Gospel Singing, 7pm at 250 -10^th Avenue – everyone welcome! 
• The Museum’s Ninth Annual Giant Book Sale and Fundraiser – a gigantic treasure trove for readers of all kinds from 10am-4pm; 250-287-3103

Sunday, March 16^th

• The Museum’s Ninth Annual Giant Book Sale and Fundraiser continued: 12-4pm.