Discovery Passages Events

April 7^th to 13^th 

Tuesday, April 8^th

• Worldwide Cycling Presentation at Swicked Cycles (1791 Spruce Street) featuring Vision Travel’s Pat Rochon. Pat has explored/immersed himself in the cultures of 137 different countries and touched all seven continents. He has a wealth of knowledge, offering tips and humour on how to experience our world at a human pace. This free presentation is for the cyclist and non cyclist, families and athletes, all levels of comfort and budget interested in exploring the world on two wheels. Call 250-204-3332 to find out if there is still room for you (space is limited) and to learn more about upcoming travel presentations. 
• Beginning Acrylic Techniques in Landscape Painting with Jill Paris at the Campbell River Art Gallery; Tuesdays at 6:30pm from April 8^th-29^th. 250-287-2261 (www.crartgallery.ca)

Wednesday, April 9^th

• Travel with Yvonne presents “Worldwide Small Group Holidays” presentation, 7pm at the Sportsplex. Call 250-204-3332 to RSVP or for more details. Presenter Pat Rochon has got tips and humour to offer all comfort levels and abilities on getting up close and personal with the places you visit, from wine trails in Tuscany or wildlife in East Africa to voyaging to Antarctica. 
• Philosophers’ Café returns to the online Gourmet (970 Shoppers Row) to tackle their next big topic: “How will we pay for an aging society?” from 6:30-7:30pm. Call Peter at 778-420-0333 for details. Drop-in and join in or just come to listen – everyone welcome.

Thursday, April 10^th

• Lunch & Learn with Kris Mailman, founder and chairman of Seymour Pacific Developments & Broadstreet Properties. 12-1pm in the Thulin Room at the Maritime Heritage Centre; email rsvp@ypcambellriver.com to secure your spot! More info at www.ypcambellriver.com

  
Friday, April 11^th

• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional chef? Or an aircraft structures technician? How about a heavy duty mechanic? North Island College and School District #72 invite you to explore trades careers at the Education & Industry Expo. Learn more about Culinary Arts, Electrical, Electronics, Metal Jewelry Design, Welding, Aircraft Structures and Heavy Duty Mechanics from 10am-2pm at NIC’s Campbell River campus. This event is open to the community and admission is free; please contact Leslyann at 250-923-9799 for more info.

Saturday, April 12^th  

• 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. 
• Head down to the Discovery Harbour Marina and Shopping Centre to visit Ocean Pacific’s Marine & Boat Show, 8am-4pm. 250-286-1011. 
• Get ready for one of CR’s biggest reassure hunts at CR’s annual Plant & Jumble sale! 10am-1pm at the Community Centre - bargains galore! 250-286-1161. 
• Hawaiian Beach Pool Party (7-12) at Strathcona Gardens (250-287-9234). The funky Hawaiian décor and music will set the mood for this pizza/pool party. Activities will include a hula hoop competition, pineapple bowling and limb contest; plus, staff will also be bringing out the surf/boogie boards, Dolphins and Sea Doos. $10 fee includes admission, snacks/pizza and Hawaiian luau party favors! 6-8pm. 
• Island Voices Chamber Choir presents “The Rhythm of Life” with special guest Roger Helfrick (harpist), 7pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre. Tickets are available at the Campbell River Visitor Centre: Adults $18, Students/Seniors $15 (payable with cash or cheque).  
• Here’s a free, fun, family event for the kiddies: Come make/decorate your own Easter Critters, 1-3pm at Home Hardware. 
• It’s time for another Lego Day! Use your imagination to create a masterpiece from hundreds of Lego pieces at the Museum, 1-2:30pm. Cost is $5/child (recommended age 4+). 250-287-3103. 
• Epic teen adventure writer, Faye Cyr, will be signing her books at Coho Books on Shoppers Row, 2-4pm. www.cohobooks.com  
• Let children experience the magic of woodland Easter Egg Hunt at Black Creek's annual Easter event! Join Captain Thunderpants on a hunt through the forested trails around Black Creek Community Centre. Call 250-337-5190 to register – this is a rain or shine, outdoor event that goes from 12-2pm. Learn more at www.facebook.com/blackcreekcommunitycentre   

UPCOMING

April 14^th – Cinema Politica/Timberline Earth Club film series: “A Fierce Green Fire”

April 15^th – John Wort Hannam performs @ CR Baptist Church, 8pm (CR Hospice Society presents)

April 15^th – CR Yacht Club organizational meeting @ Fish & Wildlife Clubhouse (250-923-5326)

April 17^th – Buddy Holly: A Tribute by Johnny Vallis at the Tidemark Theatre (250-287-PINK)

April 19^th – Old Time Gospel Singing/Sing-a-long (Easter theme) at Discovery Community Church, 7pm

April 19^th – Eric Samuels: Acts of Astonishment at the Tidemark Theatre (250-287-PINK)

April 21^st – Easter Extravaganza at Balance Equestrian Centre 1-3pm (250-203-6042)

April 23^rd – Hear no Evil Comedy Tour at Paramount Music Hall (tickets at 250-287-PINK)

April 25^th – Neon Dance Party for Kids (6-12) at Strathcona Gardens (250-287-9234)

April 26^th – Cedar Pull and weaving with Chief Wayne Bell and the Museum at CR (250-287-3103)

April 26^th – Berwick by the Sea presents Living Well Expo at the Community Centre

April 26^th – Cameryn’s Cause Masquerade Gala at the Sportsplex (www.camerynscause.com)