Discovery Passages Events

July 7th – 13th

Monday, July 7^th

• Tachov Children’s Choir from the Czech Republic visiting from the Powell River International Choral Kathaumixw. 8pm at the United Church - $10, tickets available from the Visitor Centre. 
• Guided Paddle Boarding on McIvor Lake – come learn on this 2.5 hour tour with all equipment supplied. 6pm, $50 – contactderekcouture58@gmail.com or phone 250-204-1115.

Tuesday, July 8^th         

• Lunch in the Square with Jeff Plankenhorn from Austin Texas; 11:30am-1:15pm 
• Puppet Theatre at the Museum! Shows at 10:30am and 1:30pm followed by a craft. 
• Live Jazz at April Point starting at 6:30pm featuring local musicians.

Wednesday, July 9^th

• Croquet & Tea at Haig-Brown House – register with the Museum by calling 250-287-3103. 
• Sunset Cinema returns to Willow Point Park for a movie under the stars. The Lego Movie will be shown on a massive, three-storey-high inflatable screen. Showtime is as soon as it’s dark, so moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and claim a spot early. The movie is free to attend, but you may want to splurge at the concession stand. 
• Estuary Kayaking Tour at 6pm – contact derekcouture58@gmail.com or 250-204-1115. No experience necessary, all equipment provided for this 2.5-3 hour tour.

Thursday, July 10^th

• The River Concert Series continues in Spirit Square with the Jilli Martini Band; 7-9pm 
• Puppet Theatre at the Museum! Shows at 10:30am and 1:30pm followed by a craft. 
• Road Hockey at the Black Creek community centre, 6-7pm. Sticks provided or bring your own – all ages welcome! Free event, every Thursday in July; 250-337-5190.

Friday, July 11^th   

• Active History Afternoon at the Museum offered from 1-4pm (Regular Admission). 
• Tapped! Beer Festival at Mount Washington 6-9pm in the courtyard; a variety of brews for sampling, a beer seminar and live music. Tickets are $25, purchase online and save 10% www.mountwashington.ca 
• Intertidal Walk with Biologist Sandra Milligan at the Willow Point Reef – register at 287-3103. 
• 2014 Van. Island Music Fest @ Comox Valley Fairgrounds, 12pm. www.islandmusicfest.com

Saturday, July 12^th

• Wings ‘n’ Wheels – inaugural Fly-in/Cruise-In event at the Campbell River Airport (YBL), Sealand Aviation hanger. Registration from 8am-11am and awards at 2pm. More info at www.sealandaviation.com or www.nicruisers.ca  
• Saratoga Speedway! Gates open at 5:30pm, racing starts at 7pm. More info at SaratogaRacing.ca/2014-race-schedule  
• 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. 
• Super Saturday: Seascape Watercolour Magic! Use watercolours and different techniques to create a summer beach scene or seascape. Drop-in 1-3pm; 250-287-2261 
• Estuary Kayaking Tour at 9pm – contact derekcouture58@gmail.com or 250-204-1115. No experience necessary, all equipment provided for this 2.5-3 hour tour. 
• Navigation Workshop: Map & Compass Hike + GPS with William Wright and Tim Penney. 9am start, $20, limited to 16 participants. Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org 
• Sand sculpting competition & exhibition at Parksville Community Park. Gates open at 2pm on the 12^th and the sculpting takes place on Saturday and Sunday. The Exhibition runs from July 14^th to August 17^th, 9am-9pm. www.parksvillebeachfest.ca

Sunday, July 13^th

• Pier Street Famers Market & Arts Fair: Sundays 10am-2:30pm down between the Maritime Heritage Centre and the Fishing Pier. Fresh breakfast, lunch, coffees, pastries, breads, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more!!   
• Level 2 Hike: 7 Lakes Loop with Julian Brooks. 7 hour hike departing at 9am from the Strathcona Wilderness Institute. Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org (ltd. to 16 participants). 
• Autocross – come test your driving skills at Saratoga Speedway, 3pm; bring your street car – everyone welcome! www.saratogaracing.ca

UPCOMING

July 14th-18^th – Summer Art Camp: Fabulous Art with Mary Deveau; 250-287-2261

July 14^th-18^th – Van Isle 1200 – more info at randonneurs.bc.ca

July 17^th – Open Water Course with Beaver Aquatics (250-287-7652)

July 19^th – Mudd, Sweat and Tears adventure race at Mount Washington

July 19^th – Parks Day Activities at Paradise Meadows! www.strathconapark.org 

July 26^th – Pink Salmon Festival (Robert Ostler Park)

July 26^th – River City Arts Festival (shoppers row)