Discovery Passages Events

SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 5th

Monday, September 29^th

• Wanderlust Film Series at the Campbell River Library. Whether you’re a travel hound or home bound, this eclectic variety of Travel Themed Films is designed to inspire and delight. Monday evenings at 6pm, beginning with “Samsara”. More info at 250-287-3655.

Tuesday, September 30^th   

• CR Fall Festival of Film: Boyhood; visit www.tidemarktheatre.com for tickets and information. Proceeds go back to the community. Individual tickets may be purchased at the door for $12 or get a pass for all five films (plus a series of shorts and draws) for $45! 

Wednesday, October 1^st

• The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm is officially open! Every day in October, 10am-5pm, U-pick pumpkins, corn/hay maze, hay rides, spooky pumpkin barn, witches brew café, evening events, pumpkin contests, bonfire pit, sweet treats and tricks, pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, spiced apple cider – it’s all available! Call 250-339-0477 for more information; birthday party packages and school tours available.

Thursday, October 2^nd

• 17^th Annual Travel Fair with Island Fever Travel and Cruise. ‘Walk around the world’ at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 5:30-8:30pm: Numerous door prizes, travel seminars and refreshments. Tickets are complimentary at Island Fever Office, or $5 at the door ($8 per couple); 250-287-3221 for details.

Friday, October 3^rd  

• Quadra Island Wild Mushroom Festival, October 3^rd – 5^th. Lecture and digital presentation with noted mycologist, Dr. Shannon Berch will take place Friday at 7pm at Herons. Find out more at www.qioutdoorclub.org or www.hariotbayinn.com or call 250-285-3322.

 Saturday, October 4^th  

• Team Generous Animation Screening & Premiere at the Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. This film will go to benefit all Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada and proceeds from the event will go towards the Hilchey Build project locally. Suggested donation of $10; 250-334-3777. 
• Super Saturday: Sculptural Panels. Inspired by exhibiting artist, John Schevers, build up a textured surface on a board to create a colourful, textural panel. 1-3pm at the Campbell River Art Gallery; 250-287-2261. 
• Come meet all of the CR Storm Junior B Hockey Players – they will be on site at Strathcona all afternoon during the public skate. Everyone Welcome! Regular Admission; 250-287-9234. 
• Writers’ workshop with the CR Arts Council featuring Jeanette Taylor and Annette Yourk at Sybil Andrews’ Cottage. Five bi-monthly sessions from October 4^th till November 29^th, Saturdays from 1pm-4pm. Register at 250-923-0213 ($130) or check out the instructors at www.thescibes.ca  
• Head down to Spirit Square, 11am-2pm, for a free BBQ, family entertainment and more as part of the “Protein for People” project; meet a variety of local clubs and organizations helping food bank clients. Email shegerm@gamil.com for more info or call 250-914-1188. 
• Celebrate autumn in the country at Coastal Black: Pumpkin Fest 2014. Visit the family farm and pick your own pumpkin, rain or shine! Also features a hay bale maze, festive fall games, friendly barnyard animals and the Pumpkin Photo Booth!  10am-4pm; Open every weekend in October until the 26^th. Call 250-337-8325 for more information. 
• Mushroom Festival continues on Quadra; 250-285-3322.

Sunday, October 5^th  

• Pumpkin Fest 2014 at Coastal Black; 250-337-8325 
• Mushroom Festival continues on Quadra; 250-285-3322. 
• Bliss Gowns & Events will be travelling from Nanaimo and bringing their dresses to you this time! LOTS of gowns and cocktail dresses too, will be made available at the Coast Discovery Inn between 10am and 4pm for the big Prom Dress SALE; including designers La Femme and Sherri Hill. Visit www.bybliss.com for more info or call 1-250-591-0550. 
• Fall writers series, hosted by the Museum at Campbell River, featuring Jeanette Taylor and Annette Yourk with their popular five-part nonfiction course. The sessions will be held Sunday afternoons, 1pm-4:15pm, between October 5^th and November 2^nd. Register at 250-287-3103. 
• Motocross 2014 VIMX Fall Series Round 4; www.campbellrivermx.com 
• FREE Family Fun Swim (All Ages!) at Strathcona Gardens, 12:30-4pm. 250-287-9234

UPCOMING

October 10^th – Friday night at the Movies at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234

October 16^th – Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games at the Tidemark Theatre; www.tidemarktheatre.com

October 17^th-19^th – Browns Bay 13^th Annual Chum Derby

October 19^th – Zombie Escape 4km obstacle course at the Sportsplex

Discovery Passages Events

SEPTEMBER 22nd - 28th 

Tuesday, September 23^rd  

• Immigrant Welcome Centre Potluck Dinner and AGM will take place at Robron Centre, doors open at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm. To participate, register by calling 250-830-0171. 
• Shoreline Musical Theatre Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce…. “The Fabulous Fifties: a musical revue” for this November’s Showcase. Come join the fun! If you’re new to shoreline, come meet the directors (Heather Gordon Murphy and Kristy Miller), 7:30pm at RainCoast Performing Arts Studio (938 Island Hwy. Down the hallway from Harbour Nails). More info at heather@clarke.ca  [See Thursday September 25th for official Sign-Up!]

Wednesday, September 24^th

• In celebration of National Tree Day, a tree will be planted at City Hall, 10am.

Thursday, September 25^th

• Artist Trading Card Swap, 7-8pm at the Art Gallery. No admission – call 250-287-2261 for details. 
• Come join the fun with Shoreline Musical Theatre Society! Meeting 7:30pm at RainCoast Performing Arts Studio. 3 fantastic shows to perform November 28^th & 29^th; rehearsals will likely be Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more info contact heather@clarke.ca

Friday, September 26^th

• Comedian Harland Williams will be ‘destroying the city with laughter’ for his COMZILLA comedy tour, coming to the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm (19+). www.tidemarktheatre.com 
• Last day to shop at Peoples Drug Mart downtown on Shoppers Row as they are transferring completely to their Willow Point store. Watch for liquidation sale!

Saturday, September 27^th

• Manipulating Collage with John Schevers 10am-4pm at the Art Gallery (Saturday & Sunday, $160). Students will learn to cut stencils and play with citrus concentrate to manipulate images from National Geographic magazines. Exciting abstract shapes will appear and form the base for a beautiful and original collage. 250-287-2261. 
• Blackberry Tea & Sale at Campbell River United Church, 2pm-3:30pm. Tea or coffee served with a choice of blackberry pie, scones, shortcake or pavlova. Sale table with blackberry and other fruit jams, jellies and baking ($7). Call 250-287-4621 for more information.   
• 2014 Annual Haig-Brown Memorial Lecture, 7-8:30pm at the Museum, delivered by noted Canadian author and historian Richard Mackie. $10 admission; call 287-3103 to reserve a seat. 
• National Forestry Week Fair – free event downtown at the Centennial Building; Jason.hutchinson@snrc.ca

Sunday, September 28^th

• FINAL Pier Street Famers Market & Arts Fair: Sunday 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!!  Last chance to enjoy for the 2014 Season. 
• 13^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival in honour of the Haig-Brown family legacy and World River’s Day! This family-friendly event provides an opportunity for the public to explore the House and grounds and explores the themes of fishing, literature and conservation – includes fly-tying demos, fly-fishing lessons, children’s games and crafts, good food, great displays and property tours. The festival also serves to showcase local artistic and musical talent and readings from Haig-Brown’s writings are given in the study. Come down and enjoy a day by the river, 12pm-4pm – admission is free! Call 250-287-3103 for more information. 
• Campbell River Kidney Walk 2014, Frank James Park in Willow Point. Learn more at www.kidney.ca/bcwalk or visit www.campbellriverkidneywalk.ca to register; 9am-3pm.

UPCOMING

September 30^th – CR Fall Festival of Film: Boyhood. www.tidemarktheatre.com

October 2^nd – 17^th Annual Travel Fair with Island Fever at the Maritime Heritage Centre

October 4^th – Team Generous Animation Screening, 7pm; 250-792-4810

October 4^th – Super Saturday: Sculptural Panels at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261

October 4^th – Writers workshop begins at Sybil Andrews’ Cottage; www.thescibes.ca 

October 4^th & 5^th – Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black, 10am-4pm; 250-337-8325

October 5^th – Motocross 2014 VIMX Fall Series Round 4; www.campbellrivermx.com

October 16^th – Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games at the Tidemark Theatre

October 18^th-20^th – Browns Bay 13^th Annual Chum Derby

Discovery Passages Events

September 15th - 21st

Monday, September 15^th   

• Worldwide Walking & Wine Holidays: learn about the wine regions in the company of a small group of fellow enthusiasts, 5:30-7pm at the Museum. Followed by Polar Expeditions: if a trip towards either pole is on your bucket list, you’ll want to spend an evening with Vision Travel’s active travel expert, Pat Rochon, 7:30-9pm at the Museum; Yvonne.pelletierpaul@vision2000.ca No entrance charge.

Tuesday, September 16^th  

• Caren Heine returns by popular demand with her engaging and inspiring teaching style. “Moving Forward in Watercolour” will expand on the intricacies of painting and colour mixing, techniques for handling various painting surfaces, drawing and laying washes as well as brushwork techniques. Caren will demonstrate and give hands on help during the class to guide participants through the process. Tuesdays, 1-4pm (September 9^th-30^th); $118. 250-287-2261

Thursday, September 18^th

• Passages & Transformations: Art of John Schevers. A symbolic visual and experiential narrative of the immutable laws of nature – the cycle of life and the interconnectedness of all things. Schevers is constantly pushing the boundaries of his materials and experimenting to add greater texture and depth to his 2D compositions. Also view the collaborative exhibition “Dreaming the Earth” by Donna Naven and Lisa Gibbons, influenced by the wild and natural world. At the Art Gallery, September 18th-20^th, 12pm-5pm. 
• Join Cheryl Taylor and Martina Kowochuk at the Art Gallery for this Mixed Media Sculpture class. This multi media paper mache class will move far beyond the tradition of paper and paste to include found objects, fabric, wire and more. Thursdays, 7pm-8:30pm (September 11^th to October 16^th); $130. 250-287-2261.

Saturday, September 20^th  

• Quadra Island Community Market & Bazaar: arts, crafts, flea market finds, jewelry, soaps and more at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am-2pm. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information. 
• Frogger 15km Fun Run: a friendly race to raise money for local charity Greenways Lands Trust; www.greenwaystrust.ca. Beginning 9am at Spirit Square; 250-287-3785.   
• Roberts Lake Family Fun Fishing Derby: fun for the whole family! 9am at Roberts Lake Resort (about 20 minutes North of Campbell River). www.robertslakeresort.ca, 250-286-4087. 
• Discover Old Time Gospel Singing, 7pm at the Discovery Community Church. 250-287-8786 
• Super Saturday drop-in art at the Art Gallery, 1-3pm. Create mixed media collage works to cut into Artist Trading cards!

Sunday, September 21^st

• 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!!   
• Autocross – Come test your driving skills, 3pm at Saratoga Speedway. Bring your street car out and test your skills, speed and finesse! Everyone is welcome to participate. $40/driver, $12/pit. www.saratogaracing.ca  
• Flavour 2014: a gourmet picnic, 1pm at Coastal Black Estates. Chefs, vintners, farmers and producers are invited to showcase their talents. Nic.bc.ca; 250-334-5000 ext. 405

UPCOMING

September 23^rd – Immigrant Welcome Centre Potluck Dinner and AGM; 250-830-0171

September 26^th – Harland Williams at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm (19+).

September 27^th – Blackberry Tea & Sale at CR United Church.

September 28^th – Haig-Brown Festival at Haig-Brown House! 12pm-4pm.

September 28^th – Kidney Walk 2014 from Frank James Park; www.kidney.ca/bcwalk

Discovery Passages Events

SEPTEMBER 8th - 14th

Monday, September 8^th   

• Ripple Rockets Square Dance Club is offering FREE lessons at Eagles Hall from 7-9pm. Great exercise to help stay fit! 250-287-3959 
• Boston Pizza Celebrity Service Night from 12pm-10pm. 10% of all sales donated to Tour de Rock rider Kyle Uschock.

Tuesday, September 9th

• FINAL chance to enjoy “Jazz at the Point” this 2014 Season! 6:30pm at April Point Resort, Quadra Island; 1-800-663-7090.

Wednesday, September 10th

• United Way Campaign Kick-Off, 4pm at Spirit Square; 250-591-8731 
• Free workshop at the Compost Education Centre: ‘Putting Your Garden to Bed’. Learn quick and easy ways to clean up your garden, what to keep in for the winter and how to prune old growth.

Thursday, September 11th

• African Travelling Suitcase Fundraiser and Auction at the Royal Coachman, 7pm-10pm. Enjoy the taste of Malawian food and music, call 250-204-3612 for tickets ($25) and details. 
• Compost Education Centre: Urban Hen Workshop. Learn tips and tricks on how to care for chickens and about the City’s guidelines for keeping urban hens, 6-7:30pm; 250-287-1625.

Friday, September 12th

• Public Information Session for Campbell River ElderCollege, 1:30pm at NIC.

Saturday, September 13th

• Saratoga Speedway SEASON FINALE – FIREWORKS EVENT! 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-2pm. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information. 
• Discovery Community Church presents the Young Street Vocal Band, 6pm; 250-287-8786 
• Women for Women’s Trail Mix Challenge 5km, 10km & “Kids Run” at Carihi. Join other active women in support of local organizations that work to improve the lives of women in need. Race day registration starts at 8:30am. Walkers start at 9:30am, runners at 10:30am and kids around noon. 
• CR Fire Rescue is inviting the public to their annual open house event from 11am – 1pm. They will have live demonstrations throughout the day with hands-on activities for the public, fire safety exhibits and a BBQ with proceeds to support Cameryn’s Cause. Held at No. 1 Fire Station at 675 13^th Ave at Dogwood Street. 
• Eagles Club fundraiser Dinner and Dance with forever rocking band Reunion. Call 250-287-4990. 
• CR United Church’s first Fall Harvest Event with Produce, Plants and Preserves! Come see what treats we’ve harvested for you at our “Garden Daze Market”: 9am-11am, 250-926-9019 
• Community Fair at the Black Creek Community Centre, 9am. Pancake breakfast, kids carnival, live music, food and craft vendors, fun competitions, a silent auction and a raffle; 250-337-5190

Sunday, September 14th

• 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!!  
• Join Yvonne of Vision Travel at the Royal Coachman to hear from active travel expert, Pat Rochon, on “African Safaris for all budgets and styles”. No charge for admission, 7pm-8:30pm. Contact Yvonne.PelletierPaul@visiontravel.ca for more information. 
• ‘Take a Kid Mountain Biking’ Day is in its 4^th year at Beaver Lodge Lands, 1-3pm. Join James Durand and Swicked Cycles in encouraging as many kids as possible to enjoy the cycling lifestyle and all the benefits therein. Check out the details online at www.swickedcycles.com (Free Registration!) 
• Terry Fox Run! 9am Registration, 10am start and 12pm finish. Be a part of Terry’s legacy. From Frank James Park (willow point) and along the SeaWalk; 10km, 5km – suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades. Dongs on leash also welcome! For details, visit www.terryfox.org

 

UPCOMING

September 20^th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca

September 20^th – Roberts Lake Family Fun Fishing Derby.

September 26^th – Harland Williams at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm (19+).

September 28^th – Haig-Brown Festival at Haig-Brown House! 12pm-4pm.

September 28^th – Kidney Walk 2014 from Frank James Park; www.kidney.ca/bcwalk