OCTOBER 13th -19th
Monday, October 13thHAPPY THANKSGIVING!
- Hudson’s Farm is Open daily in October, 11:30am-5pm; come pick your special pumpkin and other thanksgiving vegetables, too! 3205 North Island Highway.
- The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm is 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.
Tuesday, October 14th
- Campbell River Festival of Film continues at the Tidemark Theatre with “The Lunchbox”. Find out more at www.tidemarktheatre.com; 7pm-8:45 ($12).
- Open Studio: Life Drawing. This is a non-instructional program designed for those who wish to practice their figure drawing skills. Bring along your drawing/painting materials and the gallery will provide the art model! Tuesdays from 6:30-9pm until November 11th. Drop in for $12.50 (GST included). Call 250-287-2261 for more information.
Thursday, October 16th
- The zaniness continues as best friends, Toopy and Binoo, return to the live stage with their brand new theatrical production, “Fun and Games”, at the Tidemark Theatre! The dynamic duo perfectly blends optimism, imagination and spontaneity in their quest to find the best game ever – the show integrates music, theatre, dance, puppetry and innovative multimedia technology to create an off-the-wall experience that will delight the entire family! Tickets at 287-PINK ($25); www.tidemarktheatre.com
Friday, October 17th
- Drum legend Terry Bozzio performs solo drum music on the world’s largest tuned drum and percussion set as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first drum lesson. Drawing from jazz, classical and ethnic percussion styles from around the world, ‘An Evening with Terry Bozzio’ is sure to enthrall you – 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre; 287-PINK for tickets ($32).
- The 13th Annual Chum Derby at Browns Bay (17th – 19th) with live entertainment in the evenings, lots of great fishing and prizes! www.brownsbayresort.com
Saturday, October 18th
- Super Saturday: Full Body Tracings. Recreate yourself – make a body double or twin by tracing around your actual body and dressing it up with tissue paper for a lively and colourful you. Free drop-in, 1-3pm at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261.
- Discover Old Time Gospel Singing, 7pm at the Discovery Community Church (250 10th Ave).
- Brian Scott is hosting a workshop to raise money for scholarships at NIC Foundation. ‘Sketching for Travellers’ will look at awakening the senses to “see the world as child”. Please bring your own folding chair and park at the Black Creek General store. Scott’s studio is across the street at 8269 Island Highway, 10am-12pm.
- Used Book Sale, 10am-5pm, at the Tyee Plaza to support the Cancer Unit and Library. Contact Margaret to donate to the sale (250-923-1760).
- Gardeners Green Folk Club’s first house concert of the new season! William Pint and Felicia Dale present a lively program of exclusively maritime music. Seating is limited: call 250-337-5337 with enquiries and info on tickets.
- Pumpkin Fest 2014 at Coastal Black; open every weekend in October, 10am-4pm, until the 26th. Call 250-337-8325 for more information.
Sunday, October 19th
- Can you survive the apocalypse? The ‘Zombie Escape’ 4km obstacle course will challenge your fitness, wit and ability to avoid hungry members of the undead. Finish the race with at least one of your flags attached to survive. Event will be held at Willow Point Park. Visit the Sportsplex or Community Centre to register ($10) or go to www.facebook.com/CampbellRiverZombieEscape and volunteer as a zombie!
- 25th Anniversary of ‘the friendliest little road race on Vancouver Island’: the Miracle Beach 10K & 5K. The route is popular with beginner runners who are looking for a relaxed, fun event while seasoned runners love the flat, fast course for posting personal best race times. The race starts at 10am in the Miracle Beach Nature House parking lot. There is an early start for 10K walkers at 9:30am. After the main race there is the very popular 1K fun run for the kids, which is free (register on site). Following this the runners head to the beach for soup provided by Fusilli Grill, cookies, awards and draw prizes of pumpkins and pies! Contact crriverrunners@gmail.com for details.
- Canadian Country Music Star, George Canyon, is at the Tidemark Theatre with a ‘Decade of Hits’ accompanied by Jordan McIntosh; www.tidemarktheatre.com
- Pumpkin Fest 2014 at Coastal Black; 250-337-8325
UPCOMING
October 21st – Book launch for Diana Stevan’s
debut novel, A Cry from the Deep, at the CR Library
October 22nd+– “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn
presented by Rivercity Players
October 24th – Fall Home Expo 2014 at the
Sportsplex; www.homeshowtime.com
October 25th – Halloween Howl at Black Creek
Community Centre; pre-register at 250-339-2255
October 26th – Haunted Barn at Balance Equestrian
Centre; 250-202-3105
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