Monday, December 22nd
- The Museum’s second annual Festival of Trees
continues with 20 gorgeous and uniquely themed trees displayed for all to
enjoy. A running model train (set up by the North Island Railroaders), an
exhibit of nostalgic toys and Ron Francis’ one-of-a-kind collection of
hand-crafted wooden toys will complete the festive scene! 250-287-3103 (Closed
December 25th & 26th)
- Adult & Me & A Christmas Tree: Jump in
the pool at Strathcona Gardens at 1pm and then create a holiday craft!
$10/child (adult participant Free); Call 250-287-9234 for details.
- Photos with Santa and Mogul, the lovable Marmot
Mascot, up at Mount Washington from 11am-2pm; 250-338-1386.
Tuesday, December 23rd
- Adult & Me & A Christmas Tree: Strap on
your skates to whip around the rink at Strathcona Gardens and then make a
festive craft! $10/child (adult participant Free); from 1-3:30pm, call
250-287-9234 for details.
- Photos with Santa and Mogul, the lovable Marmot
Mascot, up at Mount Washington from 11am-2pm; 250-338-1386.
Wednesday, December 24th
- 2014 Artisans’ Market. For 6 weeks each year,
the CR Art Gallery is transformed into a beautiful market featuring a wide
variety of creative work from coastal and regional artists. You’ll find
locally-crafted items of pottery, woodwork and knitwear to jewelry, glass and
soap – not to mention spices, candles and decorations! Stop in this holiday
season: Monday to Saturday, 10am- 5pm from November 13th to December
24th. 250-287-2261
- Photos with Santa and Mogul, the lovable Marmot
Mascot, up at Mount Washington from 11am-2pm; 250-338-1386.
- Come in the spirit of Christmas to celebrate the
birth of Christ with music and a short message at the Campbell River Baptist
Church, 6:30pm; 250-287-8831.
Thursday, December 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS!
- 14th Annual Christmas Dinner with
Friends at the Community Centre. Don’t be alone this Christmas – come down
between 1-3pm for a free home-cooked meal. Call Ike at 250-926-0321 for
transportation. Entertainment and activities provided for the kids! Call Brenda
at 250-287-9483 to volunteer.
- Ski Free Christmas at Mount Washington – dress
like an elf or Elvis (fully dressed in costume) to receive a free alpine lift
ticket, 9am-9:30pm.
- Christmas Dinner on the Mountain: Turkey at
Ted’s Bar & Grill between 4pm-7pm. Call 250-338-1386 to reserve ($28/$16);
view menu online (www.mountwashington.ca)
- Night Skiing begins at Mount Washington.
Available from 3:30-9pm, every Thursday-Sunday until April 18th.
Friday, December 26th
- Last chance to see the Garden Lights &
Santa’s Barn at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. Every night, from 5-9pm,
between December 1st and 26th. Visit www.woodlandgardens.ca for more
information on which weekends to see Santa or take a ‘Carol walk’.
- Pepsi Torchlight & Fireworks at Mount
Washington – a Free, family Fireworks display from 7-7:30pm, viewable from the
Alpine Lodge.
- SPCA Fundraiser at Jonny’s Bar & Lounge in
Willow Point with The Woody James band from Vancouver. Call 250-926-0606 for
reservations.
Saturday, December 27th
- The Museum at Campbell River is offering another
fun, family experience for the holidays – the fabulous student puppeteers are
returning for a special Christmas encore! Showing at 1pm and 3pm, the students
will retell the story of ‘The Wreck of the Northwestern’ (In which no one
drowns and everyone has a Merry Christmas!). $2 admission; 250-287-3103.
- Time for the traditional Campbell River Christmas
Bird Count, officially from 8:30am-4:30pm, but you can be “on-the-alert” all
week between the 24th and 30th. Pre-assigned teams will
travel through 12 designated areas to identify and record as many bird species
and numbers as possible. Both experts and novices welcome – must have your own
binoculars. Participants will receive instructions from team leaders shortly
before the count date re: meeting place, lunch and travel arrangements. Email lu.rich52@gmail.com or call 250-202-3266.
- Slopstacle fun for all ages - Check out the
slippery, sloppy obstacle course at Strathcona Gardens: time trials, prizes for
best wipe out and more! Come prepared to get covered in pudding, Jello, eggs
and other goo. 2-4pm with Regular Admission. 250-287-9234
Wednesday, December 31st
- Family New
Year’s Eve party at Strathcona Gardens: activities for all ages between
5pm-9pm. Pond hockey, public skating, ice games, swimming and water games, kid’s
crafts and family games, clowns and entertainment throughout the evening! FREE
– 250-287-9234.
- Live Music,
Dinner Specials, Door Prizes and No Cover Charge! Take your New Year’s Party
down to the Royal Coachman Pub; call 250-286-0231 for reservations.
- Pick up your
ticket at the Pub in advance to Bring in the New Year at the Quinnie with Live
Music by Reunion. $25. Includes an appetizer buffet, party favours and
champagne. 250-286-9811
- Jonny’s Last
Dance – join DJ Kyle at Jonny’s Bar & Lounge at 8pm for some celebrating!
- Take in a
fabulous 3-course dinner at Herons ($45) or just head to the pub and fuel up
before dancing the night away with Blue Katz at 9pm – No Cover Charge!
250-285-3322
- It’s a
mile-high New Year’s Eve party for the entire family at the Alpine Lodge on
Mount Washington. Arts, crafts, games and a fantastic buffet dinner! Live music
at 8pm leading into an early Countdown at 9pm with Fire Works! Call
1-888-231-1499 for tickets ($25/$20/$15).
- Adults can
continue the party on Mount Washington at Ted’s with dance band Baby Jane
($25); 250-338-1386.
Thursday, January 1st HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- Annual Polar
Bear Swim at Saratoga Beach. Start the Year with a Splash…a really cold Splash.
- Join the
Centre for Spiritual Living at Willow Point Hall for New Year’s Day Dinner: buffet,
beach fire, drumming, chanting and dancing the night away. $25 – 250-850-3064.
Saturday, January 3rd
- Spend the
evening floating in the leisure pool watching a family movie. Admission
($6/$15) includes 2 slices of pizza, a drink and an ice-cream cone. 6-8pm at Strathcona
Gardens.
- CR's fire fighters are holding their by-donation tree-chipping fundraiser at the Sportsplex - rain or shine! 10am-4pm, all proceeds go to support the Burn Fund (minimum donation $5).
Sunday, January 4th
- The Centre
for Spiritual Living is returning to Willow Point Hall for their annual Burning
Bowl Celebration. Releasing the old and embracing the new. 10:30am, by
donation. 250-850-3064.
UPCOMING
January 6th – Multi-instrumentalist, David
Lindley, at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK
January 10th – “A Night at the Savoy” at the
Quadra Community Centre; 250-285-3710
January 10th – Adam Clarkson fundraiser – Auction
& Dance Night at the Curling Arena
January 11th – Introduction to Narrative
Planning, writer’s workshop; 250-287-3103
January 14th – Snowed In Comedy Tour at the
Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK
January 15th – ABBA & The Bee Gees at the
Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK
January 20th – Beginning of the winter season
Festival of Film at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK
January 24th – Beginning of a bi-monthly Writer’s
Workshop, register at 250-287-3103.
