Tuesday, January 20th
- Beginning of the winter season Festival of Film
at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK
Thursday, January 22nd
- Night Skiing at Mt Washington. Available from
3:30-9pm, every Thursday-Sunday until April 18th.
- Open House: The Future of Ostler Park. The City
is seeking public input through an open house and survey at the Sportsplex,
6:30-8pm; 250-286-5797.
- “All Over the Place” is Comox artist Ruth Rae’s
first solo show and a tribute to our spectacular surroundings. For more
information visit www.pearlellisgallery.com
or call 250-339-2822.
Friday, January 23rd
- New
temporary exhibit opens at the Museum entitled Rust in Peace: Island Junkyards of the 1970s, a pictographic
retrospective curated by Rick James; 250-287-3103.
Saturday, January 24th
- A Nite with Robbie Burns at the Royal Canadian
Legion Hall featuring the Youth Pipe Band and the Highland Dancers! Cocktails
at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 available at the Legion Bar
(301 – 11th Ave) and include a traditional Haggis & Roast Beef
Supper. Everyone Welcome – you do not have to be a member! 250-287-4671.
- Tracks ‘n’ Trains! The North Island Model
Railroaders Club is bringing back their exhibits to the Museum. Come see the
miniature buildings, trains and scenery that never fail to fascinate people of
all ages and find out why this hobby is popular all around the world. $7
Admission (under 6 is FREE) or $20 for the whole family. Saturday 12pm-5pm and
Sunday 12-4pm.
- Jeanette Taylor and Annette Yourke are teaming
up once again to present a bi-monthly Writer’s Workshop at the Museum. To
register call 287-3103 or visit www.thescribes.ca
for more info.
- CANCELLED: Due to unforeseen circumstance, this year's Lunar New Year Celebration & Fundraiser
Dinner at the Community Centre has been cancelled.
250-830-0171
- Head to Strathcona Gardens for Slopstacle Fun,
2-4pm; 250-287-9234.
- Pizza & Pyjama Dance Party for girls 6-12
from 6-9pm at Strathcona Gardens. Music, dancing, skating, snacking, singing
and playing games - $10 admission includes skate rentals and pizza.
Sunday, January 25th
- Family Literacy Week begins with a Free Swim at
Strathcona Gardens from 12:30-4pm. More events at www.literacyforall.ca
- Tracks ‘n’ Trains continue at the Museum from
12-4pm; 250-287-3103.
- Register online to Ski for MS and enjoy a great
day of free skiing or snowboarding on Mount Washington, 9am-4pm. www.msski.ca Contact Cherie at 250-339-0819
with any questions.
- Take a bowl full of thrilling music, mix it with
heart-gripping stories, add a pinch of passion and a dash of humour and you
have the delicious “Russia: Love It or Leave It” presented at the United
Mennonite Church (2277 Enns Road in Black Creek), 1:30pm with virtuosic
violinist Calvin Dyck and gifted pianist Betty Suderman. A tasty program
featuring the beautiful and energizing music of Russia and the Ukraine. Tickets
are $20/$15 available at the door or by calling 250-337-2204.
UPCOMING
January 27th – Stuart McLean & the Vinyl Café
come to the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-7465
January 30th – “The Smell of Money” at the Heriot
Bay Inn on Quadra; 250-28-3322
January 31st – Meet the Haig-Brown Writer in Residence;
250-287-3103 to register.
January 31st – 27th Annual Bowl for
Breath; 250-923-3382
February 1st – All Stars Hockey Competition at
Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234
February 21st – CR Fish & Wildlife
Association Annual Awards and Wild Game Banquet; 250-923-5326
February 25th – Fred Eaglesmith at the Tidemark
Theatre; 250-287-7465.
