Campbell River Visitor Centre

February 20^th–  February26^th    


Friday, February 20^th

•         Cosmic Rock n’Glow Swim (11-17yrs) Pool games, challenges, and fun! Includes glow item, snacks,   and drinks. Strathcona Recreation Pool. 8 – 9:30pm.

•         Live Music at the “legendary” Quinnie. 8pm, 1500 Island Hwy.  The Quinsam Hotel.  Featuring , Woody James.

•          Rivercity Players Presents: a Comedy Play; Nana’s Naughty Knickers. Tickets available from Impressions Custom Framing, CR Laundromat and Comfort Zone Foods. Showing at Rivercity Stage (1080 Hemlock Street) 7-10 PM Fri and Sat.  

Saturday, February 21^st          

•    Museum at CR. Rick James, “Rust in Peace Exhibit” in the Changing Gallery. 1-2:30pm.

•   Giant Garage Sale at the Community Centre from 10am to 1pm. Garage sale spaces available  for $15. To reserve  call 250-286-1161.

•   10^th Annual Bald Eagle Festival & Fundraiser at the Maritime Heritage Centre.  Fun for the whole family! Hours: 10am-4pm.  For more information call MARS 250-337-2021

•   CR Fish & Wildlife Assoc. Annual Awards and Wild Game Banquet at Thunderbird Hall. Doors open 5:30pm,  Dinner 6:30pm, Dance 9pm. Tix $30. Call Wade @ 250-923-5326 to reserve your table!

•  The Coldest Night of the Year. Get out and help raise funds for the homeless.   Registration 4pm, walk begins 5:15pm for all. Info at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/campbellriver  for step by step instructions.

• 16^th Annual CR Hospital Foundation Trivia night. CR Sportsplex (1800 Alder St.) $20 per player. 50/50 Draw, raffles, and a grand prize. Doors open at 6pm and play begins at 7pm sharp. To register: 250-850-2418 or email leslie.coates@viha.ca

• · Discover Old Time Gospel Singing at the Discovery Community Church. 7pm , 250-10^th Ave.  All are welcome!

•  Free Community Dinner. CR Vineyard Church, 2215 Campbell River Rd. Doors open 4pm, Dinner served 4:30pm.

•  Blues for all ages. Hal Douglas Blues Band playing at Herons, with opening band The Unexpected (Quadra’s teen pop phenoms). All ages dance $10pp at the door Music 7-10pm. Info:  250-285-3322

Monday, February 23

•         Mobile Thermography Clinic. Non-invasive and radiation-free. 9am 1170 Shoppers Row. Call 250-947-5424 to book your appointment.

Tuesday, February 24^th

•          International Family Recreation Evening. Fun activities and games for the whole family. Robron Centre, 740 Robron Rd. Free for the whole family!  6:30pm to 8pm. www.immigrantwelcome.ca 250-830-0171

•          CR Business & Professional Women’s Network. Guest speaker. $40 incl. dinner. Royal Coachman, Carriage Room 5:30-9pm. 250-898-3173

Wednesday, February 25^th

•        Fred Eaglesmith is at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. The heart of rock and roll is alive and well with Fred Eaglesmith’s 20^th album, Tambourine. Fusing together all of Fred’s past influences, the result is pure rock ‘n’ roll reminiscent of 1966. 250-287-7465 for more information.

•          The 1^st Open Heart Society meeting. 2pm Community Centre. Guest speaker from the Integrated Health Network. New members welcome.  For more info call Ken at 250-923-3466

Thursday, February 26^th

•          Their Back!! They’re big, their beautiful, they are the Humpback Whales! The Discovery Passage Aquarium is hosting a talk at the Maritime Heritage Centre.  Presenter Jackie Hildering is a researcher with the Marine Education & Research Society and wishes to share their research with those who are most often near or on the water. The discussion is sure to be informative and entertaining! Maritime Heritage Centre, 7PM .Free entry.  For more info: 250-285-3543 or info@discoverypassageaquarium.ca

•         Meaningful Media Night – 56 UP : 7pm., 1685 S. Dogwood St. Free admission, Everyone Welcome!  56 years in the making,  “Give me the child until he is 7 and I will give you the man”. Starting in 1964, the UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim.  www.ImmigrantWelcome.ca/events.  250-830-0171.

UPCOMING

February 27^th – Spiritual Cinema presents the film, “ Alive Inside”. An uplifting exploration of mind  and music. A film that left audiences at the 2014 Sundance Festival clapping and cheering!  7 PM - 516 Dogwood St.  Suggested donation $10. Call 250-850-4042 for more info.

February 27^th – Streamkeepers Course. Learn to be a streamkeeper! 2 ½ day course . NIC. For more info or to register: www.greenwaystrust.ca or  call 250-287-3785.

February 27^th  - “The Little Things”,  an award winning snowboard movie featuring pro-riders and bringing awareness to climate change. A fundraiser for 1^st Nations youth group. $10 at the door. NICollege, Timberline Theatre.  Info: 250-202-6924

February 28^th  - A Musical Fundraiser at the Community Centre for Lisa. Music by Inclusion & Friends  6PM -10PM. For more info: 250-286-5306

March 3rd - Festival of Films featuring, “Mommy”. A funny, heartbreaking and original work from Canadian enfant terrible Xavier Dolan. Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. www.tidemarktheatre.com or call 250-287-7899

March 3rd - A Classical Afternoon with Sarah Hagen with special guests, Keith Macleod, clarinet and Jennifer Macleod,viola. Tidemark Theatre. 1PM Tix $22 members, $27 non-members.

March 5th Re-Discover Forgotten Food Skills. 6:30pm – 9pm at the Sportsplex. Remember those wonderful smells coming from Grandma’s kitchen? Try this week’s class making no knead breads and Danishes. Register at the Sportsplex or Community Centre with Judy at 250-286-1161.

March 6 -7th - The Joint Chiefs “Tribune”, Campbell River’s hometown Metal is coming home to the Quinsam Hotel for 2 free shows. Friday & Saturday.

March 7-8th - 10th Annual Book Sale & Fundraiser. Museum at Campbell River. For more
info:250-287-3103

March 11-12^th  Arrogant Worms, performing at Herons . Devilishly funny, fast, furious and family friendly! Musicianship second to none. Tix $45. Heriot Bay Inn. For more info: 250-285-3322

March 13-14th Campbell River Writers’ Festival, Words on the Water. Maritime Heritage Centre. Presenting an inspiring blend of leading creative minds. Fri. 7:30pm Writers in Conversation. Sat. 9am sessions. Literary Cabaret 7:30pm. For tickets and information www.wordsonthewater.ca or call 250-202-4885. Weekend passes $75 or individual sessions for $30.

March 14^{th -}    QuintEssence present: “Opera for Everyone”.  QuintEssence offers a fresh, innovative concert experience, showcasing cherished opera repetoires. Quadra Community Centre, 7:30pm, Advance Tix $17, Door $20.  For more info: 250-285-3630 or www.quintessencemusic.ca

March 17^th -     Delhi to Dublin at the Tidemark Theatre.  Listed as one of the Vancouver bands that rocked in 2014, freely mixing Indian with Irish Jigs!  7:30pm. Tix $24 members, $29 non-members.   ww.tidemarktheatre.com or 250-287-7899.

March 27^th -     Wil and The Lion, The Bear, The Fox. A great band blending folk, roots, alternative, rock & soul.  Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. Tix $22 members, $27 non-members. www.tidemarktheatre.com or 250-287-7899.

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Campbell River Visitor Centre

1235 Shoppers Row in the Tyee Plaza

250-286-6901

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