Discovery Passages Events

 

March 27^th to
April 2^nd  

Friday, March 27^th  

• Double Header at the Tidemark Theatre: WIL and The Lion The Bear The Fox; find out more at www.tidemarktheatre.com or call 250-287-7465 for tickets ($27) – this is a licensed event. 
• “Best of the Fest” hosted by Strathcona Wilderness Institute at Timberline Theatre at 7pm ($17); www.strathconapark.org 
• Antics Dinner Theatre at Willow Point Hall ($40); tickets at Campbell River Florist 
• Jam Night at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge! 250-926-0606 
• Movie Night: The Theory of Everything, 7pm at the Centre for Spiritual Living. Doors open at 6:30pm, Admission by donation - $1 for fresh popcorn with real butter and/or tea, coffee; 250-850-3064 
• ‘Boondock’ live at the Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am. 250-286-9811 
• Strong Words Poetry Slam at Heriot Bay Inn from 9-11pm with award-winning Vancouver Slammers – island poets/wordsmiths invited to participate (non-competitive; $10 – no fee if you’re part of the Slam); 250-285-3322

Saturday, March 28^th

• Quadra Island Market & Bazaar at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am-2pm; 250-285-3184. 
• Canada Post Rally at Spirit Square from 2-4pm to ‘Save Door to Door Delivery’ – with music and refreshments! 
• Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm; 250-287-9234 
• Vendors & Crafters at the Navy League Hall from 9am-3pm. Everything from Do Tarra and Mary Kay to Jewellery, Glass Art, Steeped Tea and Bounce-a-rama! 250-286-1030 
• Woodland Egg Hunt along the trails of the Black Creek Community Centre from 12-2pm. Make Easter eggs and crafts, cuddle with baby animals and get your face painted! MARS will bring an Ambassador Bird and Captain Thunderpants will accompany us on our hunt! $10/family if pre-registered or $15/family at the door. $2 for face-painting and there will be free Healthy snacks! 250-337-5190 
• 16^th Annual CR Wildcats Women’s Hockey League tournament Dance with live rock & rock from XLR8. Tickets ($15) available at Pedal Your World and Western Equipment; 250-202-0897. 
• Top 40 Dance Party with pizza and skating at Strathcona Gardens. Ages 6-12 from 6-9pm ($10); 250-287-9234 
• First Annual Spring Fling at Eagles Hall (1999 – 14^th Ave); tickets are $10 and can be picked up at the lounge bar or call 250-287-4990x1. 7pm, Sock hop theme, best outfit prize, free ride home! 
• The Comic Strippers at the Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm ($35 and 19+). A male stripper parody and improv comedy show – no extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. www.tidemarktheatre.com    
• Free Folk Music Concert with Freeman & Hill at the Community Centre Lounge, 7pm 
• Live music every Saturday night at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231 
• ‘The Once’ live at Heriot Bat Inn, multi award-winning folk trio from Newfoundland. $59 for the show, or $79 for a two course dinner at Herons & the show: 250-285-3322 
• EARTH HOUR – powering down from 8:30-9:30pm; earthhour.org

Sunday, March 29^th

• Come down and Rock Out with a trio of young bands at Willow Point Hall. For all ages, only $5 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 and music starts at 8pm. Featuring Foreplay (Rock & Roll from CR), Off To Sea (Alt. Rock from CR) & Razorvoice (Punk from Powell River). 
• Life Improv Workshop at the Centre for Spiritual Living from 1-3:30pm ($25); 250-850-3064 
• Vendors & Crafters at the Navy League Hall from 10am-3pm. 250-286-1030 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Monday, March 30^th

• River Safe START: program for ages 5-8. Learn to play safely around and in the river environment. 8:30am-2pm. Participants do not need to know how to swim. Call Jamie at 250-287-4800; www.destinyriver.com
• Little Rascals Hockey Camp (Ages 3-5) at Strathcona Gardens. Learn hockey skills and play a real hockey game every day! (March 30^th to April 2^nd); 250-287-9234 
• Fun on Ice Skating Camp (Ages 3-5) at Strathcona Gardens. For beginner skaters with an emphasis on Fun! (March 30^th to April 2^nd); 250-287-9234 
• Dash & Splash Camp (Ages 6-10) at Strathcona Gardens. Swimming and skating lessons, sports and fun! (March 30^th to April 2^nd); 250-287-9234

Tuesday, March 31^st

• River Safe SMART: program for ages 13-16. Learn to recognize and avoid dangers in the river. Intro to self-assisted rescue techniques, learn your limits. 8:30am-3pm. Call Jamie at 250-287-4800 www.destinyriver.com

Wednesday, April 1^st

• Campbell River Garden Club presents special guest Lucretia Schanfarber; 250-923-0578

Thursday, April 2^nd  

• Spring Break Lego at the Museum ($5) from 1-2:30pm; 250-287-3103 
• 33^rd Annual Member’s Exhibition at the CR Art Gallery. The public in invited to attend the opening reception at 7pm – a cash bar will be available and there will be light refreshments; 250-287-2261

UPCOMING
April 4^th – Easter Egg Hunt at Robert Ostler Park, 11am
April 4th – Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Strathcona Gardens, 1pm; 250-287-9234
April 11th – Dancing & Tapas Rotary Wheel Chair Foundation Fundraiser at NIC, 6pm ($50)
April 11th – Ocean Pacific Marine Show, 8am-4pm
April 11th – Plant & Jumble Sale, 10am-1pm at the Community Centre; 250-286-1161
April 11th – Lego Day at the Museum, 1-2:30pm ($5); 250-287-3103
April 11^th – Heart & Stroke Burger Night Fundraiser at Misty Fins ($20)
April 12^th – The Merville 15K; www.raceonline.ca

Tourism Campbell River & Region Photo Contest submissions 2014 'Round 8'

Campbell River locals and visitors that have submitted their photos last year in 2014 show that our beautiful city has so much to offer - I think you'll agree!  Enjoy round 8!

Photo by Marsha Bird

Marina downtown Campbell River - photo by Marsha Bird

Photo by Marsha Bird

Moon over Quadra Island - photo by Marsha Bird

Ducks beaking it out! - photo by Mervin Monks

Pier Ice Cream! - photo by Nancy Arsenault

Snowy Garden - photo by Nancy Bryson

Elk Falls - photo by Neall Calvert

Dad and the boys - photo by Nicky Arthur

Photo by Nicky Arthur

Tyee Spit and pussy willows - photo by Oda Blackburn

Cutthroat Fishing in Willow Point - photo by Peter Mar

Hope you enjoyed that latest and greatest from Campbell River!

Cheers,
Campbell River Visitor Centre

Discovery Passages Events

March 20^th -26^th

Friday, March 20^th  

• ‘Bentwood Boyz’ live at the Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am. 250-286-9811 
• Timberline Secondary School brings the beloved characters of Charles Schulz’ ‘Peanuts’ to life March 19^th-22^nd in presenting the crowd-pleasing classic “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. 7pm at the Timberline Theatre (2pm Matinee on Sunday). Tickets are $15/$12 available at the door. For more info: celine.ouellette@sd72.bc.ca 
• Fiddle Fest at Big Yellow Merville Hall with The Foggy Hogtown Boys; 250-339-4249 
• Campbell River Christian School Drama Club presents Dessert Theatre - $5 admission to an evening of entertainment, dessert and refreshment. Friday & Saturday, 7-8:30pm; 250-287-4266 for more info. 
• Bananafish Dance Orchestra is live at the HBI Pub on Quadra, 9pm. $15 admission to enjoy these powerhouse groove sensations; 250-285-3322. 
• Rock N’ Bowl – Glow in the dark fun at CR Bowling Centre (5 & 10 pin) every Thursday (6-10pm), Friday & Saturday (9pm-Midnight). www.crbowling.com 
• Garage Sale Fundraiser (for Dave Helme) at 471 South Birch Street, March 20^th-22^nd

Saturday, March 21^st

• Walk Away From Racism 2015 – Free Family Event. Make your steps meaningful. 10:30am at the Community Centre; Ceremony/Walk at 11am. 250-830-0171 
• Quadra Island Market & Bazaar at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am-2pm; 250-285-3184. 
• Wet Coast Clothing 1^st Anniversary Party! 10am-6pm with discounts and door prizes; 778-418-0888 
• Dessert Theatre with CRCS Drama Club at 7pm ($5); 250-287-4266 
• You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at Timberline Theatre, 7pm ($15); 250-923-9500 
• Discover Old Time Gospel Singing at Discovery Community church, 7pm; 250-287-8786 – everyone welcome! 
• ‘How Could I’ Live band at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Hawaiian Beach Pool Party for ages 7-11 at Strathcona Gardens, 6-8pm. Admission ($10) includes snacks/pizza and Hawaiian luau party favours. Activities will include a hula hoop competition, pineapple bowling and limbo contest – staff will also bring out the surfboard, boogie boards, Dolphins and Sea Doos! 250-287-9234 
• YPCR Family Friendly Bowling Night – non-members welcome, too! 6-8pm, rsvp@ypcampbellriver.com

Sunday, March 22^nd

• You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at Timberline Theatre, 2pm ($15); 250-923-9500 
• Beginning of the 2015 Vancouver Island Hare Scramble Series at the CR Motocross Tack with The Katoom. Sign up 8-10am, race 11am-3:15pm.

Monday, March 23^rd

• Faye Lippitt book signing at Coho Books “Sixteen Chickens On A Trampoline”, a funny series of snapshots from the author’s family on an acreage in the foothills of Alberta as she and her husband cope with 6 kids in 8 years (including 2 sets of twins!). Find out more at www.16chickens.com 
• “White Water. Black Gold.” Is an investigative documentary and winner of “Best Canadian Film” at the Vancouver Mountain Film Festival, showing at NIC/Timberline Theatre at 7pm; 250-286-3019

Tuesday, March 24^th

• The Campbell River Festival of Film is presenting a special screening of the award-winning film “Mr. Turner” as a benefit for the CR Art Gallery. Tickets are $12 (www.tidemarktheatre.com); showing at 7pm. Timothy Spall won ‘Best Actor’ at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance as the famed British landscape painter.

Wednesday, March 25^th

• Fast Fixes & On-the-go Bike Repairs Workshop with the city’s Recreation & Culture department, 6:15-8:15pm at Outdoor Addictions (ages 14+). Call 250-923-7911 or 250-286-1161 to register.

Thursday, March 26^th

• Antics Theatre is back with Thornton Wilder’s classic “Our Town” for Dinner Theatre March 26^th-28^th. Tickets ($40) are sold at CR Florist in Willow Point. Catered by Fusilli Grill. 
• ‘Shades of Spring’ Fashion Show & Sale at Georgie’s Furniture and Fashion store, 6-9pm. Customer appreciation refreshments and door prizes! Reserve with 250-287-9577. 
• Join Alex Michaels for an introductory course on fly fishing. Contact the Community Centre (250-286-1161) or the Sportsplex (250-923-7911) to take part and learn fundamental of casting, knots, water safety, river etiquette, gear, etc. Classes will be held indoors & end with a fishing excursion! 
• CR Art Gallery’s AGM will feature the screening of a short film created by a 2016 exhibiting artist; 250-287-2261 
• Meaningful Media Night with the Immigrant Welcome Centre at Timberline Theatre – FREE! 7pm, showing ‘Seeking Refuge’, a moving look at the lives of people who navigate Canada’s complex refugee system. 
• The Beach Poemers Open Mic Poetry Reading at Foggdukker Coffee (907 South Island Hwy). Changing the world one poet at a time… share your poems and a great cuppa joe! All styles & ages welcome. Sign-in with Nicole by 6:20pm. Readings are from 6:30-7:30pm.

UPCOMING
March 27^th – Double Header at the Tidemark Theatre: WIL and The Lion The Bear The Fox; 250-287-7465
March 27^th – “Best of the Fest” hosted by Strathcona Wilderness Institute at Timberline Theatre ($17)
March 28^th – Top 40 Dance Party with pizza and skating at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234
March 28^th – Spring Fling at Eagles Hall ($10); 250-287-4990 ext. 1
March 28^th – The Comic Strippers at the Tidemark Theatre; www.tidemarktheatre.com
March 28^th & 29^th – Vendors & Crafters at the Navy League Hall; 250-286-1030
April 4^th – Easter Egg Hunt at Robert Ostler Park, 11am