Thursday, 11 June 2015

June 12th to 18th



Friday, June 12th  

  • “Take Ten” is Quadra Island’s new Festival of Short Plays. Three days (June 12th-14th), 15 plays, 2 venues and over 50 cast & crew members. Friday’s performances will be for an ‘adult oriented’ audience; call 250-285-3752 for tickets!  jnursall@gmail.com  
  • CR DanceXtreme presents their year-end recitals at the Tidemark Theatre; One Night only “CRX Stars of Tomorrow,” featuring our competitive teams known as Prep Team (Jazz), Fresh Groove (Hip Hop), & Showteam (Various Styles). This special show will also feature the fantastic hip hop duo called, “Lucky Aces” from Fresh Groove dance studio in Vancouver. For tickets call 250-287-7465 or visit www.tidemarktheare.com  
  • Hospital Foundation Pub Run, 5:30-9:30pm; leslie.coates@viha.ca  
  • Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
  • Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge with “Rick Benn” for a Dinner & Music Special – Dinner at 6:30, Live Music at 8:30, tickets are $20/p (250-926-0606).

Saturday, June 13th

  • Day Break Rotary presents the 6th Annual Wine & Blues Fest by the Sea at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 7-9:30pm. Over 11 winery representatives, tastings complemented by a special selection of pairings, ticket ($50) includes seminars, samplings, door prize, silent auction, live entertainment with Tim Williams and taxi service home (within CR) afterwards! Call 250-287-7465 for tickets. 
  • The Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club’s Annual Show is back at Timberline School: rocks, gems, crystals fossils and more! 10am-5pm ($3/adult) www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com 
  • CR DanceXtreme presents their year-end recitals at the Tidemark Theatre; Saturday’s shows, “Postcards from Afar,” at 3pm & 7pm will feature recreational dancers as well as show-stopping, award-winning competitive dances from 2015. For tickets call 250-287-7465 or visit www.tidemarktheare.com  
  • The Campbellton Neighbourhood Association is holding a dual-purpose community info meeting/building party at the Community Garden site (1741 15th Ave). Construction party starts in the morning, then at noon there will be a BBQ and at 1pm a community meeting; 250-287-8807 for more information. 
  • Mount Washington Mile High Scenic Chairlift will be running today – open at 11am! Dining and Shopping will also be open. Daily Summer Operations will begin June 28th; www.mountwashington.ca 
  • “Take Ten” Quadra Island Festival of Short Plays continues with an evening of dinner theatre: “three courses, three plays” at Heriot Bay Inn; 250-285-3752 
  • Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
  • Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca 
  • Acoustic night at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge in Willow Point with Nigel & Derek, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
  • Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231

Sunday, June 14th                                      

  • Shito-Ryu Karate is holding a Car Wash/Garage Sale/Bake Sale to raise funds for their athletes: travel expenses, bursaries, education and equipment. Held at Ok Tire (2244 South Island Hwy) from 9am-2pm. 
  • Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Show at Timberline School, 10am-4pm; www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com 
  • Mount Washington Mile High Scenic Chairlift will be running from 11am-5pm today! 
  • ‘Island in Focus’ photography club presents “Take Your Best Shot” at Serious Coffee in Willow Point from June 14th to September 3rd. There will be a ‘Gallery Opening’ from 1-3pm today where you can meet the photographers, learn about the club, sample some goodies and buy a beverage. Vote for your favorite! 
  • The Shriners Variety Show fundraiser, 4-6pm at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-7465 
  • “Take Ten” Quadra Island Festival of Short Plays wraps up with a family-friendly matinee at the Community Centre; 250-285-3752 
  • Trevor Baker Concert at Living Waters Fellowship, 6:30pm; 250-202-9078 
  • Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
  • Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Monday, June 15th

  • The Strathcona Triathlon Club is hosting an informational evening at the Sportsplex from 7-8pm. 
  • Salmon Farm Tours with Discovery Launch Water Taxi are available today as part of the BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival. Learn more about our fish, our farms and our sustainability. Also offers beautiful sight-seeing and a chance to go through the famous Seymour Narrows. Tickets must be pre-booked ($50; 250-334-2427) and are subject to availability and weather conditions. Also available on June 17th and 19th.

Tuesday, June 16th
  • Join an intertidal walk with Sandra Milligan! These ‘intermediate’ experiences will focus on Marine Molluscs: clams, snails and chitons. 11am-1pm – call 250-287-3103 to register ($30/family of 4 or $15/adult, $7.50/child) 
  • Lunch in the Square with Blue Moon Marquee; 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca    
  • "Music at the Point” featuring Rodrigo! Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point Resort. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222
 Wednesday, June 17th
  • All ages are welcome to Strathcona Garden’s Wet & Wild Summer Kick Off: freezies, inflatable toys, water toys and messy food challenges. Don’t miss out! 250-287-9234 
  • Senior’s Potluck at the Senior’s Centre (Common Mall) from 4-6pm; 250-914-4401 www.crseniors.com 
  • Join the Quadra Island Outdoor Club for a hike to Mt. Becher on the Forbidden Plateau; www.qioutdoorclub.org 

UPCOMING
June 19th – Live at the Tidemark: local 21 and under powerhouse talents; www.tidemarktheatre.com
June 19th – Relay for Life from 6pm-12am at Phoenix Middle School; www.relayforlife.ca
June 20th & 21st – BC Family Fishing ‘No Licence’ Weekend! www.bcfamilyfishing.com
June 20th – Annual Kusam Klimb
June 21st – 18th Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast at the Community Centre, 8am-12pm.
June 24th – Transformations on the Shore begins at Frank James Park in Willow Point
June 26th – “Believe” at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-7465
June 27th – Apocalypstick Pride Party at the Tidemark Theatre, 8pm; 250-287-7465
June 27th – Bonsai Club Annual Show at Sybil Andrews Cottage from 10am-4pm
June 27th – Race the River Dragonboat Festival at Dick Murphy Park
June 27th & 28th – Overnight historic tour of the Northeast Coast with the Museum; 250-287-3103
June 30th – NiteB4 Concert in Spirit Square


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