Friday, 11 September 2015

September 11th to 17th




Friday, September 11th   
  •         Storm vs Oceanside Generals at Strathcona Gardens, 7:30pm
  •        Family Pizza, Skate and Movie Night, $4/person or $10/family, 5:15pm


 Saturday, September 12th
  •     Black Creek Fall Fair - Pancake breakfast, Kids carnival, fun competitions, silent auction, Vendors, BBQ, and live Music – by donation, 9am
  •   2015 Annual Haig-Brown Lecture, at the Museum at Campbell River, $10, 7pm
  •  Saratoga Speedway Race Show, $12/Adult, $10/Student, $5/Child, 5:30pm
  •   Quadra Island Farmers' Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm
  •   CR Volunteer Fair, Spirit Square, includes live music from Sue Pyper, 11am - 3pm
  •   12th-13th Book sale at the Campbell River Community Centre, $20 per bag or $1 per book, 9am
  •    Go Dog Go! All Stars Trick Dog Show, Black Creek Community Centre, 11am
  •   Super Saturday "Abstraction",  abstract painting using acrylics on paper, 1pm-3pm
  •  Storm vs Saanich Braves at Strathcona Gardens, 7:30pm
  •   Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman, free!, 8pm


Sunday, September 13th
  • Haig-Brown Festival includes crafts, games, music, art displays, food, and more! Takes place at the Haig-Brown House, 2250 Campbell River Road. Free admission!  12pm-4pm
  • Book sale at the Campbell River Community Centre, $20 per bag or $1 per book, 9am
  •   Paws for a Cause at Nunn’s Creek Park, a 4km walk to support the BCSPCA. The registration fee: is $15 perf adult ($10 early bird), $10 Youth, $0 Youth (no event t-shirt). Registration opens: 9:30am, walk is at 11am.

    
Monday, September 14th
  • September 14th – 16th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and the Heriot Bay Inn. Free Event. 12am to 4pm
  •  September 14th – 21st Free Square Dancing Lessons at the Eagles Hall, 1999 - 14th Ave, 7pm-9pm
  •  Halbe Hall Monday Markets, includes fresh produce, crafts, and more! At  8369 N. Island Hwy, Black Creek, 5pm-7:30pm

Tuesday, September 15th
  • Open stage Tuesday at Misty Fin’s! Located at 969 Alder St. Free entry! Drink specials, great food and live music! 7:30pm
  •  September 14th – 16th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and the Heriot Bay Inn. Free Event. 12am to 4pm


Wednesday, September 16th
  •  September 14th – 16th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and the Heriot Bay Inn. Free Event. 12am to 4pm
  • Lazer Tag on Ice at Strathcona Gardens. For ages 8+, $5/ child or student. 2 X 15min games per night. 6:30pm-8pm


Thursday, September 17th
  •  Social Dance at Yoga and Dance Studio. Senior Centre Social Dance at the Yoga and Dance Studio from 1pm-2pm
  • CR Auctions ,viewing hours every Wed & Thu, 9am-5pm.  Location is at 1358 Marwalk Crescent. Auction starts at 6pm.


UPCOMING
September 19th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca
September 19th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!
September 19th – Bluegrass Gospel concert
September 20th – Terry Fox Run
September 27th – Kidney Walk

Thursday, 3 September 2015

September 4th to 10th



Friday, September 4th   

  • Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com  
  • “Last Blast of Summer”, 4-7pm at Willow Point Park Splash Park! Join in on a fun-filled evening with a variety of free activities for the whole family: hotdogs, old fashioned relay games, bounce-a-rama, clowns, hungry hippo games and more good times! 
  • CR Storm VS the Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30pm. 250-830-0979 www.campbellriverstorm.com 
  • Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm.

Saturday, September 5th

  • Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
  • Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com  
  • Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman, September 5th-7th. Open 10am-5pm www.woodlandgardens.ca  
  • “Just Try It” runs at Strathcona Gardens September 5th-10th. For all ages to try out new classes and programs for free and see if you like these activities before registering. 250-287-9234 
  • Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden Tour, 10am-5pm at 1672 Constitution Road, Black Creek; 250-337-2000 
  • Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca  
  • Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca 
  • Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, FREE! 250-286-0231
  • Pre-Show Cruise-by: cars taking part in Sunday's Show 'n' Shine will be gathered at A&W downtown, take a drive around town at 6:30pm (see map of route in Friday paper) and meet back at the A&W for a street dance!

Sunday, September 6th                              

  • Annual North Island Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine downtown on Shoppers Row and in the Tyee Plaza from 8am-3pm! 
  • Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
  • Snowden Trail Challenge: run bike or do both! www.snowdentrailchallenge.com 
  • Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com  
  • Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman, September 5th-7th. Open 10am-5pm www.woodlandgardens.ca 
  • Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden Tour, 10am-5pm at 1672 Constitution Road, Black Creek; 250-337-2000 
  • Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231 
  • CR Storm vs. Comox Glacier Kings, pm at Strathcona Gardens 250-830-0979

Monday, September 7th

  • Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman, September 5th-7th. Open 10am-4pm www.woodlandgardens.ca 
  • Halbe Hall Labour Day Picnic at 12:00 – free family event! Includes salmon BBQ, entertainment, and more!

Tuesday, September 8th

  • Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
  • Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
  • “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, September 9th

  • Fall Kick Off (all ages) at Strathcona Gardens, 6:30-8pm, with free admission; 250-287-9234 
  • Today, Queen Elizabeth II surpasses Queen Victoria as the longest serving monarch in modern history. There will be a brief 15 minute ceremony at City Hall, 12pm, in celebration of Her Majesty’s 63 year reign. Light refreshments to follow. 
  • Lazer Tag on Ice (child/student), $5; 250-287-9234

Thursday, September 10th

  • Nanaimo Art Rockers “Gold & Shadow” playing in Campbell River; www.goldandshadow.com 
  • Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
  • CR Auctions on Thursdays at 1358 Marwalk Crescent, 6pm. Viewing hours every Wednesday & Thursday from 9am-5pm; 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca 
  • Take a stand against violence in our community – join the Campbell River Women’s Resource Centre as they “Take Back the Night”. Rally at 7pm in Spirit Square.

UPCOMING
September 11th-13th – 10th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island from 9-4pm
September 12th-13th – HUGE Rotary Book Sale
September 13th – 14th Annual Haig-Brown Festival
September 19th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca
September 19th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!