August 18th - 24th
Tuesday, August 19th
- Lunch in the Square with Luke Blu Guthrie from 11:30am to 1:15pm.
- Puppet Theatre at the museum at 10:30am followed by a craft. Final show of the summer at 1:30pm where you will meet the newest addition to the Museum’s puppet collection: Roderick Haig-Brown will star in “The Battle for Buttle Lake”. 250-287-3103 for details. $2 admission.
- Jazz at the Point! 6:30pm at April Point Resort, Quadra; 1-800-663-7090.
Wednesday, August 20th
- Tea & Croquet at Haig-Brown House: Come enjoy an elegant afternoon of traditional English delicacies, coffee and tea, tours of Roderick’s study and Croquet of course! 1-4pm, cost is $8.50 per person (ask for group rate with 5+); pre-register with the Museum by calling 250-287-3103.
- Greenways Beaver Lodge Trail Maintenance Day volunteer@greenwaystrust.ca Volunteers needed from 5-7pm. Meet at Trask Road parking lot dressed for the weather and for work – tools will be provided.
- Black Creek Community Fundraiser for Children’s Programs at Saratoga Speedway. The entire family is invited to a Double Feature Drive-in Movie: Pre-show at 7pm, Feature 1 (The Lego Movie) at 8pm and Feature 2 (Godzilla) at 9:30pm. Tickets at Black Creek General Store and all other GasNGo locations. $30 per car (double for people in the trunk!) Call 250-337-5190 for more info or visit saratogaracing.ca
- Catch Kirsty Graham’s pictorial presentation on her latest venture into the Republic of Congo to research the species of ape known as bonobos. She will be at the Museum at 7pm; admission is by donation.
- Tyee Club Annual Pot Luck Dinner at the Clubhouse, 5pm. Bring something to share! Paper plates, cutlery and napkins provided; www.tyeeclub.org 250-914-4455
Thursday, August 21st
- The River Concert Series in Spirit Square: Dinah D’s Contraband Swing Club; 7pm-9pm.
- Puppet Theatre at the Museum! Final show of the summer! 10:30am and 1:30pm followed by a craft. $2 for all persons over the age of 2.
- After a summer full of great stories, come to the Library to be dazzled and entertained by professional magician Donald Dunphy’s “Magic of Reading” for kids and families at 2pm. A skillful blend of magic, illusion, enthusiasm, comedy, storytelling, mystery and audience participation – he even plans to levitate a member of the audience! For more information call the Campbell River Library at 250-287-3655.
Friday, August 22nd
- Active History Afternoon at the Museum offered from 1-4pm (Regular Admission). Final A.H.A for the summer!
- The Bearclaw Invitational 2014 – one of the biggest bike events in the world – is coming back to Mount Washington this Friday and Saturday. This is a great spectator event featuring some of the best freestyle mountain bikers AND it’s free to watch! www.mountwashington.ca
Saturday, August 23rd
- Saratoga Speedway! Gates open at 5:30pm, racing starts at 7pm. More info at SaratogaRacing.ca/2014-race-schedule
- Quadra Island Community Market & Bazaar: arts, crafts, flea market finds, jewelry, soaps and more at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am-2pm. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information.
- Take the Ride for Jeneece Place; 12pm at the Quinsam Hotel riding Hwy 28 to Gold River. All proceeds to the Queen Alexandra Foundation’s Jeneece Place. 250-204-4064
- Barn Dance, 7pm at the Balance Equestrian Centre. This family friendly event includes the Tasty Kitchen Outlet food truck, a beer garden and a silent auction. Proceeds go to the therapeutic riding program. www.balanceequestrian.com
- 6th Annual Harvest Festival – free family event at New Horizons Parking Lot. 11am-4pm featuring fun activities and games for kids, a bake off, a collection of antique cars, and tons of live entertainment! $5 BBQ also available. Call 250-287-7166 ext 225 for more details.
- Super Saturday drop-in art at the CR Art Gallery, 1-3pm. Cave art: what would a modern day petroglyph look like? Using brown paper, chalk, paint and markers, create your own mark to signify what life is like in 2014. For more information call 250-287-2261.
- Pooch Social at Comox Valley Dog Sports Centre at 8574 Reinhold Road, Black Creek from 7-8:30pm. Rescues: bring your friendly fosters to meet prospective families on this casual evening of tea and biscuits (all dogs must be vaccinated, friendly and healthy). Families looking for a new canine member: come on down and meet some of the North Island’s homeless dogs; puppies and adult dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes are waiting to meet their forever families. This is a free event. Bring some dog treats to make a little potluck for the pooches and a dessert item (if you wish). Tea and Coffee supplied. Call 250-792-3515 for details.
- “Wet Paint” art sale in Saratoga Beach at Lesley’s garden (8870 Clarkson Drive) 10am-4pm August 23rd and 24th.
Sunday, August 24th
- Pier Street Famers Market & Arts Fair: Sundays 10am-2:30pm down between the Maritime Heritage Centre and the Fishing Pier. Fresh breakfast, lunch, coffees, pastries, breads, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more!!
- Historic Boat Cruises offered every Sunday in August. Call 250-287-3103 to register or visit www.crmuseum.ca for details.
- Visit http://ourcortes.com/ninelakes/ to find out more about the 9 Lake Swim on Cortes or to sponsor one of the swimmers. Proceeds go to the stewardship of Hague and Gunflint lakes.
- The Quacker 5000 Rotary Duck Dip is here - Over $15,000 in Prizes! Join the fun at Centennial Pool and Park: Family activities begin at 11am; free kids swim from 12-2pm and DUCK DIP at 2:30pm. www.duckdip.ca
UPCOMING
August 26th & 27th – Raincoast
Creative Youth Musical Summer Program performances in the Square
August 29th – Rob Hadley hilarious hypnosis show
at the Coast Discovery Inn, 9pm
August 29th – Quadrapalooza (www.quadrapalooza.com) 12pm at the Quadra
Community Centre
August 30th-September 1st – 11th
Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman
August 30th – Diamond in the Rough: Neil Diamond
Tribute. 8pm at the Legion; 250-286-6831
August 31st – North Island Cruiser’s Annual Show
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