Discovery Passages Events

January 12^th to 18^th     

 

Tuesday, January 13^th  

• International Family Recreation Evening at Robron Centre. Fun activities, games and learning opportunities for the whole family – a great way to make new friends! 6:30-8pm; call 250-830-0171 for more information.

Wednesday, January 14^th

• Snowed In Comedy Tour at the Tidemark Theatre, 8pm. Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show! 250-287-PINK

Thursday, January 15^th         

• Night Skiing at Mt Washington. Available from 3:30-9pm, every Thursday-Sunday until April 18^th. 
• ABBA & The Bee Gees at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK

Friday, January 16^th  

• Cosmic Rock n’ Glow Swim at Strathcona Gardens for ages 11-17. An evening of pool games, challenges and fun. $5 admission includes glow item, snacks and drinks. 8-9:30pm; 287-9234

Saturday, January 17^th

• Super Saturday: Wolf Moon. January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon because it appeared when hungry wolves howled outside of villages. Bring out the majesty and mystery of the full moon with a winter night scene using white chalk on black paper. Free drop-in art for all ages from 1-3pm at the Art Gallery. 250-287-2261 
• Doris Ritchie “Collection & Sale” grand opening at the Art Gallery, 1-3pm with light refreshments. A pillar in the local cultural community, her estate donated more than 240 works, including watercolours, drawings and portraits of the regional landscape, flora and people. The sale and salon-style exhibition will continue until February 6^th. 250-287-2261 
• Quadra Winter Market from 10am-2pm at the Quadra Community Centre – wonderful handmade items for gifts, just a walk from the Ferry! 
• Three powerhouses of folk music are combining their talents and bringing an evening of melodic musicality and magic to the Heriot Bay Inn. Shari Ulrich, Barney Bentall and Tom Taylor are ready to ‘wow’ you. Show only seating ($29+) is at 7pm or you can add a delightful two course dinner at Herons ($49+) and be seated at 6pm. Call 250-285-3322 to reserve! 
• Discovery old-time gospel singing at the Discovery Community Church on 10^th Avenue. Sing-a-long or just listen to the gospel specials – everyone welcome!

UPCOMING

January 20^th – Beginning of the winter season Festival of Film at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK

January 24^th – A Nite with Robbie Burns at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall; $25

January 24^th – Beginning of a bi-monthly Writer’s Workshop, register at 250-287-3103.

January 24^th – Lunar New Year Celebration & Fundraiser Dinner; 250-830-0171

January 25^th – Family Literacy Day Free Swim at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234

January 25^th – Ski for MS at Mount Washington; www.msski.ca

*It’s time for the Frontrunners Island Race Series of 2015! The Merville 15k is the 7^th of 8 races in the series and will take place April 12^th. Register online at www.vira.bc.ca

Tourism Campbell River & Region Photo Contest Submissions 2014 'Round 4'

Happy New Year all!  As promised here are the next set of photo contest submissions.  We've also been sharing these on Instagram 'visitorcentrecr' - they've been pretty popular seeing as we have just started using this social media outlet.


Enjoy!

Girl with dragonfly - photo by Iris Rayburn

Kids at McIvor Lake - photo by Iris Rayburn

Boy Beach Jump - photo by Jacqueline Wakelin

Local carving - photo by Jerine Coetzee

Marina, Georgia Quay, Foreshore Park - photo by Jerine Coetzee

Sunrise Ocean View - photo by Jerine Coetzee

Humpback - photo by Joel Currie

Flowers in the front yard - photo by Joy Hannah

Beach - photo by Joyce Kornelson

Boats at the harbour - photo Joyce Kornelson

Plants - photo by Joyce Kornelson

Seal - photo by Joyce Kornelson

Beach rocks - photo by JR Hutchinson

Mining - photo by JR Hutchinson

Mining 2 - photo by JR Hutchinson

Snowy logging road - photo by JR Hutchinson

Storm clouds - photo by JR Hutchinson

Chatty Sea Lions - photo by Juli Winstanley

As you can see beauty surrounds us in many ways and means different things to different people but one thing we can all agree is that Campbell River on Vancouver Island is simply FANtastic!

Cheers, until 'round 5'

Campbell River Visitor Centre

Discovery Passages Events!

January 6^th to 11^th     

 

Tuesday, January 6^th    

• An evening with David Lindley: a multi-instrumentalist, David effortlessly combines American Folk, blues and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy and Turkish musical sources. 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK 
• It’s Epiphany – the 12 days of Christmas are officially over! If you missed the chipping event and are wondering what to do with your tree, the Yard Waste Drop-Off Centre will accept trees cut in half free of charge! Located on Willis Road (West of Shell), they are open year round from Friday-Tuesday, 8:30am-4:30pm for residents who participate in the city’s curbside collection program.

Thursday, January 8^th         

• Night Skiing at Mount Washington. Available from 3:30-9pm, every Thursday-Sunday until April 18^th.

Friday, January 9^th  

• World renowned Scottish fiddler, Aladair Fraser, and explosive American cellist, Natalie Haas, will be in concert at the Big Yellow Merville Hall! Doors open at 7pm, tickets are $18/$10 on sale at the Music Plant or $20/$12 at the door. Call 339-4249 for details. 
• Friday Night at the Movies – enjoy skating while watching a family movie! $4 includes skates, 2 slices of pizza and a juice box. 5:15pm-8pm (movie starts at 6pm). 250-287-9234

Saturday, January 10^th

•  “A Night at the Savoy” at the Quadra Community Centre – Ballroom swing-era fun with Dock Side Drive from Victoria; 250-285-3710 ($20 at the door). 
• The Adam Clarkson ‘Superman Fundraiser’ is holding an Auction & Dance Night at the Curling Arena. Doors open at 6pm and the auction goes until 9pm. There is a jersey-theme, so wear your favorite and automatically be entered to win! Tickets on sale at Fitness Etc. and Spinners Sports.   
• Sports Day Fun at Strathcona Gardens from 1-3pm. Compete (or not!) for fun prizes. The battery powered Sea Doos and Dolphins will be out… call 250-287-9234 for more information.

 Sunday, January 11^th  

• For those who are still at the ideas stage of a writing project, you will be interested in this “Introduction to Narrative Planning” writer’s workshop led by Jeanette Taylor and Annette Yourk in anticipation of their new bi-monthly workshop beginning January 24^th. Register at the Museum or call 250-287-3103.

UPCOMING

January 14^th – Snowed In Comedy Tour at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK

January 15^th – ABBA & The Bee Gees at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK

January 17^th – Quadra Winter Market from 10am-2pm

January 17^th – Doris Ritchie “Collection & Sale” opening at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261

January 20^th – Beginning of the winter season Festival of Film at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-PINK

January 24^th – A Nite with Robbie Burns at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall; $25

January 24^th – Beginning of a bi-monthly Writer’s Workshop, register at 250-287-3103.