September 2nd – 8th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, September 2nd
Lake Helen MacKenzie (Level 1 Hike: all ages)
www.strathconapark.org
Meet at 10am at the Wilderness Centre for this 4 hour nature hike with Mandy Vaughan of Comox Valley Nature. Dogs on a leash are Ok! Call 250-650-4304 for more info – all are welcome, donations for programs are appreciated (suggested $5-$10).
Steam Donkey Start Up
250-287-3103
It’s time for the Museum at Campbell River’s Steam Donkey to roar again! In celebration of Labour Day, get up to the museum between 12pm and 3pm as the steam donkey is fired up in honour of the island’s rich logging history: it’s an amazing sight to see this old workhorse of the forest all steamed up. As part of the festivities, a blacksmith’s forge will be on hand for demonstration and restored logging trucks will be on display, including a 1932 920 Kenworth with a 1931 Hayes Anderson 15 ton trailer. And the Museum’s amazing Lego collection will be outdoors for the kids (and parents) to play with. Free coffee will be available. Meanwhile, be sure to check inside the Museum for the exhibit “Burning Snags and Raining Ashes: The Bloedel Fire of 1938 and its Aftermath”. This is sure to be fun for the whole family! Head to the Museum this Labour Day!
Labour Day Picnic
250-923-5037
The Campbell River, Courtenay, and District Labour council is hosting an old-fashioned picnic at Halbe Hall in Black Creek (8369 North Island Hwy) between 1pm and 4pm. Call for more info.
Tuesday, September 3rd
Lunch in the Square
www.spiritsquare.ca
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square with ‘down East folkie’ Perry Johnson. Bring your lunch!!
Pool Re-Opens!
www.strathconard.ca 250-287-9234
Self-explanatory and exciting! Call for schedule information or visit the Strathcona Gardens website.
Wednesday, September 4th
Fall Kick Off (all ages)
www.strathconard.ca 250-287-9234
Kick off the fall with Strathcona Gardens. Lifeguards will be face painting, doing the jello-slide, serving ice cream and the big inflatables and seadoos will be out - Don't miss out on all the fun! Register for any children's program today and you will receive a %15 discount on each one. Please call for more details.
FREE admission - children under 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
The Power of Essential Oils – Introductory Class
www.campbellriverreflexology.com
Come and learn how to naturally and effectively improve your and your family’s health and well-being with the many safe and effective applications of Therapeutic Aromatherapy Essential Oils. Lee Hindriches (RN, RCRT) is a Teacher, Speaker, and a Natural Healthy Lifestyle Activist who lives in Sooke. There will be two sessions at Illuminating Body Work (1193 Alder Street South) in Core Health – Essential Oils 101; 2PM & 6:30PM – please RSVP to christina.e@live.ca
Thursday, September 5th
Lost Families Found
250-203-0585
Join the CR Genealogy Society and get help and encouragement among its passionate 100 members to research your family tree. The yearly membership fee is $30 and the fall start up meeting is at 7pm in the Thulin Room of the Maritime Heritage Centre. The Society’s library, which is open to the public, is located in the Maritime Heritage Centre, open in September on Mondays (7-9), Tuesdays and Thursdays (10-3), and Wednesdays (1:30-4).
Friday, September 6th
Second-Run Films: Star Trek: Into Darkness
Did you know we will be showing second run movies at the Tidemark Theatre? Check out our website to see what's showing! First up - Star Trek Into Darkness! Friday, September 6 @ 7 pm! Bring $5 cash for your movie and a few bucks for popcorn!
Saturday, September 7th
Rotary Club 1st Annual Book Sale
10am-4pm at the community centre: books, records, CDs - all proceeds go to Rotary's Local and International Service Projects. If you have books you'd like to Donate, there are donation boxes set up at the following locations: Thrifty Foods, Discovery Foods, Save-On Foods, Quality Foods, Campbell River Mirror, McDonalds, Work World, and Outdoor Addictions.
3rd Annual Volunteer Fair @ Spirit Square
www.volunteercr.ca
VCR in partnership with the Coastal Community Credit Union will host the 3rd Annual Volunteer Fair at Spirit Square from 11am -3 pm. Music by the Jenn Forsland Jazz Trio, salmon burgers by Marine Harvest, community tables, volunteer passport prizes, VCR trip raffle draw etc. Come on out and find out how to get connected in the community!
Beginner Run Clinic
250-923-7911
Every Saturday from 9am to 10:30am (until October 12th) participants will head out from the Sportsplex in groups based on running speed and ability; the clinic includes informative talks and presentations on clothing, stretching and nutrition. Participants should be able to run for 20 minutes continuously before registering for this clinic. The cost is $20: call or visit us to register!
10th Annual Women for Women Trail Mix Challenge
10th Annual Women For Women Trail Mix Challenge 5k/10k & Kids Run! At Carihi Field: 8:30 Registration, 9:30 Race starts for walkers, 10am Race starts for runners ....kids run...noonish!! Presented by The North Island College Bursary Foundation for single mothers, The New Dawn House and the Women’s Centre. Come out and walk or jog!! The ‘women for women’ is for the young and old and the trail mix challenge route has a little bit of everything. Come out and support women!!
Super Saturday goes to Quadra
The CR Art Gallery will be at the Quadra Community Centre for the Fall Fair creating a buggy ecosystem using natural materials from the beach and decorative effects from the studio. Design a cozy home for your crazy creatures!
Sunday, September 8th
Paws for a Cause
Join the largest event saving animals in B.C.! 9:30am registration and 11am 4KM walk at Nunn’s Creek Park.
Quadra Island Fall Fair
An old-feel Fall Fair in the spirit of rural tradition which showcases the breadth of diverse talents the Island is home to: Exhibits, animals, entertainment, games, food and demonstrations designed to inform, entertain, delight, encourage and inspire. From 9:30am to 5:30pm at the Quadra Community Centre.
Upcoming Events to Note
September 14th –– Lego Day @ the Museum 287-3103
September 15th -- Terry Fox Run ((5km))
September 15th –– 2013 VIMX Championship Series ((Round 11))
September 15th –– Historical Boat Tour –– Desolation Sound 287-3103
September 18th –– Herb Walk:: Medicinal Herbs of Innisfree Farm 336-8767
September 21st -- Frogger 15km Race www.greenwaystrust.ca
September 21st –– Fishing Derby @ Robert's Lake Resort
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Friday, 23 August 2013
Discovery Passages Events
August 26th
– September 1st, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, August 26th
Movie Magic: Summer Film Camp
250-286-1161
Join producer and filmmaker Chris Jaycox for an action packed week
of movie-magic! Learn the Hollywood movie secrets; create an animated
claymation movie and short film with props, acting and special effects. Running
Monday thru Friday, 10am to 3pm (August 26th to 30th). For registration
information, please contact the Campbell River Community Centre at 250-286-1161
or the Sportsplex at 250-923-7911.
Hooked
on Fishing
250-286-1161
Experience fishing in Campbell River. Fish the river, the ocean and
hopefully a lake. Learn how to handle and cast a fishing rod. How to observe
the river flow, temperature and environment. 10am – 1pm, three for $45; hosted
by River Sportsman. Meet at the Community Centre.
Tuesday, August 27th
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two shows
daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM, $2 per person (under 3 are free!). Expect to see any
of the old gang: Fred Nunns, Lord Bacon, The
shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed by a themed craft. Call the
museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca
.
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Celtic logger Doug Folkins. Bring your lunch!!
In the Royal Coachman carriage
room from 5:30 to 9pm: networking and dinner with a keynote speaker. Presented
by CR Business & Professional Women’s Network (info@bpwn.org)
2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac Come out for a rambunctious night
of spoken word poetry with Johnny MacRae and shayne avec i grec from Vancouver –
this is a free event! 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Shot in the Dark cafe.
Wednesday, August 28th
Kitty’s Comedy Night
Kitty's Comedy Night is back at Coasters
Bar+Bistro at Chances Playtime in Campbell River. Kitty's guest comedians are
Ryan Paterson and Chris James. There are a few seats available - You can reserve
a table of 4 for $50 (you'll receive $20 in slot play) or single seats for $15
each ($5 free slot play) in person at Chances Playtime. Ask for assistance at
the front desk. There's limited seating so don't be disappointed! 19+ to
attend.
Coastal Black Music & Fine Dining
Call to reserve your spot at Coastal
Black Estate Winery’s three-course meal with live music by Luke Blue Guthrie.
Smoked Salmon Crostini, Rosemary Dijon Crusted Lamb Rack with Wild Chantrelle
Mushroom Ragu, and Berry Ambrosia Trifle. 5:30pm to 8:30pm, $45 per person, or
book a table of 4 for $160: includes a glass of Coastal Black’s wine.
Thursday, August 29th
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights,
7PM to 9PM! This week, the River Radio presents: ‘The Sweet Lowdown’, sweet
harmonies from Victoria; bring your lawn chair, bring the kids!
Suze Casey Book Signing
250-287-2336 www.cohobooks.com
Come to Suze Casey’s “Belief Re-Patterning” book
signing and reading at Coho Books. One of Hay House books’ new authors,
Suze is returning to Coho Books by popular demand. Solidly based in
cognitive learning theory, educational psychology, and years of observation,
this proactive technique developed by author and teacher Suze Casey rebuilds
neural pathways and connections, allowing you to think, act, and feel
differently. Don’t miss this free event!
Friday, August 30th
Quadrapalooza
2013
This annual, weekend-long,
family event takes place at the Quadra Island Community Centre and showcases a
huge selection of diverse Canadian artists on multitude different stages. The
2013 festival will be a force of creative inspirations certain to make a
memorable experience for all who attend. This year you can be sure to expect
all the live music, painting, characters, puppets, juggling, dancing, crafts,
clothes, vendors, food, refreshments and games one could ever hope for on an
island in the spectacular setting of the Discovery Islands. Weekend passes are
now on sale at:
- Hummingbird Office & Art Supply (Quadra)
- Music Plant (Campbell River)
- Hub City Cycle (Nanaimo)
- & now through Paypal (visit the Quadrapalooza web site)
Single day passes will be sold at the gate during the festival. Children 12 and under are free, weekend passes are $45; gates open at 4pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
- Hummingbird Office & Art Supply (Quadra)
- Music Plant (Campbell River)
- Hub City Cycle (Nanaimo)
- & now through Paypal (visit the Quadrapalooza web site)
Single day passes will be sold at the gate during the festival. Children 12 and under are free, weekend passes are $45; gates open at 4pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Ribbon
Cutting & BBQ
250-287-9234
The Strathcona Regional
District is celebrating the completion of the Rod Brind’Amour Arena upgrades!
Join them at 12 noon in the lobby for a ribbon cutting and BBQ.
Saturday, August 31st
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two
shows daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The shows will run through July and August and
cost $2 per person (under 3 are free!). The old gang will take to the stage
once again, with featured appearances by Peter Puget, Lord Bacon, and even
Captain Vancouver. The shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed by a
themed craft. Call the museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca .
Divers Lake (Level 2: intermediate hikers)
Meet at 9am at the Wilderness Centre for this 5 hour hike with Steve
and Marlene Smith. Dogs on leach OK. Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org
or call 250-650-4304
11th
Annual Artisans Festival 250-338-6901 www.woodlandgardens.ca
Food, Music, and so much more at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens this
Saturday/Sunday (10am-5pm) and Monday (10am-4pm). Painters, pottery, unique
art, forms, photography, garden art, wrought iron, sculptures, jewellery,
furniture, glass, fabric – expect to see it all! Admission $10.
Trial
Dragon Boat Paddles
250-286-1161 250-923-7911
If you’re between 13 and 17 years old, now’s the time to take a
chance and try dragon boating! The CR Rec Department is offering two trial
dragon boat paddles (Aug 31st and Sept 7th) after which
youth have the opportunity to sign up for a three-week clinic from September 14th
to 28th. Dragon boating is the fastest-growing water sport in the
world today and anyone can participate. It’s an inclusive sport that promotes
team spirit, friendship, excitement and competition. For more info call the
Community Centre or Sportsplex, or check out the guide online at www.campbellriver.ca (under
‘residents’).
Sunday, September 1st
Show ‘N Shine
North Island Cruisers put on their 21st annual
Show’n’Shine (Labour Day Sunday!!) from 8am till 2pm on Shoppers Row and Tyee
Plaza. Shoppers Row will be closed between 13th Ave and St. Ann’s
Road between 7am and 4pm.
Upcoming Events to Note
September 7th – Rotary Club 1st Annual Book Sale
September 7th – 3rd Annual Volunteer Fair @ Spirit
Square
September 7th – 10th Annual Women for Women Trail
Mix Challenge
September 8th – Paws for a Cause @ Nunn’s Creek Park
September 15th - Terry Fox Run (5km)
September 15th – 2013 VIMX Championship Series (Round 11)
September 21st – Fishing Derby @ Robert’s Lake Resort
Ongoing Happenings to Remember
Pier Street Farmers Market & Arts Fair: It’s back!! CR Fishing Pier lot, 10am-2:30pm. Every Sunday, May-September.
Call 203-1399
for more information.
Quadra Island Farmer’s
Market and Bazaar: Saturdays at the Quadra Community Centre 10am to 2pm. Arts, crafts, veggies
and more! For more information call Michelle @ 250-285-3747.
Lazer Tag: Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7pm @ Strathcona
Gardens Recreation Complex. $9.50 per person. To book your party, phone 250-287-9234 ext. 232
Centennial
Pool Now open
for the summer with themed swims every Wednesday including games and prizes 2:30 to 4PM Call 250-923-1600 for
details!
CR Sea
Kayaking Club
Easy evening group
paddles running April thru September. For more information call John Gubbels at
250-203-9953.
CR Skipping Club Skip with friends & family, share games
and ideas every Wednesday. Great exercise and SO MUCH FUN! Anyone aged 8 and
above – no experience necessary and FREE! Register with Beth @ 250-923-1600 or email
her at elizabethmcgrath007@gmail.com
Texas Hold’em: Every Monday
night at the Willow Neighbourhood Pub is Texas Hold’em. For more information
please call 250.923.8311.
Song Circle: An evening of informal music
at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors)
every Friday from 7pm-9pm.
Live Music: Dance and have fun every Friday night the HBI
Pub at the Heriot Bay Inn has a live band (and a dance floor waiting for you).
The band is sometimes local (and always awesome) check out www.heriotbayinn.com and
look for the events page to see upcoming bands. Bands start at 9 pm.
Misty Fin’s Open Mic Hosted by Lucas Antoni & Mitch Mussenden
from ‘How Could I?’ Every Thursday night at 6:30PM. 250-287-4320.
Open Mic: Get on stage and rock out with a supportive
audience… come to Open Mic at the HBI Pub (Heriot Bay Inn) Saturday evenings.
Bring your instrument and/or voice and get up and perform… or be a supportive
audience member.
Meaningful Media Night: Opportunity to watch meaningful movies with
others, followed by a discussion and sharing of a meal. 3rd Monday of the
month. To register or for more info call 250-830-0171. Robron Centre ~
Immigrant Welcome Centre Activities Room 3:30 – 8:30PM.
Drop In Meditation: Drop
in, one hour meditation (guided if requested), every Tuesday evening at 7pm, at Ocean Resort
(downstairs at the retreat centre). No reservations, no charge, donations for
the food bank welcome. Come 10 minutes early, so we can start on time. Contact
us at 250-923-4281, or info@oceanresort.ca
All Levels Kripalu Yoga: Thursdays at Ocean Resort 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm - Build on the basic postures and explore some
advanced asanas to build strength and endurance. Use Pranayama techniques
(breathing exercises) to delve into the vibrations of the body. Discover an
open mind to sensations in the body as we hold postures beyond our initial
desire to release. Open to all levels, but best if you know the basics. $15.
Legion: Come down to the Legion at 301 - 11th Avenue, on Fridays for Fish
and Chips, good company, free bingo, meat draws and paddle draws. Come early and stay late for Kerry’s Kerry
Okee. Saturday is steak night. See you
there! For more information please
contact 250.286.4671.
Paramount Music Hall: 250-286-1841. DJ Just Rob, Thursdays, no cover before
11pm.
Fridays – he’s back with your dance requests at 10pm. DJ Tommy G (your request guru) Tuesday night at the Hall – no cover! Free
pool! New Karaoke – Wednesdays, hosted by David Tancon at the Paramount Music
Hall. 10pm on the main stage with full sound, lights and DJ Tommy G.
Saratoga Speedway : Rain or Shine! Every Saturday - Gates
open at 5:30, Racing at 7pm – look forward to Brian Sullivan Memorial, bomber
cars, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, and ore!SaratogaSpeed-Way.bc.ca
Rock n’Bowl: Every Friday night at Campbell River Bowling
Centre from 9pm to 12am. 250-286-1177
Open Mic Night: Every Friday night at Serious Coffee in Willow Point is open mike
night from 7:00 – 9:00pm. All levels of ability are
welcome! 250-923-1312
Prime Rib Buffet – Every Sunday at the Royal Coachman. For reservations please call 250.286.0231.
C.R. Healing Room: Open from 11am-1pm, Mondays, weekly. Confidential prayer - no charge or
appointment. 684 Island Highway; 250-923-2312.
Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7pm in Room 1 at the Community Centre. Guests are more
than welcome to drop in. Please use the afterhour’s entrance located at the
back stairwell.
The Campbell River
Business & Professional Women's Network (BPWN): BPWN meets monthly on the
fourth Tuesday for dinner, networking and education. 6-9 pm. Information at www.bpwn.org
CR Social Planning
Committee 3PM to 4:30PM at the Public Health
Unit (2nd floor boardroom) in the Tyee Plaza. Meetings are usually the 2nd
Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join us at these meetings; if you
are unable to attend and have ideas or comments please let Brenda Wagman know
at wagmania@telus.net
Island Focus: CR Photo Club, meeting every 4th Thursday at the Sportsplex, 7PM.
Call Grant Jones for more info (250-923-4792).
Gem & Mineral Club
Meeting: Meetings of the Ripple Rock Gem and
Mineral Club of Campbell River are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Craft
Room of the Community Centre, Campbell River (except July & August). All interested persons are welcome to attend
and learn more about the Club.
Linnaea Farm
Lunch Tours Enjoy a tour of our lakeside farm
and a seasonal feast featuring the meats, vegetables and fruits of our farm.
Linnaea Farm Lunch Tours runs every Thursday, 10:30AM, July 4th
through to September 19th, Cortes Island, $35 per person (RSVP
required). Meet in the Linnaea parking lot, 1255 Seaford Road on Cortes. Call
Graeme (250-935-6705),
visit our website (www.linnaeafarm.org) or email us at linnaeafarmtours@gmail.com
for more details.
Lost Families
Found Volunteers available to help you with
family tree research. Library located in the Maritime Heritage Centre. Monday
7-9, Tuesday 10-3, Wednesday 1:30-4. For more info contact Janice at
250-203-0585.
BBQ at the
Beach Salmon has been a staple food of the
natives of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. Sandwiched
between split cedar poles the salmon is cooked slowly over an open fire.
Enjoy traditionally cooked wild salmon at our beach side BBQ area every
Wednesday evening during July and August. Visitors, travellers, drive-by diners
and Lodge guests are all welcome! BBQ at the Beach is $25, call 250-286-3122 for more details.
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Please contact our office if you have an event you would like
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Campbell River
Visitor Centre
1235 Shoppers
Row in the Tyee Plaza
250-286-6901
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Discovery Passages
August 19th
– 25th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, August 19th
Mystery Garden Tours
286-1161
Weekly we will visit a wonderfully creative garden. These tours
offer beautiful gardens, coffee, tea and goodies. Depart and return to the
Community Centre.
University 101
1-800-715-0914
Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Call for more information on this prep-talk
at North Island College.
Multi-Adventure Challenge Day-Camp
250-287-9234
Either swimming or skating combined with outdoor excursions and
messy food challenges @ Strathcona Gardens.
Driftwood Creatures
250-285-3243
Use your imagination and bring dragons, birds, whales and more to
life with paint and a piece of driftwood – then enter them into the Fall Fair!
For ages 5 to 8 from 2pm – 3:30pm. All supplies included ($15).
Tuesday, August 20th
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two shows
daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM, $2 per person (under 3 are free!). Expect to see any
of the old gang: Fred Nunns, Lord Bacon, The
shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed by a themed craft. Call the
museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca
.
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Great Plains (Soul of Canada). Bring your lunch!!
Keep Calm and Enjoy Improv ‘On the Mark’ Improv is doing a
benefit performance for the CR Food Bank at Serious Coffee in Willow Point.
Doors ‘open’ at 7pm; show at 7:30pm. There will be information on site
regarding ‘On the Mark’ and their upcoming workshops being offered at the
Tidemark in September. Cash donations and canned goods will be accepted.
Wednesday, August 21st
Coastal Black: Music & Fine Dining
Live music and fine dining from 5:30 to 8:30 by reservation only.
Platter to share is $40 per person, includes your choice of beer or wine and
the musical stylings of Luke Blu Guthrie. Menu includes potato salad, bourbon
baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread biscuits, slow smoked southwestern ribs,
smoked chicken, and caramel pecan cheesecake!
Brain Scott Art Show @ Sybil Andrews’ Cottage
Showing afternoons from August 21st to 30th at
Sybil Andrews Cottage (2131 South Island Hwy). Scott is donating a reproduction
of his current painting of the Cottage as a fundraiser for the Arts Council.
All proceeds go to kids programming. The reproduction shows the Willow Point Cottage
- a panorama with a lot of artistic licence. With an eagle’s view from the
cottage you can see Quadra Island, Cortes, the Lund Hotel, up Discovery Passage
and the Coast Mountains, Gorge Harbor, Hollyhock, Squirrel Cove and Savary
Island.
Thursday, August 22nd
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights,
7PM to 9PM! This week, the River Radio presents: ‘Tumblin Dice’, Victoria’s
best live country band; bring your lawn chair, bring the kids!
Decorate Your Cake & Eat it, Too
250-285-3243
Cake decorating: hone your skills in this class and submit your
masterpiece into the Fall Fair! 2:30 – 3:30pm, $15.
Friday, August 23rd
Haig-Brown Croquet and Tea
250-287-3103
Old fashioned fun at Haig-Brown House from 1:30 to 4pm. Equipment,
tea and crumpets provided – wear the best hat! Call to reserve.
The Bearclaw (23rd to 25th)
jjudd@mountwashington.ca www.bearclawinvitational.com
Some of the best freestyle mountain bikers competing for $35k and
it’s free to watch! Registration, 4pm on Friday; official training on logged
runs. Saturday, DH course is open to racers and training, registration closes
at 4pm. Sunday – official Race Day! Free breakfast and lunch, race starts at
1:30pm with awards afterwards. E-mail Jeff Judd for more info.
Saturday, August 24th
Ride for Jeneece
250-204-4064 250-287-8807
Leaves Campbell River at 12 noon from
The Quinsam Hotel. All net proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Health
Foundation’s Jeneece Place. Registration donations are tax deductible. Join the
adventure of the Vancouver Island roads, riding the 28 to Gold River.
Entertainment by the Boondocks, door prizes and silent auction at ‘Pipers on
the Ridge’ Pub and Restaurant (Accommodation and meal packages available). Call
for more information. $25 to Register: online (just google “ride for jeneece”)
OR on the day at Weaver's Leather or the Quinsam Hotel.
Puppet
Theatre
250-287-3103
Every Tuesday and Saturday with two
shows daily: 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The shows will run through July and August and
cost $2 per person (under 3 are free!). The old gang will take to the stage
once again, with featured appearances by Peter Puget, Lord Bacon, and even
Captain Vancouver. The shows are 20 minutes long and will be followed by a
themed craft. Call the museum for more info or e-mail summer.programs@crmuseum.ca .
Hairtrigger Lake (Level 2: intermediate hikers)
Meet at 8am at the Wilderness Centre for this 18km (8 hour) outing
focusing on nature and photography.
Ladybug Release
250-287-1625
The CR compost education centre will be welcoming thousands of
ladybugs to our organic gardens to get rid of the common pests without the use
of pesticides or chemicals. Join us for some fun in the gardens and remember to
bring your camera! 11am at 228 South Dogwood Street.
Rotary Duck Dip
duckdip.ca
Fundraiser for community projects at Centennial Pool, 11am. Duck dip
begins at 3pm ($10 a duck – thrown into the pool and scooped whilst
blind-folded). Plus! Free swim for kids, BBQ, face painting, bounce-a-rama,
fishing pond with prizes, storm hockey team with hockey shoot and a petting
zoo.
Clay
Creations
250-286-1161
Work with clay and make an awesome wall plaque! At the Community
Centre, room 2 for adult with Child 6 years and up; $30 for 2, 10am to 12pm.
All
the World Lives Here
www.spiritsquare.ca
Celebration of multi-culturalism in our fair city, at Spirit Square.
Sunday, August 25th
Hospice Summertime Raffle - Draw Date!
250-286-1121
Campbell River Hospice Society Summer Time Raffle is coming to a
close – Final chance to get tickets between 10am and 3pm at the Pier Street
Farmers Market ($5 each – must be 19 or older). The draw will also take place
at the Farmers Market: first prize is $10,000, second prize is a Porter Cable
Cordless Combo Kit, and third prize is a Keurig Elite Brewing System.
Divers Lake (Level 2: intermediate hikers)
Meet at 9am at the Wilderness Centre for
this 6 hour moderate-strenuous outing let by Steve and Marlene Smith.
Pre-register with coordinator@strathconapark.org
.
Discovery Passages Boat Rodeo
Fun-filled, free, public event in the waters next to Robert Ostler
Park. Exciting for all ages, it will include kayak demos, blind dingy races,
rope demos, bathtub races, static displays, and so much more!
Historic Boat Tour (Hardwicke & Yorke Island)
Departing at 9:30am, this boat cruise
out of Kelsey Bay will take passengers over to Hardwicke Island, around Yorke
Island and up to Port Neville. Complete with a heritage interpreter from the
Museum and a light picnic lunch, call the museum to reserve a spot for
$130.
Upcoming Events to Note
August 26th – Movie Magic: Summer Film Camp
Register @ 250-286-1161
August 28th – Kitty’s Comedy Night @ Chances
September 1st – Show ‘N Shine
September 7th – Rotary Club 1st Annual Book Sale
September 7th – 10th Annual Women for Women Trail
Mix Challenge
September 8th – Paws for a Cause @ Nunn’s Creek Park
September 15th - Terry Fox Run (5km)
September 15th – 2013 VIMX Championship Series (Round 11)
September 21st – Fishing Derby @ Robert’s Lake Resort
Ongoing Happenings to Remember
Pier Street Farmers Market & Arts Fair: It’s back!! CR Fishing Pier lot, 10am-2:30pm. Every Sunday, May-September.
Call 203-1399
for more information. Get your tickets
for the Rotary Duck Dip!
Quadra Island Farmer’s
Market and Bazaar: Saturdays at the Quadra Community Centre 10am to 2pm. Arts, crafts,
veggies and more! For more information call Michelle @ 250-285-3747.
Lazer Tag: Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7pm @ Strathcona
Gardens Recreation Complex. $9.50 per person. To book your party, phone 250-287-9234 ext. 232
Centennial
Pool Now open
for the summer with themed swims every Wednesday including games and prizes 2:30 to 4PM Call 250-923-1600 for
details!
CR Sea
Kayaking Club
Easy evening group
paddles running April thru September. For more information call John Gubbels at
250-203-9953.
CR Skipping Club Skip with friends & family, share games
and ideas every Wednesday. Great exercise and SO MUCH FUN! Anyone aged 8 and
above – no experience necessary and FREE! Register with Beth @ 250-923-1600 or email
her at elizabethmcgrath007@gmail.com
Texas Hold’em: Every Monday
night at the Willow Neighbourhood Pub is Texas Hold’em. For more information
please call 250.923.8311.
Song Circle: An evening of informal music
at the Community Centre in the lounge (second floor, enter via rear doors)
every Friday from 7pm-9pm.
Live Music: Dance and have fun every Friday night the HBI
Pub at the Heriot Bay Inn has a live band (and a dance floor waiting for you).
The band is sometimes local (and always awesome) check out www.heriotbayinn.com and
look for the events page to see upcoming bands. Bands start at 9 pm.
Misty Fin’s Open Mic Hosted by Lucas Antoni & Mitch Mussenden
from ‘How Could I?’ Every Thursday night at 6:30PM. 250-287-4320.
Open Mic: Get on stage and rock out with a supportive
audience… come to Open Mic at the HBI Pub (Heriot Bay Inn) Saturday evenings.
Bring your instrument and/or voice and get up and perform… or be a supportive
audience member.
Meaningful Media Night: Opportunity to watch meaningful movies with
others, followed by a discussion and sharing of a meal. 3rd Monday of the
month. To register or for more info call 250-830-0171. Robron Centre ~
Immigrant Welcome Centre Activities Room 3:30 – 8:30PM.
Drop In Meditation: Drop
in, one hour meditation (guided if requested), every Tuesday evening at 7pm, at Ocean Resort
(downstairs at the retreat centre). No reservations, no charge, donations for
the food bank welcome. Come 10 minutes early, so we can start on time. Contact
us at 250-923-4281, or info@oceanresort.ca
All Levels Kripalu Yoga: Thursdays at Ocean Resort 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm - Build on the basic postures and explore some
advanced asanas to build strength and endurance. Use Pranayama techniques
(breathing exercises) to delve into the vibrations of the body. Discover an
open mind to sensations in the body as we hold postures beyond our initial
desire to release. Open to all levels, but best if you know the basics. $15.
Legion: Come down to the Legion at 301 - 11th Avenue, on Fridays for Fish
and Chips, good company, free bingo, meat draws and paddle draws. Come early and stay late for Kerry’s Kerry
Okee. Saturday is steak night. See you
there! For more information please
contact 250.286.4671.
Paramount Music Hall: 250-286-1841. DJ Just Rob, Thursdays, no cover before
11pm.
Fridays – he’s back with your dance requests at 10pm. DJ Tommy G (your request guru) Tuesday night at the Hall – no cover! Free
pool! New Karaoke – Wednesdays, hosted by David Tancon at the Paramount Music
Hall. 10pm on the main stage with full sound, lights and DJ Tommy G.
Saratoga Speedway : Rain or Shine! Every Saturday - Gates
open at 5:30, Racing at 7pm – look forward to Brian Sullivan Memorial, bomber
cars, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, and ore!SaratogaSpeed-Way.bc.ca
Rock n’Bowl: Every Friday night at Campbell River Bowling
Centre from 9pm to 12am. 250-286-1177
Open Mic Night: Every Friday night at Serious Coffee in Willow Point is open mike
night from 7:00 – 9:00pm. All levels of ability are
welcome! 250-923-1312
Prime Rib Buffet – Every Sunday at the Royal Coachman. For reservations please call 250.286.0231.
C.R. Healing Room: Open from 11am-1pm, Mondays, weekly. Confidential prayer - no charge or
appointment. 684 Island Highway; 250-923-2312.
Toastmasters Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7pm in Room 1 at the Community Centre. Guests are more
than welcome to drop in. Please use the afterhour’s entrance located at the
back stairwell.
The Campbell River
Business & Professional Women's Network (BPWN): BPWN meets monthly on the
fourth Tuesday for dinner, networking and education. 6-9 pm. Information at www.bpwn.org
CR Social Planning
Committee 3PM to 4:30PM at the Public Health
Unit (2nd floor boardroom) in the Tyee Plaza. Meetings are usually the 2nd
Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join us at these meetings; if you
are unable to attend and have ideas or comments please let Brenda Wagman know
at wagmania@telus.net
Island Focus: CR Photo Club, meeting every 4th Thursday at the Sportsplex, 7PM.
Call Grant Jones for more info (250-923-4792).
Gem & Mineral Club
Meeting: Meetings of the Ripple Rock Gem and
Mineral Club of Campbell River are held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Craft
Room of the Community Centre, Campbell River (except July & August). All interested persons are welcome to attend
and learn more about the Club.
Linnaea Farm
Lunch Tours Enjoy a tour of our lakeside farm
and a seasonal feast featuring the meats, vegetables and fruits of our farm.
Linnaea Farm Lunch Tours runs every Thursday, 10:30AM, July 4th
through to September 19th, Cortes Island, $35 per person (RSVP
required). Meet in the Linnaea parking lot, 1255 Seaford Road on Cortes. Call
Graeme (250-935-6705),
visit our website (www.linnaeafarm.org) or email us at linnaeafarmtours@gmail.com
for more details.
Lost
Families Found Volunteers available to help you
with family tree research. Library located in the Maritime Heritage Centre. Monday
7-9, Tuesday 10-3, Wednesday 1:30-4. For more info contact Janice at
250-203-0585.
BBQ at the
Beach Salmon has been a staple food of the natives
of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. Sandwiched between split
cedar poles the salmon is cooked slowly over an open fire. Enjoy
traditionally cooked wild salmon at our beach side BBQ area every Wednesday
evening during July and August. Visitors, travellers, drive-by diners and Lodge
guests are all welcome! BBQ at the Beach is $25, call 250-286-3122 for more details.
This publication is brought to you by the Campbell River Visitor
Centre.
Please contact our office if you have an event you would like
added to this publication.
Campbell River
Visitor Centre
1235 Shoppers
Row in the Tyee Plaza
250-286-6901
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