July 29th
– August 4th, 2013
This Week in Campbell River
Monday, July 29th
Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Music 2013
1-888-605-4545 www.heriotbayinn.com
An Intimate Baroque Dessert at Fanny Bay Hall, 7pm (Concert program
available at difestival.com – same as Sunday Luncheon). Tickets are $30, available at the Heriot Bay
Inn.
Tuesday, July 30th
Lunch in the Square
11:30AM – 1:15PM in Spirit Square
with Luke Blu Guthrie!
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 .
2nd Annual tour of Campbell River’s First Cemetery
The Campbell River Genealogy
Society invites the public to join them at 6:30pm for this $5 tour; no
pre-registration necessary. Meet at 6:20pm at the main entrance to the cemetery
on Highway 19. For more information about the tour, contact Janice.
Thursday, August 1st
99.7 River Concert
Come out to Evening Concerts in Spirit Square on Thursday nights! This
week, in concert: Rockabilly Cousin Harley, featuring Paul Pigat; bring your
lawn chair, bring the kids!
Friday, August 2nd
Active History Afternoons: Fishing Day
250-287-3103
These fantastic themed afternoons at the Museum at Campbell River
strive to take you back in time to experience history firsthand. Themes will
include logging, fishing, and early exploration and each afternoon will involve
unique activities and crafts. Come and join the summer staff at the Museum for
these exciting Wednesday afternoons – participation is free with regular
admission!
CR Hospice Society Presents: Pear
www.crhospice.org 250-286-1121
Live in Concert from Calgary appearing at the CR Baptist Church (260
South Dogwood Street); doors open at 7:30pm – show at 8:00pm. Enjoy an evening
of wonderful music with Canadian Country Sensations ‘Pear’ and opening acts
‘Andi-Lyn Krieger’ and ‘Chandra Booth’. Tickets available at 301 Dogwood St.
And the Music Plant.
Saturday, August 3rd
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 .
Youth
Fest
Live at Spirit Square, a mixed music
bash featuring Campbell River’s young musicians, both acoustic and electric sounds. Come on down
and support our young, local talent! Including: Andi-Lyn Krieger, Strange
Birds, Foreplay, Off to Sea, & Who Is Barbosa.
CR
Dog Fanciers Annual Dog Show
www.campbellriverdogfanciers.com
To register your dog and attend, or for more info on this must-see
show for dog lovers, visit our website. August 3rd, 4th, 5th
at Nunns Creek Park.
Upcoming Events to Note
CR Hospice Society’s Summertime Raffle www.crhospice.org
Volunteer CR Raffle 250-287-8111
August 8th – Haig-Brown Croquet and Tea 250-287-3103
August 10th – Drive 4 UR Community
August 10th – 4th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show
@ CR Art Gallery
August 11th – Historic Boat Tour (Hardwicke & Yorke
Island) 250-287-3103
August 17th - Comox
Valley Air Show
August 17th - Free
Family Fun Fair @ Vineyard Church
August 17th – Discovery Passage Passage from Robert Ostler
Park
August 24th – Rotary Duck Dip – 2013 Quacker 5000
August 25th - Ride for Jeneece 250-204-4064
September 15th - Terry Fox Run (5km)
September 15th - Frogger 15km Race [Early Bird Registration
ends July 30!]
www.greenwaystrust.ca
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.
4th Saturday Slopstacle Fun Check out the slippery, sloppy
obstacle course we have planned for you! Prizes for best wipe out! Come
prepared to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo. The fourth
Saturday of the month at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm (250-287-9234). July 27th!!
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 August 3rd & 4th
– MONSTER TRUCKS!
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. CR Genealogy Society will have an info booth at the
Pier Street Farmer’s Market this Sunday, 10AM – 2:30PM.
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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Visitor Centre
1235 Shoppers
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250-286-6901
