OCTOBER 3, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS QUADRA ISLAND MUSHROOM Festival; October 5 to 7. Sunday, October 7 at the Heriot Bay Inn … enjoy a 3 course Mushroom theme dinner with a Gala Wrap up to the weekend with your MC Julie Rigby. Reservations highly recommended:250-285-3322. 6pm seating.
HALLOWEEN FUN NIGHT needs volunteers - Hey parents and grandparents: The Halloween Fun Night organizing meeting is Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm at QCC. We need the weird and the wild to run games and create something spooky in room 1. Phone 2853243 for more info.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE AT 11AM on Sunday, October 7 at Quadra Island United Church in Cape Mudge Village. For a ride along the back road, call 285-3298 or along West Road, call Mimi at 285-3163. Regular service at 11am weekly. ISLAND PEOPLE AND PLACES “Harvest Corn” Image by Chris Dickson
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5; Hal Douglas Blues band; enjoy the cool jazzy blues ... October 12; Earthlings; dance-a-riffic tunes! Dance the night away. 9pm HBI Pub. THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Oct 5-7) FRIDAY 7:00 p.m. Mushroom Fest -Mushroom Presentation; SATURDAY 10:00 Field Trip - Mushroom Photography; 10:00 Winter Market; SUNDAY 10:00 Mushroom Fest – Mushroom Species Collection Public Viewing; 5:00 Power Flow Yoga with Lunabelle WINTER MARKET AND BAZAAR – Saturday, October 6 from 10am to 2pm at the Community Centre. First indoor market of 2012. Yummy lunches. Lime Soda photography – Soaps and more delightful things. Bring family and friends. quadramarket@gmail.com or Michele at 285-3747. CASTLE PRINTING printed this edition of the Hungry Eye.
GRANDMOTHERS to Grandmothers Fundraiser with Rocks Bejewelled. October 13, 10am - 4pm at Sybil Andrews Cottage, Campbell River. Join us for tea, coffee and hourly draws! Grandmothers to Grandmothers raises money to support programs that provide their African counterparts the means to access NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Oct 8-12) education and medical care for children MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 10:00 Parent in their care. & Tots (new time); 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; 5:00 RETURN TO WASILIKA Book Launch. Karate; TUESDAY 9:00 Quilters; 9:00 Saturday, October 13, 3pm., Quadra Yoga with Brenda; 10:00 Spinners & Community Centre. Celebrate the long Knitters; 10:30 Nia; 2:00 Climbing Wall awaited sequel to Wasilika by Quadra for Kids (ages4-7); 3:00 Climbing Wall for Author Michael Redican. Readings, draws Kids (ages 8-12); 5:00 Yoga with Brenda; for books and nibblies. Special Wasilikan 5:10 Zumba Gold; 6:20 Zumba; 7:30 cookie for anyone who comes in costume. Folk Dancing; WEDNESDAY 9:30 Yoga THE FUNG-CHIU PIANO DUO plays QCC with Carol; 10:00 Physio; 11:00 Moms on Sunday, October 14 at 2:30pm. Four & Babes; Noon Community Kitchen; hands, one piano; exceptional musicality 1:00 Tai Chi; 7:00 Halloween Fun Night and plenty of personality. Tickets $17 Planning Meeting; 8:00 5 Rhythms at Hummingbird, Works of H’Art, Music Dance; THURSDAY 9:00 Body Sculpt; Plant. Door $20. Students 16/under free 9:00 Yoga with Brenda; 10:00 Parent and with adult. Tots; 5:00 Yoga with Megan; 5:00 Karate; 6:30 Singers; 6:30 Belly Dancing; 7:00 NUYUMBALEES FUND RAISER Will be Photo Class; FRIDAY 8:30 LowImpact; held at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge on Quadra 11:00 Exercise for Seniors; Noon Seniors Island on Saturday, October 20, 2012 Lunch; 7:45 Friday Flicks presents: Le featuring a Deluxe Seafood Buffet. If you Havre would like to attend or donate an auction item call Sarah at 250-285-3733. VET CLINIC ON QUADRA – Tuesday, October 9. Phone Kelly at 285-2176 for SENIORS LUNCH IS FRIDAYS at 1281 an appointment. West Road at 12-noon, except second Friday of each month International MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value lunch at Community Centre. Payments specials – for both the Heriot Bay and by donation. Lunches sponsored by Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online Quadra Circle. Exercises at 11am. Rides every week at www.thehungryeye.ca available. Contact Karen 285-3477.
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EVENTS CONTINUED TSA-KWA-LUTEN IS OPEN DAILY for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Main lodge accommodation until October 27, 2012. Prime Rib Wednesdays, Kids Eat FREE Thursdays (some restrictions), Seafood dinner with Thievin Brothers on Fridays. Cottages and RV Park year round. Reservations 250-285-2042. THE BEAT GOES ON ... at the Landing Pub. Sunday, rain or shine. The Blue Kats and Friends are jamming 3 – 7pm. Food and beverage specials every week. Come and join us and have some fun. No bad days! AUTUMN COLOURS and winter toques and mitts have arrived at Works of H’Art and hopefully by the time you read this Carol, Jan & Cindy are ready to showoff some of our fall and winter treasures. Some new art adorns our walls and a new clothing artisan from Cortes, Melissa Ricky, is showcasing her “Wristies”... visit us at 1536C West Road any day except Wednesday when we can be found at the Community Lunch! PINKY TREATS IS CLOSED for the season. Thank you to everyone who came down and enjoyed a Pinky Treat this summer. Despite the few unnecessary challenges, we had a most enjoyable season and look forward to next summer. Be well.
TURKEY TIME!
The Hungry Eye will accept ads for the October 10 edition until 6PM on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9.
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS U OF Q! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10; Nutrition and good mental health with Barb Mindell and Annette Grundvig … October 17; Tree identification with Lunabelle Loiseua-Trembley. 7pm. HBI. Pub education from your neighbours, Oh ya!
CHESS FOR ALL AGES IS BACK at Q.C.C. - Expert player, Philippe returns to coach the finer points of creativity in chess on Mondays in room 2 at Q.C.C. (starting October 15 until December 3). The cost is $60 for 8 weeks for ages 6-Adult. Chess for All Ages will run from 4 – 5pm on Mondays and is for intermediate TOTAL BODY FIT with Marion. Cardio, to advanced players. Both children and Weights, Core and Spine-stability, adults are very welcome! Register at Flexibility. A fun Fitness Class for all 285-3243 levels. New session starts October 11, QCC Thursdays 9 - 10am, 8 sessions. $69 marionebe@gmail.com to register NIA FITNESS CLASS has a NEW TIME - Nia will now be from 10:35 - 11:35 on Tuesdays in room 3 at Q.C.C. Nia is a fitness program that combines movements and concepts from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. There is no prerequisite of fitness or training of any kind to participate in a Nia class. Come and experience the Joy of Movement for health and pleasure. To register contact Jean Wrohan at: niajean@shaw.ca 5RHYTHMS ECSTATIC DANCE Classes - Wednesdays from September 12 October 25, 8pm - 9:30pm’ish on the stage at QCC. Sliding scale $10 - $15. Every Body welcome (14+). 5Rhythms is a moving meditation practice in which we move the body to still the mind, open the heart, and set the spirit free. Soasis is a certified 5Rhythms teacher with 15 years of experience teaching internationally. We are honored to have the opportunity to share this fun and funky, deep and delicious practice with YOU. Call Soasis at 285-2987 for more info.
CREATIVE COLLAGE CLASS! With fall arriving it is a great time of year to set intentions for the coming season. THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” isn’t Join us in creating Vision Boards on just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, Thursday, October 11 from 7 – 9pm at anniversaries, births, marriages, new Hummingbird. $15 supplies included. business start-ups, etc. No charge. Call 285-3334 to reserve space. Please send your submission ideas BOOT CAMP IN THE CAPE HALL t o i s l a n d p e o p l e @ t h e h u n g r y e y e . c a Wednesday’s from 6 – 7pm. $10 drop-in Requirements include: a high resolution for adults and $5 for students. Free to digital photo plus a very brief blurb when all Cape residents. Strength, endurance, appropriate (60 word max.) Please do not coordination and flexibility all in one submit advertisements for businesses to action packed hour. Private sessions “Island People & Places.” available. Call 285-3919 for details. (gas station & online)
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THE HUNGRY EYE is published each week by THE HUNGRY EYE (Michelle Simms van Orden), printed on Quadra Island by Castle Printing & distributed free to Quadra mailboxes Wednesdays. The deadline for ad submission is 6 PM MONDAY for Wednesday’s publication. Also available online: www.thehungryeye.ca. FOR CLASSIFIED ADS: Submit your ad online (www.thehungryeye.ca) or pre-pay at the Petro-Can Station (Village Square) 7 days a week! Classified ad pricing: up to 40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 total); 41-80 words $15.17 + hst ($17.00 total). Max. 80 words for classified ads. Please count your words. Contact Michelle Simms van Orden at 587-987-5358 about display ads or inserts which are not processed through the gas station. Please do not leave display ads/inserts/or their payments at the gas station. NEXT DEADLINE: The Hungry Eye reserves the right to refuse advertising. More ads than space? Time-sensitive ads take priority when space is tight. Before 6 PM TUESDAY WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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new Homes, renovations & repairs Call 285 - 3931 or 285 - 3405
BUY/SELL/TRADE PEPPERS! PEPPERS! PEPPERS!! Mixed hot peppers for sale. Are you making hot sauce for those cold winter days ahead? Pepper strings to hang in the kitchen for $20 or $15/lb. Call 285-2171 and leave a message for Michael. Enjoy!
SERVICES EVOC BEAUTY IS OPEN. Come in and see the new and improved space. I’m working Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call Julie at 250-202-3609 for an appointment.
KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering TAHOE STAR EDITION TRAILER – 32’ x and Culinary Services. Booking now for 8’ – two separate units. Fully furnished. Christmas. Staff or private home parties. Used for movie production. Fridge, heat, We’re cooking! Call 285-2171. a/c, AC power - $3900! Call 285-2099 Excavating, FOR SALE: Terry 5th wheel travel trailer. Trucking, 24 ½ feet, sleeps 6.Full bathroom. Gas Rock, Sand, furnace, air conditioning, stereo. Good Crush, and tires. Well cared for. Only $4,400. 2852103 (Mark or Kathryn) Gravel. MOVING SALE! Kayaks, Camping Gear, Office Furniture and More. After many years operating from Quadra Island Out For Adventure owner Jim Martin has decided to operate our BC trips from Port McNeil and all other trips from Ontario, so we are having a massive MOVING SALE! Kayaks, camping gear, tents, sleeping bags, office equipment will be sold to make new for our new style of operation. Begins 9am Friday, October 5 - Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours in the Village Square beside Aromas Cafe. 285-3600
NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, siding, flooring & much more. Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. nolecreeksawmills.com
Complete Construction Services Site Preparation to Design & Building
285-3982 HELP WANTED QUADRA ISLAND FARMERS MARKET is looking for someone to spread and level 10 yards of topsoil at Market-site beside Quadra Credit Union. Timing, availability and price are a consideration. Please call Michele at 285-3747. THE QUADRA ISLAND RECREATION Society seeks an Office Admin Assistant on a short-term contract basis. Please visit our website at: (www.quadrarec.bc.ca) to find the full job description/requirements and application information.
REAL ESTATE/RENTALS
GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style continuous gutters. Island convenience. Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and gutter needs.
FOR RENT Carriage house. 2 bedroom, new construction, with washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher – large property, big deck, warm beautiful views. Long term preferred. Please call 285-3999.
LUCKY YOU! I found you 4-leaf clover. THE WATER GUY: Water systems Phone 285-2171 to describe and collect! by certified environmental operator. Well water analysis: sales, service and ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE in the installation of: ultraviolet treatment Hungry Eye. Drop ads at the gas station systems: filtration products; pumps, or email michelle@thehungryeye.ca. pressure & well equipment; specialty pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: Hungry Eye Trivia waterguy@uniserve.com
AVA I L A B L E D E C E M B E R 1 . T w o bedroom, top floor of well-maintained 2-storey view home on lower Quadra Loop. Ground level entrance; custom kitchen, wood details throughout, w/d. Electric heat. No smoking, adult oriented. $800/month plus utilities. References required. Kathie 285-3056 or kathie56@ telus.net
SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMING and simple Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside Quadra Builders. Tuesday -Thursday, 9 – noon and 1 – 4 pm. (look for OPEN sign on other days). Appointments possible to suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, personalized service with quality products at affordable rates. 285-2815 & info@ waypointsigns.com
SHARED RENTAL of a 2 bedroom house on the beach. Great roommate conditions as bedroom/bathroom is in separate wing of house. Bed/bath/walk-in closet all have skylights. Gorgeous woodstove, w/d, dishwasher etc. $500. Call 285-2082
LOST & FOUND
“Thanksgiving”
1. Where were turkeys first domesticated? 2. What is a cornucopia? 3. A common myth purports that turkeys will do what during a rainstorm?
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Nothing purchased can come close to the renewed sense of gratitude for having family and friends. —Courtland Milloy
FOR RENT NOVEMBER 1 – One bedroom house suitable for single or double occupancy. Close to QCove and ferry – it includes fridge, stove, laundry facilities, yard maintenance and garbage pickup. $600/month. Phone 285-3944 Hungry Eye – October 3, 2012 • 3
3. Stare up into the rain with their beaks open until they drown. 2. Horn of plenty. A cornucopia is commonly filled with flowers and edible items. 1. Mexico and the southern USA.
THANKSGIVING
PRICES EFFECTIVE October 3 - 9
While Quantities Last
Holiday Ahead!!! We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.
Boneless Fresh
Antibiotic & Hormone Free
Bone-In
/lb
$4.39/kg
Sirloin Tip
Turkey
Hams $1.99
BLACKWELL ANGUS
$3.79
BC
CALIFORNIA
$1.49/lb
99¢
$3.28/kg
BC Bartlett
BC
Tomatoes $1.29
/lb
ARMSTRONG Extra Aged-White
Cheddar
9
$ .99
Salted
3
7
4 for $5
454g
Coffee $ .99
$3.49
1Kg Tin
2 for $7
454g
ISLAND FARMS
2
$ .49
500ml
BLUE MONKEY
Coconut Water Assorted
2L
2
for $
3
330ml
TREE-RIPE Fresh Chilled
EUROPES BEST
Frozen Fruit Orange Juice Assorted 2 for $10
Big Bag QUE PASA
Tortilla Chips
/100g
500ml
Soft Drinks
BEST GOURMET Columbian Assorted
Pepperoni Island Brie
LITTLE QUALICUM
Sour Cream
Whipping Cream
1
Plain or Caffé Latte
3
1.75L
BLUE DIAMOND
Yogurt $ .49
2
$ .99
600g
LIBERTÉ 0% Fat
750g
$1.89
/100g
Nut Thins Assorted 2 for $4
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L U E F O O
/100g
Feta Cheese $2.29
/100g
DS
French Crusty
Yogurt-Covered
Bread $2.49
Raisins
500g
Pumpkin
$3.99
8 Inch
White or Wholewheat
Dinner
Rolls
79¢
/100g
Sesame Sticks
Pies
$2.99 12 Pack
79¢
/100g
Cajun Split
Cashews
$1.99/100g
120g
Bottle Returns in October will be Donated to Halloween Celebrations
HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
99¢
Bulk Honey-Garlic
Each
Fresh
COCA COLA
Butter
Salad
T
$ .99
500g
Yam & Potato
/100g
/lb
ISLAND FARMS
600g
LACTANCIA
$ .79
/lb
$3.73/kg
$2.99
/lb
$7.25/kg
$1.49
CALIFORNIA
$1.69
$4.99
Bacon
Ham
Pears Cauliflower
on-the-vine
$2.84/kg
$2.18/kg
$3.29
Honey
Yams
Brussel Sprouts
/lb
$8.36/kg
$14.31/kg
COMPLIMENTS Naturally-Smoked
Sausages
Roast
Breast $6.49/lb
Pork Breakfast
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