NOVEMBER 14, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – Don’t miss the Jagsters good rockin’ tunes … dance, listen, groove, don’t miss it! 9pm HBI Pub. Sunday, November 18 in Herons 5:30 to 8:30pm. Good News Jazz Band, enjoy dinner and this amazing gospel/jazz quartet. $1/pp s/c. Reserve: 285-3322 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 at Q.C.C. from 7pm – 8pm. Come and celebrate the launch of ESCAPE, an anthology of North Island writing. Listen to short readings by seven Quadra authors. Enjoy good food and great chat.
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SEXUAL HEALTH: How to be an askable parent. Presentation and discussion evening with Louise Walker, Registered Nurse and Sexual Health Educator. Thursday, November 15 from 6pm to 8pm at the Quadra Elementary School Library. Child care is available. THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Nov 16 - 18) FRIDAY 4:00-9:00 Christmas Craft Fair ; SATURDAY 10:00-3:00 Christmas Craft Fair-- Santa arrives at Noon!; 11:0012:00 Qi Gong Demo in room 3. SUNDAY 10:00-5:30 Pantomime Rehearsal; 7:008:00 Book Launch of “Escape—An Anthology for North Island and Discovery Islands” SATURDAY NIGHT 5 TO 8PM is PASTA MADNESS night at The Landing Pub. All you can eat buffet $12 featuring 3 types of pasta, meat, vegetarian, or clam sauce. Enjoy our pasta and drink specials. NO BAD DAYS!
YOUR OFFICIAL GREY CUP PARTY at The Landing Pub Sunday, November 25 fun and prizes. Free Snacks, Free Hot Dogs and Drinks specials come and join the fun and cheer your team on. No Bad Days! At The Landing AS OF DECEMBER 1, propane service at Quadra general store will be changing to: Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm, and 4 - 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 6pm.
MEMORIAL FOR Barbara McDonald. A service will be held on Sunday December 2, NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Nov 19-23) 2012; 2pm at The Royal Canadian Legion MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 10:00 Parent Branch #154 - 1503 West Road Quadra & Tots (new time); 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may 4:00 Chess; 5:00 Karate; 6:00 Weight be made to the B.C. Cancer Society. Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Yoga with IT IS THE WEEK OF LIGHTS, love and Brenda; 10:00 Spinners & Knitters; 10:35 laughter at WORKS OF H’ART as we Nia; 5:00 Yoga with Brenda; 5:10 Zumba prepare for this magical time of year! Gold; 6:20 Zumba; 7:30 Folk Dancing; Let’s all support our local artists at the WEDNESDAY 9:30 Yoga with Carol; Christmas Craft Fair! Afterwards mosey 10:00 Physio; 11:00 Moms & Babes; Noon on down to Works of H’Art (1536 West Community Kitchen; 1:00 Tai Chi; 6:30 Rd. beside Heriot Bay Tru Value)and Pantomime Rehearsal; 7:00 Tidal Power have your senses tickled with a taste Open House in room 3; THURSDAY 9:00 of approximately 40 local artists and Body Sculpt with Marion; 9:00 Yoga with artisans! Unique gifts from around the Brenda; 10:00 Parent and Tots; 5:00 Yoga world for young and old alike are coming with Megan; 4:30 Karate; 6:30 Singers; out from their hiding places starting 6:30 Belly Dancing; 7:00 Photo Class; bright and early Friday morning! Please FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 6:00 Mother stop by, say hello and have some fun with and Daughter Yoga workshop; 7:45 the “decorating crew”! (250)285-2834. Friday Flicks THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” isn’t SRM PROJECTS LTD. is pleased to host just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, a presentation on proposed Discovery anniversaries, births, marriages, new Passage tidal energy investigative business start-ups, etc. No charge. activities 7 - 8pm Wednesday, November Please send your submission ideas to 21 Quadra Island Community Center michelle@thehungryeye.ca Requirements meeting room 3. include: a high resolution digital photo ATTENTION MUSICIANS and dancers! plus a very brief blurb when appropriate We’re switching it up; Friday open mic (60 word max.) Please do not submit and Saturday live band at the Heriot Bay advertisements for businesses to “Island Inn! Friday, November 23 it’s fantastic People & Places.” fun at open mic. Saturday, November 24 CASTLE PRINTING printed this edition we’ll see you dancing to Duffy Live. of the Hungry Eye.
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EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED
THE HUMMINGBIRDS are having a relationship! Yes sirreee, we’ve spruced ourselves up, put on a new face and are enjoying a partnership with Monks Office Supply. Office supplies, professional full colour print shop, art and craft supplies, beautiful toys, bags, journals, Purolator/ UPS depot and more to fill your needs and your pleasure. New inventory coming in every day. Hummingbird Office and Art Supply in the Cove, you’ll find everything you need to set up and run your office. 285-3334.
CHRISTMAS PARTY SEASON...have your gathering in Herons at the Heriot Bay Inn: festive ambience, excellent service and many menu options. Parties for eight or 80+: we will take care of it! Call us info@heriotbayinn.com or 250285-3322.
U OF Q: NOVEMBER 14...Local Shell Fish Economy with Victor McLaggan of Outlandish Shell Fish Guild.. Take Note: One day only at the local shellfish U of Q in the pub. Baked oysters w/ sauce options 4/$7 from 5pm to 7pm. Wednesdays HPI Pub - 7pm
QUADRA ISLAND BRANCH #154 of the Royal Canadian Legion would like to express their sincere thank you and appreciation to all of the supporters and volunteers who worked so hard in making our Poppy Campaign, Remembrance Day Service and members’ dinner possible. To the veterans who so honorably served, “Lest we Forget”.
GOOD STUFF TO KNOW
QUADRA ISLAND WELCOMES new Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND is opening her doors to the residents of Quadra Island at the Upper Realm in Quathiaski Cove. Dr. Colleen practices an eclectic style of medicine using a range of tools including acupuncture and cupping, botanical medicine, homeopathy, diet and lifestyle counseling as well as drainage to address the underlying cause of her patients’ concerns. Her mandate is to restore health and wellness from a wholistic approach. To make an appointment - available Wednesdays and Saturdays, please email Dr. Colleen at colleenhartwicknd@gmail.com CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS at Tsa-KwaLuten Lodge - Our Grand Hall offers terrific ambiance for social gatherings. Our Christmas menus are available and we would be happy to host your group (minimum 20 people). For more information or reservations, please call 250-285-2042. SUBMIT YOUR AD ONLINE! Classified ads can now be submitted through the Hungry Eye website. It’s easy: count your words, select the number of weeks you’d like your ad to run, and pay online. You’ll receive a receipt in your inbox. Check the Hungry Eye website to learn more and submit your ad: www.thehungryeye.ca Classified ads can still be submitted at the gas station, but exact change is required. 1–40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 ); 41–80 words $15.17 + hst ($17.00).
LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS Are you living with multiple chronic conditions? The Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program is a six-session interactive education program that runs in many locations across BC. The program gives participants the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their chronic conditions. T opics include: healthy eating; starting and maintaining exercise; pain, fatigue and stress management; communicating with your healthcare provider; managing medications; and planning and problem-solving. Participants take an active role in the program by setting weekly goals. Many programs are available on Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville. For more information or to register for these free programs, visit www. selfmanagementbc.ca or call 604-9401273 or toll-free 1-866-902-3767.
Hungry Eye Trivia “November 14” 1. Which prince, who is the longest serving heir apparent to the British throne, turns 64 this November 14? 2. Which “great white whale” novel was published on November 14, 1851? 3. Which Canadian city became the capital of the United Province of Canada on November 14, 1849? 1. Charles, Prince of Wales 2. Herman Melville’s Moby Dick 3. Toronto was the capital from 1849–1852.
WHAT DO QUADRAITES Mike McIvor, Robyn Budd, Carol Gall, Michael Redican, Chris Thompson and Heather Kellerhals have in common? One, they are all authors. Two, they have all had pieces published in a brand new anthology featuring the work of North Island writers. And three, they will all be doing short readings at the launch of ESCAPE on Sunday, November 18 at QCC from 7pm – 8pm. Come out for a literary evening of fine food and finer writing. Admission free.
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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 MONDAY WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering and Culinary Services. Booking now for Christmas. Staff or private parties. We’re cooking! Call 285-2171. LESLIE MACGREGOR RMT, Registered Massage Therapist., is open with flexible hours to help you with your healing needs. I will do home visits upon request. I practice many modalities and do my best NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, to serve any problem you may have or to moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific relieve you of your stress ... 285-2054 requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, siding, flooring & much more. Your logs Excavating, or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. Trucking, Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. Rock, Sand, nolecreeksawmills.com Crush, and
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REAL ESTATE/RENTALS
ROOMMATE WANTED! I’m looking for a female roommate to share my house. IKEA! YOUR FERRY GODMOTHER is You will have a private entrance, and will once again heading to the lower mainland have the place to yourself 2 weeks of each on December 3. Stops at IKEA, Lee Valley, month. $450 includes everything – and and more. Call 285-2114 for more info I’m located in downtown Heriot Bay. Call and/or a price quote. Find out more at 285-2130. www.facebook.com/ferrygodmother AVA I L A B L E D E C E M B E R 1 . T w o SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMING and simple bedroom, top floor of well-maintained Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside 2-storey view home on lower Quadra Quadra Builders. Tuesday -Thursday, 9 Loop. 1000 sq. ft. Ground level entrance; – noon and 1 – 4 pm. (look for OPEN sign custom kitchen, wood floors and details on other days). Appointments possible to throughout, w/d. Electric heat. No suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, smoking, adult oriented. $800/month personalized service with quality products plus utilities. References required. Kathie at affordable rates. 285-2815 & info@ 285-3056 or kathie56@telus.net waypointsigns.com NEWLY BUILT, BRIGHT, one room cabin w/ kitchenette and 3 piece bathroom. Non-smoking, no pets. $400/per month includes utilities. 285-3065 or 285-3783. NEWER BRIGHT, CLEAN one bedroom basement suite in quiet waterfront home. Propane stove, washer, dryer, electric, heat. $675/month includes , hydro, wifi. May consider a small pet. References and damage deposit required. Phone 285THE WATER GUY: Water systems 3065 or 204-3782. by certified environmental operator. Well water analysis: sales, service and WATERFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT installation of: ultraviolet treatment – Quiet and secluded right on water. systems: filtration products; pumps, Available December 1 to May 31, pressure & well equipment; specialty 2013. High speed Internet & cable TV, pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. furnished, wood heat, no pets, nonQ-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: smoking, references required. $800/ waterguy@uniserve.com month includes all utilities, except wood and long-distance charges. Call 285GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. 3242. Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru continuous gutters. Island convenience. Value specials can be viewed online Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and every week at www.thehungryeye.ca gutter needs.
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