MAY 9, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS THE COMMUNITY of Quadra Island is putting together an auction to raise money for Sam, Emily and Jari. The auction will be held at the Community Centre on Saturday, May 12 at 7 pm. Donations and concession donations are most welcome. Due to complications they had to be transported to Vancouver Children’s Hospital 12 days ago and have incurred many unexpected expenses. Please come out and show your support. Cash donations can be made at any branch of Coastal Community Credit Union to the account of Sam Keefer.
Photo by Arto Myllys
QUADRA GENERAL STORE is pleased to offer extended hours. As of Monday, May 7, we will be open 6:30 am to 9 pm. Propane will be available after 8:30 am until 7 pm! BIANCA B BY THE SEA – opens at the old library on Thursday, May 10. T-shirts, sunglasses, recycle clothing, hats and lots more! 7 days – 11 to 6. New stock, great prices, much more room to play! TOE TAPPIN’, FOOT STOMPIN’, sweet dancin’ every Friday and Saturday night. Friday, May 11; Blue Kats, vintage rock, rhythm and blues ….. May 18; the Charlie Wells Band, classic rock and more! Saturday nights; open mic with Mo. HBI Pub. 9 pm “OPEN HOUSE” – come celebrate the life of Bill O’Connor, Saturday, May 12 at 1 pm, with memories and stories. Outside the “warehouse” on the corner of Harper and Plaza Road. Coffee and snacks provided. “Toast” to follow, 4 pm at the Landing Pub.
GARY FJELLGAARD; enjoy this Juno award winning, consummate entertainer at a dinner show in Herons Saturday, May 12. Three course dinner, seating at 6 pm. Show begins with dessert. $55 Seats are filling up! Reserve now; 250.285.3322. www.fjellgaard.bc.ca
CAFE AROMA NEWS! We are now open until 6 PM. 10% discount for those celebrating ‘MOTHER’S DAY’ with ‘Eggs Bennie Sunday’ or sample our new addition of crepes and a lighter fare (homemade). New addition for our Lunch Menu: authentic Panini to order, including a side of organic produce. New, our baked goods include gluten –free quinoa flour, rich in protein. We take organic goods seriously offering, fruit and meat and salad green, herbs as organic, supporting local farmers when possible. New, a choice of: sourdough bread, both multi-grain and plain in addition to our wheat multi-grain. Carla, local photography artist created our new coffee table booklet. COFFEE TASTING Tuesday/Wednesday 2-4; come down for a sip and check out Island Specialty Roaster’s new feature. We can fill your coffee bean order, call ahead if possible. From the great staff at Cafe Aroma, Quadra Island’s Espresso Bar.
THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (May 12) Saturday 10:00 Golf for beginners at the Quadra Golf Couse; 7:00 live auction NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (May 14-18) fund-raiser for Sam, Emily & Jari MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 9:30 MOTHERS ARE AMAZING DAY, Sunday, Parent & Tots; 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; May 13. Herons has a special brunch 4:30 Karate; 5:00 Boot Camp; 6:00 Weight menu for the whole family to enjoy. Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Yoga with 10 am to 2 pm. Reservations highly Brenda; 5:00 Yoga with Brenda; 6:10 Zumba Class with Pam (first timers come recommended. 250-285-3322 at 6:00); WEDNESDAY Noon Community MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST BUFFET. Kitchen lunch; 11:00 Physio with Klari; Treat your special Mom to breakfast at 2:15 Kids Dance Class; THURSDAY 8:45 Tsa-Kwa-Luten, the Oceanfront Resort Body Sculpt with Marion; 9:00 Yoga at Cape Mudge. Available from 8 am with Brenda; 9:45 Parent and Tots; 4:30 to 11 am, Adults $19.95; Children age Karate; 5:00 Yoga with Megan; 6:30 6-12 $9.95; Kids 5 and under FREE! For Belly Dancing; FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact reservations call 250-285-2042. Fitness; 8:00 p.m. THE 7TH ANNUAL BROOMSWEEP at L O V I N ’ O V E N R E S TA U R A N T i s Rebecca Spit will be happening Monday, sponsoring Pizza Delivery for only $5 May 14 from 6 – 8 pm. We’ll meet at the anywhere south of Lakberg Road. Call first parking lot. Bring your gloves and 285-2262 to place your order, add $2.50 clippers. Enjoy a mellow sunset hour for any additional stops plus the cost of doing a good thing. Information: Riki orders. Quadra Taxi and Tours now takes 285-2640. debit cards!
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