DECEMBER 7, 2011
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY FLICKS presents “Potiche” December 9. Doors: 7:30 pm. Showtime: 7:45 pm. $5 general and $4 student/senior. This bawdy French comedy features Catherine Deneuve as a submissive trophy wife who gets a taste of power, her wealthy tyrannical husband, and an ex-lover who aims to please. Lotsa laughs.
“CHRISTMAS COOKIES” Photo by Vania Filipova
THE LANDING PUB will be closed on Sundays effective December 4. Pub and Pub Kitchen will be open 12 noon Mondays to Saturdays. Christmas hours – December 24 closed at 7 pm – Closed December 25 and New Years Day. Happy Holidays! ORDER CUSTOM picture framing by December 8 to beat the Christmas rush. Call Sarah at Waypoint Signs 285-2815 for appointments by day or 285-3425 evenings and weekends. Orders after December 8 may still be in time, but cannot be guaranteed.
MOONLIGHT MADNESS @ the Cove! Come shop under the full moon Saturday, December 10 from 5 – 9 and support your local businesses. Great deals at participating locations.
QUADRA SINGERS Christmas Concert – Sunday, December 11 at 7 pm at QCC featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols”. Tickets at THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Dec 9-11) Hummingbird Office and Art Supply, FRIDAY 7:45 Friday Flicks presents: Quadra Crafts and at the door. Potiche SUNDAY 7:00 Quadra Singers Information 285-2739. Christmas Concert, tickets at the door NOTICE OF ANNUAL General Meeting NO TAX @ POLLUTED PIXIE December – The Nuyumbalees Society will be 10 from 10 am – 9 pm! Come by Polluted holding their Annual General meeting Pixie during Moonlight Madness and on December 11 at 11 am at the enjoy some tax free shopping and Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre. Hope get a fun picture taken by Lime Soda to see you there! Photography from 6 pm – 8 pm! Mini NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Dec 12Card Special: $20 for 4 poses, 1 disk 16) MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact and 12 mini cards or $5 for a 5x7 print! Fitness; 9:30 Parent & Tots; 10:00 BOOK BONANZA’S December hours ... Yoga with Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Pure Joy; 4:00 Chess; 4:30 Karate; ... Saturday 10 am – 5 pm ... Special 6:00 Weight Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Hours Moonlight Madness December Quilters; 9:00 Yoga with Marnie; 10:00 10 9 am – 9pm ... Open Sundays Spinners; 3:00 Children’s Song Circle; December 11 & 18 11 am – 4 pm ... WEDNESDAY 10:00 Baby Clinic; Closed December 25 & 26. Reopen Noon Community Kitchen Christmas December 27. Closed January 1. Happy Dinner; 6:00 Body Sculpt with Marion Holidays to our book friends. THURSDAY 9:30 Parent and Tots; 9:00 Yoga with Marnie; 4:30 Karate; 20% OFF ALL STOCK all day Saturday, FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 10:00 December 10! Merry Christmas to Fit for Life o ur w on der fu l commu n ity fr om Hummingbird Office and Art Supply. BRING THE CHILDREN to Evangeline’s We’re the little store with more. At the Cove on Saturday, December 17 from 5 to 8 pm for an evening of songs DO YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS? and games about Christmas from You deserve a Christmas party! $25 Caroline Bridges new CD “Musical per person for a cocktail and amazing Moments”. Gifts from $1 – drinks and appies. One or more can play at the cookies! fourth annual BIG small office party! Saturday, December 10, HBI Fireside THE HERIOT BAY INN PUB and Lounge. 7 pm. Res 285-3322 Herons will be closed to the public for a private Christmas party on Saturday, CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue December 17 at 4 pm. Sorry for the of the Hungry Eye inconvenience.
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EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT’D BRING THE CHILDREN to Evangeline’s on December 17 – Music, games, snacks. Caroline Bridges childrens CD Party. $1 to $5 table for kids – gift bags included – always no tax and quality crafts made by our own local artisans. The shop that supports friends. THIRD ANNUAL STORY TELLING Brunch in Herons starring many amazing local storytellers. Sunday, December 18. A fundraiser for North Island Survivors Healing Society. Brunch Buffet at 10:30 am, stories start at 11 am. $29.95. Reservations 285-3322. Tickets are selling Fast!
Leave the sparkle to me!
QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR is calling for artists to apply for the 10th Annual Tour, June 2 and 3, 2012. Expose your work! Applications forms are available at Hummingbird Office Supply or by emailing: studiotour@ quadraislandarts.com Deadline is January 15, 2012.
IN THE COVE
THINK POLLUTED PIXIE (in the cove plaza) for all your fun gifts this season! Men’s & Women’s hats, knee socks, earphones, kitchen accoutrements and more. Items for all ages! Different Deals every week in December. Gift Certificates available too. QUI C’EST VRAIS – We tote your batteries to recycle – roadside at Quadra Storage. Proceeds to Phoenix Quebec Trip. 285-2994
QUADRA CHILDREN’S CENTRE Raffle – Four great prizes including two – CLEANING SERVICES 2-night stays at Beach Acres Resort Call Leslie at 285-2089 in Parksville. Tickets are $5 each or 5/$20. These great stocking stuffers are available at Hummingbird Office EVOC BEAUTY invites you to the Third and Art Supply and Quadra Crafts. Annual Solstice Party – December 22 from 4 – 7. Come and enjoy goodies, ENJOY A WARM INVITING atmosphere drinks and 15% off gift certificates and with lovely meals, appies or desserts all products. Happy Holidays! Julie and warm drinks in Herons or the Fireside Lounge. Party’s big or small. 250-202-3609. Gift yourself; leave the preparations and BANANAFISH DANCE ORCHESTRA cleaning up to us. Enjoy Reservations; is coming back to Quadra. Friday, 285-3322. December 23 at 9 pm. Come to the Legion and celebrate Tips Eve. Dress I WOULD LIKE TO express my sincere code is semi-formal. Put on your gratitude to everyone who travelled off dancing shoes, these guys will not the rock to see “The Odd Couple”. Your support and laughter was felt on the disappoint. $10 at the door. stage! Thank you so much – Julie Rigby THERE’S A RUMOUR about that there will be a New Years Eve Eve party in THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” Heriot Bay. Yes, that’s right New Years isn’t just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, anniversaries, births, Eve EVE. It’ll be a blast. marriages, new business start-ups, etc. LAUGH, DANCE, LIVE. Happy New No charge. Please send your submission Years will soon be here and you’ll want ideas to islandpeople@thehungryeye. to bring it in at the HBI with Go Dog Go! ca Requirements include: a high $10. 285-3322. Reserve now for dinner resolution digital photo plus a very brief in Herons before. 10 pm to 4 am. blurb when appropriate (60 word max.) MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value Please do not submit advertisements specials – for both the Heriot Bay and for businesses to “Island People & Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online Places.” every week at www.thehungryeye.ca 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: Pre-pay at the Petro-Can Station (Village Square) 7 days a week! Classified ad pricing: up to 40 words $6 + hst; 41-80 words $15 + hst. 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. The Hungry Eye reserves the right to refuse advertising. More ads than space? Time-sensitive ads take priority when space is tight. WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
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Ferry Schedules Quadra-Campbell River
(Powell River Queen) 10 min. crossing
Leave Quadra (Q. Cove) 6:15 am 7:05 am† 8:00 am 9:00 am†† 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm
3:05 pm 4:00 pm** 5:00 pm 5:50 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm*
Leave Campbell River 6:40 am 7:30 am† 8:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am** 11:30 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 2:30 pm
3:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:25 pm 6:15 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm 9:30 pm 10:30 pm 11:30 pm*
Quadra-Cortes
(Teneka) 45 min. crossing
Leave Quadra (Heriot Bay) 9:05 am† 11:05 am** 1:05 pm
3:05 pm 5:05 pm 6:45 pm
JUST GUYS YOGA new class starts Thursday, January 5, 5:00 – 6:30 pm with Josephine. A great place to start and find out what all the hype’s about. For information & to register in advance: Josephine@yogamama.org 250.204.9642 www.yogamama.org YOGA 101 FOR BEGINNERS with Josephine. Winter Series starts Wednesday, January 4, 5:00 - 6:30 pm. For information & to register in advance: Josephine@yogamama.org 250.204.9642 www.yogamama.org ADVANCED YOGA with Josephine. Winter Series starts Monday, January REAL ESTATE / RENTALS 2, 5:00 - 6:30PM. For information & to register in advance: Josephine@ 2 BEDROOM WATERFRONT SUITE yogamama.org 250.204.9642 www. in Q-Cove with spectacular view of Discovery Passage. Spacious 2 bedroom, yogamama.org one bath in quiet neighbourhood. W/D hookups and shared hydro. No HELP WANTED pets please. References and deposit THE LANDING PUB requires a Line required. 285-3765. Cook for part time employment. AVAILABLE JANUARY 1 – large 2 Food Safe required. Email resume to bedroom modular home in quiet jcduprey@telus.net or drop off at Pub neighbourhood. Close to beach, washer, 285-2701. No Bad Days! dryer, wood stove and electric heat. ORGANIZED PERSON NEEDED. No smoking, no dogs. $650/month Thriving home-based business requires plus utilities. Damage deposit and secretarial help. Few hours per month. references required. Call 285-2343 to More soon. Light bookkeeping, snail apply. mail, occasional phone. Must be flexible I AM LOOKING FOR the right person and take direction well. Syd at 285to rent the little “Garden House” on 2999 or email syd@truenorthresearch. the “farm” on the back road. It’s a com lovely comfortable open space with good bathroom and kitchen, wood heat (some firewood provided) No dogs, ref etc. $500 plus hydro. email tedmat@ gicable.com or leave message 285 3585.
LOST & FOUND LOST BLACK IPHONE 3GS between Granite Bay and the Yak Shack. Please call 285-2034 if found.
Leave Cortes (Whaletown) 7:50 am 9:50 am 11:50 am
1:50 pm** 3:50 pm 5:50 pm
*Fri-Sat only †daily except Sun. **Dangerous Cargo Tuesdaysno pedestrian/vehicle service ††Cortes vehicles have priority Mondays + Thursdays
Place it! SELL it! $6
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How? See pg. 16 little Quadra phone book!
GOLD HOOP EARRING lost somewhere along the trail at Rebecca Spit between Heriot Bay Road and end of Spit on December 3. Reward offered. 285-3790. ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once only/40 words or less) in the Hungry Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please try to locate its owner – your kindness won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 pm Mondays at the gas station or email (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) No items by phone, please. Hungry Eye – December 7, 2011 • 3
SERVICES GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE. Ecofriendly! Call L ydia 204-8733. View samples at Hummingbird. Convenient drop off locations. Bring boxed gift and a brown paper bag. Paper, ribbon, glass beads, natural embellishments and beautiful cards are utilized to personalize your special present.
Complete Construction Services Site Preparation to Design & Building Fine Finishing & Carpentry
250-285-3982
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. THE WATER GUY: Water systems by certified environmental operator. Well water analysis: sales, service and installation of: ultraviolet treatment systems: filtration products; pumps, pressure & well equipment; specialty pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/ email: waterguy@uniserve.com
Cell: 250-830-3982 • jseffzig@gicable.com
AT YOUR SERVICE. Compassionately caring for you. I will cook, shop, housekeep, transport you, whatever you need. I will be the daughter, niece, friend accompanying you in your time of need. Call Marilyn McPhee 285-2315.
Prompt, professional service TQ journeyman
Ron Lolacher Contracting
Renovations • Custom Designed Decks Complete Interior Finishing (home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 287-0786
lrlolacher@gmail.com • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P
KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering for Christmas! Appy platters BUY / SELL / TRADE and sweet treats delivered to your party! No muss, no fuss. Just leave SALE UNTIL THE END of December it to us. Call Linda to order 285-2171 at the Old Consignment Shop. Tools, kosmickafeteria@hotmail.com fishing tackle etc. Cheap prices. 7 am to 5 pm at the corner of West Road and Schooner. QUADRA CRAFTS Closing Out Sale!! For the month of December until stock lasts … 30 – 50% off. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. IS YOUR HOUSE READY for winter? Pressure washing, gutters and window washing offered. You can even get your hard to reach Christmas lights hung! Call Adam at 285-3914 and please leave a message.
CHRISTMAS SALE at Cubby in the Cove. Up to 30% off for selected items. Open 11:30 – 4 pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Call 204-0193.
GIVE THE GIFT OF WINE. A gift certificate from Fermentations is the perfect gift for the wine lover on your NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, list. And yes, we make beer. 285-3822 moulding, kiln drying, all to your GARAGE & YARD SALES specific requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, siding, flooring & much more. ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/ Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and moving sale in the Hungry Eye and delivery. Call Greg 285-2762 Website: you’ve put a personal invitation into www.nolecreeksawmills.com every mailbox on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal for $6?
Chris Phillips 285-3040
(cell) 202-6200
Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade) Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck
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NO ENERGY for a garage sale? Try a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $6 + HST for 40 words or less and $15 + HST for 41-80 words. Count your words! There is no better way to sell an item on Quadra than in the Hungry Eye.
the season’s favourites from Tru Value
SCROOGE-LIKE SAVINGS PRICES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 7 - 13 While Quantities Last
BLACKWELL ANGUS
Boneless Centre-Cut
New York
Chicken Legs Back-On
Strip Loin Steak Chops FAMILY PACK /lb
$7.25/kg
/lb
COSTA RICA
2
CALIFORNIA Medjool
Romaine Lettuce 2 for $3
Dates
$5.49
COCA COLA
Soft Drinks 4 for $5 Assorted 2L
ROGER’S Brown, Yellow or Icing
Sugar 2 for $6
1Kg Bag
IMPERIAL
Soft or 1/4 lb Square
Margarine $4.99 1.36 Kg
Maple Syrup $24.99
1L
$6.59/kg
$2.29
/100g
Chicken
Rye Breads $2.99
Assorted 454-765g
GOLDEN BOY
Sultana or Thompson Seedless
Raisins
TRU
ISLAND FARMS
Chocolate Milk $3.49
Sausage $2.49
/100g
2L
ALOHA
CoconutAssorted 200g
750g
GREEN GIANT
Corn, Peas or Beans 4 for $5 LUNDBERG
Sushi Rice $4.49
907g
McLARENS KENT
Olives, Onions or Gherkins
$2.99
375ml Jar
WHOLESOME SWEETNER
Raw Blue Agave Nectar
$5.99
Q. COVE 250-285-3391
We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.
DS
Bread
$1.49
/100g
Pecan Pieces
Frozen Chocolate Créme
Pies
$3.19
$5.99
560g
/100g
English Muffins $2.49
Popping Corn
29¢
Loaf
2 for $3
$3.49
V A L U E FO O
60% Whole Wheat
Walnut Pieces
6 Pack
$2.29
/100g
480ml
Bottle Returns in December will be Donated to Quadra Community Kitchen Check out STORE HOURS our web site www.truvaluefoods.com Both Stores 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERYDAY HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
Chorizo
Each
DEMPSTER’S
1Kg
Cheese
/100g
Stuffed
Bacon Ends
BALDERSON Medium Cheddar
Mushroom Caps Pot Pies Cauliflower $3.99 $3.99 $2.99 6 Pack 5”
341-398ml
CANADIAN HERITAGE
$5.99
/lb
$1.89
CALIFORNIA
454g
Each
$2.99
Sausages
Roast Beef
2 for $227g4
CALIFORNIA
COUNTRY COTTAGE
FREYBE
Mushrooms
7
/lb
$5.05/kg
BC Pearl Button
Pineapple for $
$2.29
$3.29
$6.99
$15.41/kg
FAMILY PACK
Pork Breakfast
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