Campbell River Whats On Digest April 2013

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More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com 1 APR MON - April Fools

C Canucks at Sharks 7:30pm SNET-P Tiger Woods in Campbell River: Come join Sports Canada as we meet and learn from the world’s most successful ranking golfer of all time. Woods is touring golf courses through-out B.C. to encourage kids to try golf as their sport this Spring. Woods will be interacting with amateur golfers and kids teaching them correct golf techniques, and the best ways to get started as a professional. Program schedule call Beth, 1800.APRILFOOLS. Oceans Day Design Contest: June 8 is Oceans Day. The BC Ctr for Aquatic Health Sciences is launching a graphic design contest. Winner will have their design on t-shirts worn by staff on Oceans Day. Judging on April 30th. See www.cahs-bc.ca/news.php for more info.

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School Break Toonie Swims: Strathcona Gardens pool, 1-3pm. (2nd-5th) 250.287.9234.

Paramount Music Hall: Free pool & DJ Major Tom Ground Control, 250.286.1841.

Ice Quest Skating Camp (6-10yrs): Strathcona Gardens.

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Hockey Conditioning Camp: Strathcona Gardens, See ad in this issue.

Ice Quest Skating Camp: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Little Rascals Hockey Camp: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Wet’n’Wild Bootcamp for Kids: Strathcona Gardens.

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Manure: Friend, not Foe: North Island College, 6:308:30pm, $26. Learn basics of manure management and some pasture management techniques - create your own black gold! www.nic.bc.ca 3 APR WED - Find a Rainbow Day School Break Toonie Swims: Strathcona Gardens pool, 1-3pm. (2nd-5th) 250.287.9234.

PADI Discovery Scuba Diving Pool Experience: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Drop-in Water Volleyball: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

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NEW RockStar Karaoke is Back!: Paramount, Hosted by CR’s David Tancon. On main stage, full sound & lights. 286.1841 Understanding Fruits & Flowers: CR Baptist Church, 7-8:30pm. $2. Speaker, Sandra Milligan, is Winner of Best Green Garden award. 250.923.578

CR Garden Club: CR Baptist Ch. North Side 923.0578.

4 APR THU C Canucks vs. Oilers 7:30pm SNET-P School Break Toonie Swims: Strathcona Gardens pool, 1-3pm. (2nd-5th) 250.287.9234.

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975 Ironwood St. 250-286-1723 Kayak Polo: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Lost Families Found: Maritime Heritage Ctr, 7pm. Join CR Genealogy Society to learn how to research your family tree today. Pat, 250.923.6575.

Youth Group: Baptist Church, 7pm, 250.287.8831 CR Adventure Club Meeting: Do you like outdoor recreation? Join the club! 7pm. 250.286.9644 5 APR FRI

School Break Toonie Swims: Strathcona Gardens pool, 1-3pm. 250.287.9234.

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C Canucks vs Flames 7pm CBS Red Bull Sagga Rail Jam Competition: Mt. Washington. See ad inside this issue.

Cancer Society’s 75th Anniversary Dinner & Dance: Starting with a buffet dinner at Eagles Hall, trivia competition, silent auction then dancing from 9pm-1am with music by ‘The Impalas.’ Tix at Cancer Society office.

CV Chapter of DUC 28th Annual Banquet & Auction: Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Canada’s Wetlands Conservation! Great meal, live & silent auctions, raffle pkgs, 2013 DUC merchandise including special 75th Anniversary items, limited edition prints, collectibles, home & outdoor living items, as well as items donated by our local area donors & sponsors. 250.338.6197 Quadra Winter Market: Quadra Comm. Ctr. Artists, craft enthusiasts, gardeners, bakers & candlestick makers diplsy and sell their creations at the indoor market. $1 hot tea & coffee. Doors open 8am. Michele Sjoholm 250.285.3747 / quadra.michele@gmail.com 7 APR SUN - No Housework Day Special Music Sundays - With Noelle Maffin: Willow Point Hall. Meditation, 10am. Celebration 10:30pm.

Merville 15km Run: 11am. FMI www.shorerunners.com Lets Brush Up on Brushes: Impressions Gallery, 11am3pm. A brush stroke & mark making class. Instructor Jill Paris Rody. 250.286.1612. (9th & 10th too).

8 APR MON - Back to School C Canucks vs Coyotes 7pm TSN Big Super Jam Night on the Big Stage: Paramount Music Hall, 7pm. Featuring Rod Fraser, Pat Palmer & Friends.

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CR Drum Circle: All hand drummers & percussionist regardless of tradition/level of experience. Bruce, brrecamp@telus.net / 250.923.6858.

Garden Club: ‘Native Plant Gardening’: Quadra Com. Ctr. 7pm. www.quadrarec.bc.ca 9 APR TUE - Name Yourself Day Lets Brush Up on Brushes: Impressions Gallery, 6:308:30pm. A brush stroke & mark making class. Instructor Jill Paris Rody. 250.286.1612.

10 APR WED - National Sibling Day C Canucks at Flames 6:30pm SNET-P NEW RockStar Karaoke is Back!: Paramount, Hosted by CR’s David Tancon. On main stage, full sound & lights. 286.1841

Strengthening Families Together Course: Presented

by CR branch of BC Schizophrenia Society. Open to family members & friends of people with serious & persistent mental illnesses to increase accessibility to Canadian-based information associated with living daily with mental illness. Free. Register, 250.914.3059 Clown Club Meeting: Looking for new members. Meets every 2nd Wed of month, 7pm. 250.923.8546.

CR Toastmasters: Comm. Ctr Rm 1, 7-8:30pm.

Overcome shyness, develop confidence, speaking & leadership skills. chernabogsh@aim.com Lets Brush Up on Brushes: Impressions Gallery, 6:308:30pm. A brush stroke & mark making class. Instructor Jill Paris Rody. 250.286.1612.

CR Celiac Support Group: Sunshine Wellness Ctr, CR Hospital 7pm 923.3638 / 923.4319

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Discovery Class on entre for Spiritual Living: Introducing ideas & concepts of ‘New Thought’ & answering questions about Ctr for Spiritual Living. 6-8pm.

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12 APR FRI Intimate Evening with Sylvia Browne: Tidemark Theatre, 7:30pm. World Renowned psychic & spiritual teacher. Author, lecturer & researcher in the field of parapsychology.

Well known for her genuine, down to earth personality.

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Military & Emergency Services Personnel Hockey Tournament: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Gem & Mineral Club Mtg: Comm. Ctr. Craft Rm, 7:30pm.

Seniors Lunch: Quadra Com. Ctr. 12pm. www. quadrarec.bc.ca 13 APR SAT - International Scrabble Day C Canucks at Avalance 12pm SNET-P Lego Fun at the CR Museum: Great collection of Lego pieces. 1-2:30pm. $5/child. Reserve, 287.3103.

Movie: ‘Fern Gully’: Tidemark Theatre, 1pm, $5. A man finds himself living among the animals & enchanted spirits of the rainforest and learns of the true consequences of human destruction in this animated adventure. 250.287.7899.

Hawaiian Beach Pool Party: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Jazz Band: “The Jenn Forsland Group”: Royal Coachman, 250.286.0231.

Vancouver Island Loppet: Raven Lodge. See ad inside this issue.

Thrift Food’s Dummy Downhill: Mt. Washington See ad inside this issue.

Lego Fun in the Spring: CR Museum, 1-2:30pm. $5/ child. Large collection of lego. Reserve, 250.287.3103.

Beekeeing for Bee-ginners: North Island College, 1-4pm, $26. Learn about hive equipment, styles, frame, hive building, bee biology, purchase bees & more! www.nic.bc.ca Plant Sale: Quadra Com. Ctr. 11:30am-1:30pm. www. quadrarec.bc.ca 14 APR SUN Crush Slush Cup: Mt. Washington See ad inside this issue.

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‘Myles Goodwyn & April Wine’: Tidemark Theatre, 8pm. $45.50. One of Canada’s greatest rock & roll bands ever, with more than 40yrs of longevity. 250.287.7899

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The Tidemark Theatre and the Rotary Club of Campbell River will be presenting the annual Rotary Honours Concert. The acts performing are all award winners in their own fields and will be directed by Heather Gordon Murphy. In conjunction with Rotary’s commitment to the youth of our community, all profits derived from this event will be awarded to the selected acts. Celebrate the hard work and dedication of these fine young artists, their parents and their teachers.

Theatre • Time: 7:30 pm, Saturday May 4th • Tix: $2000

Carter Johnson, Piano. Carter Johnson began studying piano at the age of five. Obtaining distinction on his RCM Grade 10 exam at the young age of 12. Receiving, Distinction on his ARCT in piano performance with an Advanced Theory Certificate from the Toronto Conservatory at the age of 15. He has accumulated an extensive list of awards and achievements, one of the most significant being second place in the Canada-wide CFMTA National Piano Competition. Carter also excels in speech art, he began his speech arts studies with Eleanor Phillips at the age of eight and is currently preparing to receive his ATCL in Speech and Drama from Trinity College of London. Carter regularly volunteers his time and has received the BCRMTA’s Gold Award for outstanding community service.

CR Dance Xtreme. A dance school that promotes confidence, discipline, technique and knowledge of dance at an elite level. Their competitive group, known as Showteam, have won numerous awards & have represented the city of Campbell River by performing & competing all over the island & Vancouver, as well as national dance competitions in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Corey Spetifore, Classical Guitar. In 2010 Corey won first place for Junior classical guitar at the BC Performing Arts Provincials, was runner-up at the 2011 BC Performing Arts Provincials for Intermediate classical guitar and was privileged to perform his ‘best Canadian’ guitar piece at the 2011 Provincials Finale concert. Corey is honoured to be representing the North Island again at the 2012 Provincials for Intermediate classical guitar this May. Campbell River Childrens Choir. The Campbell River Children’s Choir has been offering professional vocal instruction to young people who want to share their love of singing and music with others for over 25 years. We have sung in international festivals across North America, in Great Britain and in Cuba. Highlights have been singing in New York’s famed Carnegie Hall and in Canterbury Cathedral in the UK. We hold auditions each year in May check our website for info www.crchildrenschoir.ca

Pacifica Ukes. The Pacifica Ukes ukulele ensemble from Campbell River has been in

existence for 23 years since its founding in 1990. The members of the group are all students ranging from grades 9-12 and are selected by audition each year. The group has earned a reputation locally and abroad for their versatility and quality of their musical performances as a ukulele orchestra, showcasing their talents on the small instrument.

The Pacifica Ukes have performed to much acclaim at the Pacific Basin International Music Festival in Hawaii, the B.C. Ukulele Conference, and the B.C. Festival of the Arts. The diversity of Pacifica Ukes makes them a highly versatile group, providing a delightful blend of light entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Rory Shade - Counter-Tenor: Rory Shade has had a love of music since the age of five. At

four years old, he sang in his church choir in Nanaimo. At the age of six, he started music lessons with Chalium Poppy who introduced Rory to classical music, which soon became his passion. He continued his voice studies and started studying with Connie Preston. He has performed in recitals, for functions on the Campbell River reserve that he is from, for schools he has attended, festivals, church, funerals, weddings, at fundraisers and the occasional Storm hockey matches in Campbell River. Rory’s life dream is to become a professional Opera singer. He is going to the University of British Columbia School of Music Opera program after he graduates from Carihi High School.

Raincoast Creative Performing Arts: RainCoast Creative Performing Arts” in the heart of downtown Campbell River, is committed to excellence in Musical Theatre. We have a strong vocal focus combined with choreography and acting. Our students are not just dancers - they are trained singers, dancers and actors. Our performing arts students get weekly private voice lessons, weekly group choreography and repertoire classes and workshops each month from professionals in the industry. Check out our website - meet our teachers and see our program options at raincoastcreativeperformingarts.com

Matthew Krell, Piano. Matthew Krell, 17 years old, studies piano with Shelley Roberts

and theory with Sandy Havelaar. He represented the North Island at the B.C. Festival of Performing Arts last year and was chosen runner-up in intermediate piano. He was co-winner of the 2012 Dorothy Brealey Memorial Scholarship. This past Christmas, he accompanied for River City Players’ Production of Mother Goose at the Tidemark Theatre. Presently, Matthew is teaching piano, accompanying voice and string students and preparing for the ARCT exam in piano performance.

Urban Dance Connection. It’s dancers train in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Pointe and Modern. This team uses it’s training for annual Ballet Exams, Performing Arts Festivals and Dance Competitions as well as it’s own productions and recitals. With the support of strong classical training and involved dance families, UDC Team has members that have been awarded at Provincial Levels, have gone on to graduate with their University Degrees in Dance.

Tara School of Irish Dancing. The Tara School of Irish Dancing is under the direction of Margaret Mullen, TCRG, ADCRG, a teacher and adjudicator registered with the Irish Dancing Commission, Dublin, Ireland. Her highly successful dancing schools in Alberta and British Columbia have developed dancers who represented Western Canada at the World Championships of Irish Dancing.

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The Heat The Sapphires The Story of Luke Jurassic Park 3D APRIL

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Natural Lawn Care: North Island College, 6:30-8:30pm, $26. Create a gorgeous lawn that is easy on the environment. www.nic.bc.ca West Coast Prostate Awareness Society: 7pm. Meet & interact w/ other men coping w/ prostate cancer. Featuring expert speakers w/ up to date info. 923.1357.

17 APR WED NEW RockStar Karaoke is Back!: Paramount, Hosted by CR’s David Tancon. On main stage, full sound & lights. 286.1841 18 APR THU - Pet Owners Day

C Canucks at Stars 5:30 SNET-P Over the River & Through the Woods: Presented by River City Players. 250.914.0419 CR Retired Teachers Association: Banner’s Restaurant, 11:30am. Guest speaker, Patti Vanhumbeck. All teachers welcome. Sterling, 250.923.0744.

Learn about Sister Japanese City, Ishikari: City Hall, Committee Room, 7:30pm. Hosted by Twinning Society. info@twinningcr.bc.ca 19 APR FRI - Earth Week (19th-21st) Earth Week Film Festival Featuring “Bag It”: Tide-

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In Celebration of Earth Day: ‘Bobs & Lolo’: Tidemark Theatre, 3:30pm. $23. Dedicated to connecting children to the natural world with music, movement & makebelieve. Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire & educate. Teaching kids to care about themselves, their neighbours & the planet. 250.287.7899.

Team Rec. Hockey Tournament: Strathcona Gardens.

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20 APR SAT C Canucks vs Red Wings 7pm CBC Movie: ‘The Day After Tomorrow’: Tidemark Theatre, 1pm. $5. This mega-budget, special-effects-laden epic revolves around the onset of an international series of crises brought on by the long-term results of the greenhouse effect 250.287.7899.

Spring Spa Diva Night: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SYLVIA BROWNE Sylvia Browne is a world renowned psychic and spiritual teacher.

She is also an author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology. She is well known for her genuine, down to earth style and personality. Sold Out

April 13 - 1pm

FERN GULLY

A man finds himself living among the animals and enchanted spirits of the rainforest, and learns of the true consequences of human destruction in this animated adventure. $5 at the door.

April 16 - 8pm

MYLES GOODWYN & APRIL WINE

One of Canada’s greatest rock and roll bands ever, with more than 40 years of longevity, makes their way to the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on April 16th.

April 19 - 3:30pm

BOBS & LOLO

2010 Juno nominees, Robyn Hardy (Bobs) and Lorraine Pond (LoLo) first met at a summer camp when they were kids, and they knew right away that they had lots in common - they both loved the outdoors and they both loved to sing!

April 19 - 7:00pm

EARTH WEEK - Bag it! Is your life too plastic?

Earth Week - Bag it! Is your life too plastic?

Gripping, funny, intelligent and sure to change your life.” ~ Louie Psihoyos, Director of The Cove. See ad in this issue of Whats On Digest.

April 20 - 1pm

The Day After Tomorrow - Movie

Directed by Roland Emmerich, this mega-budget, special-effectsladen epic revolves around the onset of an international series of crises brought on by the long-term results of the greenhouse effect. $5 at the door.

Tidemark 250 -287-7465 Buy Tickets now click here > tidemarktheatre.com

10 Discover Old Time Gospel Singing: Come sing with us & Gospel Specials. At Discovery Community Church.

250, 10th Ave. 7pm. Bob bull, 250.287.8079.

Quadra Winter Market: Quadra Comm. Ctr. Artists, craft enthusiasts, gardeners, bakers & candlestick makers diplsy and sell their creations at the indoor market. $1 hot tea & coffee. Doors open 8am. Michele Sjoholm 250.285.3747 / quadra.michele@gmail.com Metal Jewellery Design Info Session: NIC, 4-5:30pm.

Learn about NIC’s Metal Jewellery Design Certificate & NEW Jewellery & Metal Arts summer sessions. Meet instructors, ask Q’s & discover more about the field of jewellery making. Julia, 250.923.9724.

21 APR SUN - Patriots Day Special Music Sundays - With Noelle Maffin: Willow Point Hall. Meditation, 10am. Celebration 10:30pm.

NLS (Lifeguard) Training Camp: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

Music Trivia Bingo: CR Legion, 2-5pm. $10 for all day bingo & dinner. 250.287.4671.

Live Show: ‘Duo Rendezvous’: Cortes Island, 7pm.

Musical rendezvous celebrating Paris by violinist, Jasper

Wood & Guitarist, Daniel Bolshoy. www.duorendezvous. com 22 APR MON - Earth Day

C Canucks vs Blackhawks 7pm SNET-P Salmon Confidential: Presented by Timberline Earth Club, CREC & EPG. Follow biologist, Alex Morton, as she unravels the mysteries of BC’s declining salmon stocks using some of the world’s top fish laps. Timberline Theatre 7-9pm. Entry by donation.

23 APR TUE - St. Georges Day Herbal Medicine Making - Oils & Salves: North Island College, 6:30-8:30pm, $55. Learn about locally abundant herbs that can be used to make infused oils & get practice through several approaches. www.nic.bc.ca 24 APR WED NEW RockStar Karaoke is Back!: Paramount, Hosted by CR’s David Tancon. On main stage, full sound & lights. 286.1841

Heart Support Group Meeting: Community Hall, 7pm. Ken, emcrann@shaw.ca CR Toastmasters: Comm. Ctr Rm 1, 7-8:30pm.

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Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex 225 South Dogwood Street • Campbell River, BC • 250-287-9234 • www.strathconaRD.ca

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Apr. 2-5 (4 classes) Wet n’Wild Bootcamp (7-11) Apr. 2-5 (4 classes) Ice Quest Skating Camp (6-10)

Swimming skills, work on your dive, Water Polo/ Fun, skating and games. An introduction iceUnderwater Hockey/Synchro skating. Lots of fun and games – 2.5 hours of ice Apr. 3 PADI Discover Scuba Diving Pool Experience time. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - $72.00 (14+) Check out this free just try it session.

Apr. 3 Drop-in Water Volleyball (16+)

Apr. 2-5 (4 classes) Little Rascals Hockey Camp (3-5) Basic hockey skills and play a real hockey

game every day! Drills and skill development. At least 1.5 hours of ice time everyday. 9:30 AM-12:00 Apr. 13 Hawaiian Beach Pool Party (7-11) Pizza & PM- $60.00 Swimming Party. Funky Hawaiian decor 6:00pm Apr. 2-5 (4 classes) Skating, Tons of wet fun! No swimming ability required!

Shooting & Scoring (6-12) Hockey April 20 Beach Market Spa (All Ages) Join us for Conditioning Camp a casual night of pampering fun 6:30 PM-9:00

Includes agility training. Separate age and skill groupings with a small participant to coach ratio. 10:00 AMabout becoming a lifeguard? Planning to take your 3:00 PM - $140.00 NLS this winter? Want to work on your lifeguarding Apr. 12-14 Military and Emergency Services skills? 10:00 AM-3:00 PM- $20.00 Hockey Tournament (MESP 19+) Fun recreational 4th Saturday of the month – April 27 Slopstacle tournament. Bring at least 8 players that currently Fun (All Ages) Check out the slippery, sloppy or have previously been part of the military or obstacle course! Time trials – Prizes for best wipe emergency services $650.00 per team!

Apr. 21 NLS Training Camp (14+) Are you thinking

out! Come prepared to get covered in pudding, Apr. 19-21 TEAM REC Hockey Tournament (16+) jello, eggs and other goo. 2:00 PM-4:00 PM - Fun recreational tournament. Bring at least 8 players that currently or have previously worked Regular Admission for a recreation department $650.00 per team!

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11 leadership skills. chernabogsh@aim.com Heart Support Group: Comm Ctr. 7pm. Kim, 923.3466.

25 APR THU C Canucks vs Ducks 7pm SNET-P Prosperity Plus Class: (10wk course) Centre for Spiritual Living, 6-9pm. Learn how to attract more abundance & live with more ease & flow. 250.850.3064.

Island Focus: CR Photo Club, Sportsplex, 7pm. Grant Jones 250.923.4792 Woman Empowering Women: Royal Coachman carriage rm, 5:30-9pm. Presented by CR Business & Professional Women’s Network, Speed Networking & Dinner, Make more business contacts in 1 night than you would in 1 month. info@bpwn.org 26 APR FRI - Global Youth Service Day 26-28th Hug an Australian Day. 2013 Comox Valley Spring Home Expo: (26th-28th) Come find decorators, builders, remodellers, designers, suppliers & other professionals with expertise in the home improvement & design industry. Over 100 exhibits.

At Comox Valley Sports Ctr, 3001 Vanier Drv, Courtenay. Fri,

5-9pm. Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm. Sun, 10am-4pm. homeshowtime.com or 1.800.471.1112.

Global Youth Service Day: (26-28th) Youth! Learn how to organize a service event & share what you’re doing to improve your community. Get ideas at www.gysd.org Gem & Mineral Club Mtg: Comm. Ctr. Craft Rm, 7:30pm.

27 APR SAT - Bring your kids to work Day

C Canucks at Oilers 7pm CBC Slopstacle Fun: Strathcona Gardens. See ad in this issue.

2nd Annual Yoga Day: Quadra Com. Ctr. 9am-1pm. www.quadrarec.bc.ca 28 APR SUN - Poetry Reading Day Snow to Surf: Mt. Washington See ad inside this issue.

Improv Theatre: Theatre Sport team from Rivercity Players CR Community Theatre, 7pm. Hosted by David.

Malinski. rivercityp@gmail.com 29 APR MON Quadra Photography Club: Quadra Com. Ctr. 7pm. www.quadrarec.bc.ca 30 APR TUE - National Honesty Day END

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W h e t ek r a E Film Festival April 19th 7:00pm “Gripping, funny, intelligent and sure to change your life.” ~ Louie Psihoyos, Director of The Cove

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Bag it! Is your life too plastic?

Try going a day without plastic. Plastic is everywhere and infiltrates our lives in unimaginable and frightening ways. In this touching and often flat-out-funny film, we follow “everyman” Jeb Berrier, who is admittedly not a tree hugger, as he embarks on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our plastic world. What starts as a film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic and its affect on our waterways, oceans, and even our own bodies.

We see how our crazy-for-plastic world has finally caught up to us and what we can do about it. Today. Right now.

Door prizes - Community Booths – learn about green initiatives taking place in Campbell River.

Presented by the City of Campbell River and School District 72

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EARTH

Sustainable by Design Green buildings con ser ve the ear th’s nat ural resources through the efficient and intelligent use of energy, materials, waters, and the building site. They provide their occupants with comfortable surroundings and healthy indoor environments. When clean energy technologies are incorporated into green buildings, the environmental benefits are even greater.

Green Building; also known as green construction or sustainable building can be interpreted in different ways, a common view is that buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the natural environment and human health.

What about OIL ?

Environmental green leaders in the oil change industry are recycling waste items such as used oil, packaging cardboards, paper products, used batteries, oil filters

and used antifreeze fluids among other things. By recycling these items they are not just preventing it from going to a landfill, but are contributing to giving waste a new life as something else. For example, used motor oil can be reprocessed

and used for asphalt, utility boilers and paper mills, and antifreeze fluids can be re-used for deicing airplanes. Just one gallon of used motor oil can contaminate 1 million gallons of water, so it’s always important to dispose of oil properly

PAINT No longer does “going green” mean a sacrifice in paint or color quality.

The eco-friendly paint market has grown and evolved: new paints perform like premium conventional paints (offering good coverage, vibrant colors, durability, and longevity) but without harmful odors, chemicals, or added solvents. For a quick primer on the definitions of paint toxicity and the like, look for products that are low- or no-VOC in both the paint and the colorant. Most green brands offer large

H WEEK painted color cards and/or small sample pots, a low-waste way to test the color in your space.The move to water-based paints, significantly reduces the solvents and VOC. Colors are derived from natural pigments, as well as other natural ingredients such as china clay, lime putty, and linseed oil.

Come to the Island Return it Recycling Centre and recycle at no charge: - Beverage and milk containers - Electronics (TV, Speakers, Computers, etc) - Small Appliances ( microwave, toaster, electric toothbrush, scale) - Power tools ( Drill, skill saw, etc) - Lamp and light ďŹ xtures (Christmas lights etc) - Light bulbs and uorescent tubes - Electronics kids toys (ride-on toy car) - Automotive Batteries (lead-acid) - Household batteries and cell phones - Clothes (diabetes society) - Paint cans and aerosol paint cans - Flammable liquids, Gasoline *in proper container* The Campbell River Bottle Depot is changing for Island Return it, because we are much more than a bottle depot and we recycle much more than just bottles and cans. We will continue to offer these great recycling programs at no charge. We are happy to help the environment and make Campbell River a greener place to live.

All these items can be recycle at no charge at our facility at the end of 16 ave west beside the Esso (1580 Willow St) Open 7 days a week - Islandreturnit.com

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homes The Ultimate Appliance Guide: Info You need to know Before you Buy Fridge:

1. Measure Your Space- Height, Depth & Width. Clearances for door swing, walkways 2. Decide on Design- Single or French Door, Top or Bottom Freezer 3. Evaluate Features- Energy Star Qualified, Ice & Water, Crisper Controls, General Interior Layout Consider that your fridge is one of the few appliances in your home that runs all day!

A new energy star rated fridge will save you money in the long run. Fridges made prior to 1999, may not meet Energy standards, most new bottom freezer fridges use less energy than a 60watt light bulb!

Range:

1. Measure Your Space- Height, Depth & Width 2. Check Your Connection- Electric -110 or 220 and amperage requirements. Gas hook up, Natural Gas or Propane 3. Evaluate Features- Ceran or Coil top. Self Clean. Convection. Element sizes or BTU. Hidden Bake Element.

The new Induction cooktop is at least 20% more efficient than any other electric cooktop and 10% of the nearest gas option.

Dishwasher:

1. Measure Your Space- Height especially, the new Tall tubs are taller and older counter heights tend to be shorter.

2. Evaluate Features-Stainless Interior, Sound Insulation, Wash Cycles, Water & Energy Usage.

The new dishwashers use less water than filling your kitchen sink to hand wash! Run your dishwasher full, turn off the heat dry and clean filters regularly to save water and energy.

Laundry:

1. Measure Your Space & Ensure Level, Solid Flooring. Check Hot & Cold Water Hook ups & Hoses. Check Dryer Exhaust System.

2. Choose Front or Top Load. If Front load, Side x Side install or Stacking.

3. Evaluate Features- Capacity, Water Efficiency, Noise Reduction, Cycle Options.

4. Choose Accessories- Do you require a Stacking Kit? Pedestals? Work Surfaces?

Detergents?

New HE- High Efficiency laundry use substantially, up to 25 gallons, less water than the old Traditional Top Loads. Less Water means less water for your water heater to heat. Less water means less detergent. Less water & Less Detergent equals more money in your pocket. Also the larger capacity means less loads of laundry even less water & less detergent.

Always wash and dry full loads, this can potentially save 3400 gallons of water annually! Do not over load machines, as then machines do not function properly. Clean your Dryers lint filter after each and every load for proper air circulation, as well ensure the exhaust hose is clear to reduce drying time and energy use.

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health Meditation; can everyone do it?

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In short, meditation is a tool to find one’s essential true nature and to maintain ‘mental hygiene’; an effort to assist us to function at our full mental potential. It allows for complete clarity and can play a significant role in self-discovery and well-being, and it allows us to connect with our inner truth with emotions and feelings that represent our

authentic self. Meditation is the process of experiencing a state of complete awareness of our thought pattern and how we react to those thoughts. On the physical level, meditation can help to reduce cardiovascular problems, strengthen the immune system and decrease chronic pain.

Practicing and implementing meditation tools in our daily life can help to (re-)establish an internal balance – wholeness on the physical,spiritual and emotional level.

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Adrenal Burnout The adrenal glands are our stress glands.

We must have strong adrenal function in order handle the stress of life. With adrenal insufficiency, life’s emergencies become overwhelming -- fight or f light quickly becomes “crash and burn” and we are unable to respond effectively to life’s challenges.

When we have pushed ourselves to the limit of our capabilities, our energy collapses and chronic fatigue begins.

Causes of Chronic Fatigue In the years leading up to this degree of breakdown in our ability to produce energy, many other problems will have occurred: indigestion, low blood sugar, low immunity,

Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Burnout Chronic fatigue is a primary factor in all chronic illnesses whether or not we feel fatigued. The most severe derangement of adrenal function short of total failure is called “adrenal burnout”. Chronic fatigue and disease in general has existed for many years, and it has been nearly completely ignored in modern drug therapy.

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Adrenal fatigue and burnout can cause all of these problems and more because every body function requires energy.

Stimulants Hide Chronic Fatigue. Caffeine, pain pills, Alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and eventually harder drugs such as amphetamine and cocaine all work by forcing the adrenals to work harder, giving the illusion of energy.

Flooding the blood stream with sugar through the use of sodas and juice drinks, candy, breakfast cereals or even refined white flours and white rice which convert to sugar rapidly, creates an emergency in the body which the adrenal glands must respond to. As the intestinal wall weakens, food sensitivities

Every Week EVERY MONDAY

Lotto Games: Quinsam Hotel, 11am-1:30am, 286.9811 Seniors Golf: 65yrs+ Rainbow’s End Golf Course Sayward. 9Holes $10. 282.3222 Texas Hold’em: Willows Neighbourhood Pub, 923.8311 Re-Enchant the World with Melodies: Quadra Is. Comm. Ctr. 3-4:30pm.

Square Dance Lessons: CR Eagles, 7:30pm. 1st two lessons free. Chris 923 9492 / Geo 287.9006 / Fred 287.3345 Open Mic: Serious Coffee 6-9pm 923.1312 Crib: CR Legion. Reg 6:30pm, Game 7pm. 286.6831 Pool & Darts: Eagles Lounge Free everyday 287.4990 Zumba: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190 Poker: Willows Neighbourhood Pub, 7pm 923.8311 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School 6:30-7:30pm 337.5190 Parent & Tots: QCC, 9:30am-12pm.

Sing 4 Pure Joy: QCC, Rm 3, 3-4:30pm. singforpurejoy@gmail.com Weight Watchers Mtg: QCC, 6-7pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mtg: QCC, 7-9pm. 285.3656 Family Gym: Com. Ctr, 10:30-11:30am, free. 286.1161.

Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. Cathy, 250.338.7942.

EVERY TUESDAY

Paramount Music Hall: Free pool & DJ Major Tom Ground Control, 250.286.1841.

Drop-in Meditation w/ Lucas Stiefvater: Oceans Resort, 7-8pm. Free, 923.4281 / info@oceanresort.ca Lotto Games: Quinsam Hotel, 11pm-1:30am, 286.9811 Dragon Boat Practice: Corilair floatplane dock, 5:45pm,

or food allergies will begin to develop as the body allows poorly digested foods into the bloodstream. Food allergies also provide a stimulant effect until the body begins to wear out under the strain. Constantly eating certain foods such as wheat, dairy, corn, soy, yeast or other common food allergens creates a toxic reaction in the body.

To be continued....

Linda 778-420-0805 or info@braveheartsdragonboat.ca Re-Enchant the World with Melodies: Quadra Is. The Lions Den (Across from Thrifty’s) 7:30-9pm.

Weight Watchers Mtg: Maritime Heritage Ctr, 11am & 6pm, 286.3161 Sing 4 Pure Joy: The Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. singforpurejoy@gmail.com Aikido/Martial Arts: Self defense using locks, pins, throws & immobilizations. Troy 203.3237 CR Gun Club: Jr 11-17yrs, 7pm Mark 286.1550 CR Runners: Sportsplex, 6pm (Technical workout) Evening Energizer: Black Cr Cm. Hall 6:15 337.5190 Discovery Toastmasters: Rm 1 Com.Ctr. 12-1pm.

Develop public speaking skills. Marlene 287.3352 Air Cadets: CR Airport hanger, 6:30pm, 12-19yrs 923.1001 Zumba w/ Pam: QCC, 6:20am-7:20pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous : Quadra Children’s Ctr, 7pm. 285.3656 Folkdancing: QCC 7:30-9:30pm.

Parent & Child Drop-in: Laichwiltach, 11am-12:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

NEW RockStar Karaoke is Back!: Paramount, Hosted by CR’s David Tancon. On main stage, full sound & lights. 286.1841

‘Rock On’ Climbing Sessions: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 6-8pm. 287.7625 VIHA Flu Clinic: St. Pat’s Church Hall, 3-6pm, 850.2110 Sing 4 Pure Joy: The Lions Den, 6:30-8pm. 285.3764.

Jam/Songcircle: Serious Coffee 6:30-9pm 923.1312 CR Toastmasters: Comm. Ctr Rm 1, 7-8:30pm.

Overcome shyness, develop confidence, speaking & leadership skills. chernabogsh@aim.com Karaoke: Heriot Bay Inn 7:30pm 285.3539 Boxing: Eagles Hall 6-8pm Mike 287.9632 Fitbody Boot Camp: Inside CR Judo Club 450 Merecroft, 5:45/7/9:30am, 204.3845 Wednesday Walkers: Shore Runners, 8-9am. Bring

dogs & stollers. Sylia 286.1364 Run Club: Shore Runners, 5:30-6:30pm, 286.1364.

CR Gun Club: Indoor , 7pm, 2600 Quinsam Rd Al 923.6388 Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 8:30pm-1am, 286.9811 Parents & Babes: QCC, 11am.

All Weather Family Place: Dick Murphy Park, Tyee Spit, 9:30-10:45am.

Family Place: Comm. Ctr. 1-3pm. 286.1161.

Multi-cultural Family Place: Robron Ctr, 6:30-8pm. 923.4918

EVERY THURSDAY

Open Mic w/ Trent Noonan: River City Grill, 7pm. 914.4499.

Ladies Nite: Paramount Music Hall, No cover ladies.286.1841 Kayak Polo (16+): Strathcona Gardens, 9-10pm Bring kayak, pre-reg. 287.9234 (1st & 3rd Thu) Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 8:30pm-1am, 286.9811 Open Mic Nite: Café Aroma, 285.2404 Island Phoenix Acapella Chorus: 210 Beech St. (beside Best Wok). Rehearses 7-9:30pm. Women’s 4-part harmony. Connie/Sandi, 923.0101.

Co-Ed Touch Rugby: Carihi Fields 6:30pm 14yrs+. Erin 202.7642 Dragon Boat Practice: Corilair floatplane dock, 5:45pm, Linda 778-420-0805 or info@braveheartsdragonboat.ca Weight Watchers Meeting: Maritime Heritage Ctr, 11am, 286.3161 CR Gun Club: Pistol 6:30pm Outdoor Range, Ralph 285.3684 Youth Open Mic: Serious Coffee, 7-9pm (25 & under) 923.1312 Jam Session: Elks Lounge, Hosted by Pat Palmer, 7:30pm 287.4642 Stroke Recovery Mtg: 11am-2pm Sportsplex 830.3144 Healing Room: Open 11am-1pm & 7-9pm Joy 923.2312 Ultimate Frisbee: Southgate School, 7pm. Bring 2 t-shirts, white & dark. campbellriverultimate.com 8 Ball Pool Tournament: Pier St. Billards, 7pm, 914.1122 Badminton: Sportsplex 7:30pm, 287.9827 Aikido/Martial Arts: Phoenix School 203.3237 Auction, CR: 1358 Marwalk Cres, 6pm. 287.3939 Youth Group: Baptist Church, 7pm, 287.8831 Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School Gym, 6-7pm. BCCA, 337.5190.

Parents & Tots: QCC, 10am-12pm.

Prayer Mtg: Quadra Is. Bible Church, 7pm.

Quadra Singers Community Choir: QCC, 6:45pm.

Parents & Child Cultural Drop-in: Laichwiltach, 11am-12:30pm Baby Time: Comm. Ctr. 10-11:30am. 286.1161.

Cedar Grove Family Place: Cedar Grove, 1-3pm.

EVERY FRIDAY

DJ Robbie Robb Spinning Top 40: Paramount Music Hall. Hip hop, Dance & MORE! 286.1841 Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am, 286.9811 Rock n’Bowl: Crystal Lanes Bowling, 9pm-12am 286.1177 ‘Rock On’ Climbing Sessions: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 6-8pm. 287.7625 Rock ‘n’Bowl: CR Bowling Centre 9pm-12am 286.1177 NEW: Spirit FM - Holy Spirit Rock Show. 7pm, features 26 classic rock and other genre songs about Jesus - Told in parts by the Beatles, John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Elvis Presley, Stve Miller, The Doors, Bob Dylan and more. Tune in to www. spirt-fm.ca live streaming or 88.7FM Teen Ctr Family Nite: Comm. Ctr, 7-10:30pm. 286.1161 Live Music Jam Nite: Jonny’s Bar, 8pm-12am, Local talents 850.1233

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Family Gym: Sportsplex, 10:30-11:30am, free, 923.7911 Quadra Is. Farmers Market & Bazaar: Quadra Com. Ctr. Arts, crafts, veggies & more! Michele 285.3747 Unplugged: Guitar/Singing Jam @ Quadra Is. Upper Realm, 7:45pm CR Legion Fun: 5:30pm. Free Bingo, Karaoke, meat & paddle draw 7:30pm 286.6831 Open Mic Nite: Serious Coffee 7-10pm 923.1312 Social Dance Lessons: Lorraine 923.5148 Dinner & Dancing: Eagles Lounge, Meat draw 5pm Youth Groups: 12-19yrs, 7:30pm, Christian Life 287.3476 Seniors Lunch - 11am CR Common Mall, 914.4401.

Gamblers Anonymous: St. Patricks Church, 7pm.

Ballroom Dancing: Sportsplex, 7-8:30pm. 923.7043 Song Circle Jam: Comm. Ctr, The Lounge, 7-9pm. Brian, maddog13@shaw.ca Toddler Time: Comm. Ctr, 9:30-11:30am, 286.1161.

Family Place: Comm. Ctr. 1-3pm. 286.1161.

Song Circle: Evening for music lovers, bring instruments & singing voices. 7pm-9pm. Brian Jones maddog13@shaw.ca

EVERY SATURDAY

DJ Robbie Rob Top 40: Paramount 286.1841 Live Band: Quinsam Hotel, 9:30pm-2am, 286.9811 Rock ‘n’Bowl: CR Bowling Centre 9pm-12am 286.1177 Live Music: River City Grill, 924.4499 Quadra Is. Farmers Market & Bazaar: Quadra Com. Ctr. Arts, crafts, veggies & more! Michelle 285.3747 Live Music Jam Nite: Jonny’s Bar & Lounge, Willow Point, 8pm-12am, 850.1233 Weight Watchers Meeting: Maritime 9am, 286.3161 Family Drop-in Art Program: CR Art Gallery 1-3pm (Alternate Sat’s) 287.2261 Boot Camp: Black Creek Com. Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190

EVERY SUNDAY

Karaoke: The Quinsam Hotel 9pm-2am 286.9811 Crib Tournament: Pipers - Gold River 2pm, 283.7533 Primb Rib Buffet: Royal Coachman, 286.0231 Sunday Buffet: Mudslingers, 286.0231 Football Showing: Misty Fin’s, 287.4320 Meditation & Celebration: Ctr for Spiritual Living 10am @ Willow Point Hall. Susan, 914.4498.

Brunch Menus Ala Carte: 10:30-2pm. Quay West 286.9988 ‘Rock On’ Climbing Sessions: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 1-3pm. 287.7625 “The Blue Kats & Friends”: Landing Pub, Quadra Is. 3pm. 285.3713 Quadra Sunday Painters: 11am-2pm 285.3390 Church Service: CR Vineyard Church 10am 923.1338 Chances: 6-Up Drop-In w/ $50 games 12-2pm Evening 1/2 Price Booklets.

Snake Mania: Strathcona Pool 7:30-8:30pm. 287.9234 Run Club: 7:30am Dogwood& Hilchey, murrayga@telus.net Sayward Christian Fellowship Service: 740 Gentry Rd, 11am, 282.3499 AA Meetings: Heritage Hall Sayward, 7:30pm Kids Days: Mt. Cain www.mountcain.com

EVERY DAY

Garden Lights & Santa’s Barn: Kitty Coleman Woodland Garden, 5-9pm. (All Dec) 338.6901 Youth Bouldering: On the Rocks Climbing Gym, Unlimited bouldering w/ shoes & chalk $5. 287.7625

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“I’ll call you back” Latest research from University of San Diego shows that overhearing onesided exchanges of public cell phone users is the most distracting and the most annoying habit in today’s world.

Don’t use Car Seat Warmers Nanaimo mom warns others of the dangers of car seat warmers. Her seat started to burn as she was about to turn on to busy traffic.

That’s one hot petunia!

Stay away from Crazy Diets Watch out for 2013’s newest fad diet to steer clear of: Eat whatever you want for 8hrs & fast for 16, is what “The 8-Hour Diet” . It may sound appealing but Nutritionist Dana James explains that fasting for long periods will put your body in a state of stress, causing production of cortisol which promotes fat storage, especially in the belly region. Diet is predicted to leave you with cravings, weight gain and low-energy.

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in 2hrs - 4Hrs Rain - Snow or Shine Swimming: Indoor Pools Strathcona Gardens Recreation Centre: Dogwood Rd, this issue for a full program Best Western Hotel - Island Hwy, Campbell River Open to the public, 250-923-4231 ON THE SNOW Snowshoeing - Mt Washington: Nordic centre, under $20. or Forbidden Plateau Tobogganing -In the Nordic area and surrounding, . $2 pp.- $5 family. 100% monitored Snow Tubing: 2 hours $15pp all equip supplied, day and evening.. have a blast ! in the Ozone area Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross Country: Mt Washington Alpine & Nordic centre, Strathcona Parkway 250-338-1386 Ski Rentals & Lessons available, Lifts operate from 8am-3.30pm see inside this issue for this months program events. BeginnerGreen to Double Black Diamond Advanced. www. mountwashington.ca Campbell River Museum-, Currently Exhibiting â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer. Gift Store, native collectibles. Open Oct 1-May 17 Tues-Sun 12pm-5pm.

470 Isl. Hwy. 250-287-3103.

Campbell River Art Gallery: Winter hours Tues-Sat 12noon to 5pm. 1235 Shoppers Row, 250-287-2261Current Exhibits for Feb. Two Eyes Five Legs, Right Hand Left Hand artist Jo Lechay - Cool Connections, artist Linda Walton.

Or Just Paint: Choose some wild colours grab some brushes and paint at home, inside or out Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, here are my favourites.

Beaver Forest Lands off Dogwood, Canon view Trail, Hwy 28, Ripple Rock Trail Hwy 19. drop into the Visitor centre for their comprehensive hiking guides.

Pond Skating - Various places in the Strathcona Parkway, and heading North towards Gold River - take extra caution, Echo Lake is often a good spot after a few cold days, always check conditions before skating.

2 Ice Arenas + Leisure Ice - Strathcona Gardens Rec. Ctr. Dogwood St, see program this issue.

Weiner Roast: A slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite in winter and summer, To stay a little protected from the weather Lake McIvor,

Echo Lake, Miller Creek, and Loveland Bay are excellent locations. or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington.

Visit a Pet Store: Fish, birds, hamsters, rabbits, Campbell River Pet, Ironwood Rd, C/River.

Dragons Lair: Reptiles and other interesting pets.

900-12th Ave, Campbell River 250-286-8932 Bowling: CR Bowling Centre - Open 7 Days 16th Ave, Campbell River, 250 286-1177 Leagues and Drop ins, see this issue for coupons.

Showcase Theatre: Latest Movies, Tuesday night is discount night. 250-287-3233 Dogwood St, Merecroft Village. www.cinemaclock.com/theatres/ bri/campbellriver/showcase_5.html Markets - Campbell River Markets operate from May to October at Discovery Pier Indoor Farmers & Craft Markets - 9am-12pm at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Willow Pt Sportsplex: All racquet Sports, Organised Youth & Adult Programs, Fitness facility - Drop-in welcome. Cnr of Alder & Hilchey Rd, CR - 250 9237911 - www.campbellriver.ca Community Centre - 401 11th Ave, Campbell River, 250-286-1161 Programs available 6 days a week for adults of all ages, youth and toddlers. Drop in anytime.

Disc Golf: FREE at the Sportsplex, you can rent discâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or buy them.

Indoor Rockclimbing: On the Rocks Gym- Open TuesSun 10am-9pm 1980 Nrth Isl Hwy, Campbell River 250-287-7625 Mountain Biking: Snowden Forest off Hwy 28, Beaver Forest Lands, Dogowood St Sth. Greenways Loop. off Jubilee Parkway.

Wildlife Photograpy - Baikie Isl Estuary, Campbell River Estuary at The Spit - Catch Eagles during February along the Seawalk.

Watch the planes: Campbell River Airport & Dick Murphy Park on the Spit. Watch the planes with your kids Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min Group booking of 6 - $15 pp 1-778-420-2200-4650 Regent Rd, Oyster River (near Saratoga Beach)

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www.whatsondigest.com TO THE MOUNTAINS! Mount Cain

Apr 13

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Apr 6 Mount Cain Closing Day

Apr 13 Vancouver Island Loppet: Raven Lodge, Mt. Washington, 9am-3pm. Presented by Rossignol. For more info, www.strathconanordics.com/races

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Thrifty Food’s Dummy Downhill: Mt. Washington, 3:30-5:30pm. Get creative & build a dummy skier or boarder to launch off the jump or come cheer on the others. Register 11am-12pm at Guest Services.

Dummies judged on creativity, take-off & crash/ landing. events@mountwashington.ca

Apr 14

Mount Washington Phone: (250) 338-1386 www.mountwashington.ca

Apr 06 Red Bull Sugga Rail Jam Competition: Mt. Washington, 11am-3:30pm. Test your jibbing skills.

Spring park will be sculpted in front of Alpine lodge for great spectator shots. Sponsored by Red Bull. events@mountwashington.ca / 250.334.571.

Crush Slush Cup: A Mt. Washington favourite, 3:30-5pm. Participants dress in outrageous attire.

This years theme, “Super Heroes!” Dress to impress.

Participants straight-line-it over the giant custom slush pit, showcasing their finest moves. Challenge is to cross pit without getting wet. Prizes for best costume, best jump & crowd favourite.

Apr 14 Mt. Washington Season Ends

Apr 28 Snow to Surf: Relay starts at Mt. Washington with Alpine skiing then cross-country skiing onto snowshowing then running, mountain biking, kayaking, road cycling & canoeing! Then some after race fun. Register teams of 9 at www.snowtosurf.com

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A guide to dining specials and specialities in Campbell River for your eating enjoyment.

EVERY SUNDAY Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - Primb Rib Buffet Dinner $23 - 4-5-6 Wings: 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6 Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - Buy 1 Appy, Get 2nd 50% Off with Purchase of Beverage - Martinis $6/ Caesars $4 - Free Kids Meal w/ Purchase of Beverage & Item from “Bread or Bun” or “Entrees” Section.

Quay West (250)286-9988 - Brunch featuring Crab Cake Benny 10:30am-2pm.

Heriot Bay Inn (250)285-3539 - Slow Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings, yorkshire too $25.95 - Double Caesars $6.95 EVERY MONDAY Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - Cheeseburgers $9.00 - Pints $4.00 Quay West (250)286-9988 - Famous QW Burger & Craft Beer $14.95 (3-6pm) Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - 4-5-6 Wings: 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6 Willow’s Neighbourhood Pub (250) 923-8311 - 10 Wings for $4.50 (After 8pm) EVERY TUESDAY Paramount Music Hall (250) 286-1841 - Molson Canadian Bottles $3.00 - Free Potato Chips Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - 2 for 1 Steak Dinners (after 4pm) - 7oz Glass House Wine $5.00 Quay West (250)286-9988 - Famous QW Burger & Craft Beer $14.95 (3-6pm) Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - 4-5-6 Wings: 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6 Willow’s Neighbourhood Pub (250) 923-8311 - 10 Wings for $4.50 (After 8pm) EVERY WEDNESDAY Paramount Music Hall (250) 286-1841 - Molson Canadian Bottles $3.00 - Free Potato Chips Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - 2 for 1 Steak (Sirloin or New York) - 4-5-6 Wings: 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6 Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - Fish & Chips $10 (after 4pm) - Bottles Domestic Beer $3.50

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Quay West (250)286-9988 - Famous QW Burger & Craft Beer $14.95 (3-6pm) Willies Café Willow Point (250) 923-4886 - Lasagna, Salsa & Garlic Toast $13.88 - Cordon Bleu & Veggies $13.88 Willow’s Neighbourhood Pub (250) 923-8311 - 10 Wings for $4.50 (After 8pm) Pipers on the Ridge (250) 283-7533 (Gold River) - Seniors Day 25% Off EVERY THURSDAY Paramount Music Hall (250) 286-1841 - House Shots $2.50 - Ask bar tender for special Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - 50c Wings (after 4pm) - Deep Fried Pickles $4 (After 4pm) - Cocktails $4.50 Quay West (250)286-9988 - Famous QW Burger & Craft Beer $14.95 (3-6pm) Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - 4-5-6 Wings: 4pm-$4 / 5pm- $5 / 6pm-$6 Willow’s Neighbourhood Pub (250) 923-8311 - 10 Wings for $4.50 (After 8pm) EVERY FRIDAY Paramount Music Hall (250) 286-1841 - Buckets of Malibu - your choice of mix $7.50 Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - Highballs $4 Willies Café Willow Point (250) 923-4886 - Buy 1 Fish & Chips 2pc, Get 2nd Half Price $10.95 Quay West (250)286-9988 - Slow Roasted Strip Loin $19.95 Light / $23.95 Full Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) Wings $5 (3-6pm) Campbell River Common Mall (250) 914-4401 - Seniors Lunch 11am Willow’s Neighbourhood Pub (250) 923-8311 - Seafood Specials EVERY SATURDAY Paramount Music Hall (250) 286-1841 - House Shot $2.50 Misty Fin’s (250) 287-4320 - Premium Beer for Price of Domestic $4 - Buy 1 Appy, Get 2nd 50% Off with Purchase of Beverage.

Willies Café Willow Point (250) 923-4886 - Danylchuk Perogies $13.88 Quay West (250)286-9988 - Steak House Night featuring AAA Grade Canadian Grill Fired Steaks.

Heriot Bay Inn (250)285-3539 - Slow Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings, yorkshire too $25.95 EVERY DAY Royal Coachman (250) 286-0231 - Lucky Logger $4 (Every Canucks Game) Willies Café Both Locations (250) 923-4886 - Breakfast $4 (till 11am) - Free Lunch Draw Every Mon-Fri, 12:30pm, worth upto $10.00. *** CONDITIONS APPLY ***

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1500 N. Island Hwy

250-287-7127

4 Salmon Point Pub

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2158 Salmon Point Rd.

250-923-7272

4 Willows Neighbourhood Pub

521 Rockland Rd.

JL13

250-923-8311

4 MVP Pub & Restaurant Merecroft Village Dogwood St 250-286-4944

4 Rip Tide Marine Pub

FAMILY DINING 4 Dairy Queen & Orange Julius

1262-16th Ave

250-287-2227

4 Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken

135 Brant Rd, Campbell R 250-287-4424 4 Willie’s Cafe (2 locations)

1121 Cedar Street 2380 S. Island Hwy

250-914-1937 250-923-4886

250-830-0044

Discovery Mall, Island Hwy

FINE DINING q Painters Lodge q White Tower Steak & Pizza q Angler’s at Dolphin’s Resort q Heriot Bay Inn q Harbour Grill

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PUB STYLE 4 Royal Coachman

1850 N Island Hwy 250-830-3268 4 Baba Gannouj - Merecroft Village Dogwood & Merecroft 250-286-3899 4 Miki’s Sesame Sushi - (waterfront)

203-871 Island Hwy q Canton Chinese q Best Wok Chinese q Acropolis Kusina - Greek q Wasabiya Japanese q Rose Bowl Chinese

250-914-4997 250-286-0242 250-287-2831 250-914-0909 250-287-7711 250-287-9534

PIZZA

www.royalcoachmaninn.ca

84 Dogwood St

4 Beijing House Authentic Chinese

250-286-0231

4 Quinsam Hotel Bar

MIKI’S SESAME sushi The very best sushi in town!

OPEN 7 DAYS 11:30am - 9pm

q Ryan’s Pizza & Grill q Forbidden Zone q Boston Pizza q Dominos

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Prime Rib Buffet - Sundays 2 for 1 Steak Night - Weds’ Wing Special - Thu-Sun’s - $4@4pm $5@5pm $6@6pm Lucky Lager - $4 every Canucks Game

Full Hot Breakfast 7 Days A Week!

Jazz Band - April 13th The Jenn Forsland Group

84 Dogwood St 286-0231

CASUALFINE DINING 4 Quay West Ocean Front

912 Island Hwy

250-286-9988

4 Misty Fins Eatery & Lounge

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811 13 Ave

250-286-3448

q Moxies q White Spot q River City Grill

250-830-1500 250-287-9350 250-914-4499

CAFÉ & SPECIALTY 4 Cafe Aroma - (Quadra Island)

685 Heriot Bay Rd q Stonehouse Teas q Mudslingers q Serious Coffee q Shot in the Dark q Cipollines q Sundance Java Bar q Quench Bistro & Juice Bar q Gourmet Java q Nesbitts Island Coffee q Java Shack q Booster Juice

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April 1 April Fools Day April 1 Easter Monday Holiday April 2 Children’s Book Day

April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April

3 Find a Rainbow Day 7 World Health Day 7 No housework Day 9 Name yourself Day 10 National Sibling Day 13 International Scrabble Day 15 Abraham Lincoln died - 1865 15 The Titanic Sank - 1912 15 1st McDonalds Franchise 1955 18 Pet Owners Day 21 Patriots Day 22 Earth Day 22 Girl Scout Leader Day 23 St Georges Day 26 Hug an Australian Day 27 Bring your kids to work Day 28 Poetry Reading Day 30 National Honesty Day

V of the month

John invited his mother over for dinner.

During the meal, his mother couldn’t help noticing how beautiful John’s roommate Julie was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between John and his roommate and this only made her more curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between John and the roommate than met the eye. Reading his mom’s thoughts, John volunteered, “I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Julie and I are just roommates.”

About a week later, Julie came to John and said, “Ever since your mother came to dinner, I can’t find the beautiful silver gravy ladle.

You don’t suppose she took it, do you?” John said, “Well, I doubt it, but I’ll write her a letter just to be sure.”

So he sat down and wrote: “Dear Mother, I’m not saying you ‘did’ take a gravy ladle from my house, and I’m not saying you ‘did not’ take a gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner. Love, John” Several days later, John received a letter from his mother which read: “Dear Son, I’m not saying that you ‘do’ sleep with Julie, and I’m not saying that you ‘do not’ sleep with Julie.

But the fact remains that if she were sleeping in her own bed, she would have found the gravy ladle by now. Love, Mom”

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