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WHAT’S ON DIGEST – Mar 2013 1 MAR - FRI:

Gold River Deli: Friday night special - ﬁsh & chips. VIR Library: Come check out “Freedom to Read” display & review VIRL’s intellectual freedom policy. SD #84: Schools not in session. Loonie Swim 2–4pm Don’t forget to enter the “Find the Chamber Logo” contest for a chance to win $50.00 in gift certiﬁcates at businesses advertised in the Digest!! Legion 270: DJ music & dancing @ 8pm.

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MAR 2013

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2 MAR – SAT:

Revellers Senior Club: Potluck dinner @ 5:30pm Legion 270: Saturday afternoon entertainment with “Nothin’ Serious” 2 – 7 pm. Jam with the band & dancing! Christian Fellowship: Family games nite, everyone welcome! Bring a game, a snack & a friend. 7 – 9 pm @ church.

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March 5th

• The Master • Red Dawn • Wreck It Ralph

March 12th

• Hitchcock • Rise of the Guardians • Playing for Keeps • Life of Pi

March 19

• Bachelorette • Les Miserables • Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey • This is 40 • Zero Dark Thirty

March 26

• Killing Them Softly • Lincoln • Parental Guidance

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3 MAR - SUN:

AA: Meeting @ 7 pm in bsmt.340 Alder Street. Parks & Rec: Everyone welcome swim from 12–4pm Weight room/cardio room & court open 12–4pm

4 MAR – MON:

Aquatic Centre: Aquaﬁt 9:15 – 10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10:15 – 12 pm & 5 – 8 pm, adult/family swim 8 – 9 pm. VIillage of Gold River Council meeting @ 7:30 pm. Karate: 6:30pm @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym.

Aquatic Centre: Aquaﬁt 9:15–10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10:15 – 12 pm & 5 – 8 pm & adult/family swim 8 – 9 pm. VI Reg. Library: Open 1:30 – 5 pm & 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

5 MAR – TUE:

7 MAR – THUR:

Aquatic Centre: Aquaﬁt 9:15 – 10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10:15 – 11 am, school swim 11 am – 12 pm, everyone welcome swim 1 – 2 pm & 5:45 – 8 pm, school swim 1 – 3 pm, lessons 3:30 – 5:45 pm, teen/family swim 8–9pm Mens Rec Hockey: 8 pm @ arena. Chamber of Commerce: Exec. meeting @ 10:30 am in room 217 JCC. Leigon 270: Drop-in darts @ 7:30 pm.

6 MAR - WED:

VIR Library: Last day for Family Storytime for children 0-5. Join us for this free program of stories, songs, ﬁnger plays & puppets.

Trivia Answers 1. Australia 2. 13 seconds 3. Gondolas 4. Three 5. The Wright Flyer

Jr. Cdn. Rangers: Now meet 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Curling Club: Last night of Mixed Curling 7 – 9 pm, social in lounge follows.

8 MAR –FRI: Gold River Deli: Friday night special - ﬁsh & chips.

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15 MAR – FRI:

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Karaoke; Pipers on the Ridge - 7pm Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 6 – 10 pm GR Literacy Society: Mother Goose @ StrongStart. Join us for a bouncing good time of songs, rhymes & stories. This program is designed for children from birth to 3 yrs.

9 MAR – SAT:

Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 2 – 5 pm & 6 – 9 pm. Legion #270: Afternoon entertainment of karaoke & oldies & dance lessons 2 – 7 pm.

10 MAR - SUN:

Daylight Saving Time Begins. Legion 270: General meeting @ 7 pm in Ladies Aux. Hall AA: Meeting @ 7 pm in bsmt. suite at 340 Alder St

11 MAR – MON: 12 MAR – TUE: SD #84: School Board meeting in Gold River @ 7 pm.

GR Volunteer Fire Dept: With winter still here, make sure your chimneys are clean; brushes avail. @ ﬁ re hall free of charge. Burn seasoned, dry wood to help prevent kreosote build-up & chimney ﬁres. GR Literacy Society: Mother Goose @ 2 pm at Tsaxana, adult drop-in & Monthly meeting @ 7 pm.

16 MAR - SAT:

Legion 270: Sat afternoon entertainment with “Nothin’ Serious” 2 – 7 pm. Jam with the band & dancing! UFC pay per view! Revellers Senior Club: Pot luck dinner @ 5:30 pm.

St Paddy’s Day Celebration: Wear your green, Live Music “The Earthlings” - 7pm 17 MAR – SUN: ~St. Patrick’s Day. Northgate Church: Life Group @ 6:30 pm. GRSS Tourism 11 Class Bingo: Ladies Aux. hall. Doors open @ 6 pm, games start @ 7 pm. GR Golf Club: AGM @ 7 pm in the club house.

18 MAR - MON:

Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 10 – 12 pm & 5 – 8 pm. Village of Gold River Council meeting @ 7:30 pm.

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13 MAR – WED:

Aquatic Centre: Aquaﬁt 9:15 – 10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10:15 – 12 pm & 5 – 8 pm & adult/family swim 8 – 9 pm. GR Literacy: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Meet @1 pm with other grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren full or part-time. Chamber of Commerce: Membership meeting @7 pm, location TBA. Cdn. Rangers: Monthly mtg. @ 7:00 pm in ladies aux hall. Everyone welcome.

14 MAR – THUR:

GR Literacy: Writers Club 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Join other adults in creative writing & try new techniques, receive feedback & work on your own story. Adult drop-in & homework drop-in. Legion 270: Burger night @ 5 pm. Sparks & Brownies: Meet @ 6 pm at Ray Watkins Elem.

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Rod & Gun Club: Regular meeting @ 7:30 pm club house. Village Video/Skate Shop: New releases half price!

Gold River Deli: Friday special - ﬁsh & chips. SD #84: Non-instructional day. Loonie swim 2–4pm Get ﬁt! Go swimming. Public swim: 6 –10 pm. Legion 270: DJ music & dancing @ 8pm. Music Trivia – $50 cash prize!! VI Reg. Library: Opem 1:30 – 5 pm & 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Treat yourself to a good book.

19 MAR – TUE:

Chamber of Commerce: Exec. meeting @ 10:30 am in room 217 JCC. Mens Rec Hockey: 8 pm @ arena. GR Volunteer Fire Dept.: Test your smoke alarms & replace batteries where needed. GR Literacy Society: Adult drop-in & Mother goose @ Tsaxana.

20 MAR – WED:

Mammography Screening: Mar 20 & 21 @ aquatic centre. Call 1-800-663-9203 for appt. Revellers Seniors Club: General meeting @ 1 pm. GRSS PAC: Regular meeting @ 7 pm in school library. Rod & Gun Club: Registration for Road Rally 2013 from 6 – 8 pm @ the Legion. $20/ vehicle. Rally scheduled for Sat Apr 20 & space is limited so get there early!! Christian Fellowship: Community Seder Supper & potluck 6 – 8 pm @ church. A celebration & preparation for Easter, everyone welcome! If you can, please bring a hot dish, salad or dessert & let us know if you are coming at cfcgoldriver@ gamil.com or Pastor Hoffman 7241. Aquatic Centre: Adult/family swim: 8 – 9 pm.

21 MAR - THUR:

Mammography Screening: Mar 20 & 21 @ aquatic centre. Call 1-800-663-9203 for appt. GR Literacy: Book club meets @ 1 pm. Read a new book each month & discuss with other adults. New members welcome. Cdn. Jr. Rangers: Meeting from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in GRSS gym.

22 MAR – FRI:

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Karaoke; Pipers on the Ridge - 7pm

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Revellers Seniors Club: Carpet bowling @ 1 pm.

GR Literacy Society: Mother Goose @ StrongStart. Join us for a bouncing good time of songs, rhymes & stories. This program is designed for children from birth to 3 yrs. but all welcome. Gold River Deli: Friday special - ﬁsh & chips. Aquatic Centre: Everyyone welcome swim 6 – 10 pm

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23 MAR – SAT:

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24 MAR – SUN:

Nootka Sound Watershed: Annual general meeting with elections @ 7 pm. To be held at Western Forest Prod. Ofﬁce.

Legion #270: Afternoon entertainment of karaoke & oldies & dance lessons 2 – 7 pm. AA: Meeting @ 7 pm in bsmt. suite 340 Alder St

28 MAR – THUR:

GR Literacy: Closed for Spring Break. Jr. Canadian. Rangers: Reg. meeting from 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ GRSS gym. Parks & Rec drop-in aerobics: 6:30–7:30 pm.

29 MAR – FRI:

~Good Friday. Gold River Deli: Fri night special - ﬁsh & chips. Northgate: Good Friday Service 7 – 8 pm.

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30 MAR – SAT:

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25 MAR – MON: Village Video: New releases half price! SD #84: Schools close for spring break. VIR Library: If you’re in town for spring break, remember your local library has books, ebooks, DVDs, CDs, magazines & a number of databases for reg. customers. Drop by & ask about downloading free music or how to order the movie or TV series you’re dying to see. Karate: 6:30 @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym

26 MAR – TUE: GR Literacy: Closed for Spring break Village Video/Skate Shop: new release day Badminton: 7pm @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym. Northgate: Passover SEDER Supper @ 5:30 pm. Please call by 17th to conﬁ rm attendance; we want to set the table for you! Call Northgate 7120 to leave message or Darla @ 7620. Legion 270: Drop-in darts @ 7:30 pm.

27 MAR – WED

GR Literacy: Closed for Spring Break Legion 270: Burger night @ 5 pm. Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim: 5 – 8 pm.

31 MAR – SUN:

~Easter Sunday. Northgate: Easter Sunday Celebration @ 10 am. We invite everyone to come & join us! Christian Fellowship: Easter Resurrection Worship Service @ 11 am. Christ is risen!

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EVERY TUESDAY:

Village Video/Skate Shop: New release day. Northgate Church: Bible Study, coffee time & “There are NO Dumb Questions” @ 9:15 am. Parks & Rec: Aquaﬁt 9:15–10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10-11am, 1–2 pm & 6–8pm, school swim 11am–12pm & 1 – 3 pm, swim lessons 3:30–5:45pm, teen/family swim 8–9pm GR Literacy Mother Goose: 2 pm @ Tsaxana. Songs, rhymes & stories; designed for children up to 3 yrs. old. GR Literacy: 10 – 11:30 am. Adult drop-in for free tutoring & internet access. Revellers Seniors Club: Carpet bowling @ 1 pm.

Revellers Seniors Club: Bingo @ 6:30 pm. Badminton: 7 pm @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym. Legion 270: Drop-in dart night @ 7:30 pm. Mens Rec Hockey @ 8 pm. Parks & Rec: Aquaﬁtc class 9:15 – 10:15 am. Parks & Rec drop-in aerobics: 6:30 – 7:30 pm .Christian Fellowship: Ladies bible study @ 9am

EVERY WEDNESDAY:

Parks & Rec: Aquaﬁt 9:15 – 10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10 – 12 am & 5 – 8 pm. GR Literacy: 10 – 11:30 am. Adult drop-in for free tutoring & internet access. Revellers Senior Club: Stitch & Bitch @ 1 pm. Bring your craft & join others. VI Reg. Library: Open 1:30–5 pm & 6:30– 8:30pm Parks & Rec: Cardio-Plus class 4 – 5 pm, Jan 16 – Mar 20. Parks & Rec: Power yoga 6:20 – 7:20 pm, everyone welcome yoga class 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Northgate Church: THRIVE Youth Group, 6:30pm

Legion 270: Poker Night @ 7 pm. AA Meeting: 340 Alder St in bsmt. Parks & Rec Yoga class: 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Adult/family swim: 8 – 9 pm.

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Parks & Rec Aquafit: 9:15 – 10:15 am. Parks & Rec Aerobic class: 9:15 – 10:15 am. Northgate Church: Yummy Mommies Play Group, 9:15 – 11 am (all caregivers welcome). Public swim: 10 – 11 am & 1 – 8 pm. GR Literacy: 10 – 11:30 am. Adult drop-in for free tutoring & internet access. Lunch Bunch drop-in hockey: 12 – 1 pm. Revellers Senior Club: Carpet bowling @ 1 pm.

Northgate Church: Ladies bible study, 1 pm (Call Darla 7120). Sparks & Brownies: 6 pm & Ray Watkins Elem. (except during spring break) Revellers Senior Club: Bridge @ 7 pm. Grey Hawks, Old Timers Rec Hockey @ 7:30 pm. Mixed curling: 7 – 9 pm. Badminton: 7 pm Ray Watkins gym. Parks & Rec drop-in aerobics: 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Jr. Canadian Rangers: Reg. meeting from 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ GRSS gym. GR Literacy: Homework Help 3 – 4:30 pm. Drop-in for high school students to use computers & receive tutoring.

EVERY FRIDAY:

GR Deli: Now offering Friday ﬁsh & chips Parks & Rec: Cardio-Plus class 9:15 – 10:15 am, Jan 18 – Mar 22. Revellers Senior Club: Tai Chi @ 1 pm. Public swim: 6 – 10 pm. Legion 270: Meat Draw @ 6 pm. Christian Fellowship: Men’s breakfast @ 7 am @ Clayworks Café. Revellers Senior Club: Canasta @ 7 pm. VI Reg. Library: Open 1:30–5pm & 6:30– 8:30 pm.

EVERY SATURDAY: Public swim: 2 – 5 pm & 6 – 9 pm. VI Reg. Library: Open 1:30 – 5 pm. Legion 270: Afternoon entertainment 3–6 pm.

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EVERY SUNDAY: Parks & Rec: Everyone welcome swim 12-4 pm

Northgate Church: Life Group, 6:30 pm. AA Meeting: 340 Alder St in bsmt. Christian Fellowship: Sunday school for children 5 & up, teens & adults @ 9:45 am

(except spring break). Worship service @ 11 am.

ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS:

GR Curling Club: Mike 283-7173 GR Cycling Club: Travis 283-2072 GR Revellers (Seniors): Erich 283-2653 Scouts Canada: Maxine 283-2302 PAC Ray Watkins Elem: Miranda 283-7336 PAC GRSS: Katie 283-7559 GR Restorative Justice: Coleen 283-2537 GR Minor Hockey: Ellena 283-7743 GR Figure Skating: Donna 283-2270 GR Literacy Society: Carrie 1-866-725-4790 Sparks & Brownies: Danielle 283-2072 GR Rod & Gun: Christian 283-7722 Nootka Sound Watershed: Pat 283- 2818 GR Museum & Archives: Suzanne 283-2464

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Last month: 1. ROOOMY 2. Headlight 3. Flat Tire 4. Four door 5. Bumper 6. Roof 7. Grill 8. Chin 9. No draft window 10. Arm pit

2013 Chamber Executive

GR Art Centre: Pat 283-2661 GR Slow Pitch: Debbie 283-7448 GR Golf & Country Club: Judy 283-2494 Royal Canadian Legion: Sheila 283-2910 GR Lions Club: Glenn 283-2596 GR Chamber of Commerce: Dawn 283-7254 GR Canadian Rangers: Dave 283-9003 GR Jr. Canadian Rangers: Theresa 283-2378 Quilters & Crafters: Cathy 283-2590 Alcoholic Anonymous: Scott 283-9272/ 1-800-663-1441 COMMUNITY SERVICES: EMERGENCIES: 911 BC Ambulance: 283-2429 Fire Department: 283-2522 Medical Clinic: 283-2626 RCMP: 283-2227 Canada Post: 283-2412 Forest Fire Reporting: 1-800-663-5555 VI Library: 283-2502 Parks & Rec: 283-2251 Road Report: 1-800-661-2324 Village of Gold River: 283-2202 Victim Services : 283-7773 Weather: 283-2652 Visitors Info: 283-2418 PEP: 283-9272 Health Care Aux.: 283-7250 Health Care Aux. Thrift Shop: 283-7319 Gold River Food Bank: 283-7319/283-7241 Recyling Depot CHURCHES: Christian Fellowship Church Pastor: Rob Hoffman 283-7241 Sunday School @ 9:45 am & Worship Service @ 11 am Contact for GR Food Bank Northgate Foursquare Church Pastors: Romeo & Darla Gaiga 283-7120 Program info: Sheila - 283-2910 or Darla - 283-7620 St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church Angelican/United Sun Worship - Call 2837273 or 283-2486 for times Catholic Sun Service - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sun of the month - Lay service @ 11 am 4th Sun of the month - Mass with Father Withmore @ 5:30 pm

President - Dawn Dakin Vice President - still open Treasurer - Sheila Millard Secretary - Brenda Patrick Directors - Lana Fraser, Kristen Little and Julie Shimenuk If at any time you have questions or concerns or simply want to talk about Chamber business do not hesitate to approach any of the above. We will be happy to talk with you.

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