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MUST SEE EVENTS At The Table
Feb 7
Gowland Harbour Resort’s food and drink series pairing award-winning Vancouver Island wines, spirits, meads & craft beers with literary-inspired menus.
The Islands Agriculture Show
Feb 13/14
Bringing together farmers, rural landowners, farm organizations equipment dealers, service providers and the general public, the Islands Agriculture Show provides a venue for participants to learn, connect and engage.
Valentines Day
Feb 14
Check page 4 for Valentine Events.
Giant Indoor Garage Sale
Feb 21
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Feb 21
Beat the rainy weather and cash in on garage sale goodies. Why giant? Because everyone's invited!
CR Hospital Foundation Trivia Night Fun-filled FUN-draiser. Four rounds of 20 Questions. Teams of 8 or less.
Island Wedding Expo
Feb 22
Vancouver Island Bridal Exhibition. Courtenay, Nanaimo, and Victoria. Fashion shows, vendors, discounts, & prizes.
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Happy Valentines Day! Valentines Day Events
WIN Romantic Valentines Dinner for Two: Acropolis Restaurant. Includes; greeting with a rose, private booth, a photo, 5 course meal and a bottle of wine. Enter at; www.whatsondigest.com or Acropolis Kuizina facebook page. 250.914.0909. WIN $100 Valentines Gift!: Enter to WIN $100 Gift Certificate for Georgie's Furniture & Fashion by 'Liking' and/or 'Sharing' Georgie's facebook page. FB search, "Georgie's Furniture and Fashion" for more details. 250.287.9577. Treat Your Sweetheart: Does this sound like the perfect date to you? Candles, favourite movie marathon and a delicious Dairy Queen love heart shaped ice-cream cake. Mmmm fudge! $9.99 Sm. or $17.99 Lg. Alpine 3 Course Italian Dinner: Mt. Washington, Alpine Lodge. Doors; 6:30pm. Dinner; 7pm. Following a complimentary glass of bubbly, be treated to three delicious mouth-watering courses prepared by world-renowned Italian guest chef, Daniele Mereu. Tickets limited, book now! $59.95. 1.888.231.1499
Peace & Love on the Mountain: Mt. Washington, 9am-9pm. Valentines 2-for1 Retro 70's Night skiing tickets for you and your honeybear. After skiing come to “Feel The Love 70's Party” featuring "Wunderbread" at Teddy's Bar & Grill. It'll be far out! Retro outfits encouraged. 1.888.231.1499 Sweetheart Dinner Menu and Live Music: Royal Coachman. Live music by "How Could I", at 8 pm plus some fun open mic by invitation. 250.286.0231. Dolphins Resort 3-Course Valentines Dinner: Dolphin's Resort. $65. Reserve, 1.800.891.0287 Dinner & Jazz: Heriot Bay Inn. Featuring, "Wire Choir". Two courses $34. Three courses $39. 250.285.3539. Parents' Night Out: Black Creek Community Ctr, 5pm–9pm. Need a DATE NIGHT? Leave the kids with us. Mini pizzas, dessert, games and a movie. Enjoy an evening free with your sweetie. Reserve now! 1 Child; $15. 2 Kids; $25. 3 or more; $30. (Same family) 250.337.5190.
Whats On Digest Calendar Events SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS online FREE at WhatsOnDigest.com JAN 31 SAT BC Provincial Snowboard Slopestyle: 8am. Come watch the exciting competition from around the province. MountWashington.ca,
The Smell of Money: 6pm, A comedic musical satire based on The Sound of Music with a strong streak of Quadra quirkiness. Dinner & show, $34.95. Show only, $20. 250.285.3322. Beach Party: Mt. Washington, Ted’s Bar & Grill, 7pm. Dress for the beach and come ready to party with great eats & spirits. MountWashington.ca Laughopolis - Improv and Stand up Comedy: Old Galaxy Theatre (now Discovery Community Church), 7pm. Proudly presented by World Vision. Tix $15 or $49 a family. 250.287.8786.
5 CR Storm Away Game: vs. Comox Glacier Kings, 7:30pm, 250.204.6192.
FEB 1 SUN
C Canucks vs Minnesota, 12:30 pm, SNP WIN A $100 Valentines Gift!: Enter to WIN $100 Gift Certificate for Georgie’s Furniture & Fashion by ‘Liking’ and/or ‘Sharing’ Georgie’s facebook page. FB search, “Georgie’s Furniture and Fashion” for more details. 250.287.9577. Drawn Feb 12 WIN a Romantic Valentines Dinner for Two: Acropolis Restaurant. Includes; Greeting with a rose, private booth, a photo, 5 course meal and a bottle of wine. FMI and to enter go to,WhatsOnDigest.com or Acropolis Kuizina facebook page. 250.914.0909. Fishing: February is the BEST winter month to catch a Winter Chinook. All Stars Hockey Skills Competition: Strathcona Gardens Ice Arena, 3pm. Fun afternoon of hockey skill challenges. Goofy prizes awarded to various divisions for the hardest shot, fastest skater, stick handling obstacle course and shooting accuracy. 250.287.9234. Try Rugby! : Sportsplex 4:15pm. FREE session to work on basic passing and running plays. Boys and girls ages 6-13yrs. Bring clean runners and a water bottle! 250.202.7642. 27th Annual Bowl for Breath : CR Bowling, 5pm. Raising funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Several shifts to choose from and each participant bowls 2 games. Elementary, middle and secondary school students welcome to register through participating schools or call Cindy Stewart. Lots of Prizes! Adults, $20. Children, $10. Donation or pledges, 250.923.3382.
FEB 2 MON
Ground Hog Day: Groundhog Day in Canada focuses on the concept of a groundhog coming out of its home in mid-winter to see if spring is on its way in the northern hemisphere. Sunny = More Winter. Collection & Fundraising Exhibition: CR Art Gallery, 10am. Local artist, Doris Ritchie, created a great body of work including; water-colours, drawings and portraits of the island’s landscape, flora and people. Ritchie’s donating 240+ original works from the Ritchie Estate to sell in support of CR Gallery fundraising initiatives. Showing for 3wks. 250.287.2261. Girls Inc.: Sportsplex, 3pm. Youth after-school programs are back. Lots of low cost or no cost drop-in programs and include yummy snacks. For girls grades 2 to 5. Build confidence and comfort in physically active games. Mon’s: 3-4:30pm. 286.5305.
FEB 3 TUE
C Canucks vs Winnipeg, 7 pm, SNP River City Mobility Customer Appreciation Day:Inside the CR Common Mall, 9am-8pm. Come celebrate our 1year anniversary! With scooter & mobility aid demo’s and give-aways! 778.346.1073 Open Studio; Life Drawing:CR Art Gallery. Every Tuesday, 6:30pm-9pm. Feb 3 to Mar 10. Practice your figure drawing skills in a group setting. Bring drawing and painting materials. 5 Different models provided. $62.50/6 classes or $12.50/drop-in session. 250.287.2261. Pride; Presented by CR Festival of Films: Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. A British comedy. Rated R. $12. Tidemarktheatre.com
WIN CHOCOLATE 12 Months of the Year! WIN OUR GRAND PRIZE: A ROCKY MOUNTAIN GIFT PACK ONCE A MONTH FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR! OR, SEE IF YOUR CARD HAS ROCKY DOLLARS VALUED FROM $5-$100!
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6 Play; ‘Maladjusted’ Tour: Thunderbird Hall, 7:30pm. Back by popular demand! Powerful interactive play addressing our government’s issues in our mental health system that create barriers to humane care. Focuses on an adolescent and a homeless man misdiagnosed and mis-led by various doctors and social workers and reveals the downward spiral into dangerous circumstances spurred on by our government’s system. Admission by donation. 250.914.3059.
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CR Seniors’ Centre Candidates Forum for Board Positions: CR Seniors Ctr, inside the CR Common Mall, 10:30-11:30am. Come hear what your candidates have to say. 250.914.4401. Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride at Balance Equestrian Centre!: Balance Equestrian Ctr hosts ‘Beginner Ladies Learn-to-Ride’, 6-8 pm. $260 for all 4 rides, with no previous horse experience needed. Qualified instructors and calm, gentle horses of all sizes. Get some exercise, learn to groom, tack up and ride. All in a safe, welcoming environment. 250.203.6042. Current Trends in Gardening: CR Garden Club, 6pm. Guest Speaker; ‘Arzeena Hamir’, agronomist, food security activist, mother, concerned global citizen, and owner of AmaraFarm. Discussing updates on GMO’s,
supporting pollinators, seed saving and food security. $2 Drop-in. 250.923.0578.
FEB 5 THU
C Canucks vs San Jose, 7 pm, SNP Young Moms Coffee Group: 8:45am, 260 Sth Dogwood St, All new and expectant mothers welcome to meet in Room 208 at Campbell River Baptist Church @ 8:45 am, the first & third Thursday of each month. Support and learn from each other., Free, www.crbaptist.bc.ca, june@crbaptist.bc.ca, 250-287-8831 Comedy Play; Naughty Nanas Knickers: 7:00pm, 1080 Hemlock Street, Comedy Play; ‘Naughty Nana’s Knickers’: Presenty by River City Players, 7-10pm. Tix @ Impressions Custom Framing, CR Laundromat and Comfort Zone Foods. 250.914.0419, www. rivercityplayers.ca 250.914.0419
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Arena & Pool Sleepover Parties: 8:30pm, Ages 7-11. We invite children to join us for some overnight fun. Drop the kids off for some late night skating, swimming, lazer tag, sports, relay races and games. 13.5 hours of total fun! The weary partygoers will wind down to a movie with popcorn and then sleep in one of our activity rooms waking up to a light breakfast before you pick them up at 10:00am. $35.00, recept@strathconard.ca, 250 287 9234
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Valentines Sweetheart Menu Bring your Sweetheart to the Royal Coachman and try our special Sweetheart Menu.
Feb 14
Feature Band: “How Could I”
Sunday Jazz / Afternoons 1 - 4:00pm No cover charge
Saturday Nights Live Music 8:00pm ROYAL COACHMAN PUB & MUDSLINGERS COFFEE 84 Dogwood St • Open 7 days
250-286-0231 royalcoachmaninn.ca Feb 7, Sat~
C Canucks vs Pittsburgh, 7 pm, HNIC Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9:00am, 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. Free, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, marketmanager@ comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com 250-218-0321 Pacific Salmon Foundation 2015 Dinner and Auction: 6:00pm, 1999 14th Ave, The Foundation galvanizes the breadth of vested stakeholders to support Pacific salmon from stream to estuary to ocean. Raising money and making grants to volunteer community groups that conserve and restore streams. Manages watershed initiatives in British Columbia. Don’t miss this popular annual fundraiser. $50 lfmm@shaw.ca, At The Table 2014-15 Food + Drink Series: 6:30pm, 823 Gowlland Harbour Road, Join Gowlland Harbour Resort Executive Chef Mariana Gabilondo and Southend Farm & Vineyard winemaker Jill Ogasawara for their second year of At The Table a food and drink series pairing award-winning Vancouver Island wines, spirits, meads & craft beers with literary-inspired menus. Enjoy a four-course sit down dinner including
drink pairings with each dish, plus dessert and talks by the chef, winemaker and featured partners. $87 per person includes tax, www.gowllandharbour.com/ events, 250-285-3572 The Legendary Quinnie: 8:00pm, 1500 Island Hwy, Live Band: The Quinsam Hotel.250.286.9811. FREE!, www.quinsamhotel.com, (250) 286-9811 Jesse Roper Live: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland Jesse Roper is magnetic. With an explosive live show, the genuine quality and charisma of his versatile blues rooted soul, rock and country funk. $12 Advance, www. cumberlandvillageworks.com.
Feb 8, Sun~ S CR Storm vs Comox 4:00pm Dentistry from the Heart: 8:00am, 150 Dogwood Street, This is the day when we give back to a community that has been so wonderful to us. Free basic dentistry will be provided for those 19 years and older who can’t get dental care elsewhere. Arrive early, reg starts at 8:00am. Patients will be seen on a first come first serve basis. First 50 patients are guaranteed to be seen. drmikefinn.ca, info@drmikefinn.ca, 250-287-4010 Make It A Date: 7:00pm, 260 Sth Dogwood St, A presentation at Campbell River Baptist Church designed to enhance your relationship! Invite your friends & neighbours and join us for a potluck dessert Please contact Gina Cooper, Administrative Assistant at gina@crbaptist.bc.ca to register or call 250-287-8831. Free, www.crbaptist.bc.ca.
Feb 9, Mon~ BC Family Day C Canucks in Minnesota 5 pm, SNP Church Family Day: 4:00pm, 260 Sth Dogwood St, Be a part of our family at Campbell River Baptist Church! On Mon, Feb. 9 from 4-8 pm we are having a Church Family Day so bring your favourite game, play sports in the gym or just sit & chat. Bring a main dish & either a salad or dessert and let’s share the work and fun of family. Please sign up with Gina Cooper, Admin Assistant at gina@crbaptist.bc.ca or call our office at 250-287-8831. Feb 10, Tue~
International Womens Group: 11:30am, 740 Robron Rd. This popular program provides opportunity for women to meet and visit over a potluck lunch and learn new and interesting things about Canada, Campbell River and abroad, Free. www.immigrantwelcome.ca CR Seniors Annual General Meeting; Board Election: 1pm, 1426 Ironwood Road, inside CR Commmon. CR Seniors Ctr, 1pm. Must be 2015 members to attend and vote. You can become a member today if you want to vote. 250.914.4401.www.crseniors.com, karendavies@shaw.ca
Feb 11, Wed~
C Canucks in Chicago, 5 pm, SN Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride at Balance Equestrian Centre!: Feb 12, Thu~ Memento Mori: Remember you must die: 10:00am-
5.00pm, 1235 Shoppers Row, Artist: Rachel Yoder12 February to 27 March 2015 MAIN GALLERY -/Yoder Colour field paintings play with the biological tension that is created within the eye when two coloursat specific tones are presented side by side. Free, contact@crartgallery.ca, WIN A $100 Valentines Gift: , 581A 11th Ave, Have you entered yet. Last day to enter is today see Feb 1 for details. Comedy Play: Naughty Nanas Knickers: 7:00pm, 1080 Hemlock Street, See Feb 5th.
Feb 13, Fri~ S CR Storm vs Victoria 7:30pm C Canucks vs Boston, 7 pm, SNP 4th Annual Islands Agriculture Show: Filberg Ctr and Native Sons Hall Courtenay, 8am-4pm. 56 trade show exhibits, speaker sessions plus outdoor displays that showcase the latest and greatest in farm technology.The only agricultural trade show and conference serving our farm and food community. Bringing together farmers, rural landowners, farm equipment dealers, service providers and more! 250.748.0822 $15 www.iashow.ca, 250.748.0822
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LIVE BANDS Feb 6/7 - Rythym Sharks Feb 13/14 - Ten Times Bigger Feb 20/21 - Woody James Feb 27/28 - Impalas
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Campbell River
Seniors Centre Campbell River Common, 1426 Ironwood Road
Weekly Events Monday - Wednesday - Friday Yoga 9:30 - 10:30, E Wing (sign on glass). Monday - Friday Line Dancing 10:30 - 12:00, E wing (see above). Monday - Friday inclusive Lunch 11:00 - 1:00. Prices vary. Tuesday - Thursday Bingo 1:00 - 3:00
Wednesday Mexican Train (main hall) 9:30 - 12 and 1:00 - 3:00 Tuesday and Thursday Drawing 10:00 to 12:00 Monday - Wednesday Craft’s 12:00 - 3:00 - Jessie’s Room (main hall) Monday Cribbage 1:00 - Jessie’s Room
Special Events WEDNESDAY Feb 4th Candidates forum for people who are running for Board Positions. 10:30 - 11:30. Come and hear what your candidates have to say.
TUESDAY FEB 10th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: BOARD ELECTION 1:00 People must be 2015 members before they can attend and vote. If you are not a member you may become one on that date. People may be nominated from the floor at this time.
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Bring Your Partner to Work Day: 9:00am, Bring your loved one into your work today and show them what you do all day. Then tomorrow, (Valentine’s Day) relax together with a better understanding and appreciation of your valentine. Or find out they just eat donuts all day and look at facebook. FREE! Post your story to our facebook page, and go in the draw to win a dinner and a movie for 2. facebook@whatsondigestcampbellriver.com Lucky Friday the 13th: 6:30pm, Will Your Luck Hold Out? Youth ages 8-14 are welcome to come try their luck at the pool. It’s doubtful you will make it through all 13 challenges unscathed....but the brave can come and try. Reg. Admin 250 287 9234 Sneak Peak Into Precision; Presented by CR Dance Extreme: 7:00pm, 1220 Shoppers Row, Sneak Peak Into Precision; Presented by CR Dance Extreme:Tidemark Theatre, 7pm. Showcasing award winning Showteam, Prep Team, and Fresh Groove Hip Hop teams. Featuring jazz, hip-hop, ballet, musical theatre and modern stage. Tix $18 at, TidemarkTheatre.com, $18, www. Tidemarktheatre.com, Limited tickets available. Live Music at the Legendary Quinnie: 8:00pm, 1500 Island Hwy , The Quinsam Hotel. Featuring, ‘Ten Times Bigger’. 250.286.9811. FREE www.quinsamhotel.com. QuinsamHotel@telus.net, 250.286.9811.
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agricultural trade show and conference serving our farm and food community. Bringing together farmers, rural landowners, farm equipment dealers, service providers and more! 250.748.0822 $15/session, www.iashow.ca, cowex@shaw.ca. Live Music at the Legendary Quinnie: 8:00pm, 1500 Island Hwy ,The Quinsam Hotel. Featuring, ‘Ten Times Bigger’. 250.286.9811.FREE, www.quinsamhotel.com
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Feb 14, Sat~ Valentines Day
Fishing: Winter Chinook : 12:00am, Fishing in February is the BEST winter month to catch a Winter Chinook. Opening Day - Centre for Spiritual Living, 516 South Dogwood St: 10:00am, 516 South Dogwood St, Opening Day, of the new centre. The Centre for Spiritual Living has just purchased our permanent home at 516 S. Dogwood St. and we are having a special Opening Day Celebration featuring our favorite musician, Noelle Maffin. www. cslcampbellriver.org 250-850-4042 Silent Auction Fundraiser for Youth Missions: 7:00pm, 260 South Dogwood Street, Help support our Youth Mission’s trip to New York by coming to our Silent Auction on Sun, 7-9 pm at Campbell River Baptist Church. Contact Pastor Steve at steve@crbaptist.bc.ca or call the office 250-287-8831. Thank you for supporting our Youth Missions!, Auction www.crbaptist.bc.ca, steve@ crbaptist.bc.ca, 250-287-8831
S CR Storm AT Comox 7:30pm (Playoffs start soon, go to campbellriverstorm.com for more. All your special Valentine events appear on page 3 4th Annual Islands Agriculture Show: 8am, 4th Annual Islands Agriculture Show:Filberg Ctr and Native Sons Hall Courtenay, 8am-4pm. 56 trade show exhibits, speaker sessions plus outdoor displays that showcase the latest and greatest in farm technology.The only
C Canucks vs Minnesota, 7 pm, SNP Wounded Warrior Run: 6 Runners. 6 Days. 600kms. A charity run that covers the length of the Island. Starts Feb 15th, ends Feb 20th. Raises awareness and financial support for wounded warriors Canada. Runners arrive in Campbell River Feb 16th at 6pm and leave 10am at Serious Coffee. PTSD Mental Health ‘Not all wounds are visible.’
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EVENTS
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3
Pride
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13
Sneak Peek Into Precision
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17
Foxcatcher
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25
Fred Eaglesmith
TUESDAY MARCH 3
Classical Afternoon with Sarah Hagan
TUESDAY MARCH 3
Mommy
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4
Led Zepagain
TUESDAY MARCH 10
CitizenFour
SATURDAY MARCH 14
This Thin Place
TUESDAY MARCH 17
Delhi 2 Dublin
FRIDAY MARCH 27
WiL and The Lion The Bear The Fox
SATURDAY MARCH 28
The Comic Strippers
Presented by Campbell River Festival of Films
Presented by CR Dance Extreme
Presented by Campbell River Festival of Films
Presented by Tidemark Theatre and Vancouver Island MusicFest
Presented by Tidemark Theatre
Presented by Campbell River Festival of Films
Presented by Rock.It Boy Entertainment
Presented by Campbell River Festival of Films
Presented by Tidemark Theatre
Presented by Tidemark Theatre
Presented by Snowed In Comedy
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The now one year old Timberline Village store has over 40 staff members, with 5 managers, the largest store in the Timberline Village complex. With a large growth spurt to the south of Campbell River many people are thrilled with the location being the optimum convenience stop, that is on the way home. Bringing the Canada Post service into Shoppers Drugmart has created a new flow to the store, Jane the post office manager, is trained by Canada Post, but employed by Shoppers Drugmart, for customers that means a full service post office 7 days a week. Shaun says, the store is seeing over three times the customers today compared to one year ago. You will notice in 2015 new arrivals of ‘Life’ brand products in the food area, but still a great selection of ‘Life’ brand in pharmaceuticals and Balea in the bath sections. There is a big win on ‘Life’ brands especially in pharmaceuticals, with savings of around 30%. When I asked Shaun, “Whats the difference” between national brands and ‘Life’ he said, ‘minimal, they are both comparable to give the same results” Other new arrivals in food and pet consumables you can expect to see in Shoppers is ‘Presidents Choice’ and ‘No Name’.
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Beauty department manager Caroline who is a specialist in beauty products can guide you through the large fragrance section as well as cosmetics that include house brands such as Quo, No. 7 and Gosh all the top name brands for everyday beauty. Special occassion products such as Carnaby Candy lines and Russell Stover chocolates are strong contenders in quality and fine treats. That general store that you remember from 30 years ago has not disappeared it just got bigger. Shoppers Drugmart has raised the bar on convenience shopping and has created a store that recognizes the 21st century customer. What’s in the future? Well that would be spilling the beans, but you can be sure that it will be more convenience with greater rewards and savings. written by Cathy Kaardal
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Feb 17, Tue~
Campbell River Festival of Films: 7pm, Campbell River Festival of Films presents “Foxcatcher” - at the Tidemark Theatre. Tickets Tidemark Theatre ticket office and online at tidemarktheatre.com. $12 (plus applicable CR Festival of Films Presents; Foxcatcher: 7:00pm, 1220 Shoppers Row, CR Festival of Films Presents; ‘Foxcatcher’. Wrestler Mark Schultz forms a relationship with his new sponsor, millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - Rated R.Tix $12, TidemarkTheatre. com, $12/ticket, www.tidemarktheatre.com. Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride at Balance Equestrian Centre: See Feb 4th.
Feb 19, Thu~
C Canucks in New York R., 4 pm, SNP Rediscover Forgotten Food Skills: 6:30pm, 1800 South Alder Street, Quarkblatter Teig (yummy pastry):Sportsplex, 6:30-9pm. Remember those wonderful smells coming from Grandmas kitchen? Think of homemade bread, jams, jellies and amazing soups
made from scratch, with real stock! Register @ Sportsplex or Community Centre: $30/class. Judy, 250.286.1161 Comedy Play; Naughty Nanas Knickers: 7:00pm, See Feb 5th for details.
Feb 20 Fri~
C Canucks in New Jersey, 4 pm, SNP The Legendary Quinnie: 8:00pm, 1500 Island Hwy , “Woody James” Feb 20 & 21at the Quinsam Hotel.250.286.9811. FREE www.quinsamhotel.com
Feb 21, Sat~
Giant Indoor Garage Sale: 10:00am, 401-11th Avenue, Community Centre, 10am - 1pm. Browse or sell! Up to 25 spaces available to sell gently used houshold items. $15 a space. Fundraising for the 50+ Active Living Programs. Reserve place, 250.286.1161., Free or $15 a space, www. campbellriver.ca Free Community Dinner: 4:00pm, 2215 Campbell River Rd, Free Community Dinner at the CR Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. A home-cooked dinner will be served which will include Lasagna,Caesar salad,dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Doors open at 4pm and meal served at 4:30pm. Everyone welcome! , Free, www.
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex 225 South Dogwood Street • Campbell River, BC • 250-287-9234 • www.strathconaRD.ca
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Hockey skill challenges, prizes, and fun for hockey players of all ages – divisions based on age and/or experience. Sun. Feb. 1. 3-5:30 PM
Swim & watch a family movie. Bring pool toys. Pizza, a drink and ice cream cone. Sat. Feb. 7. 6-8:00 PM
All Stars Hockey Competition (All Ages)
Friday Night Movies (All Ages)
Skate and watch a family movie. Pizza and juice box. Movie starts at 6:00 PM. Fri, Feb. 13. 5:15-8:00 PM
Demi Lovato Themed Skate Pizza & Skating Party (6-12)
Dance, skate and sing to your favourite Demi Lovato songs. Games & fun - includes skate rentals and pizza. Sat, Feb. 28 6-9:00 PM
Family Pizza & Movie Night (All Ages)
LUCKY Friday the 13th (8-14)
13 Challenges for youth. It’s doubtful you will make it through all 13 challenges unscathed – but the brave can come and try! Fri. Feb. 13 6:30-8:00 PM
Slopstacle (All Ages)
Messy Wet Aquatic Fun! Come prepared to get covered in pudding & goo. Obstacle course & Prizes. Sat. Feb.28 2-4:00 PM
Cosmic Rock n’ Glow Swim (11-17)
Pool games, challenges and fun. Includes glow item, snacks & drinks. Fri. Feb. 20 8-9:30 PM
Combo Events
Arena & Pool Sleepover Parties Fri, Feb. 6 (ages 7-11) Drop the kids off
for some skating, swimming, lazer tag, sports, games, and a movie. Times: 8:30 PM - 10:00 AM the next morning.
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19 crvineyard.ca, admin@crvineyard.ca, 250.286.3372 CR Hospital Foundation 16th Annual Trivia Night: 6:00pm, 1800 S. Alder, at the Sportsplex. Doors 6pm. Play 7pm. Fun-filled FUN-draiser. Four rounds of 20 Questions. Teams of 8 or less. Cash bar, snacks and pot-luck available.$20/player. 50/50 & raffle draw with fun prizes. Don’t forget your funky team name! Reg. 250.850.2418 info@crhospitalfoundation.ca, Discover Old Time Gospel Singing: 7:00pm, Discovery Community Church, 250 10th Ave.Come sing with us. 250.287.8786. The Legendary Quinnie: 8pm, 1500 Island Hwy Live Band Quinsam Hotel. 286.9811, FREE!, quinsamhotel.com
Feb 22, Sun~
C Canucks in NY Islanders, 3 pm, CITY TV Vancouver Islands Bridal Exhibition 2015: 411 Anderton Avenue, Florence Filberg Ctr, 11am-3pm. 3 fashion shows accompioned by local florist, showcasing wedding dresses, bridemaids dresses and wedding lingerie.GRAND PRIZE DRAW at 3pm! Admission $12.1.888.501.9696 BridalExhibition.ca, $12,
Centre: See Feb 4th. Fred Eaglesmith at The Tidemark: 7:30pm, 1220 Shoppers Row, The heart of rock and roll is alive and well with Fred Eaglesmith. Adding a touch of the theatrics to every show, Eaglesmith dubbed his band The Traveling Steam Show Presented by the Tidemark Theatre Society, $32.00, www.tidemarktheatre.com, 250-287-7465
Feb 26, Thu~
C Canucks in Buffalo, 4 pm, SNP Meaningful Media Night - 56 Up: 7:00pm, 1685 South Dogwood, FREE ADMISSION. EVERYONE WELCOME. 56 years in the making. “Give me the child until he is 7 and I will give you the man.” Starting in 1964, The UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. Followed by an open discussion on the films themes., FREE, www. ImmigrantWelcome.ca/events, 2508300171
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The Legendary Quinnie: 8:00pm, 1500 Island Hwy , “The Impalas” Feb 27 & 28th at the Quinsam Hotel.250.286.9811. FREE www.quinsamhotel.com, Spiritual Cinema Presents: Alive Inside: 7:00pm, 516 South Dogwood St, ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music capacity to reawaken our souls listening to music. An uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind, Popcorn & refreshments served., Suggested donation of $10, www.clscampbellriver.org, 250-850-4042
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Mobile Thermography Clinic : 9:00am, 1170 Shoppers Row, non-invasive and radiation-free. Call 250-9475424 to book your appointment. Space is limited. www. thermographyvancouverisland.com C Canucks in Boston, 4 pm, SNP International Womens Group: 11:30am, 740 Robron Rd, Opportunity for women to meet and visit over a potluck lunch and learn new and interesting things about Canada, Campbell River and abroad!, Free, www. immigrantwelcome.ca CR Business & Professional Womens Network: 5:30pm, at 84 Dogwood Street, Royal Coachman, Carriage Room, 5:30pm-9pm. Speaker: Pamela Posein of River City Therapeutic. $40 Includes dinner. www.bpwn.org, 250-898-3173
Feb 25, Wed~
CR First Open Heart Society Meeting: 2:00pm, 40111th Avenue, Community Ctr, Guest speakerfrom the Integrated Health Network. New members welcome. Call Ken, 250.923.3466. www.fohs.bc.ca Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride at Balance Equestrian
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Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9:00am, 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. Free, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, 250-218-0321 Assisted Self Inquiry: An introduction to the Hakomi Method: 12:00pm, 210-437 10th Avenue, This is a rare opportunity to witness a full length one-onone Hakomi counselling session in Campbell River. $25 (10% discount for OM Yoga members), www. justiceschanfarber.com 778 996-3821 Slopstacle Fun: 2:00pm, Check out the slippery, sloppy pool obstacle course we have planned for you. Prizes for best wipe out. Come prepared to get covered in pudding, jello, eggs and other goo., Reg Admin., 250 287 9234 Demi Lovato Themed Skate: 6:00pm, Pizza and Skating Party Ages 6-12. Dance, sing and skate to your favourite Demi Lovato songs. includes skate rentals and pizza. $10.00, 250 287 9234
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Boomer’s Week; Active 50+ Who Love to Ski or Ride: All-inclusive program. After fun on the slopes, enjoy a delicious meal. $75 includes; lift ticket, lesson and lunch. 2 sessions; 10am-12pm or 1-3pm.
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Live Music @ Ted’s “IRIS”: Teddy’s Bar, 9:30pm-1am. Featuring Nanaimo-based rock band, led by talented vocalist Jona Kristinsson.
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Herb Bradley Challenge: 4pm-11pm. Fundraiser for VI Society for Adaptive Snowsports. ”Wipe Out of the Day” & “Most Entertaining Mascot” contests.
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The Totally Awesome 80’s Party: Ted’s Bar, 9pm. Haus Prizes for best female and male costumes.
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Alpine 3 Course Italian Dinner: Alpine Lodge. Doors; 6:30pm. Dinner; 7pm. Complimentary glass of bubbly, and 3 delicious mouth-watering courses prepared by Italian guest chef, Daniele Mereu. Tickets limited, book now! $59.95.
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Things To Do In Hiking/ Biking: Free @ Snowden Forest (16 KM) Canyon view Trail, 8km, easy to intermediate, (from 2hrs) Check for new routes Snowshoe Fondue!: Take a snowshoe tour and have a gourmet fondue dinner! 250.338.1386 Golf: 18 Holes, 9 Holes & Driving Ranges Storey Creek Golf Course 18 holes and Driving Range, McGimpsey Road, storeycreek.bc.ca Sequoia Springs Golf Course: 250 287-4970, 700 Peterson Road sequoiasprings.com; 18 holes. Saratoga Beach Golf Club 9 hole - RE-OPEN plus driving range. 2084 Saratoga Rd, Black Creek. 250 337-2208 Quadra Isl. Golf Club - Heriot Bay Rd. Quadra Isl. 250-2852811 Outdoor Education Center: Strathcona Lodge 250
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Float Plane tours: CorilAir - From Tyee Spit to remote locations including Refuge Cove - Surge Narrows - Big Bay - Blind Channel corilair.com 1-888-287-8366 Historic Mail Tours Take a Back Country Guided Tour: on snowshoeing trails, Mount Washington 250.338.1386 Biking Rentals: $40/day per bike at Spokes 250 286-0500 871 13th Ave. Campbell River
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WELCOME TO THE 4TH ANNUAL ISLANDS AGRICULTURE SHOW
The Islands Agriculture Show is the largest agriculture event on Vancouver Island. This year’s show will include an entirely new lineup of conference speakers, a new location and more learning opportunities. There are 12 sessions to choose from and each session is $15.00 each and includes admission to the trade show and the Welcome Reception. The show will feature 56 trade show exhibits as well as a number of outdoor displays that showcase the latest and greatest in farm technology. Limited seats for the speaker sessions, so sign up soon.
Friday, February 13
8:00 am Registration Desk Opens, Trade Show Opens, Filberg Centre Native Sons 10:00 am Keynote Speaker: Tom Manley Pain, Fun, and Hard Work: The real story of growing a food business Kevin Boon Building the Island Beef Industry 11:30 am Lunch Break 12:00 noon Lunch Break 1:00 pm Jennifer Woods Animal Welfare: From Farm to Fork Why is animal welfare important, what are the current expectations from customers and regulatory agencies, how as a producer, do you incorporate animal welfare into your business plans and what tools are available. 1:30 pm Ginger Brunner Human Resources 101 for Farmers This session will provide attendees with a high level overview of HR
best practices and practical tools focused in the areas of hiring training/onboarding and managing employee performance. 2:30 pm Network Break 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Tamara Leigh Innovations in Island Agriculture This presentation will offer perspectives on how innovation and collaboration is keeping agriculture a strong contributor to Island economies and communities. Kevin Hursh Farming and the Media In this era of 24-hour news and social media, it’s important for producers to understand how the media operates and the impact it is having on agriculture. It’s also important for producers to use the tools at their disposal to bring more balance and truth into the mix.
Saturday, February 14
8:00 am Registration Desk Opens 8:30 am Trade Show Opens, Filberg Centre Native Sons 9:00 am Kevin Hursh Small and Successful Small and mid-sized operations can rival the profitability of much larger entities. However, it requires a good business plan, hard work, patience and the right attitude. Expectations need to be realistic and your family needs to buy into the vision. This presentation will be of interest to anyone trying to get more profit from their production base. It will also offer perspectives on the future directions for agriculture. Dr. Victoria Bowes Can Poultry
Really Make you Sick? Dr. Victoria Bowes, DVM, MSc, ACPV, Avian Pathologist will focus on the principles of food safety in poultry production, discussing topics such as human health, poultry health, disease transmission, good management techniques, and why these things are important to everyone who raises poultry. There will be time for a question and answer period at the end of the presentation 10:00 am Network Break 10:30 am Network Break Panel: Jodi Rolston/ Carmen Wakeling Selling Beyond the Farmers’
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Market- Dealing with Distributors If you have ever wondered what it takes to move beyond selling at the Farmers Market or from the farm this session is for you. The panel will provide inside information from the perspective of the distributor, retailer and producer on how you can work together. They will be available to answer your questions and give you step by step information on what you need to do to take your farm beyond just selling at farmers’ markets. 11:00February am Dr. Daniel Baker 2015 Rearing Living 13-14, February 13-14, 2015 Fossils: Cold Water Aquaponics using Sturgeon Dr. Baker’s talk will provide insights into the setup, management and harvest methods scaled for the industrial, community and backyard aquaculturalist. 12:00 noon Lunch Break Lunch Break
1:00 pm Steve Kenyon Profitable Pastures Steve believes that to be profitable in the long term, you must use sustainable agriculture practices. You have to work with Mother Nature, not against her. Greener Pastures is an environmentally sustainable ranch that improves the land. Steve will explain how the health of our soils and our soil organisms needs to be understood and protected in order to ensure that our agricultural businesses remain profitable and sustainable. 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm Tom Manley Growing Your Filberg Centre, Courtenay Filberg Centre, Courtenay Business using Non-Traditional Financing Tom Manley will talk about how to connect with the slow money movement to grow your business. 4:00 pm Conference and Trade Show Ends
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Cinema Feb 2: The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Feb 6: The SpongeBob Movie Feb 7: Munch 150 Feb 13: Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman: The Secret Service Feb 15: Haydn Feb 23: Hermitage Revealed
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Feb 28: The Royal Opera House: Andrea Chenier
Feb 13: The Legend of Zelda : Majora’s Mask , Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Feb 17: Total War: Attila Feb 20: The Order 1886, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Feb 20: Dragonball Xenoverse
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GAME CHANGER ON BC LIQUOR LAWS Good news for Home Brew businesses and other Liquor serving establishments. The 6th annual BC Wine & Liquor Law Conference is set for February 23rd in Vancouver, BC. where we will see some significant changes to BC’s wine and liquor policies scheduled to come into effect from April 2015. This follows previous changes made in June 2014 that changed, the minimum drink price to $3 for a single-ounce cocktail, a five-ounce glass of wine or a 12-ounce sleeve of beer. “With happy hours up and running in B.C., operators can cater to groups by offering drink specials for ‘team nights,’ for example, helping fill their seats on slow days or during not-so-busy times,” Poma Dhaliwal, president of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees, said in a statement. Other changes to provincial liquor laws include dropping the requirement for customers to order food with drinks in a licensed restaurant and allowing hosts with a special occasion licence to serve homemade and U-brew beer, wine or cider. Government officials said the new rules balance industry needs with health and safety considerations.
In January, the provincial government endorsed 73 recommendations in a report on B.C. liquor laws. Those changes include increasing the variety of alcohol available at sporting events and allowing mixed-spirit drinks at music festivals and in sports venues. The province will also allow liquor sales at grocery stores come April 15. Some other changes effecting home made wine and beer allow you to travel internationally by packing it in your checked in luggage. SPECIAL OCCASION LICENCE: For Public and Private events ( e.g. Weddings, Tastings and Community Festivals) If you want to serve commercial or custom home made liquor or beer in a public place or sell liquor anywhere, you will need either a private or public Special Occasion Licence. Here’s what you need to know: Individuals are only eligible to apply for a private family Special Occasion Licence for family-related events such as weddings or family reunions. Non-profit organizations may apply for either a private or public Special Occasion Licence for an event they are hosting. Businesses or event planners are generally not eligible to apply for a Special Occasion Licence. And in case you missed the game changer announced in July 2012, Bring your own wine to any restaurant is becoming more popular by the day in Campbell River.... You can pay expect to pay a corkage fee of anything between $15 to $8 depending on the restaurant or what day of the week it is. Note: The restaurant reserves the right to participate and change the corkage fee, so its a good idea to phone ahead.
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health Keeping a Stress Journal Stress is a common physical response to events or situations that upset our equilibrium in some way and continuous exposure to stress can have harmful effects on the body, mind, and spirit.
Make regular entries in your stress journal and record: - The date and time of the entry - The most recent stressful event you experienced - The mood your are feeling As with many things pertaining to personal growth and healing, awareness is the first step in managing your stress. Your stress
Since stress can often go unnoticed for some time, it is important to learn how to identify when our stress levels are out of control. An effective tool in helping you to do this is to keep a stress journal.
journal will provide for a great tool during your healing journey. It will enable you to analyze your stress and take action on it.
To your Success! Gabriela Eikeland DN, SCMC, RT-CRA www.womynspathofhealing.com
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Pets & Equestrian
What happens when two horse crazy little girls meet? Usually there are some riding lessons and maybe the family dog get subjected to a few jumping lessons. Well, for myself (Wanda Gust) and Susan Gosnell (my best friend) we opted to make our childhood dream a reality in September 2013 when we purchased Balance Equestrian Center (formerly Shady Stables). When we purchased the property there was a lot of work that needed to be done and Susan’s husband Dave learned very fast how to drive a tractor, fix burst pipes, wire lights and the logistics of re-surfacing riding rings. We have some amazing friends and volunteers and parents that put in more hours than we can count to help us get the place ship shape. The result of all this hard work is a brand new all-weather sand outdoor riding ring, expanded and resurfaced all-weather paddocks, drainage for both the indoor riding ring and out door ring, along with a fresh coat of paint and numerous other improvements. The goal of both myself and Susan is to have a fun, safe environment where students can learn about all aspects of horse care and riding. We grew up
learning that riding was not all just about sitting on a pony and galloping through fields but hard work and a lot of shoveling and sweeping were involved. This is something that we strive to pass on to students young and not so young. All things come with a little hard work but if you love animals and in particular horses it pays to know how to care for them including picking up manure. This ethic has resulted in us offering a helper program where students can work at the barn in exchange for riding lessons. We also wanted to offer lessons not only for able-bodied riders but also therapeutic riding. So we now offer both certified English riding lessons as well as certified therapeutic lessons. There are gift certificates available for both type of lessons. For more information on Balance Equestrian Center please contact us via FaceBook, BalanceEquestrian@outlook. com or call 250-202-3105.
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