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1) goldriverchamber@gmail.com 2) WhatsOnDigest.com (add event) February is Heart Month! Educate yourself & loved ones about the risks of heart disease.

Physical inactivity & being overweight are two risks you can do something about.

February is also Gold River Fitness Month.

To get in shape join one of the many programs offered @ the aquatic/rec centre such as swimming, cardio plus, yoga or co-ed fitness. Drop-in for aquafit, aerobics & skating or take advantage of the weight room/cardio room & court. Also, hockey, curling, karate, badminton & tai chi clubs.

Play a round of golf or go for a walk on one of the numerous trails. The Village if offering FREE swimming on Feb 3 & 17 from 12 – 4 pm & FREE skating Feb 10 & 24 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Get fit & get healthy!

Whats On Trivia

FEB 2013

1. How long can a Blue Whale stay under water?

2. In what country to they celebrate the “day of the dead”?

3. On what TV show can you hear the phrase, “the Tribal Council has spoken”?

4. How long does a full solar eclipse last?

5. Which decade was the rubiks cube popular?

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VJoke of the Month A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean.

The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: The captain’s parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician did every trick.

Once he understood he started shouting in the middle of the show: “Look, it’s not the same hat” “Look, he is hiding the flowers under the table” “Hey, why are all the cards the Ace of Spades ?” The magician was furious but couldn’t do anything; it was, after all, the captain’s parrot. One day the ship had an accident and sank. The magician found himself on a piece of wood in the middle of the ocean with the parrot, of course.

They stared at each other with hate, but did not utter a word. This went on for a day and another and another. After a week the parrot said: “OK, I give up.

Where’s the boat?”

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Movie Madness New Releases Feb 5 • Flight • Deadfall • Here comes the sun Feb 12 • Man with the Iron Fist • Skyfall • Perks of being a Wallflower Feb 19

• Argo • Anna Karennina

• Sinister

Feb 26

• Chasing Mavericks • Scooby-Doo - Mask of the Blue Falcon

Ongoing Weekly/Daily Every Mon - New Release half price Every Tue - Check out New Releases Feb 14 Happy Valentine’s Day, come and rent a romantic comedy to watch with your loved one proudly sponsored by

Village Video & Skate Shop Call 250-283-7174 to reserve Located at Nimpkish Centre Open 7 days week 12-9pm

All your skating needs!

1 FEB - FRI:

Schools not in session.

GR Quilters & Crafters: Feb 1 – 3, Ray Watkins Elem. from 9 am – 5 pm. Bring your projects, machine, tools & a potluck dish.

GR Minor Hockey: Peewee Hawks 8 Team Tournament Feb 1–3. This is GRMH’s fundraiser as well with raffles incl. an iPad Mini, Canucks jersey, remote helicopter, GR racer sled & more. We will be auctioning donations from local craftsmen & 50/50 draws will be held throughtout the weekend GR games: Fri 7 pm vs Oceanside A, Sat 10 am vs Comox & 4 pm vs Port McNeill. Come out and support minor hockey.

GR Skating: Valentines Raffle - $300 gift certificate to the Old House Inn & Spa. Draw date Feb 13. Get your tickets today.

2 FEB – SAT:

GR Quilters & Crafters: Ray Watkins Elem. from 9am–5 pm Revellers Senior Club: Pot luck dinner @ 5:30 pm GR Minor Hockey: Peewee Hawks Tournament Feb 1 – 3.

Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 2 – 5 pm & 6 – 9 pm.

Trivia Answers 1. Up to 20 minutes 2. Mexico 3. Survivor 4. Seven minutes 5. 1980’s

3 FEB - SUN:

Super Bowl 47: San Francisco 49’s vs Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans! Make sure get all your munchies & refreshments for the big game.

GR Quilters & Crafters: Ray Watkins Elem. from 9 am – 5 pm.

GR Minor Hockey: Peewee Hawks Tournament Feb 1 – 3.

Aquatic Centre: FREE Swim 12 – 4 pm,

4 FEB – MON:

Pennies no longer being minted.

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

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5 FEB – TUE:

GRSS: Formal report cards issued.

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 8–9 pm 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.

GR Litaracy: Closed

6 FEB - WED:

Aquatic Centre: Aquafit 9:15–10:15 am, everyone welcome swim 10:15–12 pm & 5–8 pm & adult/family swim 8–9pm GR Litaracy: Closed.

VI Reg. Library: Open 1:30–5 pm & 6:30–8:30 pm

7 FEB – 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 – 9 pm GR Litaracy: Closed.

GRSS: Parent teacher interviews, early dismissal @ 2:15 pm Curling Club: Mixed Curling 7 – 9 pm Hire a Student. Tourism 11 Class is looking for odd jobs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, etc. to raise money for their trip to Costa Rica. Call Laura @ 283-7980

8 FEB –FRI:

Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 6– 0pm GRLS: 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.

GR Skating: Have you got your Valentines Raffle tickets yet? Draw date Feb 13!

9 FEB – SAT:

Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 2–5pm & 6–9pm

COLD BEER GREAT FOOD • Big Screens • UFC • Sports • Karaoke Feb 8 & 22 • Seniors 25% off - Weds • Wing Night - Thurs 397 Donner Cres., Gold River 250-283-7533

Legion #270: Afternoon entertainment 3–6 pm Oldtimers Hockey: Come out & cheer on the Grey Hawks vs Campbell River @ 7 pm.

10 FEB - SUN:

GRSS Tourism 11 Class Bingo: Ladies Aux. hall. Doors open @ 6 pm, games start @ 7 pm.

GRMH: Atoms vs C/R @ 10 am & 1 pm.

Peewees vs C/R @ 11:30 am & 2:30 pm.

Aquatic Centre: FREE Skate from 6:30 – 8 pm. Everyone welcome.

11 FEB – MON:

Aquatic Centre: Closed for Family day.

BC Family Day: Take advantage of the holiday & do something with all the family today!

SD #84: Schools not in session, Family Day. Village Video/Skate Shop: New releases half price!

12 FEB – TUE:

SD #84: Monthly meeting @ 7 pm in Gold River board office; public welcome.

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

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Chinese Menu now available

13 FEB – 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.

Cdn. Rangers: Monthly mtg. @ 7:00 pm in ladies aux hall. Everyone welcome.

14 FEB – THUR:

Valentines Day!!

Northgate: We will be hosting a family potluck dinner with activities @ 6 pm & babysitting provided by donation.

GR Literacy: Writers Club from 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.

15 FEB – FRI:

SD #84: Pro-D Day (non-instructional day).

Get fit! Go swimming. Public swim: 6 –10 pm VI Reg. Library: Opem 1:30 – 5 pm & 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Treat yourself to a good book.

16 FEB - SAT:

Revellers Senior Club: Pot luck dinner @ 5:30 pm GRMH: Atoms vs C/R @ 10am & 1 pm.

17 FEB – SUN:

Northgate Church: Life Group @ 6:30 pm.

Aquatic Centre: FREE swim: 12 – 4 pm.

GRMH: Peewees vs C/R @ 11:30 am & 2:30 pm

18 FEB - MON:

GRSS: Grad pictures (caps & gowns).

Chamber of Commerce: Exec. Meeting @ 10:30 am in room 217 JCC. Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 10 – 12 pm & 5 – 8 pm.

Village of Gold River Council Meeting @ 7:30 pm Rod & Gun Club: Members Monthly Mtg. @ 7:30 pm in club house.

Mens Rec Hockey: 8 pm @ arena.

GR Volunteer Fire Dept.: Test your smoke alarms & replace batteries where needed.

GR Literacy: Adult drop-in & Mother goose @ Tsaxana.

Northgate: Brenda Patrick will show her pictures & tell of her adventures in Israel.

Chamber Exec Meeting: No membership meeting. @10:30 am in room 217 JCC.

M.V. Uchuck III

Explore the working waterways of the West Coast onboard the M.V. Uchuck III Get West Adventure cruises has day and overnight trips available through Nootka, Esperanza and Kyuquot Sounds.

20 FEB – WED:

Revellers Seniors Club: General meeting @ 1pm Aquatic Centre: Adult/family swim: 8 – 9 pm

21 FEB - THUR:

GR Literacy: Book club meets @ 1 pm. Read a new book each month & discuss with other adults. New members welcome.

Cdn. Jr. Rangers: Reg meeting from 6 – 8 pm in GRSS gym.

Curling Club: Mixed curling @ 7 pm, social in lounge follows.

22 FEB – FRI:

Revellers Seniors Club: Carpet bowling @1 pm GRLS: 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.

Aquatic Centre: Everyone welcome swim 6–10 pm

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23 FEB – SAT:

GRMH: Peewees vs Comox @ 11:30 am & 2:30 pm. Midgets vs Lake Cowichan @ 1pm & 7pm

24 FEB – SUN:

GRMH: Midgets vs Lake Cowichan @ 8:30, Atoms vs C/R @ 10 am & 1 pm, Peewees vs Comox @ 1:30 am & 2:30 pm.

Northgate: We will be hosting a tea from 2 – 4 pm. Everyone welcome.

Aquatic Centre: FREE skate 6:30 – 8 pm.

Everyone welcome.

GRSS Tourism 11 Class Bingo: Ladies Aux. hall. Doors open @ 6 pm, games start @ 7 pm

Gold River, British Columbia Reservations: 1-250-283-2515 Toll-Free: 1-877-824-8253 e-mail: info@getwest.ca

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19 FEB – TUE:

Cruise on the Historic

25 FEB – MON: Village Video: New releases half price!

Karate: 6:30 @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym

26 FEB – TUE: GR Literacy: Mother Goose @ 2 pm @ Tsaxana. Songs, rhymes & stories; designed for children up to 3 yrs. old.

Village Video/Skate Shop: Check out new release!

Badminton: 7pm @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym.

Legion 270: Drop-in darts @ 7:30 pm.

27 FEB – WED GR Literacy: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Meet @1 pm with other grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren full or part-time.

Aqustic Centre: Everyone welcome swim: 5–8pm GRSS PAC: Monthly meeting @ 7 pm in school library.

Nootka Sound Watershed: Monthly meeting @ 7 pm at the Band office.

28 FEB – THUR: GR Literacy: Adult drop-in & homework drop-in Jr. Canadian. Rangers: Reg. meeting from 6 – 8 pm @ GRSS gym.

Parks & Rec drop-in aerobics: 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

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ONGOING WEEKLY/DAILY: EVERY MONDAY:

Parks & Rec: Aquafit 9:15–10:15 am, Swim 10–12 am & 5–8 pm, adult/family swim 8 – 9 pm, aquafit 7–8 pm, aerobics 6:30- 7:30 pm.

Village Video/Skate Shop: New releases half price!

Karate: 6:30 pm @ Ray Watkins Elem. gym.

Northgate Church: Worship & prayer @ 7 pm

Huge Selection of

Wine Spirits Beer

EVERY TUESDAY:

Village Video/Skate Shop: Check out new release!

Northgate Church: Bible Study, coffee time & “There are NO Dumb Questions” @ 9:15 am.

Swim 10 -11 am, 1–2 pm & 6 –8 pm, school swim 11 am–12 pm & 1 – 3 pm, swim lessons 3:30 – 5:45pm, teen/family swim 8 – 9 pm.

GR Literacy Mother Goose: 2 pm @ Tsaxana. Songs, rhymes & stories; for children up to 3 yrs.

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY:

Parks & Rec: Aquafit 9:15 – 10:15 am, 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 1:30–5pm & 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.

Parks & Rec Yoga class: 7:30 – 8:30 pm.

Adult/family swim: 8 – 9 pm.

EVERY THURSDAY:

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

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Walk in Cooler Best Prices Friendly Faces Pacific Tide Mall - 250-283-6806 Village Square Gold River Revellers Senior Club: Carpet bowling @ 1 pm Northgate Church: Ladies bible study, 1 pm (Call Darla 7120).

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: Meet 6–8 pm @ GRSS

GR Literacy Homework Help: 3 – 4:30 pm. Drop-in for high school students to use computers & receive tutoring.

EVERY FRIDAY:

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.

Revellers Senior Club: Canasta @ 7 pm.

VI Reg. Library: Open 1:30 – 5 pm & 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

EVERY SUNDAY:

Parks & Rec: Swim 12–4 pm, masters swim 4–5pm Northgate Church: Life Group, 6:30 pm.

ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS:

Gold River Curling Club: Mike 283-7173 Gold River Cycling Club: Travis 283-2072 Gold River Revellers (Seniors): Erich 283-2653 Scouts Canada: Maxine 283-2302 PAC Ray Watkins Elem: Miranda 283-7336 PAC GRSS: Katie 283-7559 Gold River Restorative Justice: Coleen 283-2537 Gold River Minor Hockey: Ellena 283-7743 Gold River Figure Skating: Dawn 283-7573 GR Literacy Society: Carrie 1-866-725-4790 Girl Guides: Danielle 283-2072 Gold River Rod & Gun: Christian 283-7722 Nootka Sound Watershed: Pat 283- 2818 Gold River Museum & Archives: Suzanne 283-2464 Gold River Art Centre: Pat 283-2661 Gold River Slow Pitch: Debbie 283-7448 Gold River Gold & Country Club: Judy 283-2494 Royal Canadian Legion: Lori 283-2516 Gold River Lions Club: Glenn 283-2596 Gold River Chamber of Commerce: Dawn 283-7254 Gold River Canadian Rangers: Dave 283-9003 Gold River Jr. Canadian Rangers: Theresa 283-2378 Quilters & Crafters: Cathy 283-2590

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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 Service at 10:00 am Midweek Bible Study & Contact for GR Food Bank Northgate Foursquare Church - Pastors, Romeo & Darla Gaiga 283-7120 Sunday Service at 10:00 am (doors open @ 8:00 am for coffee & prayer) Program info: Sheila - 283-2910 or Darla - 283-7620

Last month: 1. Top Rack 2. Rack leg 3. Smock 4. Chart 5. Docs hand on shoulder 6. Needle hanging off coat 7. Doc nose 8. Reflector 9. Hair. 10. Text

2013 Chamber Executive 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.

goldriverchamber@gmail.com

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