September 11th to 17th

Friday, September 11^th   

•         Storm vs Oceanside Generals at Strathcona Gardens, 7:30pm
•        Family Pizza, Skate and Movie Night, $4/person or $10/family, 5:15pm

 Saturday, September 12^th

•     Black Creek Fall Fair - Pancake breakfast, Kids carnival, fun competitions, silent auction, Vendors, BBQ, and live Music – by donation, 9am
•   2015 Annual Haig-Brown Lecture, at the Museum at Campbell River, $10, 7pm
•  Saratoga Speedway Race Show, $12/Adult, $10/Student, $5/Child, 5:30pm
•   Quadra Island Farmers' Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm
•   CR Volunteer Fair, Spirit Square, includes live music from Sue Pyper, 11am - 3pm
•   12^th-13^th Book sale at the Campbell River Community Centre, $20 per bag or $1 per book, 9am
•    Go Dog Go! All Stars Trick Dog Show, Black Creek Community Centre, 11am
•   Super Saturday "Abstraction",  abstract painting using acrylics on paper, 1pm-3pm
•  Storm vs Saanich Braves at Strathcona Gardens, 7:30pm
•   Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman, free!, 8pm

Sunday, September 13^th

• Haig-Brown Festival includes crafts, games, music, art displays, food, and more! Takes place at the Haig-Brown House, 2250 Campbell River Road. Free admission!  12pm-4pm
• Book sale at the Campbell River Community Centre, $20 per bag or $1 per book, 9am
•   Paws for a Cause at Nunn’s Creek Park, a 4km walk to support the BCSPCA. The registration fee: is $15 perf adult ($10 early bird), $10 Youth, $0 Youth (no event t-shirt). Registration opens: 9:30am, walk is at 11am.

    

Monday, September 14^th

• September 14^th – 16^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and the Heriot Bay Inn. Free Event. 12am to 4pm
•  September 14^th – 21^st Free Square Dancing Lessons at the Eagles Hall, 1999 - 14th Ave, 7pm-9pm
•  Halbe Hall Monday Markets, includes fresh produce, crafts, and more! At  8369 N. Island Hwy, Black Creek, 5pm-7:30pm

Tuesday, September 15^th

• Open stage Tuesday at Misty Fin’s! Located at 969 Alder St. Free entry! Drink specials, great food and live music! 7:30pm
•  September 14^th – 16^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and the Heriot Bay Inn. Free Event. 12am to 4pm

Wednesday, September 16^th

•  September 14^th – 16^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and the Heriot Bay Inn. Free Event. 12am to 4pm
• Lazer Tag on Ice at Strathcona Gardens. For ages 8+, $5/ child or student. 2 X 15min games per night. 6:30pm-8pm

Thursday, September 17^th

•  Social Dance at Yoga and Dance Studio. Senior Centre Social Dance at the Yoga and Dance Studio from 1pm-2pm
• CR Auctions ,viewing hours every Wed & Thu, 9am-5pm.  Location is at 1358 Marwalk Crescent. Auction starts at 6pm.

UPCOMING

September 19^th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca

September 19^th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!

September 19^th – Bluegrass Gospel concert

September 20^th – Terry Fox Run

September 27^th – Kidney Walk

September 4th to 10th

Friday, September 4^th   

• Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com  
• “Last Blast of Summer”, 4-7pm at Willow Point Park Splash Park! Join in on a fun-filled evening with a variety of free activities for the whole family: hotdogs, old fashioned relay games, bounce-a-rama, clowns, hungry hippo games and more good times! 
• CR Storm VS the Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30pm. 250-830-0979 www.campbellriverstorm.com 
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm.

Saturday, September 5^th

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com  
• Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman, September 5^th-7^th. Open 10am-5pm www.woodlandgardens.ca  
• “Just Try It” runs at Strathcona Gardens September 5^th-10^th. For all ages to try out new classes and programs for free and see if you like these activities before registering. 250-287-9234 
• Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden Tour, 10am-5pm at 1672 Constitution Road, Black Creek; 250-337-2000 
• Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca  
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, FREE! 250-286-0231
• Pre-Show Cruise-by: cars taking part in Sunday's Show 'n' Shine will be gathered at A&W downtown, take a drive around town at 6:30pm (see map of route in Friday paper) and meet back at the A&W for a street dance!

Sunday, September 6^th                              

• Annual North Island Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine downtown on Shoppers Row and in the Tyee Plaza from 8am-3pm! 
• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Snowden Trail Challenge: run bike or do both! www.snowdentrailchallenge.com 
• Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com  
• Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman, September 5^th-7^th. Open 10am-5pm www.woodlandgardens.ca 
• Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden Tour, 10am-5pm at 1672 Constitution Road, Black Creek; 250-337-2000 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231 
• CR Storm vs. Comox Glacier Kings, pm at Strathcona Gardens 250-830-0979

Monday, September 7^th

• Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman, September 5^th-7^th. Open 10am-4pm www.woodlandgardens.ca 
• Halbe Hall Labour Day Picnic at 12:00 – free family event! Includes salmon BBQ, entertainment, and more!

Tuesday, September 8^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, September 9^th

• Fall Kick Off (all ages) at Strathcona Gardens, 6:30-8pm, with free admission; 250-287-9234 
• Today, Queen Elizabeth II surpasses Queen Victoria as the longest serving monarch in modern history. There will be a brief 15 minute ceremony at City Hall, 12pm, in celebration of Her Majesty’s 63 year reign. Light refreshments to follow. 
• Lazer Tag on Ice (child/student), $5; 250-287-9234

Thursday, September 10^th

• Nanaimo Art Rockers “Gold & Shadow” playing in Campbell River; www.goldandshadow.com 
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• CR Auctions on Thursdays at 1358 Marwalk Crescent, 6pm. Viewing hours every Wednesday & Thursday from 9am-5pm; 250-287-3939 www.crauctions.ca 
• Take a stand against violence in our community – join the Campbell River Women’s Resource Centre as they “Take Back the Night”. Rally at 7pm in Spirit Square.

UPCOMING

September 11^th-13^th – 10^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island from 9-4pm

September 12^th-13^th – HUGE Rotary Book Sale

September 13^th – 14^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival

September 19^th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca

September 19^th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!

Local Celebrity: Roderick Haig-Brown

Haig-Brown House on the Campbell River

          Roderick Haig-Brown was a world-renowned writer and conservationist. Like Sybil Andrews, he was an English transplant; originally hailing from Lancing, Sussex in England. He moved from his home in Lancing to Washington state where he worked in a logging camp before crossing the border into British Columbia after his visa expired. He then remained in the province, working as a logger at Nimpkish Lake and as a commercial fisherman and angling guide.

          Haig-Brown was best known for his books focusing on nature and fly-fishing. Some of his notable works include A River Never Sleeps (1946), Saltwater Summer (1948), Measure of the Year (1950), and Fisherman's Fall (1964). All together, he had written over 25 books and over 200 articles.

           Today, Haig-Brown's legacy lives on. Lucky for us, his beautiful River-side home is now a summer B&B, and if you call ahead, you can have a tour of his study -- where he spent the majority of his time writing. In the winter, the house is a temporary accommodation for a "Writer in Residence", which is operated by the Museum at Campbell River.

Fun Facts: 

• The Cheese Corn Connection: Roderick Haig-Brown was the godson of Lord Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts.
• Old School: Roderick's wife, Ann, worked at the Carihi School library.
• A Cow for Milking: Together, Roderick and Ann had a small farm, which included a cow, goats, and a large garden.
• SuperWife: Ann typed all of Roderick's manuscripts for him.
• The Apple Don't Fall Far: Roderick and Ann had four children together, Mary, Valerie, Celia, and Alan, who all went on to have careers in literature and education.
• Remember Me For Centuries: The Haig-Brown House is now a historic site and owned by the city of Campbell River, but managed by the local museum.
• School Spirit: The University of Victoria has a residence hall named after him. 
• Ain't No Mountain High Enough: Mt. Haig-Brown is located in Strathcona Park.

Looking Forward To:

September Highlights

 

Quadrapalooza – September 4^th-6^th  

N.I. Cruisers Annual Show ‘n’ Shine – September 6^th 

Volunteer Fair at Spirit Square – September 12^th   

BIG Annual Rotary Book Sale – September 12^th     

Haig-Brown Festival – September 13^th       

The Frogger 15k – September 19^th    

HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway – September 19^th   

Tuesday, September 1^st

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

Thursday, September 3^rd

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• QuadraPUBlooza – official pre-party at Heriot Bay Inn, 9pm ($10); 250-285-3322

Friday, September 4^th

• Quadrapalooza – Family Fun Festival Weekend! www.quadrapalooza.com 
• Last Blast of Summer from 4-7pm at Willow Point Splash Park 
• Join Greenways Land Trust in removing invasives from Baikie Island; 250-287-3785 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• CR Storm vs. Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 5^th

• Quadrapalooza – Family Fun Festival Weekend! 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm
• Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 13^th Annual Artisans Festival ($10); 10am-5pm
• Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden Tour at 1672 Constitution Rd, Black Creek, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm; 250-337-2000 
• “Just Try It” – opportunity to register for FREE classes at Strathcona Gardens and try them out first. Runs from the 5^th-10^th; 250-287-9234 
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca 
• North Island Cruisers pre-show ‘cruise-by’ around Campbell River.

Sunday, September 6^th

• North Island Cruisers Annual Show ‘n’ Shine downtown on Shoppers Row and in the Tyee Plaza. 
• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Quadrapalooza – Family Fun Festival Weekend! 
• Snowden Trail Challenge: run, bike or both! www.snowdentrailchallenge.com   
• Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 13^th Annual Artisans Festival ($10); 10am-5pm 
• Warwick Dahlias Annual Garden, 10am-5pm. 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231 
• CR Storm vs. Comox Glacier Kings, 4pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Monday, September 7^th

• Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 13^th Annual Artisans Festival ($10); 10am-4pm 
• Halbe Hall Labour Day Picnic at Noon – Free Family Event with salmon BBQ, bouncy castle, music, entertainment and more! 250-923-8358 (8369 Island Hwy)

Tuesday, September 8^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm. 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320

Wednesday, September 9^th

• Fall Kick Off (all ages) at Strathcona Gardens from 6:30pm-8pm. Free Admission! Face-painting, ice-cream, jello-slide, inflatables and more! 250-287-9234

Thursday, September 10^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Nanaimo art rock group “Gold & Shadow” perform at CR Baptist Church www.goldandshadow.com

Friday, September 11^th

• Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island, 9am-4pm at Quathiaski Cove 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• Friday Night at the Movies – enjoy a leisure skate while watching Disneynature’s Bears! Admission ($4 or $10) includes skate rental, pizza & juice. 250-287-9234 
• CR Storm vs. Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 12^th

• Non-Profit Fair at Spirit Square from 11am-3pm; www.spiritsquare.ca 
• Annual Rotary Book Sale – It’s BIG! 9am-4pm at the Community Centre 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm. 
• Black Creek Fall Fair runs from 9am-3:30pm at the Community Centre - something for everyone to enjoy! www.blackcreek-cc.com   
• Super Saturday: Abstraction! Make a wild abstract painting using acrylics on paper. Free drop-in art from 1-3pm at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261 
• Women for Women 5k/10k Trail Mix Challenge & Kids Run at Carihi Track Field; 250-203-2845. 
• Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island, 9am-4pm at Rebecca Spit 
• Annual Haig-Brown Lecture at the Museum ($10) 7-8:30pm with Bev Sellars on ‘Aboriginals, Conservation, Fish and our Common Survival’; 250-287-3103 
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Scenic Chairlift on Mount Washington (11am-5pm); www.mountwashington.ca 
• CR Storm vs. Saanich Braves, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Sunday, September 13^th

• 14^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival from 12-4pm, FREE! Crafts, games, entertainment, food, tours, readings, fly-tying, stewardship awards and more! 250-286-6646 
•  Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Annual Rotary Book Sale – It’s BIG! 9am-12pm at the Community Centre 
• Fall Kick-Off at the Discovery Community Church following 10am Sunday Service – Free Family BBQ with face-painting, games, food & more! 
• Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island, 9am-4pm at Heriot Bay Inn with Reception at 3pm. 
• Almost End of Summer Market at the Legion, 12-5pm; multi-vendors. 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231

Monday, September 14^th           

• Free Square Dancing Lessons from 7-9pm at the Eagles Hall (Couples & Singles!); 250-287-3959 at 1999 14^th Avenue.

Tuesday, September 15^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

Thursday, September 17^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234

Friday, September 18^th

• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• CR Storm vs. Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 19^th

• The Annual Greenways Land Trust Frogger 15k! 9am start from Spirit Square. 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm. 
• Sports Day Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm (with regular Admission). 
• Scenic Chairlift on Mount Washington (11am-5pm); www.mountwashington.ca 
• CR Hospice Society hosts featured comedians James Wall & Sean Proudlove at the Quinsam Recreational Hall; call 250-286-1121 for details and tickets. 
• The Gospel Pilgrims present Blue Grass Gospel at the Discovery Community Church, 7pm – Free! Everyone Welcome.   
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• HUGE FIREWORKS at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca

Sunday, September 20^th

• Terry Fox Run. 9am Registration and 10am start from Frank James Park 
• Historic Boat Tour to Desolation Sound/Teakerne Arm with early lunch at Lund; register with the Museum at 250-287-3103 
• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Come meet the Storm team at Strathcona Gardens! Skating with the kids from 3-5:30pm (regular admission); 250-287-9234 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231

Monday, September 21^st

• Free Square Dancing Lessons from 7-9pm at the Eagles Hall (Couples & Singles!); 250-287-3959 at 1999 14^th Avenue.

Tuesday, September 22^nd

• Tour de Rock Spirit Square Community Head Shave; 250-287-8221 
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234
• CR Festival of Film 2015 Series begins with "Wild Tales" at the Tidemark Theatre, 6:45pm
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.

Wednesday, September 23^rd

• Line Dancing with Debbie & Lynda at Willow Point Hall, 7pm ($10 Drop-in)

Thursday, September 24^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234

Friday, September 25^th

• Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm; 250-287-9234 
• Five Seconds of Summer themed Skate, Pizza & Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens. From 6-9pm, ages 6-12; Admission ($10) includes rentals & pizza. 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606 
• Live Music at the Tyee Pub (Fridays @ 8pm). 
• CR Storm vs. Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm at Strathcona Gardens; 250-830-0979

Saturday, September 26^th

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm. 
• Super Saturday: Shadow Box Dreamscapes! Build a wonderful, 3D mixed media shadow box. Free drop-in art from 1-3pm at the Art Gallery; 250-287-2261 
• Scenic Chairlift on Mount Washington (11am-5pm); www.mountwashington.ca
• Slopstacle Fun at Strathcona Gardens, 2-4pm; 250-287-9234 
• Five Seconds of Summer themed Skate, Pizza & Dance Party at Strathcona Gardens. From 6-9pm, ages 6-12; Admission ($10) includes rentals & pizza.
• Dancing with the Band at the Royal Coachman FREE! 8pm; 250-286-0231 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway; www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Nova Scotian songwriter/storyteller, Dave Gunning, at Herons ($20); 250-285-3322 
• Octoberfish Chum Salmon Fishing Derby begins at Painter’s Lodge. Runs until October 12^th; 250-286-1102

Sunday, September 27^th

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• The CR Kidney Walk starts from Frank James Park [8am-2pm]; 604-736-9775 ext228 
•  Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm (every Sunday!); 250-286-0231

Tuesday, September 29^th

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm; 250-287-4320 
• Music with a View – every Tuesday at April Point from 6:30-9:30pm.