| 2010 |
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| February 5 - February 7 |
Workshop at Jupiter Ranch Art Studio: Teresa Bernard - Acrylic with Mixed Media Price $295.00 Limited to 12 participants
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio Location: Jupiter Ranch Time: 9 am - 4 pm Contact: Sylvie Milman 250-247-2051
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| February 5 |
Open House at the Silva Bay Shipyard School. Every Friday.
Location: Silva Bay Shipyard School Time: 1 - 4 pm
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| February 6 |
Travels on the Silk Road A slide presentation by Steve Struthers, Alison Douglas, and Pam Asquith highlighting their recent adventure. Admission free.
Location: The Roxy Time: 3:30 pm
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| February 7 |
Candlemas Celebration Come join us for Candlemas, one of the eight seasonal celebrations and the first to follow the winter solstice. This event is an opportunity to reflect on and renew our commitment to our physical and spiritual well-being. Potluck to follow. All welcome.
Location: Rose Crystal Studio Time: 3 pm 250-247-9964
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| February 7 |
GaLTT Trail Work Party We’ve all enjoyed splashing in puddles and streams when we were kids. Now is your opportunity to do it for a good cause. Main Cox Park trail drains a vast area, and tends to meander in the center requiring hops each time it crosses the path. In the past we have channeled the stream to one side which forms a bit of a ditch. I hope it rains. There is also a bit of broom growing again at River Place.
Meet at River Place, Sunday February 7th at 1:00, due to some sort of football game on telly. Take Berry Point Road, up Norwich hill to the end of Spruce St. and River Place on the right. You could also walk up the Cox main trail from Taylor Bay Road, but this way we get to see the famous bridge. Gloves, shovels and a mattock are good. The GaLTT extractigators will be in attendance.
Location: River Place Time: 1 pm
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| February 7 |
Jazz at The Razz Live Music at Raspberry’s Jazz Cafe. Beer, wine and tasty foods. Enjoy a lovely afternoon with jazz and varied music styles in a warm ambience.
Location: Raspberry's Jazz Cafe, Folklife Village Time: 2 - 4 pm
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| February 7 |
Vijnana Yoga For Haiti with Florence Dedame Suggested donation $30 - all proceeds to Foster Parent’s Plan for the orphans of Haiti
Location: Haven Auditorium Time: 9:30 - 12:30 250-247-8071
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| February 7 |
Sunday Brunch The first Sunday of each month brings you Sunday Brunch at Silva Bay.
Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina Time: 10 am - 1 pm
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| February 8 |
Spiritual Cinema Circle presents The Shift From the creators of “You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie” comes a compelling portrait of three modern lives in need of new direction and new meaning. In his first-ever movie (written by Kristen Lazarian and directed by Michael Goorjian), Wayne Dyer explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life when we long to find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life by parents and society-which promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulation-are shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. Filmed on coastal California’s spectacular Monterey Peninsula, The Shift captures every person’s mid-life longing for a more purposeful, soul-directed life.
120 Minutes
Donations are accepted with proceeds collected in support of Gabriola’s People for a Health Community
Presented by Island of Peace Yoga Location: The Roxy Time: 7 pm Contact: Tim 250 325 7221
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| February 8 |
Skol Song Circle Every Monday at the Skol Pub - Players (19+) are welcome. We sit around in a sociable circle and enjoy each others company, while everyone gets an opportunity to lead off a tune. We’ve put the fun back into playing music with friends. Bring lead sheets/lyrics if you can.
Location: Skol Pub Time: 8:30 pm
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| February 9 |
OCP Volunteer Review Committee Time and Location TBA
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| February 10 - February 21 |
“Go for the Gold”- A 2010 Year of the Clinic event
Come and watch the Olympics in the comfort of a theatre. Participate in the clinic’s “race for the gold” by dropping off and donating the funds from the sale of your unwanted gold jewelry.
Location: The Roxy Time: various
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| February 10 |
Gabriola Walking Group Park at United Church, walk Petroglyph trail
Time: 10 am
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| February 11 |
Artworks’ Annual Erotica Show Opening It’s that time of year again!!! Artworks’ Annual Erotica Show! If you were here last year, you know what you’re in for... if you weren’t, no doubt you heard all about it! Mixed Media Group Show featuring the works of over 20 island artists! The Village Liquor Store will again be doing a wine and spirits tasting “on-site.” Feel Free to dress the part!
Warning: Parental Discretion Advised.
Location: Artworks Time: 7 - 9 pm 250-247-7412
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| February 12 - February 14 |
Tune In & Tune Up: Music Camp
And it's bigger and better...a
full weekend of workshops, concerts and merriment. With guest instructors:
Jennifer Scott (Vocal Technique/Vocal
Harmony/Vocal Improv)
Doug Cox (Slide in D, Fingerstyle
Picking, Dobro)
Corwin Fox (Mando, Clawhammer banjo,
Songwriting)
Todd Butler (Flat picking, Performance
Skills, Licks & Tricks)
Rene Worst (Beginner bass, Intermediate
bass, Music Theory/Jam)
It's a dream team of musical
talent leading the way for some great magic. Over the course of two days, at the
beautiful waterfront gulf island location of Haven-by-the-Sea, we'll kick off
the weekend Friday night with a double feature concert (with Corwin Fox and
Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst), have 3 workshops Saturday followed by another
double feature concert (with Doug Cox and Todd Butler) and still more workshop
time Sunday to pick up where we left off the day before. Your fingers may be
sore, your voice may be too, but you'll be singing and smiling all the way
home...I promise.
It's all happening Valentines weekend (hint! hint!)
2010 but there's an early bird registration deadline of January 3rd (what a
great Christmas gift!) so act soon. And click on the hyperlink below to go to my
new website and find out more details.
Spread the word!
Website Contact: Cindi Keep 247-9276
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| February 12 - February 13 |
Presenter Concerts - Two Double Bills Tix $15 each night or $25 weekend pass Advance tix at Artworks, Folklife Village Fri Feb 12th ~ Corwin Fox and Jennifer Scott with Rene Worst Sat Feb 13th ~ Doug Cox and Todd Butler
Location: The Haven
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| February 12 - February 13 |
Tune In and Tune Up needs you! Banjo, Mando and Dobro Players On Feb 12-14th we have some fabulous instructors coming to the island for a weekend of workshops at The Haven, sandwiched between two fabulous concerts, but registrations are slim for these workshops. Banjo (frailing) and mandolin are being presented by Corwin Fox and the Dobro class is offered by the dobro master himself, Doug Cox. SO...if you are wanting to partake in these workshops, please contact Ken Capon for registration and other details! This is going to be an awesome weekend with some great music and you definitely want to be part of it!
Website Contact: Ken
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| February 13 |
Heartspeak - a Sheila Norgate event
Sheila Norgate announces “Heartspeak” her second annual show of new original works, all on the subject of the heart. If you can’t make it to the show, the paintings will be posted to the “small works for sale” section of her website: www.sheilanorgate.com. Website Location: Sheila's studio at 2531 Tyee Drive Time: 11 am - 5 pm 250-247-7308
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| February 13 |
Traditional Rigs Symposium With sailmakers Barbara and Gary Storch and yacht designer Tad Roberts. Admission is free.
Website Location: Silva Bay Time: 10 am - 4 pm
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| February 13 |
“Community Conversation” “Community Conversation” - a Sustainable Gabriola initiative to discuss and explore issues around community resiliency and well-being, world café style. This is a great opportunity to share ideas that would strengthen the health of our community. Everyone welcome.
Location: Island of Peace Yoga Time: 2 - 4 pm
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| February 13 |
Don McKay (poet) Location: The Roxy
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| February 13 |
Valentine's Day Dinner 4-course dinner. $35/person. Call for reservations. Very limited seating.
Location: Surf Lodge 247 9231
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| February 14 |
Mediterranean Valentine's Day Dinner Hummus and Tzatziki served with pita bread. Baked herb Chicken and a Prawn Skewer. And so much more!
$20 includes dessert and a glass of wine.
RSVP by February 11.
Location: Gabriola Golf Course 247 8822
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| February 14 |
Valentine's Day Dinner Great food and great live music.
Silva Bay Resort & Marina Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina Time: 6 - 9 pm
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| February 14 |
“Cupid’s Clinic” - A 2010 -Year of the Clinic event
A Valentine’s Fundraiser, tickets $50 (includes a beverage & long stemmed rose), refreshments, appetizers, door prizes, and music.
Location: Dragon's Lodge Time: 7 - 10 pm
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| February 15 |
Spiritual Cinema Circle presents... The Cake Eaters - This coming of age drama, starring Kirsten Stewart and Bruce Dern, explores the new (and old) connections between two small-town families. Georgia, a young woman with degenerative disease, feels she has no time to lose in becoming a woman but must contend with protective matriarchs hovering over her. Across town, a young man struggles to reconcile with his father and brother. The Cake Eaters is actress Mary Stuart Masterson’s directorial debut. 95 Minutes
Island of Peace Yoga Location: The Roxy Time: 7 pm Contact: Tim
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| February 15 |
HST Q&A with Jean Crowder, MP
The Liberal government in British Columbia is going to implement a new tax beginning on July 1st, 2010. HST stands for Harmonized Sales Tax, and is the combination of Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of seven percent, and Goods & Services Tax (GST) of five percent, into one new tax, HST of 12 percent.
How will this affect the average British Columbian and businesses? Our MP, Jean Crowder, has agreed to come to Gabriola and answer our questions. Information on fighting the HST in BC will also be provided.
Donations appreciated to cover event costs.
Location: Agi Hall Time: 5:15 pm - 7 pm Contact: April Gibson 250-325-7378
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| February 16 |
Leftover Dreams (bluesy nightclub) Location: The Roxy
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| February 16 |
Gabriola Historical Society and Museum AGM
This year the museum celebrates its 15th Anniversary. With all the renewed interest and projects being discussed for 2010, we encourage you to attend your Annual General Meeting. This is also the time of year we ask members to renew their membership!
Location: WI Hall Time: 7 pm
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| February 17 - February 21 |
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio presents... Nicholas Pearce Through Artists’ Eyes Seeing Your Body as a Work of Art Limited to 5 participants Price: $650.00
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio Location: Jupiter Ranch Contact: Sylvie Milman 250-247-2051
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| February 17 |
Gabriola Walking Group Park at Jeanette, walk 707 Park
Time: 10 am
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| February 18 |
Vanishing Beacons: BC Lightkeepers Local maritime historian and journalist Ivan Bulic talks about BC lightkeepers.
Location: The Roxy Time: 7 pm
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| February 19 |
Words & Music Series = Red Chamber
Poetry Gabriola presents Red Chamber, the second performance in the Words and Music 2010 series. Tickets $20, available at Artworks or online at www.poetrygabriola.com.
Poetry Gabriola Location: The Haven Time: 7 pm
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| February 20 |
James Gordon (folk) Location: The Roxy
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| February 20 |
A Boreal Ballet Gabriola Dance and Pilates and The Gabriola Recreation Society are proud to present Miss Mara and 35 local, young dancers in: A Boreal Ballet. This short, fully-staged dance performance with children aged 2-16 years old will be at The Phoenix Auditorium at The Haven. Admission is by cash or fresh vegetable donation to the PHC. Come out and support these young artists.
Location: The Haven Time: TBA
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| February 20 |
FOOD FORUM 2010 An afternoon of information and dialogue. Hosted by “Gabriolans for Local Food Choices” AN OPEN INVITATION TO ALL GROWERS, GARDENERS, FOOD ENTERPRISES, ARTISANS AND ADVOCATES. Display tables available at no charge. RSVP Eric at 250-247-9567, ericveale@shaw.ca.
Location: Gabriola Community Hall Time: Noon - 4 pm Contact: Eric 250-247-9567
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| February 21 |
Commons Community Kitchen Input Meeting Location: The Commons Time: 1 - 3 pm
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| February 22 - February 24 |
Screening Mammography Program Mobile Service
Screening Mammography Program Mobile Service will be on Gabriola February 22-24, 2010 at the Ambulance Station on Church Street. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment.
Location: Ambulance Station 1-800-663-9203
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| February 24 |
Gabriola Walking Group Park at Silva Bay, walk to Drumbeg
Time: 10 am
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| February 24 |
Dog Stories with Susan Yates At The Island Book Shoppe on Sunday February 24 at 2:00 Susan Yates, story-teller extraordinaire, will delight children and adults of all ages with stories about ‘everyone’s best friends’ – dogs! No charge but please RSVP to 247-8946.
Location: The Island Book Shoppe Time: 2 pm 247-8946
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| February 25 |
Islands Trust Feb. 25
Please note the meeting is being held at 10:15 am at the Women's Institute,
and there will be a Town Hall at 12:00 noon. There will also be a Community
Information Meeting at 4:00 pm.
Islands Trust Location: WI Hall Time: 10:15 am
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| February 26 |
Coffeehouse on Gabriola presents...Dinah D & Aaron Cadwaladr Setup and Jam 630, Open Stage 7, Feature 9 $5, Agi Hall, Gabriola Isle Dinah D and Aaron C have been haunting the Coffeehouses and Folk Clubs of Vancouver Island, performing in round-robin style with each playing a tune until the end of their set. Or... until they are dragged off stage kicking and screaming. T’is a rare sight. Come and join us!
Location: Agi Hall Time: 7 pm start colcog@shaw.ca
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| February 27 |
Dominik Modlinski (artist presentation) Location: The Roxy
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| February 27 |
The Friends of the Library present a reading by Carol Windley Award-winning Nanaimo author, Saturday, February 27 at the Roxy, 2 pm. Admission free, refreshments by donation.
Location: The Roxy Time: 2 pm
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| February 27 |
Trades and Services Fair
A Chamber of Commerce and Gabriola Commons sponsored event.
If you work at a trade on Gabriola, this is for you. What will it cost you? Two hours of your time donated, to be Silent Auctioned as a fund raiser for The Commons. What you get - a table at The Commons to display/advertise what you do and to talk to potential customers, as they come in to bid on the cornucopia of donated trade hours and to learn about what trades have to offer on Gabriola.
Is your work classified as a trade? That's not something that is set in stone - if you think of yourself as a tradesperson, then you probably are one. This would cover all construction work, wood and metal work, stone and brick work, garden/yard work, handyman work - and so much more. What about sail-makers and seamstresses? And of course boat builders, repair people, cob builders, bakers - what about candle-stick makers? You can help us define the term while we organize this event.
If you would like to reserve a table for this event, or to help or participate in any way, please call Heide: 250-247-7384 or email: heidebrown@shaw.ca.
The Commons Location: The Commons Time: 11 am - 2 pm Contact: Heide Brown 247-7384
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| February 27 |
Carol Windley
Presented by the Friends of the Gabriola Library. A reading by award-winning short story writer Carol Windley. Free admission.
Location: The Roxy Time: 2 pm
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| March 2 - March 4 |
Victor Wooten Workshop
For musicians and non musicians
Concert on March 4 The Haven Location: The Haven Time: various Contact: The Haven 1-877-247-9238
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| March 7 |
“Who is that star on the Red Carpet?” - A 2010 -Year of the Clinic event Feel like you are mingling with the “stars” while watching the Oscars “live” from LA.
Location: The Roxy Time: 6 - 9 pm
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| March 11 to March 13 |
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio presents... Suzanne Northcott: Doing Your Own Work Price $295.00 March 11, 12, 13 9am to 4pm Limited to 12 participants
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio Location: Jupiter Ranch Contact: Sylvie Milman 250-247-2051
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| March 13 |
Darren Sigesmund Septet Lulu Location: The Haven Time: 7:30
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| March 17 |
“Leap’n Leprechauns” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event
They’re wear’n the green on St. Patrick’s Day. Fill up the “Pot of Gold” with cash to meet an Irishman’s challenge that he will match the “little peoples” gold; and you’ll receive the “luck of the Irish”.
Location: Everywhere Time: 6 am - 6 pm
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| March 19 - March 21 |
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio presents... Nicholas Pearce Collaboration Workshop Limited to 9 participants
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio Location: Jupiter Ranch Contact: Sylvie Milman 250-247-2051
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| March 20 |
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the Bay with Bobby Smith and his fun spin on traditional Irish Music. Dinner and drink specials.
Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina
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| March 27 |
Grafting Workshop Location: The Commons Contact: Heide 250 247 7384
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| April 3 |
“Get Geared Up” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event
Sports Equipment Exchange Buy, sell, trade & exchange “Sports equipment, clothing and protective gear”. New, used, well loved, out-grown, inside, outside…anything that moves… or motivates someone else to move -from racquets to kayaks!
Location: Agi Hall Time: 9 am - noon
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| April 4 |
Easter Dinner ...will be served with ham and all the fixings.
Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina Time: 5:30 pm
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| April 17 |
Words & Music Series The NOW Orchestra with Kendrick James
Poetry Gabriola
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| April 17 - April 18 |
12th Annual Silva Bay Shipyard School Launch Festival Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina
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| April 23 |
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater Lulu Location: Gabriola United Church Time: 7:30
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| April 29 - May 1 |
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio presents... Alison Watt Painting the Large Canvas, Acrylic Price: $295.00 Limited to 9 participants
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio Location: Jupiter Ranch Contact: Sylvie Milman 250-247-2051
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| May 2 |
Gabriola Island B&B Association Open House Gabriola Island B&B Association Location: Various Time: Noon - 5
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| May 3 - May 9 |
Emergency Preparedness Week Gabriola Emergency Social Services Contact: Nancy Rowan
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| May 9 |
Mother's Day Tea - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event Location: Rollo Centre Time: 1 - 4 pm
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| May 9 |
Mother's Day Brunch Treat Mom to a beautiful brunch and a spectacular view of the bay and surrounding islands.
Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina
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| May 13 - May 15 |
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio presents... Gaye Adams The Adventure of Plein Air Painting Price $325.00 Limited to 12 participants
Jupiter Ranch Art Studio Location: Jupiter Ranch Time: 9 am - 4 pm Contact: Sylvie Milman 250-247-2051
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| May 13 |
Stitch Lulu Location: Community Hall Time: 7:30
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| May 22 |
“Cowboys for the Clinic” & Country Hoedown - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event This Pancake Breakfast & Country Hoedown will prove to be the biggest and best public awareness event of the year! With music to chomp too, and cowboy boots to stomp to, the WI plant sale and the opening of the Farmer’s Market all nearby,…well… what a way to show the island that you are part of a Community Actively Supporting Healthcare! There is no prettier sight than “cash spilling out of a cowboy’s boot”.
Location: New Clinic Site Time: 9 am - noon
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| May 20 |
“Tour de Gabriola” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event This annual Father’s Day event has 3 road routes for the bicycles and this year we will be adding an “off-road” route for the more adventuresome rider. Get your pledges ready, grease those chains, put on your helmet and off you go…please note…this event was originally schedule in the calendar for June 20th.
Location: The roads & trails of our island Time: 8 am - 1 pm
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| June 7 - June 11 |
NCRC 2010 From Monday June 7—Friday June 11th 2010, Gabriola Radio Society (GRS) will be hosting the National Campus Community Radio Conference (NCRC). This premium conference, taking place in a beautiful rural island setting, will be open to all NCRA members as well as anyone interested in expanding their radio skills and knowledge.
Harnessing its experience as host of the NCRC Regional Conference in B.C. in 2003, GRS is creating a week-long “Camp Radio” atmosphere with a total 5-day immersion in all things radio, hosted by experienced radio professionals. Everyone will be there to work: there will be a series of advanced upper level workshops which we fully expect will also appeal to those just beginning their radio careers. We believe this will be a unique experience for many veteran NCRC attendees and will quickly “bring up to speed” those new to the machinations of the NCRA/ANREC community.
But it won’t be all work and no play. As well as workshop facilities and inexpensive on-site accommodation, the venue provides recreation opportunities that will encourage networking outside the workshop experience. Camp Miriam is an excellent facility providing on site housing for 100 delegates, wireless access, a commercial kitchen and recreational facilities including a pool and soccer field. Off site housing consists of local hotel and motel facilities, vacation rentals, b&b’s, and some limited local billeting with Island families. Breakfast and lunch are included in the conference cost.
Ideally located just a 20-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver Island city of Nanaimo, Gabriola is the most accessible Gulf Island from the Lower Mainland. Home to 4000 year-round residents, Gabriola has one of the highest concentrations of artists in Canada. From Juno award winners to National Book prize recipients (and an embarrassment of CBC radio hosts and technicians) this island may well be a tiny a slice of paradise but is no sleepy backwater. GRS will not only deliver top-notch workshops during the day but will also provide an array of high quality entertainment to fill in the off-hours.
For NCRC attendees who wish to stay on for an additional night and two days for a “social weekend” following the conference, accommodation can be provided at the same cost. Meals will not be provided but cooking facilities will be available. Entertainment will be arranged for the Saturday evening.
Gabriola Radio Society Contact: Ken 250-247-9891
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| June 11 - July 11 |
“Kickin’ it up for the Clinic” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event Enjoy the “World Cup of Soccer” from South Africa, as it happens, on a really big screen! $10.00 per match, cheering allowed, drinks extra!
Location: The Roxy Time: Various
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| June 19 - June 20 |
Silva Bay Fishing Derby Prize for largest chinook is $1,000 and there will be 30 other prizes awarded.
$1,000 will be donated to the Nanaimo River Hatchery from the proceeds. Tickets
are $25 per rod, and can be obtained at Silva Bay Marina, Pages, Village Paint
and Hardware, or The Harbour Chandler. Please call 250 247-8662 and talk to
Jenny Ireland for boat reservations or tickets.
Location: Silva Bay Resort & Marina Contact: Jennry Ireland 250 247 8662
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| July 10 - July 17 |
Shipyard Raid The Shipyard Raid is an annual week-long, staged sailing and rowing race for traditional small boats. The sixth Shipyard Raid, of summer 2010, is north from Silva Bay on Gabriola Island, B.C., Canada to Desolation Sound. The course of about 170 km is through the Gulf of Georgia, Malaspina Strait, and into Desolation Sound. Fee changes to be announced.
Location: Silva Bay and beyond
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| August 1 |
“An Evening Interlude” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event
What a beautiful setting for islanders, and visitors of all ages to come out to enjoy an Art Auction, a Scavenger Hunt and possibly a Play! Good food, good fun, what a good life!
Location: The Haven and Phoenix properties Time: Noonn - 10 pm
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| October 9 - October 10 |
Elemental Art
Two Studios – Six Artists Glass – Wood – Paper - Metal
Glassworks & Anvil Art 940 Tansy Rd.
3 Herons Studio 1090 Sansom Rd.
Glassworks and Anvil Art and 3 Herons Studio have joined forces with a representation of six artists work in both studios. They will be joined by Stan and Maxine McRae of Creative Woodworking. You’ll find a great selection of work from all six artists in both studios, priced for all budgets.
Location: See above Time: 10 am - 5 pm 250-247-9642 or 250-247-7925
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| October 15 |
“Murder Mystery Dinner” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event Who did it? Was it in the food? When, where, why - and which islander may not be seen again should become clear by the end of this hilarious night of intrigue.
Location: Gabriola Golf & Country Club Time: 7 - 10 pm
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| December 2 |
“Kris Kringles’ corner for Kids & Pet Photos” - A 2010 - Year of the Clinic event Location: TBA Time: TBA
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| December 11 |
Sheila Norgate’s annual studio sale
Sheila Norgate Location: 2531 Tyee Dr. Time: 11 am - 5 pm Contact: Sheila Norgate 250 247-7308
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