Alberni Valley News -Thursday, 2014 Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014
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SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR WEEK AHEAD
Birthday Bard Where else but in Canada can you celebrate a Scottish holiday at a German restaurant? Little Bavaria is hosting the 31st Annual Robbie Burns Supper on Jan. 25. From 5:30-10 p.m. Tix: $30. There will be Highland dances, toasts and a piping in of the haggis, which will be served with roast beef and mashed potatoes later. A special Robbie Burns celebrations is also being held at the Westwind Pub. Start time: 7 p.m.
Three Games The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are playing three games in three nights so they’ll need your support. On Friday, the Bulldogs play in Nanaimo against the Clippers. On Saturday, Kelowna is playing at the Multiplex. And on Sunday, Powell River is at the Multiplex (game time 1:30 p.m.) for a matinee. Let’s watch the Bulldogs clip Nanaimo, launch the Rockets and give’er against the River.
BARD TO BROADWAY THEATRE
GENERAL AUDITIONS for 2014 Summer Season
GRAD 2014 FUNDRAISER
Taoist Tai Chi
DONATE YOUR BOTTLE RETURNS
ADSS GRAD
Ok, Tai Chi won’t turn you into Bruce Lee, and it won’t help you in a Mixed Martial Arts match with GSP. Seriously. But it will help with serenity, flexibility and stamina. Taoist Tai Chi is being taught at John Paul II Catholic School starting Jan. 29, from 7-9 p.m. Call 250-724-9750 for more info.
Kids Programs
Return your empties to the Bottle Depot & donate the funds to the ADSS Grad 2014 Account. Facebook page : Prom 2014
COASTAL LOG SCALING Certificate Program
If you have children age 3-5 Parks and Recreation has a couple of nifty programs for you. ‘I Can Dance’ is held on Fridays at the Gyro Youth Centre starting Jan 23 from 3:15-4 p.m. Cost: $35. Also, ‘Musical Kids’ introduces kids to rhythm, melody and musical instruments. The course is at Echo Centre in the Dogwood Room on Thursday nights. Cost: $52.
Learn the skills needed for the Ministry of Forests’ Coastal Log Scaling examination. Gain hands-on experience in the field with training on the log sort. Prepare for log scaling positions in all aspects of the forestry industry including government and private forestry companies.
Dad’s Night
Tuition: $7,000 approx + fees/equipment Where: Campbell River Starts: February 24, 2014
Are you a husband and father? Envious of the wife’s spa treatments and Epicure parties? Well, get off the sofa, don’t open that beer can, and turn off the television. Parks and Rec is hosting a Dad’s Night Out on Jan. 28. There is free bowling for dads with kids age 3 and over. The event is at Rainbow Lanes from 6:15-7:15 p.m.
’ market Farmers 9am-Noon Homemade Knitting, woodwork and tole painting
Now being held at Cherry Creek School Gym - Now First Baptist Church. Cherry Creek Road.
Help make the ADSS 2014 Prom a night to remember.
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DATE: January 30th Hospitality Inn Port Alberni Meeting Room 3835 Redford Street Port Alberni, BC
Young Frankenstein Broadway MUSICAL comedy Based on the classic film by Mel Brooks. Always a Bridesmaid A Jones/Hope/Wooten comedy A group of friends vow to attend each other’s weddings… ALL of their weddings The Long Weekend By Canada’s master of comedy, Norm Foster Two couples are the best of friends… or are they?
PARKSVILLE - Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly Road Sunday, January 26 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pm Saturday, February 1 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pm NANAIMO - St. Paul’s Hall, 100 Chapel Street Saturday, January 25 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday February 2 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 pm Singing and non-singing roles for males and females aged 15-70. Open auditions for all three shows at all audition sessions. Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, and about 16+ bars of a song (if auditioning for musical). No appointment necessary. Please be prepared to stay for about 2 hours.
For further information, please contact:
Eileen Butts (ebutts@shaw.ca), 250-248-3782 Gary Brown (stageguy@shaw.ca), 250-468-9545
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