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Spring 2010

Parks & Recreation Program Guide

Leisure Programs for ALL Ages

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Tofino Parks & Recreation

121 Third Street Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

Spring 2010

WELCOME

TO TOFINO PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS • • • • • • •

Preschool Children’s Youth Adult 55+ Tofino’s Community Children’s Centre Wickaninnish Community School Gym

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tofino Parks and Recreation 121 Third Street / PO Box 9 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Phone 250.725.3229 Fax 250.725.3775 Sally Mole, Director of Parks and Recreation parks_rec@tofino.ca April Froment, Recreation Programmer recreation@tofino.ca Laura Lunty, Parks & Recreation Assistant lauralunty@tofino.ca Doug Wright, Community School Liaison, dwright@tofino.ca

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BC Arts & Culture Week Edge to Edge Marathon Pacific Rim Arts Society Events Tofino Food & Wine Festival Earth Day (now Earth Week!) Bike to Work Week Earth Hour Many More!

OUR PARKS

• Parks News • Tofino Community Hall

OUR COMMUNITY • Hospice • West Coast Community Resource Society • Wickaninnish Community School Society

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Tofino Recreation Commission Raincoast Education Society Junior Surfrider Family Ties

Spring 2010

FROM SALLY’S DESK...

Sally Mole Director of Parks & Recreation

t’s hard to believe that Spring 2010 is here already. The signs abound, with the whales

pring is a great time to be active outdoors. Whether it’s out on the water, walking the

returning, bear sightings and sounds of the

MUP or the beach, or gardening in the sun,

frogs. With the nice weather out (at the time

Tofino does have lots of inexpensive ways to

of writing), I’ve seen lots of people out enjoy-

be active. Don’t forget we have some loaner

ing the beach, the MUP, the golf course and the

equipment to help you in your efforts to be

ball fields. Great to see everyone getting active

more physically active. We hope that you find

outdoors!

some opportunities in this brochure to get out

SPRING

and be active!

e are really happy to welcome Laura back! Laura has done some awe-

some work with our team and she brings lots of fun energy to our programming. Laura will be working with the After School group and on special events and filming permits. Welcome

back Laura!

he team at the community school/gym office has been really busy with afternoon

and evening programs. The turn out to the drop in gym sports has been fantastic, great to see everyone getting out and getting active! We recently conducted a survey of a variety of users, and it was clear our evening gym users want more access. While we were pretty sure this was the case, we thank each of you for providing your input. We’re working on it.

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Registration Opens March 17

Spring 2010

REGISTRATION INFO

To register for a program drop-in to Tofino’s Municipal Hall or the Community School gym office, or register by phone at 725-3229.

DID YOU KNOW?? You can now register for programs at the District Office, or at the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Office. Both locations will have all of the necessary registration information you may need. While the District Office is open from 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday, the Gym Office will also be open well into the evenings Monday to Friday, when it opens later in September. We hope this makes it convenient for you to register in advance of our programs. Registering in advance allows us time to consider implementing an extra class if the course is full, to ensure adequate materials and supplies are available, and to implement staff/instructor changes should we need to expand the program. Sorry, the course is full: Some classes fill quickly. If the class you want is full, please ask to be placed on the waitlist. You will be contacted if space becomes available or if we add additional classes. Changed your plans? A full credit or refund will be issued if we receive withdrawal information prior to the course start date unless specified otherwise during registration. There is a form available at the District Office to

apply for credits/refunds. It is extremely helpful if you have a copy of your receipt to attach to your application. What?! You had to cancel it? Sometimes excellent courses with excellent instructors are cancelled if everyone waits until the last minute to register (think “Tofino time”). Register early to avoid disappointment for yourself and others. New Program Idea? Tofino Parks and Recreation is always looking for new programs. If you have a skill you’d like to share please give us a call or stop by the District Office. We always have a need for instructors, coaches and volunteers! Program Minimum Ages For the enjoyment of all participants, children must be the correct age prior to the first class of the program. Exceptions may apply for program-specific reasons. Accessibility We believe that recreation programs should be accessible to all children in our community regardless of ability to pay. If you find it difficult to participate in any program because of financial limitations, please speak with one of our staff.

This Spring Program Guide contains program and event information for March, April, May and June 2010.

Spring 2010

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS T-BALL 4-6 years We are actively looking for coaches for this age group. Please let us know if you are interested. Players learn the funamentals of the game, including running the bases, hitting, throwing and catching. Most of all, we just try to have fun and get some run around time.

AQUATOTS

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tion to various instruments, and much more. Activities also introduce basic education concepts in a fun way while developing skills at the same time. Parents/ caregivers are to stay and participate with their child. With Sandi Rideout Tofino Community Hall Wednesdays (6 weeks) May 5 - June 16 (no class May 12) 10:00-10:45 am Cost: $35/6 classes

3 months to 4 years (parent swims with child) A great way to introduce your preschooler to water! Aquatots is a parent and tot swim program with activities and games guided by certified lifeguard and instructor Kelly Alexander. Swim diapers ARE permitted in MacKenzie Beach Pool. Mondays April 12 - May 10 MacKenzie Beach Pool 2:15 - 2:45 Kelly Alexander 5 weeks / $45

EARLY MUSIC MAKERS

2 - 3.5 years This course involves age-appropriate songs, singing, free and directed movement, music games, introduc-

MUSIC MAKERS

3.5 - 4.5 years Children are encouraged to attend this program alone. Creative movement, ensemble singing, solo singing, and instrument playing are explored. Musical, social and educational skills are developed through music. A great way to foster independence in you child. With Sandi Rideout Tofino Community Hall Wednesdays (6 weeks) May 5 - June 16 (no class May 12) 11:00 - 11:45 am Cost: $35/6 classes

Spring 2010

TOFINO COMMUNITY CHILDRENâ€™S CENTRE

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265 First Street, Tofino

Children participate in an enriched preschool program, which includes swimming time, story time at the library, gym time, arts and crafts and various recreation programs.

Our licensed group day care for children aged 30 months and into school age is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

We offer full time and sibling rates. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Sally Mole Director of Parks & Recreation at 725-3229 or to book care for your child contact Fiona McCallum, Daycare Supervisor at 725-2172, ext. 1.

Spring 2010

LITTLE PURPLE DRAGONS MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES

4-5 years We are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofino! Tuesdayâ€™s sessions will be at the school gym and Thursdayâ€™s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in concept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your discipline, confidence, stamina, flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Tuesdays 2:45-3:30 pm April 6 - June 15 (no class May 11) $100/10 classes Thursdays 3:00-3:45 pm April 8 - June 17 (no class May 13) $100/10 classes

PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Here is a great opportunity for Parents and Tots to get out and socialize with other parents and tots to burn off some energy at the same time. Children must have an adult to accompany them. This group is run and supervised by volunteer parents. If you are interested in helping with this program, please contact April at 725-3229. Tofino Community Hall Friday 10:00 am-11:30 pm (Please note new time) FREE!

PRESCHOOL GYM DROP IN

Preschool Gym drop-in happens twice a week. For more info please call Tofino Parks & Recreation staff at 725-3229. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wickaninnish Community School Gymnasium Tues & Thurs 9:00 - 9:40am FREE!

Spring 2010

Family Ties Healthy Babies Program Family Ties is a program that offers information and support to help you have the healthiest baby possible. Weekly drop-in sessions provide topics and guest speakers of interest to families. Everything from nutrition to childbirth to adjusting to parenthood, to infant massage. We are open to your ideas too! Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, @ the Coastal Family Place, 265 First Street, Tofino Watch for upcoming sessions posted around town or stop by the Coastal Family Place to ask for more info.

School District 70 (Alberni)

STRONG START Do you have a young child that is not yet in Kindergarten? School District #70 offers free parent and child StrongStart programs in Ucluelet, Tofino, Esowista and Opitsaht. StrongStart is a drop in program that stresses fun and learning together. Please contact Wickaninnish Elementary School 250.725.3254 or Ucluelet Elementary 250.726.7793 for for info. Tofino, Wick Elementary Room 105 Mondays 8:45 - 11:45 Opitsaht, Meares Island Preschool Thursdays 10:30 - Noon Esowista TBA

Spring 2010

MOVEMENT THROUGH MUSIC

3 years In this class, participants will explore and further develop their fine and large motor skills. From hand and feet co ordination to skipping, bouncing, jumping, hoping, galloping, rolling and twirling. All to their favourite songs. With Gabby Springett Tofino Community Hall Wednesdays (10 weeks—no class May 12) April 7 - June 16 2:00 - 2:30pm Cost: $77

BALLET & JAZZ COMBO CLASSES

4-5 years In this class we will explore music through movement. We will focus on the importance of body awareness. From posture, and balance to strengthening our inner In honour of Childcare Month, we would like to core. We will learn the value of the basics of ballet, say BIG thanks to the wonderful staff who make as they will be our foundation to move with music! the Children’s Centre the great place that it is. In the dance combo classes we will explore different styles of dance. Most classes will cover the basics of The Community Children’s Centre has now ballet, and tap with developing strength and flexbeen in operation for almost 9 years, and is a ibility needed for jazz. In the more advanced classes wonderful resource for our community. we will continue to work on mastering the technique of more challenging ballet steps, as well within the We give big kudos to our dedicated and caring jazz portion, we will continue to develop strength and full time staff; Fiona, Laura, Amy and Rhonda. flexibility and continue to improve on progression These staff people are the backbone of the cendance movements. tre, gently guiding and assisting, while allowing Tap shoes are provided a $10 rental fee for the and providing for ample opportunities 2009 /2010 dance session for development. Of course the kids are the heart of the Centre. With Gabby Springett We have over 50 children registered as we go to Tofino Community Hall press, with new registration continually coming Wednesdays in. We are often full, and the Centre is alive with (10 weeks—no class May 12) little people. April 7 - June 16 3:00 - 3:45pm Cost: $90

May is Childcare Month!

Helmets for Skiers and Boarders Skiing has evolved into a faster sport than it was 10 years ago, and snowboarding has become very popular. As a result, more skiers and boarders protect themselves by wearing a helmet. During the mid to late1990s, ski helmet sales increased 10-fold in six years. It is no longer as rare to see people wearing helmets on the slopes as it was even a couple of years ago. Serious head injuries account for less than three per cent of total injuries among skiers and snowboarders, yet they are the leading cause of death, and the injuries can have lifelong consequences. A study of skiers treated for head injuries at a Colorado trauma centre was published in the October 2002 issue of The Journal of Trauma. It found that collisions with trees were the most common cause of head injury and were responsible for the most severe injuries. Snowboarders were three times more likely to suďŹ€er a head injury than skiers.

Spring 2010

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS

6-8 years We are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofino! Tuesday’s sessions is at the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in concept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Discipline, Confidence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS LEVELS 1-10

Red Cross Swimming Lessons with instructor Kelly Alexander begin Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school. Please call the District Office to register and indicate your child’s swimming level, if known, when you call. A schedule of class times will be finalized once registration is complete. Times depend on registration numbers

April 12 - May 13 Mondays and Thursdays Levels 1-6, $55 (10, 1/2 hr classes) Levels 7 up, $73 (10, 45 min classes) MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 Wickaninnish Community School Gym April 6 - June 15 (no class May 11) $100/10 classes Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm Tofino Community Hall April 8 - June 17 (no class May 13) $100/10 classes

Spring 2010

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Grades 2, 3 & 4

Grade 2 â€“ 4 students. A wide range of activities will be offered, including sports, games, cooking, crafts and more. Club runs from 2.30pm â€“ 5.00pm Mondays and Wednesdays. Thanks to funding from RBC, fees have been reduced to $5/month! Participants must register in advance as space in this program is limited. Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-5:00 pm Only $5/month! After School Club will not run on Holidays, Pro-D days and special event days in school.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Grades 5, 6 & 7

Open to students in Grades 5 -7, this program runs every afternoon that school is in. A wide range of activities and programs are offered. Highlights include recreational activities, cooking, field trips and leadership skills. Please pre-register. Monday-Friday 2:30-5:00 pm FREE! After School Program will not run on Holidays, Pro-D days and special event days in school.

Spring 2010

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS

9-13 years This winter we will continue to offer two purple dragon classes in Tofino. Tuesday’s session happens at the School Gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in concept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Discipline, Confidence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself. Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 Wickaninnish Community School Gym April 6 - June 15 (no class May 11) $100/10 classes Thursdays 4:45 – 3:45 Tofino Community Hall April 8 - June 17 (no class May 13) $100/10 classes

INTRO TO LITTLE LEAGUE 6-8 years A fun filled approach to baseball. Enjoy throwing, catching, hitting, field positions and of course running the bases. A coach for this program is needed for it to run. If you are interested, please contact Sally or April at 725-3229. You don’t have to be a sports pro, just committed to an hour or two a week. The season typically gets started in mid-April—watch for notices & posters at the school. $25

LITTLE LEAGUE 9-13 years Tofino’s Little League will play scheduled games against Ucluelet. Practices are once a week, day and time TBA. Please register ASAP so that we may begin to arrange practices and games. Watch for more info posted at the school and around town as registration details are firmed up. A coach for this prgram is needed to run it. If you are interested, please contact Sally or April at 7253229. Wickaninnish School Filed Date and Time TBA $25

“Physical activity is proven to improve quality of life for children and is important in decreasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, depression, and a myriad of other health problems throughout their lives.” - Dr. Andrew Pipe, Honourary Chair of Active Healthy Kids Canada and a physician at the Ottawa Heart Institute.

Spring 2010

BALLET, JAZZ & TAP COMBO CLASSES

6- 8 years Both boys and girls welcome. In the dance combo classes we will explore different styles of dance. Most classes will cover the basics of ballet, and tap with developing strength and flexibility needed for jazz. In the more advanced classes we will continue to work on mastering the technique of more challenging ballet steps, as well within the jazz portion, we will continue to develop strength and flexibility and continue to improve on progression dance movements. Tap shoes are provided a $10 rental fee for the 2009 /2010 dance session With Gabby Springett Tofino Community Hall Wednesdays (10 weeks—no class May 12) April 7 - June 16 3:45 - 4.45pm Cost: $106

*NOTE: If families have not filled out a 2009/2010 Rainforest Dancers dance registration form upon reregistering in September if you could please do so now A pink Rainforest Dancers Registration form (one per family) is to be filled up upon signing up for dance classes (if not already done so). Costume rental fees are also now due upon signing up for this session of dance classes. The costume rental fee is $20 per child. All classes will be well into choreography for our year end recital June 19th in Tofino at the Tofino Community Hall and June 20th in Ucluelet at the “New Ucluelet Community Theatre.”

SAY CHEESE! We sometimes take photos of our programs and the participants who are enjoying them. If you prefer not to have your picture or a family member’s picture taken, please advise our staﬀ.

Spring 2010

AFTER SCHOOL CLIMBING CLUB!

Tofino’s After School Climbing Club is open to grades 4 through 7. If you are interested in joining, come out to one of the club’s meetings after school or talk to one of the After School Program Staff at the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Office. Students in the club have been raising funds to cover the cost of their climbing fees. A very successfull car wash was held in February, and the group has been selling frisbees on behalf of the Tofino Ultimate Frisbee Club. All funds raised from the event go directly to cover the club’s climbing fees. Thanks to Johnny Robson, from the Alternative Climbing Gym for also helping out with the club.

Summer Camps! Lots of great camps are being planned for this summer. Some returning favorites include Gymnastics, Dance, Soccer and Sailing.

Spring 2010

BALLET & JAZZ COMBO CLASSES

9+ years Both girls and boys welcome. IIn the dance combo classes we will explore different styles of dance. Most classes will cover the basics of ballet, and tap with developing strength and flexibility needed for jazz. In the more advanced classes we will continue to work on mastering the technique of more challenging ballet steps, as well within the jazz portion, we will continue to develop strength and flexibility and continue to improve on progression dance movements. Tap shoes are provided a $10 rental fee for the 2009 /2010 dance session. With Gabby Springett Tofino Community Hall (10 weeks—no class May 12) April 7 - June 16 4:45 - 6pm Cost: $120

“Recreation, parks, fitness, sports and arts/culture enhance life.”

SURF CLUB 8-13 years Join us for some after school surfing. Fun instructional lessons will be given for six weeks this Spring. Group will meet at 3.30 pm at the South Chesterman Beach parking lot. Location and length of lesson may change depending on the day’s conditions. Bring your own equipment if you have it, if not suits and wetsuits can be provided. Paricipants must preregister as space is limited 250-725-3229. Dates TBA 3.30 pm-5.30 pm 6/$50

Spring 2010

YOUTH PROGRAMS MT. WASHINGTON DAY TRIPS

12-17 years Head to the mountain for a day on the slopes. Participants should pack a lunch, plenty of water and some spending money for a dinner stop on the way home (we like the Courtenay or Port Alberni “Subway”). Please let us know in advance whether you will be skiing or snowboarding and whether or not you have your own gear. Helmets recommended. Register early as this program always fills quickly. Chaperones (2): Laura Lunty & Doug Wright Depart Village Green Gazebo at 6am sharp! Return to Tofino approx 9 pm—participants will be dropped off at home. $55 with own equipment $90 without own ski/snowboard equipment Want to come along and have a season’s pass? $20 transport only FINAL TRIP OF THE SEASON IS: Saturday, March 27 NOTE NEW, LATER DATE!

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TOUGH CITY FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH DROP IN

13-18 years This is your time. Shoot hoops in the gym, relax on the couches in the Mezzanine lounge, play foosball or pool, hang out with friends. You must be at least 13 to attend this program. Rides home in the rec van as far as Esowista are offered most evenings, and depart at 9 pm. Wickaninnish School Gym/Lounge Fridays 7:00 pm -9:00 pm FREE

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS

9-13 years We are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofino! Tuesday’s sessions will be a the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in concept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Discipline, Confidence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Spring 2010 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm Wickaninnish Community School Gyn April 6 - June 15 (no class May 11) $100/10 classes Thursdays 4:45-5:45 pm Tofino Community Hall April 8 - June 17 (no class May 13) $100/10 classes

TOFINO THAI BOXING

13+ years The ultimate cardio and strength work out! Trim down and tone up with Tofino’s number one martial arts class. Join us for our kickboxing and self defense class that will push your personal bests and unleash your body’s power! All equipment provided, just don’t forget your towel and water bottle. WARNING: This is seriously addictive! Pre-register to secure your spot. Tofino Community Hall Adam Houlahan 726 5256 Monday & Wednesday & Friday 6:00 - 7:30pm $60 +GST for 10 classes preregistered and $10.50 drop in.

JUDO

12 years - Adult Beginner to advanced Judo practice. No experience necessary. Please wear loose fitting clothing such as jersey top and bottoms. Call 250-725-3163 for further info, or email Don Travers at tofino@remotepassages.com Mondays & Wednesdays Ongoing Legion Basement 7:00-8:30 pm $5 drop in or $20/month

CAPOEIRA

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art, dance, and culture. It practices nonviolence and acrobatics. Come practice! Professor Formiga is teaching from the origins of Bahia, Brazil. Monitora Sushi teaches while he is away performing shows. Classes are suited for all ages and abilities. Instructed by Professor Formiga of Bahia Brazil @ Tofino Community Hall Wed & Fri 6:30 – 8:00 pm Monday (upon request, please phone 725-1238) $10/session (Drop-ins welcome)

LEAGUE SOCCER

13+ years League Soccer continues through from the fall season until Spring. Call 725-3229 for more info.

YOUTH/ADULT COMMUNITY LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEY

Youth/adult drop-in hockey happens twice weekly. Everyone welcome. Please bring your own approved

Spring 2010

21 stick (check in at the Gym Office if you are unclear on which sticks have been approved for Gym use), indoor shoes and your sportsmanlike attitude! Wickaninnish School Gym Mondays & Thursdays Starting January 11 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $2 drop-in

BASKETBALL DROP IN

Weekly drop in basketball. Everyone welcome. Balls provided. Wickaninnish School Gym Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm $2 drop in

BADMINTON DROP IN

Seriously, itâ€™s a lot of fun. Weekly drop in badminton. Youth welcome! All equipment provided. Wickaninnish School Gym Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 pm $2 drop in

TABLE TENNIS

Did you know that there is actually quite a healthy contingent of table tennis player right here in Tofino? Come out for drop-in Table Tennis twice weekly. All equipment provided. Wickaninnish School Mezzanine above Gymnasium Tuesdays (Beginning Jan 12) 7:00-9:00 pm $2 drop in

Spring 2010

COMMUNITY SWIM PASS SUBSIDY In an eﬀort to make swimming more accessible to families in Tofino, Tofino Parks and Recreation subsidizes a children’s swim pass. Swim Passes are available for local resident kids aged 15 and under. Please note that children that are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. These swim passes are available at the Tofino District Oﬃce at a cost of $15 each. Each pass is worth 12 swims. The Community Swim Pass Program is intended for low income families. While we don’t currently ask for proof of financial need, we hope that people will not abuse the program. Our policy is one pass, per child, per family, per year. This means that if you have three children, you are entitled to 3 subsidized passes per year, one child = one pass, two children = two passes etc. Please contact MacKenzie Beach Resort for pool times at 725-3439.

DRUMMING CLASSES! Every Thursday night, 7:00pm to 8:00pm , beginning April 8th, continuing through May 2010 Instructor: Thérèse Bouchard (over 20 years drumming experience). All classes held in the music room @ Wickaninnish Community School. All levels welcome, no prior experience necessary. Bring your drum and other sound making toys. (some drums available). Fee: $12 per session For more information, contact Thérèse at 725-4278 Bring your friends and your enthusiasm!

ADULT PROGRAMS LATIN DANCE CARDIO WORKOUT

Get your cardio workout by dancing! In this high energy, exciting class we will enjoy the rhythms of Latin music with steps to salsa, merengue, cha cha and more! Basic steps set to simple choreography at a low/med tempo but will include modifications for higher intensity. Don’t forget to bring water and wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Lyvi Rivera Thursdays 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm @ Tofino Community Hall $60/10 classes or $9 drop in WATCH FOR AN EVENING LATIN CARDIO CLASS TO BE ADDED THIS SPRING!

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TOFINO ULTIMATE CLUB

Interested in finding a new way to stay active during the winter? Join the Tofino Parks and Recreation Ultimate Frisbee Club! Players of all skill levels welcome, custom Tofino Frisbees available to purchase for $10 each. If you have any questions call Doug at the community school gym 250 725 2555. Practices are every Saturday at 11pm “Rain or shine” Wickaninnish Community School Field FREE

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS We are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofino! Tuesday’s sessions swill be a the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in concept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Discipline, Confidence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm Wickaninnish Community School Gyn April 6 - June 15 (no class May 11) $100/10 classes

Spring 2010

TOFINO THAI BOXING

KICK BOXING Monday Wednesday Friday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Tofino Community Hall 250 726 5256

TOFINO PUBLIC LIBRARY Downstairs in the Legion at 331 Main street 250-725-3713

WEDNESDAY 3-7 THURSDAY 3-7 FRIDAY 3-7 SATURDAY 10-12 & 1-5 For more information Visit our website… www.virl.bc.ca

“Recreation is essential to the development of our children and youth.”

Spring 2010

25 Thursdays 4:45-5:45 pm Tofino Community Hall April 8 - June 17 (no class May 13) $100/10 classes

JUDO

YOUTH/ADULT COMMUNITY LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEY

Youth/adult drop-in hockey happens twice weekly. Everyone welcome. Please bring your own approved stick (check in at the Gym Office if you are unclear on which sticks have been approved for Gym use), indoor shoes and your sportsmanlike attitude! Wickaninnish School Gym Mondays & Thursdays Starting January 11 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $2 drop-in

AQUAFIT

Join instructor Leah Austin for this low impact, cardio exercise that helps tone the body, burn calories

and strengthen your cardio vascular system, all with minimum stress and strain on joints and muscles. Participants must be comfortable in deep water. Fee includes pool/hot tub entry at MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool. Please register at the Tofino District Office or call us at 725-3229. MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool Instructor: Leah Austin Tuesdays & Fridays Ongoing 8:30-9:15 am 6/$35 or $6 drop-in

CAPOEIRA

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art, dance, and culture. It practices non-violence and acrobatics. Come practice! Professor Formiga is teaching from the origins of Bahia, Brazil. Monitora Sushi teaches while he is away performing shows. Classes are suited for all ages and abilities. Instructed by Professor Formiga of Bahia Brazil @ Tofino Community Hall Wed & Fri 6:30 â€“ 8:00 pm Monday (upon request, please phone 725-1238) $10/session (Drop-ins welcome)

BASKETBALL DROP IN

Weekly drop in basketball. Everyone welcome. Balls provided. Wickaninnish School Gym Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm $2 drop in

Spring 2010

BADMINTON DROP IN

Weekly drop in badminton. Everyone welcome. All equipment provided.

CAPOERIA

Wickaninnish School Gym Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 pm $2 drop in

TABLE TENNIS

Did you know that there is actually quite a healthy contingent of table tennis player right here in Tofino? Come out for drop-in Table Tennis twice weekly. All equipment provided. Wickaninnish School - Mezzanine above Gymnasium Tuesdays & Thursdays (beginning Jan 12) 7:00-9:00 pm $2 drop in

OPEN CRAFTING TIME

Running out of room for your projects at home? Tired of working at the kitchen table? This is free open time for you to come and work on your own craft projects. We have large tables that you can spread out, or use the floor. Spend time with other crafty people and share ideas. Please call 725-3229 no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled date and let us know you plan to attend.

Spring 2010

Sally Mole / Jen Scott Tofino Community Hall FREE Sunday, March 28 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

“HEARTWORKS” TRADITIONAL LOMI LOMI

Heartworks is a old style lomilomi massage traditionally used by the bone setters (Chiropractors) of Hawaii. Passed down through generations, this particular “old style” linage is the teachings of Sherman Dudoit. The flowing style of Hawaiian bodywork includes long rhythmic stokes, creating a dance like movement that release energy blockages, increases circulation and oxygen flow to bring balance in spirit, mind and body. Working with the breath (Ha), we will open the sacred space of the Pu’u wai (heart) bringing true Aloha spirit into this beautiful form bodywork. No previous massage experience required. For the seasoned massage therapist this course will introduce full body massage strokes along with deepen a heart/ breathe work realignment to your existing therapies. Friday May 15th 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday May. 16th 9:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday May. 17th 9:00pm to 6:00pm Signy Cohen @ Wickaninnish Community School $350.00

Signy Cohen, HSB Kumu - Lomilomi instructor, EEMCP Signy Cohen is a certified Eden Energy Medicine Practioner and an authorized instructor for Energy Medicine for Women. She has personally studied with Donna Eden, a pioneer in the field of Energy Medicine and Author of the books “Energy Medicine” and “Energy Medicine for Women” The diﬀerence between EEM (Eden Energy Medicine) and conventional medicine is that conventional medicine diagnoses and treats symptoms and diseases while EEM assesses and corrects disturbances in the body’s energies and energy fields. The study Hawaiian Spirituality and Lomilomi (Hawaiian Massage) has taken Signy to all the Hawaiian Islands as well as studies in Canada and Washington State. Lomilomi involves a holistic/spiritual approach, working with the Mana (Life Force) and Aloha (loving touch) to heal and promote wellness in the body, mind and spirit. Signy has trained under Kumu’s ( teachers) such as Nancy Kahalewai ( Big Island Massage), Wayne Kealohi Powel (Hawiian Shamanic Bodywork), Kim & Jim Hartley (Heartspire School of Hawaiian Massage), Dean Kaimana Cormin (Kaimana Lomilomi), Kate Ki Runga with Uncle Freddie Tiramkea – Kahuna ( Cook Islands), Maka’ala Yates (Hawaiian Healing Academy) Signy is a member of the Hawaiian Lomilomi association and Natural Practioners of Canada Association.

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THE ART of ENERGY TESTING

Energy testing is a tool that lets you ask the body for information about what it needs. It can determine if an energy pathway is flowing or blocked, or if a body organ is getting the energy it needs to function properly. It is also used for testing vitamins, supplements and foods in order to find out what is most beneficial for your system. Learn reliable energy testing with a partner, self testing and how to surrogate test for pets, infants and those that are too weak or sick to test themselves.

LedaRose Cedar, BSW

Menopausal Speakers Series

The Menopausal Speakers Series brings a holistic perspective, considering the needs of the individual and of the whole woman during the change. Education will provided on the physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual and social aspects common to this stage of life. The Speakers Series is planned to bring diverse professional approaches and views on menopause. You will hear speakers who work with Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Energy healing, Bach Flower formulas, a women-centered medical doctor, and counsellor who works with the psycho-social-biological aspects of the change. Instructor: LedaRose Cedar, BSW Tuesdays April 20 - May 25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Wickaninnish Community School $15 each night or $80 for six weeks pre-registration Please register at 250-725-3229. For more info on the course itself please contact LedaRose directly at 250-7265269.

Wednesday, May 5 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Signy Cohen @ Wickaninnish Community School Cost $25.00

RECLAIMING the WISDOM OF YOUR MENSTRUAL TIME

Learn Energy Techniques, with working with your bodyâ€™s own energies for managing PMS, physical discomfort and pain. Signy will coached you through exercises, breathing techniques and acupressure holding points to alleviate and bring understanding to breast swelling, cramps, bloating, back and groin pain, regularity, the PMS emotional roller coaster and how to recharge your batteries. Wednesday, April 21 AND Wednesday, April 28 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ Wickaninnish Community School Signy Cohen $50.00

NORDIC WALKING

Bring your running shoes, walking poles, and rain gear because Tofino Parks and Recreation wants you to join us for a Nordic Walking Group! We will be holding regular Nordic Walks throughout the Spring. Call us at 250-725-3229 to get on our Nordic Walking list. Weâ€™ll call you as walks are scheduled.Nordic Walking involves walking with specialized poles both on and off road. The Nordic Walking Poles reduce stress on joints in the lower body by 30% and promote greater stability and balance and improve posture while walking. The technique is easy to learn, fun and suitable for all fitness levels. A great way to meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, and get some exercise.

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55+ PROGRAMS AQUAFIT

Join instructor Leah Austin for this low impact, cardio exercise that helps tone the body, burn calories and strengthen your cardio vascular system, all with minimum stress and strain on joints and muscles. Participants must be comfortable in deep water. Fee includes pool/hot tub entry at MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool. Please register at the Tofino District Office or call us at 725-3229. MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool Instructor: Leah Austin Tuesdays & Fridays Ongoing 8:30-9:15 am 6/$35 or $6 drop-in

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TABLE TENNIS

Did you know that there is actually quite a healthy contingent of table tennis player right here in Tofino? Come out for drop-in Table Tennis twice weekly. All equipment provided. Wickaninnish School - Mezzanine above Gymnasium Tuesdays (Beginning Jan 12) 7:00-9:00 pm $2 drop in

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OPEN CRAFTING TIME

HAVE AN IDEA FOR A PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN? We are always looking for new programs and instructors to run them. If you have an idea for a program, or would like to teach a course or volunteer for a special event, please contact either April or Sally at 725-3229, or stop by our office at 121 Third Street, and we would be happy to sit down and talk with you.

MENOPAUSAL SPEAKERâ€™S SERIES

The Menopausal Speakers Series brings a holistic perspective, considering the needs of the individual and of the whole woman during the change. Education will provided on the physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual and social aspects common to this stage of life. The Speakers Series is planned to bring diverse professional approaches and views on menopause. You will hear speakers who work with Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Energy healing, Bach Flower formulas, a women-centered medical doctor, and counsellor who works with the psycho-social-biological aspects of the change. LedaRose Cedar, BSW Tuesdays April 20 - May 25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Wickaninnish Community School $15 each night or $80 for six weeks pre-registration Please register at 250-725-3229. For more info on the course itself please contact LedaRose directly at 250726-5269.

NORDIC WALKING

Bring your running shoes, walking poles, and rain gear because Tofino Parks and Recreation wants you to join us for a Nordic Walking Group! We will be holding regular Nordic Walks throughout the winter. Call us at 250-7253229 to get on our Nordic Walking list. We’ll call you as walks are scheduled. Nordic Walking involves walking with specialized poles both on and off road. The Nordic Walking Poles reduce stress on joints in the lower body by 30% and promote greater stability and balance and improve posture while walking. The technique is easy to learn, fun and suitable for all fitness levels A great way to meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, and get some exercise. All fitness levels welcome, we will walk rain or shine - see you there!

Spring 2010 DRUMMING CLASSES!

Every Thursday night, 7:00pm to 8:00pm , beginning April 8th, continuing through May 2010. Instructor Therese Bouchard has over 20 years of drumming experience. All classes held in the music room @ Wickaninnish Community School. All levels welcome, no prior experience necessary. Bring your drum and other sound making toy (some drums available). For more information, contact Thérèse at 725-4278 Instructor: Thérèse Bouchard Wickaninnish Community School Music Room April 8 Fee: $12 per session

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SPECIAL EVENTS Mar 27 April 4 May 7-9

Earth Hour

In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future. 8:30 - 9:30 pm

Easter Egg Hunt

Tofino Village Green Easter Sunday - April 4th 10 am sharp

Tofino Shorebird Festival

On the Pacific Rim, peak shorebird migration occurs in late April and early May. Join the Raincoast Education Society for walks, talks, and more! Learn more about these amazing birds that stop on our local mudflats and beaches for just a few days during a journey thousands of kilometers long. Guest speakers this year include Rob Butler, of Bird Studies Canada and formerly of the Canadian Wildlife Service, and a group of ethno-ornithologists traveling to Tofino as part of the May 9-14 Ethnobiology Congress. Please watch the Raincoast Education Society website for more information, www.raincoasteducation.org/res-events.html

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May 10 May 16

Move for Health Day

Get out and move for health this yearâ€™s move for health day. Watch for activities posted around town this coming Spring. Past activities have included walks and runs led by Municipal leaders.

Public Works Week

Events around the community celebrating the folks who create and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works. Tour the new water treatment plant, learn about initiatives underway in your community. Call 250-725-3229 for more info.

Bike to Work Week

Leave your car at home and bike to work for a week. Cycling is a fun, healthy and environmentally resposible mode of transportation. A Bike to School event is being planned for this week. Contact Laura at 250-725-3229 for more info.

April 22-25

April 18-24

May 31 - June 6

Earth Week

2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Lots of events and activities being planned around Tofino including the 7th Annual Earth Day Pancake Breakfast, a Bike to School Rally from Tofino Info Centre to Wickaninnish Elementary, Film Nights featuring some great and informative current documentaries, Interperative Walks and lots, lots more!

BC Arts & Culture Week -- April 18-24

During this province-wide celebration of arts and culture, the Pacific Rim Arts Society is again, by popular demand, lighting the fuse of RAATU -- Random Acts of Art in Tofino & Ucluelet. This peopleâ€™s festival invites everybody to get involved, solo or group, in an informal, collective act of imagination. Come up with an arty idea, big or small -- a mask, song, chalk drawing, temporary sculpture, flashmob, costume ... you name it. Then make it happen, somewhere in town where other people will see it. Try doing one a day. Get the kids involved. Wander around town and see what others have come up with. Be surprised and delighted, and return the favour, all week long!

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June 4,5,6

Tofino Food & Wine Festival

Join us in Tofino for a weekend of food and wine events focused on the best of British Columbia. Guest winemakers from the Okanagan, Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island will migrate to the wild west coast to showcase their best. Local chefs will be creating canapes and feature dinners alongside winemakers, highlighting the marriage between food and wine!

The Tofino Food and Wine Festival will again host a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the main event, specifically for the Tofino Community Childrenâ€™s Centre. info@tofinofoodandwinefestival.com

June 8 June 13

World Oceans Day

Last yearâ€™s Tofino events included beach clean ups and eucational presentations. Watch for info on events posted around town this Spring!

Edge to Edge Marathon

Whether you are running in the race, or helping out with the event, this event is a fun and rewarding experience. 250-726-4641 or info@edgetoedgemarathon.com

Surfrider is an international environmental foundation dedicated to the "protection and enjoyment of the oceans, beaches and waves for all people". The Tofino chapter is a registered Canadian Charity and is run entirely by volunteers. To help out, contact us at surfridercanada@hotmail.com.

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Spring 2010 Coming this summer....

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Aug 29 Tofino Lantern Festival

Make sure you donâ€™t miss this magical night! On Sunday August 29th, 2010 the Raincoast Education Society is sponsoring the Seventh Annual Tofino Lantern Festival at the Tofino Botanical Gardens

Canada Day Celebration & Tuff City Skate Comp

Tofino Recreation Commission & Tofino Parks & Recreation team up once again for this annual favourite. Skate contest starting in the morning, followed by live music, BBQ, and fireworks on Tofinoâ€™s harbour. Kids games and activities throughout the day. Volunteers are always needed for this event. To get involved please call Laura Lunty at 250-725-3229.

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TOFINO RECREATION COMMISSION

11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon Registration for the 11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon has been incredible. We are on our way to turning out a record year of participants which means we’ll be needing a record number of VOLUNTEERS to help support this incredibly popular event. Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience and volunteering for a major sporting event is as good as it gets. There are many available volunteer positions to choose from including: Traﬃc Control, First Aid, Food and Refreshments, Entertainment, Security, Set-up/TakeDown, Registration, and more.

Whether you’ve volunteered in the past, or are new to the Edge to Edge, we’d love to welcome you aboard. All volunteers will recieve a custom E2E-T, BBQ and special prizes will be drawn. Any interested volunteers can email jon@edgetoedgemarathon.com. If you have volunteered in the past and want to assume a familiar position let us know and we’ll put you where you want to be.

The Tofino Recreation Commission is an advisory board to Council, advocating for recreational opportunities for ALL community members. The Commission meets once a month, planning special events, exploring park and facility development and supporting Parks and Recreation staff. Please call Sally Mole at 725 3229 if you would like more information.

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE MADNESS

Monthly documentaries co-hosted by Green Soul Organics Weekly organic concession. Prize draws once a month.

Upcoming Films:

Crazy Heart Seraphine Taking Root The Yes Men Fix the World Psycho (50th Anniversary) An Education Shows at 8 pm sharp Doors open at 7:30 pm Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre, 380 Campbell Street, Tofino. All proceeds go toward maintenance of our theatre. Come out and support us!

www.tofinomovies.blogspot.com

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8th Annual Tofino Food and Wine Festival

Artwork: Marla Thirsk

Celebrating the marriage of food and wine... June 4 - 6, 2010, Tofino, BC Dinah D Swingclub and Dj Kevin West Main Event - Saturday June 5, 2010 1pm - 5pm

Tickets go on sale April 1st Silent Auction Fundraiser for Community Childrenâ€™s Centre

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Be a Considerate Dog Owner Responsible dog owners recognize that everyone has the right to enjoy our parks without interference from dogs. To ensure your dog isn’t causing problems, pleaser follow these guidelines: • • • • • • • •

Do not allow your dog off-leash until you have a reliable recall; Keep your dog in sight and call it back when you see people approaching; Do not allow your dog to jump on people; Keep your dog on the trail; Don’t let your dog chase wildlife; Pick up after your dog; If you sense someone might be fearful, step to the edge of the trail and have your dog sit quietly while they walk by; If your dog is aggressive, keep it on a leash;

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Leave your dog at home if it’s in heat.

PARK BENCH DEDICATION PROGRAM

The District of Tofino Park Bench Program provides members of the public opportunity to purchase a park bench in memory of a loved one, as a tribute to honor one or more persons for her/his past or present contribution to the community, or as a gift to the community. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a park bench. Tax receipts are available upon request. The sponsorship of the bench includes a 3”x 8” cast bronze plaque, installation and maintenance for a period of 10 years. Please contact us at 725-3229 for more information or stop by the office.

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Organic Master Gardener Course April 19-29, 2010

“Thank you again for an awesome Organic Master Gardener Course. I feel very fortunate to be amongst the first graduating class. As I have said to you in person, the course has been life-changing for me, giving me a deeper, richer, more respectful and more aware relationship with my planet, ecosystem, and personal life.” Anne Finlay, Victoria

Registration Deadline Saturday, April 10, 2010 Fee - $695.00 + GST Fee includes: ° All texts, handouts and supplies ° One year access to the Gaia College on-line text “Organic Land Care - Working with Nature”. ° One year membership to the Society for Organic Urban Land Care Other Requirements Students must have: ° Internet access and e-mail ° Basic gardening tools, including bypass pruners ° Transportation to offsite events For more information please visit SOUL - www.organiclandcare.org Gaia College - www.gaiacollege.ca or email us - info@gaiacollege.ca

“I have to tell you how much I am enjoying these classes. Up to now I've taken other courses which have covered much of the same material, but this time things are really clicking. I'm understanding more and retaining more of the information. I'm more aware of the implications of going organic not just in gardening but in other aspects of my life. It's like an epiphany. It sounds silly when I write it down, but it's made me so much more aware. Thank you.” Barb Bancroft, Vancouver

Finally, a comprehensive organic gardening course for urban garden enthusiasts! Come and gather with like-minded environmentally conscious students and •Learn to create fabulous food and ornamental gardens without pesticides and other harmful chemicals •Become a SOUL Organic Master Gardener and share your knowledge with others through mentorship programs, workshops, talks and many other creative ways •Gain essential skills to start or enhance your own business in the rapidly growing organic land care industry •Earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain your industry certifications (ISA, CNLA, BCSLA, SOUL, BC Provincial Pesticide Applicator) Everyone is welcome. No previous experience required. Just come, learn and have fun. This is a practical experience-based course consisting of lectures and hands-on exercises. To receive a Certificate of Completion students must attend all sessions and complete and present a satisfactory assignment.

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PARKS & FACILITIES

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Multi Use Path (MUP)

Big thanks to a group of hard working volunteers who planted shore pines on the small island in front of Tonquin Beach! There was significant damage done to the foliage over the course of 2009, and the new trees will help improve the stability of the remaining foliage. Please take care to not damage these new seedlings if you visit the island. A suggestion from a local resident is that if you do visit the island, to take a handful of sand with you to help with the erosion issue.

Our much loved multi use path is getting some upgrades this year! The first phase will be to improve the safety of the MUP at Sharp Road where the Dolphin Motel is located. Some trees have been removed to make way for the MUP to move off the highway, improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Some site prep work has begun and we look forward to having this section completed this spring. Survey work has been completed on the section between Bay St, near the

Pacific Breeze, and Olsen Road. This is a particularly challenging area for MUP location and we will be looking at a number of options to address the safety issues in this area.

Centennial Park Stream Restoration Project We continue our awesome partnership with the Raincoast Education Society, Wickaninnish Community School students, biologist Dave Clough, and

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Tofino Streamkeepers in restoring this park feature. Our next steps are to create a raingarden to catch the storm water runoff from First Street. This has been a great stewardship program for the school students, and we look forward to the day when the stream is fully restored and functioning as a stream should.

Downtown Planters and Signage The Development Services department has been working on redesigning our directional signage with input from downtown merchants. Together, we have identified the signage area at the corner of Second St and Campbell St as our first project. While Development Services will work on the signage aspect, we will be working on replacing and renewing the planter and bus shelter. This project will be a great showcase for other directional signage in our community.

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Community Garden Working with the Tofino Community Food Initiative and School District 70, we have identified a site at the school for a possible community garden. The good folks at the Food Initiative table are now tasked with the details on exactly what this could look like. Meanwhile, we have been busy in the Bottom Weeders garden at the school, with lots of welcome help from the students and our volunteer consultant extraordinaire Miriam Turner. We have acquired some mason bee cocoons which classes will hatch and deliver to a hive near the garden.

Tofino Community Hall 351 ARNET ROAD

Tofinoâ€™s Community Hall is available for group rentals at reasonable rates and is equipped with banquet tables, chairs, and a kitchen! Ask us about our special childrenâ€™s bir thday par ty rates. Inquiries please call 725-3229.

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Some classes will be starting in class composting, which will be transferred to a larger composter in the under cover area. Kelly has been working hard on encouraging the composting program at the school and we want to say a big thank you to the school community for supporting this initiative.

Youth Room Through funding from Union of BC Municipalities and the BC School Trustees Association, we are working to transform the mezzanine area into a welcoming usable space for our youth. Included in this transformation is a lounge area with large screen tv, WII Sports, Rockband and computers. Youth input is welcomed and encouraged! Chat with Evan or Doug if you have any ideas New Bearproof Bin welcomed to the Community Childrenâ€™s Centre or suggestions.

Community Hall Beautification Community Hall After a particularly destructive break in at the hall over Christmas, the hall is now alarmed. You must have a code to access the hall. Through funding from BC Hydro through the Tree Canada program, we have planted a number of trees and shrubs in the area that will add some colour and much needed greenery to the surrounds. We have had reports that people are driving too fast up to the hall. Please remember that children are using this facility throughout the week and please drive carefully!

Thanks to a $5000 grant from Tree Canada, the Tofino Community Hall site received some much needed

beautification in the form of landscaping. Trina from Ordinary Corner Nursary worked with Parks Staff Theo Fadden to select vegetation suitable for the site. Theo worked in some chilly weather, digging in some not too friendly ground to get this project wrapped up before Christmas. A mix of evergreen and deciduous plants were used, and while some of the deciduous plants and trees donâ€™t look like much now, they promise to look great come spring. Still to be planted on the site once the weather warms up are several rugosa roses.

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Transition Towns

with Michelle Coloussi

Saturday March 20th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Long Beach Lodge, Tofino (refreshments served) The Transition Town Movement is taking off globally as a means of engaging whole communities in becoming more self-reliant, and more resilient. The lessons from this movement are projected to help scale up “energy descent” and decrease our reliance on fossil fuels in the next five years. In the last year, since Michelle Coulossi began delivering training for transition workshops, we have seen 13 Transition Towns officially designated by the UK International Transition Network. There are at least 30 other groups working with the model across the country. Hear about the principles and approaches behind this model and why it seems to be capturing the head, the hands, and the hearts of citizens. Join Michelle Coloussi and the Raincoast Education Society to learn more and have all your questions answered. This event is part of the Raincoast Sustainable Living Program Speaker Series. Thank you to Long Beach Lodge for co-sponsoring this event!

The Tofino Water Tour

Sunday March 28th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Group bike ride out from the Tofino Village Green – leaving at 11:00 am, sharp! OR meet at the end of Sharp Road (turn at Dolphin Motel) at 11:30 am Still a bit confused about how we ran out of water in September 2006? Wondering how the new water treatment plant fits into the big picture? Take a tour of Tofino’s water supply! Join Don Mackinnon and the Tofino Public Works department for an informative session. They will have photographs of the various water infrastructure components including photos of Barr’s Mountain Reservoir, Close Creek Balancing Tank, No. 1 Creek, Sharp Dam, Ahkmahksis Dam and the Stump Dump Reservoir. These photos, together with construction photos, will be displayed around the inside of the treatment plant. You will get to go on a virtual tour of the Bay Street pump house using the internal camera at Bay Street. Tofino Public Works will also have a large schematic drawing of the District of Tofino water distribution system that can be used to explain all the remote portions of the infrastructure. You will learn invaluable information to pass onto your friends and neighbours about where our water comes from, how our water is treated, and just how amazing our water quality is! Thank you to the District of Tofino for your support.

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Wild Coast Primer Launch! Monday April 5th, 8:00 – 10:00 pm Shelter Restaurant, Tofino

Join Bob Hansen (Pacific Rim National Park Reserve), Rick Searle (EKOS Communications) and Josie Osborne (Raincoast Education Society) to launch the brand new publication, “The Wild Coast: A Primer on Our Changing Relationship with Large Carnivores.” Featuring a short visual presentations and hot-off-the-press copies of the primer, this evening will focus on the celebration of a wonderful project and a thank you to everyone who’s been involved. Open to anyone interested in how we interact with large carnivores on the wild wet west coast!

a music video, it must be in DVD format. You can perform your song live! But please, all songs need to first be submitted by CD for judging purposes. This event is part of the Raincoast Education Society’s “Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Program” with support from the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund.

Film: A Chemical Reaction

Thursday April 22nd (EARTH DAY), 8:00 pm Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre (refreshments available) By donation to the Canadian Cancer Society Join the Canadian Cancer Society and the Raincoast Education Society to watch this award-winning documentary film. “A Chemical Reaction” is a heart-warming and inspirational film that tells the story of one of the most powerful and effective community initiatives in the history of North America — the Canadian movement to ban lawn and garden pesticides. With relentless persistence one resident brought her concerns to town meetings to warn her fellow citizens that the chemicals they were putting on their lawns posed severe health risks and had unknown effects on the environment. The trailer for the acclaimed and controversial film can be viewed by going to http:// www.cancer.ca/bc/advocate.

(photo Jon Deslippe)

More Than Just Mud “Mudflats Musicale”

Tuesday April 20th, Doors 8:30 pm, Event starts at 9:00 pm Coho Room, Weigh West Resort $5 entry Join the Raincoast Education Society and all the talented motley musicians of Tofino as we celebrate the Tofino Mudflats through song. This evening will feature live music as well as music videos from all those who are competing in the Musical Mudflats contest. Come on out and vote for your favourite! About the contest…contestants have one month to make a piece of music or music video about the Tofino Mudflats! Please see www.tofinomudflats.blogspot.com for full contest details. All songs must be under five minutes, and must be submitted by April 15th, 2010. If you are making

“Thinking Like an Island” –

with food activist Michael Ableman Sunday April 25th Entry by donation, suggested $5 2:00 – 4:00 pm Ucluelet Community Centre 7:00 – 9:00 pm Darwin’s Café, Tofino Join Michael Ableman, renowned author, farmer, photographer, food activist for an inspiring talk. “Living on an Island” provides us with clear, tangible and daily reminders of the limits of trying to live sustainably. Nothing illustrates our island vulnerability more than our food and how we secure it. For most of us on Vancouver Island, only a tiny fraction of what we

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eat is produced here while the majority travels long distances to our shores at high cost in terms of energy and food quality. Join Michael for a fascinating afternoon or evening of stories and images from here and other islands around the world. This event is co-sponsored by the Raincoast Education Society and Ecotrust Canada, with valuable support from the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and the EcoAction Community Funding Program. Thank you to the many local businesses providing Michael with meals during his stay on the West Coast.

13th Annual Tofino Shorebird Festival May 7-9, 2010

Various locations in Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve On the Pacific Rim, peak shorebird migration occurs in late April and early May. Join the Raincoast Education Society for walks, talks, and more! Learn more about these amazing birds that stop on our local mudflats and beaches for just a few days during a journey thousands of kilometers long. Guest speakers this year include Rob Butler, of Bird Studies Canada and formerly of the Canadian Wildlife Service, and a group of ethno-ornithologists traveling to Tofino as part of the May 9-14 Ethnobiology Congress. Please watch the Raincoast Education Society website for more information, www.raincoasteducation.org/res-events.html

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Pacific Rim Hospice Society

Dementia Education Workshop ʹͲ ͳͲ Ǧʹ ǡ cost by donation, lunch provided

“I’M STILL HERE”

a research based drama on living with dementia presented by Target Theatre

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA, CREATIVE APPROACHES AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS with Jane Hope from the Alzheimer's Society of BC

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HOSPICE AGM

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May 4, 6:30pm St. Aidan on the Hill Church 441 Main St. Ucluelet

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Election of Directors, announcement of Volunteer of the Year, refreshments served Everyone welcome. For more information 250Ͳ725Ͳ1240 or kim@pacificrimhospice.ca

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We gratefully acknowledge our 2009 donors

Philip Smith Vera Webb Andrea Hanson Laura Distaso Anita Tavera Ruth Sadler Dr. John O’Brien Michael Nelson Dr. Pam Frazee Dorothy Arnet Shannon Turner District of Tofino Sairaa Thornton Marjorie Bowman Anne Pearce Robbins’ family Sheila Watts Pam McIntosh Rene Gibson Adrian Mason Garth Cameron Betsy Buhtz Carol Tuzo Bob Medd H.E.U. Ron Weeks Carol Foster Bernard family Elaine Story Bill Davis Tofino Co-op Sea Wench Forest Glen OCN Garden Ucluelet Co-op Sheila Watts Derek Drake In memory of Toby In memory of Helen Webb

Maureen Fraser GoTofino.com Donna Turner M Zaleschuk James Jameson Valerie Taylor Debbie Webb Bill Hansen Maureen Callaway Tove Sorensen Tanya Kormendy Barry & Barb Campbell Keith & Shirley Martin David and Judy Gibson Spencer & Judith Baird Christie Dusseault Joan Scandrett Michael Wilcock Crab Apple Floral Treefrog Industries Scott Whittemore Robert & Mara Love George Walkem Common Loaf Bakeshop Tin Wis Best Western Michelle Campbell Margot Vanderham Nora Christensen Darlene Choquette Joanne Trofanenko Mary Rimmington Tofino Tea Bar Ladies of Ledger Long Beach Radio Remote Passages Dennison Painting Gary and Kathy Shaw In memory of Edna Winter In memory of John Allan

Arlene McGinnis Katie Beach Four Mind Leah Austin Liam McNeil Alex Marshall Judy Gray Breakers Marla Thirsk Jennifer Hoar Toby Fraser Kim Hoag Sally Mole Lois Moraes Chocolate Tofino Shelter Restaurant Wickaninnish Inn Creative Salmon Margaret Baumann John & Rosemarie Lane Roger & Anne Gudbranson Long Beach Surf Shop Seaview Communications Fairwinds Management Inc. Jeff George & Caroline Woodward Tofino General Hospital Foundation Brian White Excavating Long Beach Golf Course Pacific Sands Resort Long Beach Surf Shop Tofino Photography Tofino Sea Kayaking Co. Pacific Elements Yoga In memory of Gertrude Robinson In memory of Maddy & Anet Paterson In memory of Landon Burt In memory of Jacqueline Thornton In memory of Garnotte Gerbrandt In memory of Gordon & Alfred Hansen In memory of Grandma Geddes In memory of Bernice Cameron In memory of Mike Thatcher In memory of Liz Kranabetter In memory of Karen Pearce In memory of Gilbert & Eva Frank In memory of Nora Mitchell

Spring 2010

PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION SERIES

APRIL 12 The Arts of Comfort: Beyond Drugs ÍşÇŁÍľÍ˛Č„ÍłÍ´ÇŁÍ˛Í˛ÇĄ Â‘ÂˆÂ‹Â?Â‘ Â‡Â?Â‡Â”ÂƒÂŽ Â‘Â•Â’Â‹Â–ÂƒÂŽ Â—ÂŽÂ–Â‹Â’Â—Â”Â’Â‘Â•Â‡ Â‘Â‘Â?ÇĄ ÂˆÂ”Â‡Â‡

JUNE 7, Changing Places: Experiences of Caring for Family or Colleagues

Geoff Johnson, DJ Extraordinaire; Marc Bertand donator of web design; Myla Marks with her Groovy Movie certificate thanks for her donation.

ÍşÇŁÍľÍ˛ Č„ÍłÍ´ÇŁÍ˛Í˛ÇĄ Â‘ÂˆÂ‹Â?Â‘ Â‡Â?Â‡Â”ÂƒÂŽ Â‘Â•Â’Â‹Â–ÂƒÂŽ Â—ÂŽÂ–Â‹Â’Â—Â”Â’Â‘Â•Â‡ Â‘Â‘Â?ÇĄ ÂˆÂ”Â‡Â‡ Please call 250Í˛725Í˛1240 for more information

Hospice Radioathon a Huge Success ÂŠÂƒÂ?Â? Â›Â‘Â— Â–Â‘ ÂƒÂŽÂŽ Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â„Â—Â•Â‹Â?Â‡Â•Â•Â‡Â• Â™ÂŠÂ‘ Â†Â‘Â?ÂƒÂ–Â‡Â† Â‹Â?Â…Â‡Â?Â–Â‹Â˜Â‡Â• ÂƒÂ?Â† ÂƒÂ—Â…Â–Â‹Â‘Â? Â‹Â–Â‡Â?Â•ÇĄ Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â†Â‘Â?Â‘Â”Â• ÂƒÂ?Â† Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â˜Â‘ÂŽÂ—Â?Â–Â‡Â‡Â”Â• Â™ÂŠÂ‘ ÂŠÂ‡ÂŽÂ’Â‡Â† Â™Â‹Â–ÂŠ Â–ÂŠÂ‡ ÂƒÂ†Â‹Â‘ÂƒÂ–ÂŠÂ‘Â?Ç¤ ÂŠÂ—Â‰Â‡ Â–ÂŠÂƒÂ?Â?Â• Â–Â‘ Â‡Â‘ÂˆÂˆ Â‘ÂŠÂ?Â•Â‘Â? ÂƒÂ?Â† Â‘Â?Â‰ÇŚ Â„Â‡ÂƒÂ…ÂŠ ÂƒÂ†Â‹Â‘ Â™ÂŠÂ‘ Â•Â’Â‡ÂƒÂ”ÂŠÂ‡ÂƒÂ†Â‡Â† Â–ÂŠÂ‡ ÂƒÂ†Â‹Â‘ÂƒÂ–ÂŠÂ‘Â? ÂƒÂ?Â† Â•Â’Â‡Â?Â– ÍłÍ´ ÂŠÂ‘Â—Â”Â• Â‘Â? Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â”ÂƒÂ†Â‹Â‘ ÂƒÂ?Â† Â™ÂƒÂ• Â•Â–Â‹ÂŽÂŽ Â•Â?Â‹ÂŽÂ‹Â?Â‰ ÂƒÂ– Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â‡Â?Â†Ç¤ ÂŠÂ‡ ÂƒÂ†Â‹Â‘ÂƒÂ–ÂŠÂ‘Â? Â…Â‘Â—ÂŽÂ† Â?Â‘Â– ÂƒÂ?Â† Â™Â‘Â—ÂŽÂ† Â?Â‘Â– ÂŠÂƒÂ˜Â‡ ÂŠÂƒÂ’Â’Â‡Â?Â‡Â† Â™Â‹Â–ÂŠÂ‘Â—Â– Â‡Â‘ÂˆÂˆÇ¨ Â‘Â•Â’Â‹Â…Â‡ Â‹Â• Â™ÂƒÂ”Â?Â‡Â† ÂƒÂ?Â† ÂŠÂ‡ÂƒÂ”Â–Â‡Â?Â‡Â† Â„Â› Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â‘Â—Â–Â’Â‘Â—Â”Â‹Â?Â‰ Â‘Âˆ Â‰Â‡Â?Â‡Â”Â‘Â•Â‹Â–Â› Â‘Âˆ Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â’Â‡Â‘Â’ÂŽÂ‡ ÂƒÂ?Â† Â„Â—Â•Â‹Â?Â‡Â•Â•Â‡Â• Â‘Â? Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â™Â‡Â•Â–Â…Â‘ÂƒÂ•Â–Ç¤

Thank you to Breakers for donating living Christmas tree raffle proceeds to the Hospice Society

Thank you to the Common Loaf Bake Shop for providing lunch after the Celebrate a Life ceremony. Thank you to Sobos for contributing their patio for the ceremony.

To Contact the Hospice Society

ÂŽÂ‡ÂƒÂ•Â‡ Â…ÂƒÂŽÂŽ 725ÇŚ1240 Â‡Â?ÂƒÂ‹ÂŽ kim@pacificrimhospicesociety.ca Â‘Â” Â…Â‘Â?Â‡ Â„Â› 240 Neill St, Tofino, ÂƒÂ…Â”Â‘Â•Â• ÂˆÂ”Â‘Â? Â–ÂŠÂ‡ ÂŠÂ‘Â•Â’Â‹Â–ÂƒÂŽÇ¤ Â‹Â•Â‹Â– Â‘Â—Â” Â™Â‡Â„Â•Â‹Â–Â‡ www.pacificrimhospice.ca Â‘Â•Â’Â‹Â…Â‡ ÂŽÂ‹Â„Â”ÂƒÂ”Â‹Â‡Â• ÂƒÂ”Â‡ ÂŽÂ‘Â…ÂƒÂ–Â‡Â† Â‹Â? Â–ÂŠÂ‡ Â‘Â•Â’Â‹Â…Â‡ Â‡Â?Â–Â”Â‡ ÂƒÂ?Â† Â…ÂŽÂ—Â‡ÂŽÂ‡Â– ÂŽÂ‹Â„Â”ÂƒÂ”Â›Ç¤ ~ All Services are Free ~

Many thanks to Leah Austin and the Christmas carolers for their donations to the Hospice Society

Spring 2010

“COMMUNITY IN THE SCHOOL, SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY” A partnership between the Wickaninnish Community School Society and the Tofino Recreation Commission

As we continue to streamline our service delivery, we are also working on some internal restructuring. Tara Taggart has been busy evaluating the results of our first survey and will be reporting back in mid March. We will also be surveying different factions of our community over the next month in order to identify any gaps in service delivery, and to hear what’s working and what needs improvement. Please help us to be the best we can be, and give us your input as the opportunities arise. From the research Tara has done to date, it would appear that there is some confusion as to what exactly we are doing. Essentially, we have combined the operations of the parks and recreation department with the operations of the Wickaninnish Community School Society (WCSS). The society was running programs such as the After School Program, pottery classes, Bottom Weeders garden, and other programs based out of the school. By combining the two organizations, we eliminate much of the duplication (eg. 1 volunteer organization instead of two, one set of payroll, one set of basketball

equipment, etc), and can better share resources (eg Rec van, office supplies and equipment, venue space, etc), while we also improve service delivery (eg registration at two venues instead of one, endeavouring to look at all programming to reduce conflicts, allocation of staffing to better address the needs, etc). And since we began the initiative in 2008, we have obtained outside funding so that there has been NO additional cost to the tax payer. As we move forward, we are looking at identifying what our community needs to be truly healthy; physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually healthy. So we need you to think about what your needs are in all of these areas as we approach you for your ideas in helping us move forward. Thank you to those of you who completed the first survey!!

For your information, as of our most recent Annual General Meeting, here are the following members: Wickaninnish Community School Society Aaron Rodgers Chair Matt Amin Secretary/ Treasurer Krys Sciberras Jaime Hansen Abbie MacPherson

Tofino Recreation Commission Alex Cutler Chair Tom Stere Vice Chair Sabrina Donovan Secretary/ Treasurer Artie Ahier Sarah Timberlake Chris Lyons Theresa Dennison

Spring 2010

PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS WICKANINNISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL

“TUFF BOYS”

An after school program jjust for boys. y

“COOL COOKS”

“PINK SHIRT DAY”

Anti bullying campaign

T” “RAISE A READER LITERACY EVENT”

Spring 2010 Tuff Girls Program

Our own Kelly Alexander has been leading the Tuff Girls program every Thursday after school. Each session starts with a healthy snack, chatting, laughing and a question that is put in the special girl club box. Its a time where girls can be girls and just have a laugh or discuss topics that are important to them. After that it is on to the focus event of the day. Some of our events so far have been a DIY Spa day, A Studio Art / Fashion Tour, Surfing with Surf Sister Surf School, and Yoga.Upcoming activities will include Pottery, Photography, Sports Day and lots, lots more! To get involved with the Tuff Girls program stop by the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Office.

Above & Left: “Tuﬀ Girls Program”

Got Cleats?

Do you have old cleats that won’t fit your child next season? Please consider giving them to our Soccer Cleat Exchange Program. In order to make our children’s soccer programs as accessible as possible, we have a collection of used soccer cleats and shin pads that we both loan out and give away. If you child has outgrown their cleats or pads, please consider giving them to this program. If we have a larger size that fits your child, you are welcome to take them. If not you can rest assured that the equipment will find a deserving home. You can drop equipment off at the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Office or at Tofino’s Municipal Hall.

HURRICANES FLOOR HOCKEY

BADMINTON Community Drop-In

FLOOR HOCKEY Community League (Pre-sign up in place)

(Private Group)

(12-14 year olds)

(Youth and Adults) 5:45-7:00 PM

Community League (Pre-sign up in place)

FLOOR HOCKEY

(Private Group)

BASKETBALL

Community Drop-In

BASKETBALL

PEE-WEE FLOOR HOCKEY

CHILDRENS SOCCER

(if raining)

CHILDRENS SOCCER

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB/TUFF GIRLS

___________ AFTER SCHOOL CLUB/TUFF GIRLS

(if raining)

PRE-SCHOOL GYM PLAY TIME

Thursday

(if raining)

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS

(4-5 year olds) 2:45-3:45 PM (6-8 year olds) 3:45-4:45 PM

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS

CHILDRENS SOCCER

Wednesday

(9-12 year olds) 4:45-5:45PM

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB/TUFF BOYS

PRE-SCHOOL GYM PLAY TIME

Tuesday

(Ages 13-18) (7:00-9:00 PM)

YOUTH DROP-IN

(12-14 year olds) 5:00– 7:00 PM

PEE-WEE FLOOR HOCKEY

(8-11 year olds)

PUPS FLOOR HOCKEY

(5-7 year olds) 3:15-4:00 PM

Jr. FLOOR HOCKEY

Friday

The GYM will be closed on stat holidays and for special events.

For Information regarding community school programs or weekend gym use please contact (250) 725-2555

7:30-9:30

5:30-7:30

4:00-5:00

2:45-4:00

9:00-9:40

Monday

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Spring 2010

The Tonquin Foundation is a nonprofit, British Columbia-based organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation and interpretation of the rich and diverse maritime heritage of North Americaâ€™s Westcoast. Headquartered in the Vancouver Island village of Tofino the Foundation was incorporated in November of 2003 by a group of individuals with a passion for things nautical and a shared goal to promote public awareness, interest and understanding. Tonquin Foundation P.O. Box 609 Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada, Tel: (250) 382 6613 Fax: (250) 479 0501 tonquin@seaviewcable.net

CALL 725-8081

The KidSport Fund is the charitable arm of Sport BC designed to remove financial obstacles that prevent some children from playing sports. Grants are given to INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES whose families cannot afford sport registration fees and who would otherwise not be able to participate in a season of sport. For information and an application form, visit www.kidsport.ca or stop by and speak with one of our Parks & Recreation Staff and we can provide you with printed copies of the online application.

Spring 2010

Spring 2010 COMMUNITY CONTACTS AQUATICS Echo Pool (Port Alberni) MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool Nanaimo Aquatic Centre/ Beban Park Pool

250-724-2181 725-3439

250-756-5200 or 250-755-4484 Synchronized Swimming (Holly Cameron) 725 3404 Aquafit (Leah Austin) 725-3229

SCHOOLS + EDUCATION Wickaninnish Elementary School Wickaninnish Community School Ucluelet Elementary School Ucluelet Secondary School North Island College (Bill Morrison) Hooksum Outdoor School Raincoast Interpretive Centre

725-3254 725-2555 726-7793 726-7796 726-2697 250-670-1120 725-2560

ARTS + CULTURE Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre 725-2140 Pacific Rim Arts Society 725-2421 www.pacificrimarts.ca pacificrimarts@gmail.com Tofino Public Market (Bill Holden) 725-2054 Pottery, Cathy White 725-3964

SERVICES Tofino Recycling Yard Library On the Edge Food Bank WestCoast Community Resources Society West Coast Transition House

726 2343 726 2020

EARLY CHILDHOOD Community Children’s Centre Headstart—Esowista - Opitsaht Ucluelet Playschool Family Ties - Tofino (Laurie Hannah) Family Ties - Ucluelet (Margaret Morrison) La Leche League (Margaret Morrison) Pacific Care Pre-School Speech Services

MARTIAL ARTS Judo (Don Travers) Purple Dragon (Ian Shu) Kick boxing (Adam Houlahan)

725-2145 726-2316 726-5256

PUBLIC SPEAKING Toastmasters

266 0477

725-2172 ext 1 725-2351 725-3233 726-4438 725-2172 ext 2

725-4212 725-3713 726-7410

726-2224 ext 2 726-2313 1-888-480-2273 723-1118

EMPLOYMENT Alberni Valley Employment Centre (Ukee) Alberni Valley Employment Centre (Tofino) GUIDING + SCOUTING Cub Scouts & Beavers Sparks, Brownies, Guides GRIEVING / LOSS Pacific Rim Hospice Society (Kim Hoag)

Advertise with Us! Over 1,400 copies of this Leisure Guide are distributed quarterly on the West Coast. The magazine format makes it easy for readers to keep as a reference guide for several months; therefore making it a great marketing resource for your organization! For more information contact April at 250.725.3229 or by email at recreation@tofino.ca

726-4243 725-8805

725-3997 725-3911

725-1240

RECREATION + LIESURE Tofino Parks & Recreation (Sally Mole / April Froment) Ucluelet Recreation Department (Abby Fortune/ KK Hodder) Wickaninnish Community School

725-2555

SPORTS Floor Hockey (Kevin Young) Mountain Bike Committee

725-3306 725-3229

SENIORS Tofino Seniors Housing Society

725-3357

YOUTH Community Youth Worker Ucluelet Youth Centre Young Life

726-2343 726-7711 726-4463

725-3229 726-4772

The District of Tofino Parks and Recreation Department coordinates and publishes this brochure four times annually. This compilation is available as a service for Tofino residents and is intended to be used as a reference guide. The inclusion of other organizations is not necessarily an endorsement by the District of Tofino.

Spring 2010

Thank you to the following individuals, businesses and organizations for their help with our various programs and initiatives this Winter... Adam Houlahan Alternative Climbing Gym Adam Buskard Artie Ahier Breakers Deli Brenda Schwab Cathy White CHMZ the Bear Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Duane Bell Eric Russcher Gabrielle Springett Geoff Lyons Groovy Movie Gord Johns Jane Pasel Jason Hasz Jeff Hale Jeff Preston Jenn Scott Jeanie Doig Jean-Paul Froment John Bradford John Obrien Kendal Kelly Keven Drews Kevin Young Leah Austin LedaRose Cedar Marnie Helliwell

Melissa Preston Michael Tilitzky Middle Beach Lodge Miriam Turner Nathan Wood Nikki Laine Pacific Rim Whale Festival Pete Clarkson Raincoast Education Society Randy Sadler Rich Sanford Robinson Cook Rosa Maria Frias Rochelle Carr Royal Bank Sandi Rideout Sara Toso SD70 Shandi Kariatsumari Signy Cohen Tofino Bus Tofino Bylaw Tofino RCMP Tofino Co-op Tofino Public Works Tofino Volunteer Fire Dept. Tofino Rec Commission Tofino Streamkeepers Tofino Time Tofino Long Beach Chamber

Tourism Tofino Tofino Business Assoc. Tom Saunderson Warren Rudd Westcoaster.ca Westerly News W.C. Community Resource Soc. Wick Community School Society

Remembering John John Bradford served on the Tofino Recreation Commission in the late â€˜80s/early 90s. He was very much involved in our community and had his hand in innumerable projects and initiatives. His sense of humour, fair and calm demeanour, and the fact he could always be counted on, are all very much missed. Our hearts go out to Dianne, Roz, Josh, Chris and Clarissa.

Spring 2010

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