CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING! Sunday, October 9th at the Garden Court BRUNCH BUFFET (10am – 2pm) Assorted Dinner Rolls, Fruit Salad, Scrambled Eggs, Golden Hash Browns, Bacon & Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Waffles with Berries & Whipped Cream, Green Salad, Turkey a la King, Noodles, Cabbage Rolls, Seasonal Desserts, Coffee & Tea Adults $16.95 | Seniors $14.95 Children 5–11 $12.95 (KIDS 4 & UNDER FREE)
DINNER BUFFET (5 – 8pm) Assorted Dinner Rolls, Seasonal Greens, Creamy Coleslaw, Relish Tray, Honey Glazed Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Almond Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Yams, Roasted Turkey with Stuffing & Gravy, Honey and Orange Glazed Ham, Seasonal Desserts, Coffee & Tea Adults $22.95 | Seniors $20.95 Children 5–11 $16.95 (KIDS 4 & UNDER FREE)
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Saturday, October 29th
TC s Pub Witches Ball
Don’t miss the TC’s Pub Witches Ball! Dance to the hot sounds of “Frenzy.” WITH DRINK SPECIALS & PRIZES. Come to TC’s Witches Ball and enjoy your favourite witches Brew!
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EVENTS - WHAT’S UP
Ron Irving returns: Timewalkers at the Max
After proposing to his wife-to-be back in 1980, Ron Irving wrote Bluebird Lullaby. “I wrote it for our wedding,” he told Powell River Living magazine. He released that song as a 45 with wife Sue singing harmonies while he sang and Bluebird Lullaby went to number one in Canada. Ten years later Anne Murray recorded it and Bluebird Lullaby became a top hit in the United States, a hit again in Canada and in Germany. “Bluebird Lullaby is probably my favourite,” he said. “That song launched me into being a songwriter, writing songs for other artists. It was really an important part of my career as an artist.” Ron, who grew up in Powell River, will be at the Max Cameron Theatre on Friday, October 14 with his band The Timewalkers. They’ll be performing hits from the 60s and 70s by the Eagles, Roy Orbison, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Beatles, and Sting along with their own original songs recorded by superstars like Michael Buble and Anne Murray. “People love our harmonies,” says Ron, who is excited to play in his hometown. The other multi talents in the band include Luke Isaac, Eli Bryan Nelson and Michael Vincent. “I went to the old Brooks and the original Max Cameron,” said Ron. He and his best friend, fellow musician Ron Campbell, studied under Charles and Nancy Stowell and grew up in the high school music program. “They were fabulous instructors,” he recalled. “Powell River was a great place to grow up.” After high school Ron headed to California, Nashville, and Toronto but still came back to Powell River to visit family. In fact, Ron and Sue were here earlier this summer to visit his brother and sister. Ron turned to country music and put together the award winning band Bootleg, who went on to top the national country charts with Ron’s hit songs leading the way. Anne Murray, Lee Greenwood and the Statler Bros all recorded his songs cementing his success as a songwriter. He later wrote pop music for Asian super-
Millbillys vs. Krakens
For the first time, the Powell River Millbillys will be hosting the Howe Sound Krakens for a charity hockey game. The past three seasons Powell River has travelled to Gibsons to play in Howe Sound’s home arena in a memorial game for a teammate who lost a short battle with cancer. Proceeds from those games have gone to the Cancer Society. These games have been terrific fun and the fundraising efforts in
star Jackie Cheung and Korean boy-band Shinwa as well as Michael Buble. Over 100 songs written by Ron have been recorded worldwide in six different languages. His songs have received many national awards and when he was inducted into the BC Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003 he was recognized as a writer, artist, performer and entertainer. Ron has always loved performing. He has three CDs out and put together the Timewalkers five years ago. “We have a lot of fun playing together. Everyone in the band is a songwriter. They’re all accomplished musicians.” Timewalkers will play two sets. “The first set will have more of a concert feel and the second set will be more like a party! We’ll invite people up on the stage to dance.” The Timewalkers will also play some songs from Brave New World, their new CD. “We’re going to have a great time,” he promised. The show begins at 7:30. Tickets are two for one at $29 and are available at PR Academy of Music, 32 Lakes Coffee, The Peak and Red Lion.
their community have been outstanding. As for our game, it will be “admission” by non-perishable food donation which will go to the Salvation Army. During the game we are going to hold a 50/50 draw with proceeds of that going towards supporting minor hockey. The game is going to be a ton of fun, light hearted and there should be many goals so bring out your family and cheer on the teams for a great cause! Hope to see you there! – Jordan Mitchell