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Tofino & Ucluelet Events List: Returns Spring 2008 |
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| May 2008 Tofino Events & Ucluelet Events |
May
7: Islands of Wonder - Gwaii Haanas, Haida Gwaii
8pm, Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
$5 donation
Discover some of the unique plants and animals that have developed
on this remote island archipelago, sometimes called the "Canadian Galapagos".
Join Jen Pukonen for slides and stories from Gwaii Haanas,
in southern Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). |
May
10: Second Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
The Big Beach Walk From Anthopleura to Zostera, there’s a lot to discover
about the intertidal zone. Join our naturalists to learn about the animals and
plants on our beaches, and tips for how to safely explore the beach! Meet
at 10 am at the shelter at Big Beach (western end of Matterson Drive), Ucluelet.
Suggested donation $5 per person.
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May
10: Buck 65
Tofino music at the Legion. Doors 9:00 pm |
May 11: It's Brunch
for the birds!
Join the Raincoast Education Society at the Pointe Restaurant this Sunday from
10 am to 12 pm for brunch.
Tickets are $40, with all proceeds going directly to the RES.
Only 40 tickets available, and going fast!
Call or email to reserve your ticket now! |
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May
13: Important Council Meeting about Mining in Clayoquot Sound
Tuesday at 9 am is the meeting to attend about Mining on Catface. It is very
important that we as residents attend and make our views known.
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May
16: Sweatshop Union
Tofino music at the Legion. Doors 9:00 pm |
May
17: Third Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
More than Just Mud! Come explore one of the jewels of Clayoquot Sound, the Tofino
Mudflats. Depending on the tide level, we’ll explore the forest fringe
and learn about the mudflats and all the creatures large and small that depend
on the mudflats…and maybe get a chance to look in the mud! Meet at 10
am at the entrance to the Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Highway,
Tofino. Cost: $10 admission which includes a 3-day pass to the Tofino Botanical
Gardens. Children 12 years & under: free.
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May
17: Hey Ocean
Tofino music at the Legion. Doors 9:00 pm |
May
24: 8th Annual George Fraser Day & Heritage Fair
More information coming soon! Ucluelet event. |
May 21: Raincoast
Host
The Raincoast Host program is a one-day course in local ecology and history.
The course will enable staff to answer commonly-asked questions about the environment
and communities of the Clayoquot Biosphere region, and deliver key messages about
how to explore the region safely and respectfully. Participants in the program
will also become familiar with the resources available at the Raincoast Interpretive
Centre (RIC). Knowledgeable interpreters, a local resource library, and maps
at the RIC can help answer other questions that arise throughout the year.
Course Details
Course
Date: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bring: Raingear, boots and a lunch.
Location: Clayoquot Field Station at the Tofino Botanical Gardens, Tofino.
The course will involve classroom instruction and an interpretive walk.
Registration: Please register by sending a non-refundable cheque for $75
per person
to the Raincoast Education Society, P.O. Box 815, Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0,
by Monday May 19th.
Scholarships and subsidies may be available, please contact us for more information.
Course Instructors: Silva Johansson, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Gisele Martin, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,
Jen Pukonen, Raincoast Education Society
Please contact Jen at 725-2560. |
May
24: Fourth Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
Rainforest Walk on the Wild Pacific Trail
What’s the difference between a cedar and a hemlock? And what would happen
if you licked a slug? Explore the rainforest and learn about the Wild Pacific
Trail. Meet at 10 am at the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse, Ucluelet. Suggested
donation $5 per person.
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| June 2008 Tofino Events & Ucluelet Events |
June:
First Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
Intertidal
exploration at South Chesterman Beach From Anthopleura to Zostera, there’s
a lot to discover about the intertidal zone. Join our naturalists to learn about
the animals and plants on our beaches, and tips for how to safely explore the
beach! Meet at 10 am at the South Chesterman Beach Parking Lot (turn west
on Chesterman Beach Rd), Tofino. Suggested donation $5 per person. Good walking
shoes or boots and rain jackets recommended.
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June:
Second Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
The
Big Beach Walk From Anthopleura to Zostera, there’s a lot to discover about
the intertidal zone. Join our naturalists to learn about the animals and plants
on our beaches, and tips for how to safely explore the beach! Meet at 10
am at the shelter at Big Beach (western end of Matterson Drive), Ucluelet. Suggested
donation $5 per person.
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June:
Third Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
More than Just Mud! Come explore one of the jewels of Clayoquot Sound, the Tofino
Mudflats. Depending on the tide level, we’ll explore the forest fringe
and learn about the mudflats and all the creatures large and small that depend
on the mudflats…and maybe get a chance to look in the mud! Meet at 10
am at the entrance to the Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Highway,
Tofino. Cost: $10 admission which includes a 3-day pass to the Tofino Botanical
Gardens. Children 12 years & under: free.
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June:
Fourth Saturday
10 am and are approximately one hour long, rain or shine!
Information: 250.725.2560
Rainforest Walk on the Wild Pacific Trail
What’s the difference between a cedar and a hemlock? And what would happen
if you licked a slug? Explore the rainforest and learn about the Wild Pacific
Trail. Meet at 10 am at the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse, Ucluelet. Suggested
donation $5 per person.
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| June
6-8: Food and Wine Festival |
June
21: Aboriginal Days
Aboriginal Day celebrations at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Native
performances of dance and music
Guided Nuu-chch-nulth Trail tour. Lunch provided by donation
Children’s Events: Face painting · Language game · Stealing
Sticks game on beach
Artists-in-aciton: artists demonstrate their crafts |
| July 2008 Tofino Events & Ucluelet Events |
July
13-16: Tall Ships in Tofino
The Lady Washington and
Hawaiian Chieftain from Grays Harbor, Washington visit Tofino. Come out and return
in time to the days of tall ships. Learn more about the Lady
Wahington tall ship. |
| August 2008 Tofino Events & Ucluelet Events |
August 24:
Lantern Festival
Very cool! This fundraiser
for the Raincoast Interpretive Centre lights up in the Tofino Botanical Gardens
with creative and beautiful paper lanterns. The Raincoast Interpretive Centre
has lantern making workshops during the the week leading up to the Festival,
so join the fun in this annual Tofino event! |
| September 2008 Tofino Events & Ucluelet Events |
| September 13-14: Art
in the Gardens |
Tofino
Ongoing Events Got an
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Pacific
Rim Whale Festival - every year during March spring break |
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. They are available for local
resident kids aged 15 and under (small children are allowed to use the pool if
there are not 'potty' trained as long as they wear swimming diapers). Swim passes
are avilable at the Tofino District Office at a cost of $15 each. Each pass is
worth 12 swims. The number of passes is limited to one pass per child per family
per year. Contact Tofino Parks and Recreation at 725.3229. Contact MacKenzie Resort
for pool times at 725.3439. Tofino event. |
Monday
to Friday: Community Children's Centre
The Tofino Parks and Recreation licensed group day care for children aged 30 months
and into school age is open from 8 - 5, Monday to Friday. The children participate
in an enriched preschool program, which includes swimming time, story time and
the library, gym time, arts and crafts and various
recreation programs. Full time and sibling rates are offered.
Contact: Sally Mole, Director of Parks & Recreation at 725.3229,
or to book care for your child contact Fiona McCallum,
Preschool Programmer at 725.2172, ext. 1.
Tofino Community Children’s Centre 265 First Street, Tofino 250.725.2172
ext. 1 |
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Saturdays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Saturdays: Tofino Public Market (to
October 6)
Village Green at 3rd and Campbell, Spring to Fall
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
Locally-crafted jewelry, Raven Fibre Arts handweaving, , photography by Tofino
Photography, home accessories, clothing, delicious baked goods and organic produce.
Tofino event. |
Saturdays:
West Coast Floor Hockey
6-15
years (two age groups) Saturdays, 3 - 5 pm (tentative)
$2 drop-in, U.E.S. Gym
Hoping to start Floor Hockey again this winter - with some exhibition
games against Tofino. Once set-up teams will practice weekly and learning the
skills of floor hockey, principles of fair play, fitness, and strategy. Call
Wade Appenlleimer for more info or if you can help out at 726.7245 - we need
volunteers to make this program work.
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Saturdays:
Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
11 am-12:30 pm
For more information call 725.8363 . |
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Sundays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Every
2nd Sunday: Coastal Waterbird Surveys at the Tofino Mudflats
Do you wish you had better birding skills? Join expert local birders on
the second Sunday of each month to learn how to identify and count birds in B.C.'s
Coastal Waterbird Surveys at the Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Area. The
Tofino Mudflats are considered one of the ten most critical wetland areas for
overwintering migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. If you are interested in helping
to monitor the waterfowl and shorebirds that use the Mudflats, and can participate
for a few hours one Sunday per month from September to April, call Barb at 726.2536
to register. |
Sundays:
Learning Series Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
5:30-7:30 pm
For more information call 725.8363 |
Sundays
and Tuesday: Basketball
USS
Gymnasium, Drop-in: $2
Sunday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday League 6:00 pm
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Sundays
and Wednesdays: Volleyball
USS
Gymnasium, Drop-in: $2
Sunday 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
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Mondays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Mondays:
GoTofino Surf Club
Have a Swell Time!
Mondays 6-8 pm July and August
Meet us every Monday evening for some quality surf time at South Chesterman.
The club is for girls and women ages 8 and up who are interested in furthering
their surfing skills. Surf Sister instructors
share their surfing knowledge, offer tips and advice for newer
surfers. You must have your own surf gear and younger kids must have parental
supervison. It's free (except the parking fee!) |
Mondays:
Indoor Soccer
USS
Gymnasium, Drop-in: $2
Mon. 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Mondays
& Tuesdays: Youth Gym
Drop In
Wickaninnish School
Mondays & Tuesdays, 4-6pm
Ages: 13-18 Free.
Shoot hoops, play soccer, badminton, volleyball. |
Mondays
& Wednesdays: Yoga
Natalie Rousseau RYT
Tofino Community Hall
6:30-8:00 pm both days
Suitable for all levels. Modifications given for beginner and advanced students.
Designed to biuld strength, increase flexibility and focus your mind. 725.8363 |
Mondays: Stretch
Tai Chi Chuan
Tofino Community Hall
5-6:30pm,
Free
This Stretch/Tai-Chi class is geared for adults with different levels of
fitness. The first part of the class will be stretching and gentle strengthening
exercises, the second part will be Tai-Chi Chuan (Wu Style). |
Mondays & Thursdays:
Tai Chi
200 - 8:00 pm, $78 + gst
Tai
Chi is great for a number of aspects of the body such as strength and balance.
Anyone who bas talcen a beginners class is welcome to join, as we will be breaking
down every move in detail.
Instructor: Jan Draeselte, USS Gymnasium
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Mondays:
Darts
Tofino Legion, 6 pm - 12 am
Enjoy dart night at the legion every Monday. |
Mondays; Pacific
Rim Toastmasters
7:30-9 pm Alternate Mondays in Tofino. Info 726.2241 |
Mondays: AA
Meetings
8 pm, Holy Family Church, 1663 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet. Closed. 726.4220. |
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Tuesdays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Tuesdays: Parent/Child
Preschool Gym Time
Wickaninnish School Gym
8:45 - 9:45 am
A drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children in
order to let off some steam! Caregivers must supervise their own children. Free. |
Tuesdays
& Fridays: Aquafit
Low impact, cardio exercise that helps tone the body, burn calories and strengthen
your cardio vascular system.Minimum stress and strain on joints and muscles.
Participants must be comfortable in deep water. Fee includes pool/hot tub.
Instructor: Leah Austin. To register call 725.3229.
8:30-9:15 am, MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool |
Mondays
& Tuesdays: Youth Gym Drop In
Wickaninnish School
Mondays & Tuesdays, 4-6pm
Ages: 13-18 Free. Shoot hoops, play soccer, badminton, volleyball.
Tofino event. |
Tuesdays: Flow
Yoga Level 1-2
Solwood Healing Arts Retreat & Spa
6:30-8 pm
All levels welcome. Linking movement to breath.
Tofino event. |
Mondays:
AA Meetings
7:30 pm St Francis Church, 441 Main Street, Tofino. Open. 725.3446. |
Tuesdays:
Drop-in Badminton
Wickaninnish School Gym
8-10 pm
Equipment supplied. Small drop-in fee.
Tofino event. |
Sundays
and Tuesday: Basketball
USS
Gymnasium, Drop-in: $2
Sunday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday League 6:00 pm
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Tuesdays:
Soundwaves Community Choir
Wickaninnish School
Tuesday 7-9 pm
All adults welcome. |
Tuesdays
& Thursdays: Table Tennis
Wickaninnish School
7-9 pm
Equipment is provided. Small drop-in fee. Tofino event. |
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Wednesdays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Wednesdays:
Storytime at the Ucluelet Library
10:30-11:00 am
For 3-5 year olds.
Ucluelet event. |
Mondays
& Wednesdays: Yoga
Natalie Rousseau RYT
Tofino Community Hall,
6:30-8:00 pm both days
Suitable for all levels. Modifications given for beginner and advanced students.
Designed to biuld strength, increase flexibility and focus your mind. 725.8363 |
Wednesdays
& Fridays: Stretch/Tai Chi for Seniors
5:00-6:30 pm,
Tofino’s Community Hall, Free!
Geared for seniors.
Stretching and gentle strengthening exercises and Tai-Chi Chuan, Wu Style:
preserves health and strengthens general physique. The
postures exercise the whole body, including internal organs, sharpen the mind,
improves circulation, and enhance flexibility and coordination.
Instructor Judith Bergeron:student of Master Gu Ming-Wei
To register call 725.3229. |
 Wednesday:
Floor Hockey
USS
Gymnasium, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Drop-in: $2
Co=ed adults, Bring your gear, all levels welcome.
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Sundays
and Wednesdays: Volleyball
USS
Gymnasium, Drop-in: $2
Sunday 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
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Thursdays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Thursdays:
Hockey Drop In
Wickaninnish School
6-8 pm
Tofino event. |
Tuesdays
& Thursdays: Table Tennis
Wickaninnish School
7-9 pm
Equipment is provided. Small drop-in fee. Tofino event. |
Thursdays:
Bingo
7:30 pm, Tofino Legion Basement
Ladies auxiliary bingo, cash prizes . Tofino event. |
Thursdays;
Pacific Rim Toastmasters
7:30-9 pm Alternate Thursdays in Ucluelet at the District Courtroom. Info 726.2241
Ucluelet event. |
Thursdays:
Basketball Drop In
Wickaninnish School
8-10 pm
Tofino event. |
Thursdays:
Drop-in Badminton
Ucluelet
Secondary School Gym,
8-10 pm
Equipment supplied. Small drop-in fee.
Ucluelet event.Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Mondays & Thursdays:
Tai Chi
200 - 8:00 pm, $78 + gst
Tai
Chi is great for a number of aspects of the body such as strength and balance.
Anyone who bas talcen a beginners class is welcome to join, as we will be breaking
down every move in detail.
Instructor: Jan Draeselte, USS Gymnasium
Info: Winter
Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
Mondays:
AA Meetings
8 pm, Holy Family Church, 1663 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet. 726.4220. |
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Fridays - Tofino Events and Ucluelet Events |
Tuesdays
& Fridays: Aquafit
Low impact, cardio exercise that helps tone the body, burn calories and strengthen
your cardio vascular system.Minimum stress and strain on joints and muscles.
Participants must be comfortable in deep water. Fee includes pool/hot tub.
Instructor: Leah Austin. To register call 725.3229.
8:30-9:15 am, MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool |
Wednesdays
& Fridays: Stretch/Tai Chi for Seniors
5:00-6:30 pm, Tofino’s Community Hall, Free!
Geared for seniors. Stretching and gentle strengthening exercises and Tai-Chi
Chuan, Wu Style: preserves health and strengthens general physique. The postures
exercise the whole body, including internal organs, sharpen the mind, improves
circulation, and enhance flexibility and coordination.
Instructor Judith Bergeron:student of Master Gu Ming-Wei
To register call 725.3229. |
Fridays:
Twilight Flow Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
6:30-8 pm
For more information call 725.8363 . |
Fridays:
Meditation
Clayoquot Field Station
8-8:30 pm
For more information call 725.8363 |
Fridays:
Tough City Youth Lounge
6-10pm, Wickaninnish School
Hang out in a drug and alcohol free enviroment. |
Fridays:
Storytime at the Tofino Library
11:30 am
Downstairs in the Legion at 331 Main Street. 725.3713.
Check out the great digs of the
Tofino Library. |
Fridays:
S.P.A.R.K.S. $2 Drop-In
10 am - 12 p.m.
Come make some new friends and join the parent-operated program that provides
Parents and luds with an opportunity to create, make crafts, explore, learn,
and play
together. Seaplane Base Recreation Hall.
Info: Winter Rec Program, Ucluelet Recreation Department 726.4772 |
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