Tofino Events for May 2006
We would like to thank those in our community who produce and organise all
the events that enhance our lives and the time spent here by our visitors.
Archery
Instructional
Wickaninnish School
Mondays 7-8pm
11 to 111 years $4 drop in
Introduces participants to basic bow archery. Beginners welcome. All equipment provided.
Indoor
Tot Soccer
Tofino Community Hall
Mondays 2:30 pm
Soccer for children aged 3-6 years old.
Vinyasa Yoga
Tofino Community Hall
Mon & Wed 6:30-8pm
with Natalie Rousseau
Cost: $10 per class
Vinyasa style flow class that can be modified for all levels.Call 725-8363
Teen/Adult
Recreational Judo
Legion basement
Mon & Wed 7pm-8:45pm
Cost: $5 drop-in
or $20/month
Build fitness, balance and body awareness.
Prenatal and
Restorative Yoga
Solwood
Saturday 11:00-12:30.
Drop-ins all welcome.
Aquafit
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri 8:30-9:15am
Cost: 6/$35, $6 drop in
Join instructor Leah Austin for this low impact, cardio exercise.
Stretch/Tai Chi
for Seniors
Tofino Community Hall
Wed & Fri 5-6:30pm
Free!
This Stretch/Tai-Chi class is geared for seniors with different levels of fitness. Register at 725-3229.
Parent/Child
Recreational Judo
Legion Basement
Wednesdays 5:45pm
$5 drop in or $20/month
Learn Judo with your child! Child free with parent's admission. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Archery
Practice
Wickaninnish School
Wednesdays 7-8pm
11 to 111 years $4 drop in
Practice only.
Preschool
Playgroup
Tofino Community Hall
Fridays 10am-11:30am
By Donation
Opportunity for Parents and Tots to get out and burn off some energy. Kids must have adult to accompany them.
Saturday Morning
Bootcamp
Tofino's Community Hall
Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
$5/drop in
This is a great class for both guys and girls.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Solwood
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
All drop-ins welcome
Roman Catholic
Mass
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturdays 5pm
Roman Catholic Mass at 400 Block Main St.
Tofino Bible
Fellowship
Wickaninnish School
Sundays 10:30am
Non-Denominational at 431 Gibson Street
Mass
Saint Columba Church
Sundays 9am
Anglican/United Mass at 110 Second Street
Flamenco Dance
Solwood
Mondays
Intermediates 4:30-5:30pm
Castanettes 5:30-6:30pm
advanced 6:30-8pm
Join Janine Wood for her legendary classes. Call 725 2112 for more info.
Flamenco Dance
Solwood
Sundays
3-4 year olds 3:15-3:45pm
ages 5-7 * 3:30-4pm
Kids 8 and up 4-4:45pm
Beginners 5-6pm
Join Janine Wood for her legendary classes. Call 725 2112 for more info.
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust AGM
Ucluelet Courthouse
Sat, May 6, 2006
Coffee & snacks 9:30am
Meeting 10:30am-1:00pm
For more info contact Rebecca Vines at 725-8925, 726-2086 or email her at Rebecca.Vines@clayoquotbiosphere.org
Vinyasa Yoga
Course
Tofino Community Hall
May 7th to June11th
Sundays 6:30-8:30pm
This course is offered by Natalie Rousseau. Call 725-8363 to register.
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon May 8, 2006 8pm
Enron (2005, Documentary). This searing examination of the Enron accounting scandal reveals the psychology of greed and corporate corruption that facilitated the company's rise to power and also its fall.
Lunch Time Walk Move for Health Day
Tofino Municipal Hall
Wed May 10, 2006 noon
Tofino is one of 75 registered active communities in British Columbia committed to increasing physical activity levels by 20% by the year
Mother's Day
Craft
Location to be announced
Thu May 11, 2:45-4:15pm
Holly Cameron & Sally Mole
6-12 years $25
Join Sally and Holly to craft a special gift for Mom to help her relax this Mother's Day. We can't say too much more or we'll spoil the surprise! Let's just say that Mom is going to appreciate it! After school snack will be provided. Call 725-3229 to register
Safe Boating
Course
Location to be announced
Thu May 11, 6-9pm
Sat May 13 9am-5pm
Students will receive a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. It is Coast Guard approved and good for life! For more information call North Island College 726-2697
David Suzuki
Tin Wis Conference Centre
Thu May 14, 2pm
Tickets $14
Wildside Booksellers welcomes Dr. Suzuki to present his autobiography.
For tickets drop by 320 Campbell or call 725-4222.
Brunch for the
Birds
Salal Room at the Wick
Sun May 14 (Mother's day)
$40.00 per person
limited seating available.
You don't need to be a birder to treat yourself to a scrumptious brunch in support of the Annual Shorebird Festival! To purchase tickets contact the ric at 725-2560.
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon May 15, 2006 8pm
He Died With a Felafel In His Hand .Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at New York's Independent Film and Video Festival,
He Died With A Felafel In His Hand is a darkly humorous search for love, meaning and bathroom solitude
Emergency
Preparedness
Tofino Council Chambers
May 17 7-8:30pm
Introduction to Personal Emergency. Learn how to prepare you and your family (including your pets!) for an emergency including creation of an emergency kit.
Public Market
The Village Green
Sat May 20 10am - 2pm
"Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Gather it". The beginning of the Summer markets, now until Sept. 30.
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon May 22 8pm
Two For The Money. Brandon Lane is a former college football star whose uncanny ability to predict the outcome of a game introduces him to an unexpected new career.
Aquatots
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue start. May 23 2:15-3pm
Aquatots is a parent and tot swim program with activities and games. This course will run for 5 weeks.
Red Cross
Swimming
MacKenzie Beach Pool
May 23 to June 22
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Please call the District office to register.
Legion
Membership Drive
Tofino Legion Hall
Sat May 27th
all ages noon-4pm
19+ only 9pm-1am
Memberships are $30 annually, come down in support of your favorite Legion! Enjoy the benefits of membership; ticket hold backs on sold out shows and first option on special event tickets.
Public Market
Fundraiser
The Village Green
Sat May 27 10am-2pm
Special Community fundraising event. Market, barbeque, all-day entertainment, and more. For info, call Bill, 725-2054.
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon May 29, 2006 8pm
Watermarks; The story of the champion women swimmers of the legendary Jewish sports club, Hakoah Vienna. Hakoah (meaning "the strength" in Hebrew) was founded in 1909 in response to the notorious Aryan Paragraph, which forbade Austrian sports clubs from accepting Jewish athletes.
Raincoast Host
Training Course
Raincoast Interpretive Ctr.
Wed, May 31 9am-4pm
Cost $80
A one-day course of instruction in local ecology and cultural history. For more information and to register please call the Raincoast Interpretive Centre at 725-2560 or email res@island.net.
Winemakers Dinner
Pointe Restaurant
June 2 6pm
A five course dinner prepared by the Pointe Restaurant's Chef Andrew Springett paired with Kettle Valley wines presented by winemaker Bob Ferguson. The kick off dinner for the weekend of the 4th Annual Tofino Food and Wine Festival! Call 725-3100 for info.