Tofino Events for April 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.
Community Computer Lab
Wickaninnish School
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-8pm
Cost $8 per hour
Hatha Yoga
Ayur-Yoga Studio
Mon & Sat 5:30-7pm
Hatha Yoga for all levels. Please phone 725-2860 to register.
Community
Computer Lab
Wickaninnish School
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4-8pm
Cost $8 per hour
High speed internet available to the public.
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.
Indoor Soccer
Wickaninnish School
Mondays 8-10pm
Cost: $2 drop in
Inside shoes only in gym
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
Table Tennis
Wickaninnish School
Mondays 7-9pm
Cost $1
All equipment supplied.
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.
Jael's Sur Kix
Tofino's Community Hall
Tue & Sun 9:00-10:15am
Cost: $15 drop in
Combines martial arts with core conditioning. Contact jl @266-2200
Soundwaves
Community Choir
Wickaninnish School
Tuesdays 7-9pm
Cost $1 drop in
Everyone welcome. No experience neccessary.
Parent/Child
Preschool Drop-in
Wickaninnish School
Tuesdays 8:45 - 9:45
Parents/caregivers must supervise their own kids.
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.
Drop-In
Badminton
Wickaninnish School
Tuesdays 8-10pm
Cost: $2
Join Mike White for some wild and crazy badminton. It's great exercise on a rainy evening.
Tai Chi
Wickaninnish School
Tues, Thu, 6:30 - 8pm
Cost: $5 drop in
Instructor Tim Cariou teaches traditional Tai Chi
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.
Kids Floor Hockey
Wickaninnish School Gym
Thursdays
3-5 years 2:45-4:15pm
6-8 years 4:15-5pm
9-12 years 5-6pm
Cost $15 per semester
Coaches wanted!
Parent/Child
Preschool Drop-in
Wickaninnish School
Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45
Parents/caregivers must supervise their own kids.
Tuff City
Youth Drop-In
Wickaninnish School
Fridays, 6-8pm FREE!
All teens are welcome to come and shoot hoops, listen to tunes, play pool, watch a movie or just hang out with your friends.
Preschool
Playgroup
Tofino Community Hall
Fridays 9:30am-11am
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
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon Apr.3, 2006 8pm
Ladies in Lavender, Two aging spinster sisters have their peaceable Cornwall existence disrupted in 1936 when they, awake to find young man Andrea half-drowned and badly injured on the beach.
Mount Washington
Trip
Leaves Village Green
Monday. April 3 6am
Head to the mountain for a day on the slopes.
Scrapbooking
Tofino Community Hall
Sun, April 9 1-5pm
$10
Need an afternoon off from your busy life? Pictures stacking up and memories fading? Come on out for an easy day of scrapbooking with your friends. Please register in advance at 725-3229.
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon Apr.10, 2006 8pm
Paper Clips, In 1998, the children of Whitwell Middle School took on a project to open their eyes to the diversity of the world beyond their insulated valley.
Artist in Action
Mark Hobson
Long Beach Lodge
Fri, Apr.14th noon-5pm
Renowned Tofino painter will show off his skills and answer questions.
Public Market
Village Green
Sat, Apr. 15th
Catch the first outdoor market of the season. For info call Bill at 725-2054.
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon Apr.17, 2006 8pm
The Passion of the Christ Easter Monday seems a fitting date to show Mel Gibson's gore fest about the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus .
Annual Earth Day
Pankcake Breakfast
Cedar Corner
Apr.22, 9am-noon
$7 for pancake breakfast.
100% of the sales go to the RainCoast Interpretive Centre
Walk for the Earth
North Chesterman beach
Sun, Apr.23 11am
Admission by donation for raffle of great prizes. Proceeds to go to Rainforest Interpretive centre and Ecotrust refreshments and pastries at driftwood lounge at Wickaninnish Inn Everyone is welcome, dogs must be on a leash
Movie Night
Clayoquot Comm. Theatre
Mon Apr.24, 2006 8pm
Crash. Diving headlong into the diverse melting pot of post-9/11 la, this urban drama tracks the volatile intersections of a multi-ethnic cast.
Self Defense
for Women
Tofino Community Hall
Mon, Apr.25 6-9pm
A free workshop to teach the basic and effective techniques to protect yourself. Please register in advance at 725-3229
Raincoast Host
Training Course
Raincoast Interp. Centre
Wed, Apr.26 9am-4pm
$80.00
Join instructors Barb Beasley, Gisele Martin and Jen Pukonen for a one-day course in local ecology and cultural history. Learn about the natural environment and communities of the Clayoquot Biosphere region, and how to explore the region safely and respectfully. Great staff-training opportunity! Call the ric at 725-2560 for more info and to register.
Emergency
Preparedness
Tofino Council Chambers
Apr. 26 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.
Assistant Guide
Courses
Waters of Clayoquot
April 29 - May 7
An endorsed course by the Sea Kayak Guide's Alliance of BC. Call Rainforest Kayaking at 1-877-422-wild for more information.
SWEAT
Beach Boogie
South Chesterman's
Sun, Apr.30th 8am
5 km Fun Walk/Run and Kiddie km is open to all ages of walkers, joggers and runners. sweat is working to promote the enjoyment of fitness and good health in our community.