Tofino Events, Tofino event and entertainment calendar for February 2008
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.
Make sure you visit our Tofino Whale Festival calendar for events during the Clayoquot Festival of Oysters & the Sea, the calendar for the Tofino Oyster Festival, the program information for Tofino Art in the Gardens Festival, and the Tofino Concert listings for the Month of February 2008.
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
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station.
Monday 5:30-7pm
$10.00 drop in.
Mats available. Call (250) 725-8363 for more info.
Beginner Gymnastics
Tofino Community Hall
Mondays 5:00-5:45pm
Jan 21 - Mar 10
4-5 year olds $40/8 weeks
NCCP Gymnastics coach and teacher Carey Gillis instructs this introductory gymnastics program. Gymnastics increases children's balance, coordination, strength and agility. Kids should wear clothing that allows unrestricted movement. Participants must register in advance. Class sizes are limited. For 4-5 year olds.
Preschool Craft Time
Tofino Community Hall
Mondays, 1-3 pm
Free
Come join us for fun drop-in art time at the Community Hall. Get creative on Winter's rainy days. Children must be accompanied by an adult. May be a small supply fee for some projects from time to time. For more info call Annie Jacques at 726-5488.
Hatha/Flow Yoga
Solwood
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm
$10 Drop in
Linking movement to breathe Instructed by Natacha Radojevic please call for more info 266-1212
Parent/Child Preschool Gym Time
Wickaninnish School Gym
Tuesdays 10:45 - 11:35 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!
Drop-in Badminton
Wickaninnish School Gym
Tue & Thu 8-10pm
$2 drop-in
Equipment supplied
Restorative Flow Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm
For more information call 725-8363
Aquafit
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri 8:30-9:15am
Cost: 6/$35, $6 drop in
Leah Austin instructs this low impact, cardio exercise.
Table Tennis
Wickaninnish School
Tuesdays 7-9 pm
$2 drop-in
Equipment provided.
The Fish & Loaves
Tofino Community Hall
Tue & Thu 11am-1pm
Open to provide lunch for anyone who needs a good meal. Please contact Jenn for more info at thetis492@gmail.com or call 725-3701.
Preschool Playgroup
Tofino Community Hall
Wednesdays 10:30am-noon
Free
Here is a great opportunity for Parents and Tots to get out and socialise with other parents & tots to burn off some energy. Children must have an adult to accompany them. Volunteers are needed, contact April @ 725-3229.
Yoga for Moms, Dads & the Kids
Tofino Community Hall
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am
$5 drop in
starts January 9
Moms and Dads will be practicing sun salutations, standing poses, forward bends, backbends and maybe even inversions! Basic yoga knowledge will be helpful but is not necessary. Your kids will use you as a living jungle gym; be prepared to become a tugboat, a starfish, a horse. Children should be 1-4 yrs. (child must be walking) Pre-register at 725-3229.
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. Call 725-4286 or 725-4201 for information.
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station.
Wednesday 5:30-7pm
$10.00 drop in.
Mats available.
Please call 725-8363 for more info.
The Fish & Loaves
Tofino Community Hall
Tue & Thu 11am-1pm
Open to provide lunch for anyone who needs a good meal. Please contact Jenn for more info at thetis492@gmail.com or call 725-3701.
Tofino Bingo
Tofino Legion Basement
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Ladies auxiliary bingo, cash prizes
Vinyasa Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Thursdays 11am-12:30pm
Instructed by Natalie Rousseau
Table Tennis
Wickaninnish School
Tue & Thu 7-9 pm
$2 drop-in
Equipment provided.
Family Ties Healthy Babies
Coastal Family Place
265 1st Street
Thursdays 11:30am - 1pm
Family Ties 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. From nutrition to childbirth to adjusting to parenthood, to infant massage Drop in or call Laurie Hannah @ 725-2172, ext. 2
Vinyasa Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Thursday 11am-12:15pm
$10 drop in
Mixed Level Vinyasa for continuing yoga students including playful vinyasa flows and principles of alignment. Come have fun, sweat and breathe in an uplifting class. Inspired by the Anusara method of Hatha Yoga. For more info call 726-5096 or www.tofinoyoga.com
Tough City Youth Lounge
Wickaninnish School
Fridays 6-10pm
This is an opportunity for Tofino's youth to hang out in a drug and alcohol free enviroment.
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. Call 725-4286 or 725-4201 for information.
Pee Wee Hockey
Wickaninnish School
Fridays 4:30-6pm
Ages 9-12
Come and play a fun game with your friends and learn new skills! Helmet and plastic blade hockey stick mandatory (sticks provided).
Tough City Youth Drop In
Wickaninnish School
Fridays 6-10pm
Ages: 13-18 Free
Shoot some hoops, hang out in the mezzanine with pool table, foosball, TV, couches... snacks! No program when school is hosting special events in gymnasium/mezzanine.
Restorative Flow Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Fridays 5:30-7pm
$10.00 drop in.
Mats available. Please call 725-8363 for more info.
Vinyasa Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Saturday 11am-12:15pm
$10 drop in
Mixed Level Vinyasa for continuing yoga students including playful vinyasa flows and principles of alignment. Come have fun, sweat and breathe in an uplifting class. Sarah's classes are inspired by the Anusara method of Hatha Yoga. For more info call 726-5096 or www.tofinoyoga.com
Roman Catholic Mass
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturdays 5pm
Roman Catholic Mass at 400 Block Main St.
Tofino Bible Fellowship
Coho Room at Weigh West
Sundays 10:30am
Non-Denominational at Coho room at Weigh West Marine Resort
Anglican Service
Saint Columba Church
Sundays 11am
Anglican/United Service at 110 Second Street
Early Music Makers
Tofino Community Hall
Fridays Feb 1 - Mar 10
10:30-11:15 Cost: $30
2-3 .5 years old
This course involves age-appropriate songs, free and directed movement, music games, introduction 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. Register in advance for this class. Sorry no drop-ins. Call 725-3229 for details
Music Makers
Tofino Community Hall
Fridays Feb 1 - Mar 10
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30 3.5-4 years old
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 your child. You must register in advance for this class. Sorry no drop-ins. Call 725-3229 for more details.
Tofino Movie Night
Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
Mon Feb 4 8 pm
3:10 to Yuma, From the director of "Walk the Line" and "Girl Interrupted" comes this action-packed drama of an outlaw and the Civil War vet who is escorting him to his trial in Yuma. But the journey for both men is going to be more than they bargained for. Based on a novel by Elmore Leonard.
Build Better Bird Skills
S.Chesterman Beach parking
Sun Feb 10 12:30pm.
Join Adrian Dorst and Barb Beasely. Learn new birding skills or brush up on the ones you have!
Tofino Movie Night
Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
Mon Feb 11 8 pm
La Grande Seduction, "Seducing Dr Lewis" tells the tale of an island fishing village, desperately seeking to lure a young doctor to town so that a factory can be built to provide work for the villagers. Will their hilarious attempts to promote their island convince Dr Lewis to stay? If you liked "Waking Ned Devine" you'll love this movie.
Naturalist Talk
Clayoquot Field Station.
February 13 7:30pm
Jen Pukonen speaks about the First Nation traditional cultivation of Nuu-chah-nulth Root Gardens, and the revival of root gardening in Ahousaht territory.
Saturdays for the
Birds Fundraiser
Wick Inn, Salal Room
Fri Feb 15 5:30pm
Sat Feb 16 11:00am
Meet special winged guests and lend a hand in supporting members of the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society, as we learn about their ongoing efforts to salvage wildlife. A different species will be featured every month. This February, learn about the Hawk family and meet Beauty, the Red-tailed Hawk! Admission by donations to M.A.R.S. Future visit dates are in March, April, and May.
Tofino Movie Night
Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
Mon Feb 18 8 pm
Can Tropical Rainforests Be Saved? The plea has been seen and heard everywhere. Oscar-nominated director Richter filmed in a dozen rainforested countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America - as well as in Japan, the world's largest importer of tropical rainforest wood. Included are tribal people, new settlers, squatters, farmers, loggers, government, industry and environmental leaders.
Read'em & Eat
Showdown
Trilogy cafe
at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Feb 21 7:30pm
Winners announced from the "More Than Just Mud" Contest of Words. Join us for an evening of words, wine, and tapas in celebration of the Tofino Mudflats!
Tofino Movie Night
Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
Mon Feb 25 8 pm
The Prestige, A Friendship, That Became a Rivalry... A Rivalry That Became a Battle. Award-winning actors Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Caine star in this twisting, turning story that, like all great magic tricks, stays with you. Once friends, now the bitterest of enemies, they will stop at nothing to learn each others' secrets in order to become the greatest magician of all time.
Tofino events calendar for February 2008. Listings of entertainment and community events in Tofino, Ucluelet and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Go to the Tofino events page for current Tofino event listings.