Tofino Events, Tofino event and entertainment calendar for March 2009
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 March 2009.
Community Computer Lab
Wickaninnish Community School
Monday - Thursday • 6-9 pm
$4/hour
Community Computer lab is open to the public in the Wickaninnish Community School.
After School Club
Wickaninnish School
Mon & Wed 2:30-5:30pm
Grades 2-4 $40/month
Open to all students in grades 2, 3 and 4. Students will participate in a wide range of activities including sports, games, cooking, crafts and more. Register in advance!
Mixed Level
Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station
Monday 6-7pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Please phone 250.725.8363 for more info.
Judo
Legion Basement
Mon & Wed • 7 - 8:30 pm
12 years - Adult
$5 drop in $20/month
Beginner to advanced Judo practice. No experience necessary. Please wear loose fitting clothing such as jersey top and bottoms. For more info phone 250.725.3163, or email Don Travers at tofino@remotepassages.com
K-Tonx Kids Club
Tofino Community Hall
Tuesdays • 2:30 - 4:00 pm
5-10 years $30/5 sessions
Safe environment for kids to release some energy and get some exercise with instructor Jae Lazar. Pick up/drop off from front of Wickaninnish School. Phone 250.725.2555 or 250.725.3229 to pre-register.
Yoga
Solwood on Chesterman
Tuesdays • 6:30pm
Connecting breath with movement. Mantra practise. om raya jaya Contact Natacha 250.266 1212
Aquafit
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tuesdays & Fridays • 8:00 - 8:45am
Cost: 6/$35, $6 drop in
Leah Austin instructs this low impact, cardio exercise.
Restorative Flow
Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Tuesdays • 11 am - 12:30 pm
$12.00 drop in
For more information call 250.725-8363
The Fish & Loaves
Tofino Community Hall
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 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 250.725-3701.
Capoeira Classes
Tofino Community Hall
Wednesdays • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fridays • 6:30 - 9 pm
$10/session, $5 for 12 & under
Capoeria is Brazilian Martial Art with African influences of music and dance, that has now evolved into breakdancing. Adults and children of all ages and abilities welcome.
Senior Floor
Hockey
Wickaninnish School
Wednesdays & Fridays
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
11-14 years $30
Play hockey with your friends, build your hockey skills and learn game strategies and plays. Coach: Kevin Young.
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 250.725.4286 or 250.725.4201 for information.
Level 2
Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station
Wednesdasy • 6 - 7 pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Please call 250.725-8363 for more info.
Drop-in
Badminton
Wickaninnish School Gym
Thursdays • 5 - 7 pm
$2 drop-in
Equipment supplied
Duplicate
Bridge
Tofino Botanical Gardens
Thursdays • 7 - 10 pm
All bridge players are welcome.
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 250.725.3701.
Bingo
Tofino Legion Basement
Thursdays 7:30pm
Ladies auxiliary bingo, cash prizes
Level 2
Ashtanga Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Thursdays 11am-12:30pm
Drop in Cost: $12.00
Mats available
For more information call 250.725-8363 or 250.522-0263
Yoga
Tofino Community Hall
Thursdays 8-9:30pm
$12 drop in
Starting Sept 18
Increase your joint health and flexibility with this quiet practice which targets the connective tissues of the body.
Beginners
Pottery Course
Wickaninnish School
Thursdays 6:30-9pm
Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 19, 2009
Cost $120 includes clay and supplies
Instructor Cathy White
Maximum 8/ Minimum 5
To register please phone 250.725.2555 or 250.725.3229 (need to pre-register before first class) Intermediate and advanced classes to follow in the spring. Dates and times tba.
Storytime
Tofino Library
Fridays 11:30am-noon
All preschoolers are invited for readings.
Junior
Floor Hockey
Wickaninnish School
Friday 4-5pm
8-10 years $20
Learn the basics of hockey with Coach Kevin Young. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, rules of the game, sportsmanship and fun!
Aquafit
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri 8:00-8:45am
Cost: 6/$35, $6 drop in
Leah Austin instructs this low impact, cardio exercise.
Capoeira Classes
Tofino Community Hall
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Fridays 6:30-9pm
$10/session, $5 for 12 & under
Capoeria is Brazilian Martial Art with African influences of music and dance, that has now evolved into breakdancing. Adults and children of all ages and abilities welcome.
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 250.725.4286 or 250.725.4201 for information.
Restorative Flow
Yoga
Clayoquot Field Station
Fridays 6-7:30pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Please call 250.725.8363 for more info.
Preschool
Playgroup
Tofino Community Hall
Fridays 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 needed, contact April @ 250.725-3229.
Level 2
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Clayoquot Field Station
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
Drop in Cost: $12.00
Mats available.
For more information call 250.725.8363 or 250.522.0263
Roman Catholic
Mass
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturdays 5pm
Roman Catholic Mass at 400 Block Main St.
Family Movie
Matinees
Clayoquot Theatre
Sundays 2pm
Tickets $5
For more information call Brigitte at the District of Tofino 250.725.3229.
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 • 9am
Anglican/United Service at 110 Second Street
Learn Poi with the
Tofino Fire
Tofino Community Hall
Sundays • 7-9pm
Poi is a dynamic workout, a beautiful dance and a creative element endless in expression. For more information contact Christine Allman 250.266.0955.
Bridge Lessons
Tofino Botanical Gardens
Sundays • 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Anyone who is interested in learning to play bridge may contact Lorne by e-mail at cnikols@seaviewcable.net or by phone (evenings only) 250.725.3787.
Movie Night:
Vicki Cristina Barcelona
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Monday March 2, 2009 • 8 pm
Vicki Cristina Barcelona,
Loaded with stars like Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Scarlett Johansson, and directed by one of the best, this film can't miss. Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture. Penelope Cruz's performance has earned her over 11 awards worldwide, including the British Oscar. Winner: of the Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy
USS Band Concert
Tofino Community Hall
Tuesday, March 3 • 7 pm
All are welcome to come and support our local youth band from Ucluelet Senior Secondary.
Snowboarding Mt Washington
Village Green Gazebo
Saturay March 7
$60 with own equipment
$100 without
Ski and Snowboarding trip for youth 12-17 years old. $60 with own equipment, $100 w/o. Must pre register at 250.725.3229.
Potter's Wheel
1071 Pacific Rim Hwy
Tuesday March 10 • 1 - 4 pm & 6 - 9 pm
This 6 week course is designed for those interested in building the skills needed to construct pottery forms using the potter's wheel. The course is geared towards the needs and levels of individual students. All levels welcome. $210 includes glazes and kiln firings, clay cost $20 / 22 lbs. bag Contact Daniela for info and registration dpetosa@yahoo.com or 250.266.0056.
Steak Night
Tofino Legion
Saturday March 14 • 6 pm
A great community night with generous portions of bbq'd steak off the grill and all the fixings to go with it.
Mini Explorers
Wickaninnish School
Saturday March 14 • 10:30 am - noon
Mini Explorers with Cheryl McLellan. 3-5 years (parent participation), Wickaninnish Community School Life skills room, $5 per session, must preregister at 250 725 3229 or at community school 250.725.2555.
Evening of Arts
Tofino Community Hall
Friday March 20, 2009 • 7 pm
Solwood Productions presents an evening of local talent with music, theater, and dance, featuring Victoria Flamenco guitarist, Jake Lee. The evening will wind up with a dance party with DJ's or a live band. Come out and support this local talent fund raising event, as a percentage of all proceeds goes towards the support of the arts in our community. Interested performers call 250.726.2118
Movie Night:
Environmental Double Bill
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Monday March 23, 2009 • 8 pm
A Sense of Wonder,
Environmental activist and pioneer, Rachel Carson, is celebrated in this beautiful film based on her work. Her words are brought to life by Hawaiian actress Kaiulani Lee, who has been performing as Rachel Carson for many years in live venues. Filmed in part at Rachel's summer home, you will believe that you are seeing and hearing the great visionary yourself.
ForestEthics,
Tzeporah Berman, co-founder and program director of ForestEthics here in BC, describes its mission of protecting endangered forests and wild places, wildlife and human well-being, with a major emphasis on climate change. ForestEthics also focuses on industries that use products from wild places and has transformed the environmental practices of many of them.
Adult Acting Class
Clayoquot Theatre
Tuesday March 24, 2009 • 6 - 7:30 pm
$50
This six week course will run on Tues and Thurs afternoons starting March 24. Gary Marks will be the instructor. Register and Information at 250-725-2565. There are only twelve openings for these classes so don't put off registration.
Movie Night: Milk
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Monday March 30, 2009 • 8 pm
Milk,
Academy Award winner Sean Penn traces the last eight years in the life of Harvey Milk, the ill-fated politician and gay activist whose life changed history, and whose courage still inspires people. When Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, he made history for being the first openly gay man in American history to be voted into public office. He fought for everyone from union workers to senior citizens, a true hero of human rights who possessed nothing but compassion for his fellow man. Nominated for 8 Oscars... and has won over 22 awards worldwide already.
Tofino events calendar for March 2009. 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.