Tofino event and entertainment calendar for May 2009
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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 shorebird festival calendar and 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 current month.
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
Mondays •
2:30-5:30pm
Wednesdays •
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!
Tofino Thai
Boxing
Tofino Community Hall
Mondays • 6-7:30pm
Wednesdays • 6-7:30pm
$60/10 classes, $10.50 drop in
12 years + (guys and gals)
The ultimate cardio and strength work out! Trim down and tone up with this total body blitz. Join us for our kickboxing and self defense class that will push your personal bests and unleash your body's power! We'll bring the pads and gloves, you bring the weeties and don't forget your towel and water bottle. warning: This is seriously addictive! Instructors: Adam Houlahan (250.726.5256) and Brittany Lauriston .
Tofino Stick
fighting Club
School Music Room
Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30 pm
$50/ month, Adults only
Learn the art of fighting through the filipino art of escrima. This class focuses on the stick and knife to teach body and environmental awareness, confidence, and powerful self-defense skills. also studied are joint locks and manipulations, striking, and yeung chuan. No experience necessary, for more info call Nicholas 250.725.3930
Judo
Legion Basement
Mon & Wed 7-8:30pm
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
Vinyasa Yoga Level 2
Clayoquot Field Station
Mon & Wed • 6-7:30pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Mixed level Vinyasa Yoga class with registered yoga instructor Natalie Rousseau. Suitable for all students who have a working knowledge of the fundamentals and are ready to challenge themselves with more intermediate/advanced sequences and are comfortable working at a steady pace.
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.
Gentle Yoga - Vinyasa Yoga Level 1
Clayoquot Field Station
Tuesdays • 11am - 12:30 pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Vinyasa Yoga Level 1 class with registered yoga instructor Natalie Rousseau. Suitable for absolute beginners or anyone wanting a more gentle class with a focus on fundamentals and therapeutic applications of yoga.
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.
Aquafit
MacKenzie Beach Pool
Tue & Fri 8:00-8:45am
Cost: 6/$35, $6 drop in
Leah Austin instructs this low impact, cardio exercise.
Tofino Thai
Boxing
Tofino Community Hall
Mondays 6-7:30pm
Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
$60/10 classes, $10.50 drop in
12 years + (guys and gals)
Join us for our kickboxing and self defense class that will push your personal bests and unleash your body's power! With Adam Houlahan and Brittany Lauriston. Call 250.726 5256
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.
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.
Senior Floor
Hockey
Wickaninnish School
Wed & Fri 5-6:45pm
11-14 years $30
Play hockey with your friends, build your hockey skills and learn game strategies and plays. Coach: Kevin Young.
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.
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.
Drop-in
Badminton
Wickaninnish School Gym
Thursdays • 5-7pm
$2 drop-in
Equipment supplied
Duplicate
Bridge
Tofino Botanical Gardens
Thursdays 7-10pm
All bridge players are welcome.
Bingo
Tofino Legion Basement
Thursdays 7:30pm
Ladies auxiliary bingo, cash prizes
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.
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.
Mixed Level
Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station
Fridays, 6-7:30pm
Sundays • 11am-12:30pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Mixed level Vinyasa Yoga class with registered yoga instructor Natalie Rousseau. Suitable for those who want a little more challenge than a Level 1 class and are comfortable working in a mixed levels group. Call 250.725-8363 for more info.
Roman Catholic
Mass
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturdays • 5pm
Roman Catholic Mass at 400 Block Main St.
Mixed Level
Vinyasa Flow
Clayoquot Field Station
Fridays, 6-7:30pm
Sundays • 11am-12:30pm
$12.00 drop in
Mats available
Mixed level Vinyasa Yoga class with registered yoga instructor Natalie Rousseau. Suitable for those who want a little more challenge than a Level 1 class and are comfortable working in a mixed levels group. Call 250.725-8363 for more info.
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 • 1:30-3:30pm
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.
Yoga Workshop
Clayoquot Field Station
Sun May 3 6-8:30pm
Cost $25
Yoga for Stress & Anxiety. This two hour workshop will focus on how to use yoga as a tool for working with and relieving stress in your life. Open to all levels of practice from beginner to advanced Contact: 250-725-8363 or natalie.anahata@gmail.com
Tofino Movie Night: Amal
Clayoquot Theatre
Monday, May 4 • 8pm
Amal, Autorickshaw driver Amal is content with the small but vital role he serves - driving customers around New Delhi as quickly and safely as possible. But his sense of duty is tested when he chauffeurs an eccentric, aging billionaire, who, disguised as a vagabond, is searching the streets for the last morsel of decent humanity - and someone h can leave his fortune to - and Amal's life is changed forever.
Community Garage Sale
Tofino Community Hall
Sat May 9 10am-2pm
Anyone interested in renting a table can register with the District of Tofino. Tables are $5, call 250.725.3229.
Tofino Movie Night: Battle in Seattle
Clayoquot Theatre
Monday, May 11 , 2009 • 8pm
Battle in Seattle, An in-depth look at the five days that rocked the world in 1999 as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest of the World Trade Organization.
Tofino Public Market
Village Green
Saturday, May 16, 2009 • 10am-2pm
First Market of the season. Local art, craft, food, music & fun! For info & vendor applications contact District Office, 250.725.3229.
Yoga Philosopy Workshop
Clayoquot Field Station
Sun May • 17 & 24 6-8:30pm
Cost $50
Practicing off the Mat: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. These classes will include take home material, group discussion, simple breath & meditation practice, and light homework/ comtemplation for deeper learning.
Contact: 250-725-8363 or natalie.anahata@gmail.com
Tofino Movie Night: The World according to Monsanto
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Monday, May 18, 2009 • 8pm
The World According to Monsanto, Based on a painstaking investigation, this documentary pieces together the story of Monsanto, a century-old corporation with a controversial past. Today's leader in genetically modified crops claims it wants to solve world hunger and protect the environment. Can we believe it?
Tofino Movie Night: The Wrestler
Clayoquot Community Theatre
Monday, May 25, 2009 • 8pm
The Wrestler, In the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, 20 years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. But when a heart attack forces him into retirement, his sense of identity starts to slip away, and he begins to evaluate the state of his life--trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a romance with an aging stripper.
Author Reading: Kathy Page
Darwin's Cafe
Tofino Botanical Gardens
Thursday, May 28, 2009 • 8pm
"Uninvited guests": Kathy Page reads from her novels and talks about some the fictional characters who have taken over her life over and then moved out. $8 includes appies and entertainment, cash bar
Fiction-writing workshop with Kathy Page
Location tba
Friday, May 29, 2009 • 9:30am-4pm
$50 limited enrolment
Novelist Kathy Page leads a hands-on workshop on creating characters and discovering dialogue. Contact jwindh@hotmail.com, 250.725.2484
Skate 101
Tofino Skate Park
Sunday, May 31, 2009
All ages and skills welcome. If you're learning how to skate, or just want to learn some cool tricks, this program is for you! Helmets are mandatory and other protective gear is recommended. Please register ahead of time 250.725.3229 as space is limited. Class will be cancelled in the event of rain
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Tofino festivals
- Pacific Rim Whale Festival: March 6-14, 2010
- Artsplash PRAS Art Show: March 6-14, 2010
- Tofino Artist Studio Tour: March 17-19, 2009
- Tofino Shorebird Festival: May 7-9, 2010
- Clayoquot Island Open House: May 17-18, 2009
- Tofino Public Market: May 16-Sep, 2010
- Tofino Food & Wine Festival: June 4-6, 2010
- Pacific Rim Summer Festival: July 1-15, 2009
- Westcoast Maritime Festival: September 22-28, 2009
- Tofino Lantern Festival: August 29, 2010
- Tofino Art in the Garden: September 8 & 9, 2009
- Tofino Beer Festival October 22-25, 2009
- Tofino Film Festival October 22-25, 2009
- Tofino Oyster Festival November 18-20, 2010
- West Coast Winter Music: Nov.7, 2009-Apr.10, 2010
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