Coming up!
Gala Dinner
The Pacific Salmon Foundation's gala dinner and auction come up October 16 at Dwight Hall will be catered by Executive Chef David Bowes. Live auction items include fishing trips and adventures, artwork and jewelry. Most importantly, the event raises money for salmon enhancement projects in the Powell River area. Since 1995, the Foundation has contributed more than $207,000 to leverage more than $1.7 million in salmon enhancement projects. Reception and silent auction start at 5:30 pm; dinner is 7 pm. Tickets $50 at Marine Traders and Powell River Outdoors.
Writing Contest
Fall back into writing with the second annual fall writing contest with the theme "Centennial." It runs from Sept 3 to Nov 5. Cash prizes to be won. Also, if you've written a book and want promotion for your reading or launch, contact the Powell River Writers Conference. Call Barb at 604 485-2732, or visit www.prwriters.org
Rock & Roll
A night of folk rock that promises to please both the palate and the ears is set for October 9, when Manzanita hosts Rodney Decroo and his Convictions along with David Newberry at the Rainbow Room in the Rodmay Hotel. Decroo has been described as "the perfect blend of dark folk, country yearning and indie cool." Newberry sings folks songs with rock sensibilities and has been called "a brilliant poet and compelling performer." The team from Manzanita Restaurant will put on a harvest dinner. Dinner at 7 pm, show at 9 pm. Tickets at Ecossentials, Rodmay Liquor Store or eventbrite.com.
Haunted House
The Haunt at Henderson is back for its 7th year with creative new ways to thrill and excite. The haunted house runs two nights only: Friday & Saturday, Oct 22-23, starting at 6:30pm. You'll be guessing what might happen around the next corner, so bring your primal scream for a spooktacular October evening... if you dare...
Fire Prevention Week
Powell River Fire Prevention will host activities at Canadian Tire on Saturday, Oct 2, 10 am to 2 pm during Fire Prevention Week. Deputy Fire Chief Tom Ellis says they will promote the importance of having a smoke alarm in your home.
"Residents can learn more about the power of smoke alarms, newer options for installing and maintaining them properly and how to better protect their loved ones from fire."
Changes to the BC fire code require that every private dwelling, hotel and motel room built before 1979 have working smoke alarms.
Ellis says many homes in Powell River may not have smoke alarms or have alarms that are too old or not working. Smoke alarms are needed in every home, on every level, outside each sleeping area and inside each bedroom. If a smoke alarm is older than 10 years it needs to be replaced."
Film Festival Fundraiser
Powell River Film Festival's fundraiser is a documentary of the life of Hugh Romney, aka Wavy Gravy, in her new documentary, Saint Misbehavin'. Satirist Paul Krasner described Wavy as "The illegitimate son of Harpo Marx and Mother Theresa, conceived one starry night on a spiritual whoopie cushion," to which Wavy has replied, "Some people tell me I'm a saint, I tell them I'm Saint Misbehavin'." This special event begins with a reception at 7 pm; the film at 8 pm October 23, at the Evergreen Theatre. Tickets are available at Breakwater Books and at the door. For more information contact the Film Festival office at 604 485 0325, or check out the website at www.prfilmfestival.ca.
The "R" Word
In celebration of Community Living Month PRACL presents a screening of the "R" word and the launch of a book of photographs and writing titled Invisible No More by Vincenzo Pietropaulo. The book is a photographic chronicle of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities including five people from Powell River. The film tells the experiences of three generations of families and individuals and their compelling stories of courage, vulnerability and love living with intellectual disabilities. Meet the author, producer and director at a special screening at Max Cameron Theatre on Oct. 18. Advance tickets are available at PRACL -- 201, 4675 Marine Avenue and Breakwater Books. Photos and the film will be available for sale.
