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DECEMBER 7, 2011
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
“CHRISTMAS COOKIES” Photo by Vania Filipova
THE LANDING PUB will be closed on Sundays effective December 4. Pub and Pub Kitchen will be open 12 noon Mondays to Saturdays. Christmas hours – December 24 closed at 7 pm – Closed December 25 and New Years Day. Happy Holidays!
ORDER CUSTOM picture framing by December 8 to beat the Christmas rush. Call Sarah at Waypoint Signs 285-2815 for appointments by day or 285-3425 evenings and weekends. Orders after December 8 may still be in time, but cannot be guaranteed.
FRIDAY FLICKS presents “Potiche” December 9 . Doors : 7 :30 pm. Showtime: 7:45 pm. $5 general and $4 student/senior. This bawdy French comedy features Catherine Deneuve as a submissive trophy wife who gets a taste of power, her wealthy tyrannical husband, and an ex-lover who aims to please. Lotsa laughs.
THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Dec 9-11) FRIDAY 7:45 Friday Flicks presents: Potiche SUNDAY 7:00 Quadra Singers Christmas Concert, tickets at the door
NO TAX @ POLLUTED PIXIE December 10 from 10 am – 9 pm! Come by Polluted Pixie during Moonlight Madness and enjoy some tax free shopping and get a fun picture taken by Lime Soda Photography from 6 pm – 8 pm! Mini Card Special: $20 for 4 poses, 1 disk and 12 mini cards or $5 for a 5x7 print!
BOOK BONANZA’S December hours ... Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm ... Saturday 10 am – 5 pm ... Special Hours Moonlight Madness December 10 9 am – 9pm ... Open Sundays December 11 & 18 11 am – 4 pm ... Closed December 25 & 26. Reopen December 27. Closed January 1. Happy Holidays to our book friends.
20% OFF ALL STOCK all day Saturday, December 10! Merry Christmas to our wonder ful community from Hummingbird Office and Art Supply. We’re the little store with more.
DO YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS? You deserve a Christmas party! $25 per person for a cocktail and amazing appies. One or more can play at the fourth annual BIG small office party! Saturday, December 10, HBI Fireside Lounge. 7 pm. Res 285-3322
CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of the Hungry Eye
MOONLIGHT MADNESS @ the Cove! Come shop under the full moon Saturday, December 10 from 5 – 9 and support your local businesses. Great deals at participating locations.
QUADRA SINGERS Christmas Concert – Sunday, December 11 at 7 pm at QCC featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols”. Tickets at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply, Quadra Crafts and at the door. Information 285-2739.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL General Meeting – The Nuyumbalees Society will be holding their Annual General meeting on December 11 at 11 am at the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre. Hope to see you there!
NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Dec 12-16) MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 9:30 Parent & Tots; 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; 4:00 Chess; 4:30 Karate; 6:00 Weight Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Quilters; 9:00 Yoga with Marnie; 10:00 Spinners; 3:00 Children’s Song Circle; WEDNESDAY 10:00 Baby Clinic; Noon Community Kitchen Christmas Dinner; 6:00 Body Sculpt with Marion THURSDAY 9:30 Parent and Tots; 9:00 Yoga with Marnie; 4:30 Karate; FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 10:00 Fit for Life
BRING THE CHILDREN to Evangeline’s At the Cove on Saturday, December 17 from 5 to 8 pm for an evening of songs and games about Christmas from Caroline Bridges new CD “Musical Moments”. Gifts from $1 – drinks and cookies!
THE HERIOT BAY INN PUB and Herons will be closed to the public for a private Christmas party on Saturday, December 17 at 4 pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Call Leslie at 285-2089
Leave the sparkle to me!
CLEANING SERVICES
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT’D
NEXT DEADLINE:Before 6 PM MONDAY
THE HUNGRY EYE is published each week by THE HUNGRY EYE (Michelle Simms van Orden), printed on Quadra Island by Castle Printing & distributed free to Quadra mailboxes Wednesdays. The deadline for ad submission is 6 PM MONDAY for Wednesday’s publication. Also available online: www.thehungryeye.ca.
FOR CLASSIFIED ADS: Pre-pay at the Petro-Can Station (Village Square) 7 days a week! Classified ad pricing: up to 40 words $6 + hst; 41-80 words $15 + hst. Max. 80 words for classified ads. Please count your words. Contact Michelle Simms van Orden at 587-987-5358 about display ads or inserts which are not processed through the gas station. Please do not leave display ads/inserts/or their payments at the gas station.The Hungry Eye reserves the right to refuse advertising. More ads than space? Time-sensitive ads take priority when space is tight.WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
BRING THE CHILDREN to Evangeline’s on December 17 – Music, games, snacks. Caroline Bridges childrens CD Party. $1 to $5 table for kids – gift bags included – always no tax and quality crafts made by our own local artisans. The shop that supports friends.
THIRD ANNUAL STORY TELLING Brunch in Herons starring many amazing local storytellers. Sunday, December 18. A fundraiser for North Island Survivors Healing Society. Brunch Buffet at 10:30 am, stories start at 11 am. $29.95. Reservations 285-3322. Tickets are selling Fast!
EVOC BEAUTY invites you to the Third Annual Solstice Party – December 22 from 4 – 7. Come and enjoy goodies, drinks and 15% off gift certificates and all products. Happy Holidays! Julie 250-202-3609.
BANANAFISH DANCE ORCHESTRA is coming back to Quadra. Friday, December 23 at 9 pm. Come to the Legion and celebrate Tips Eve. Dress code is semi-formal. Put on your dancing shoes, these guys will not disappoint. $10 at the door.
THERE’S A RUMOUR about that there will be a New Years Eve Eve party in Heriot Bay. Yes, that’s right New Years Eve EVE. It’ll be a blast.
LAUGH, DANCE, LIVE. Happy New Years will soon be here and you’ll want to bring it in at the HBI with Go Dog Go! $10. 285-3322. Reserve now for dinner in Herons before. 10 pm to 4 am.
MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value specials – for both the Heriot Bay and Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online every week at www.thehungryeye.ca
QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR is calling for artists to apply for the 10th Annual Tour, June 2 and 3, 2012. Expose your work! Applications forms are available at Hummingbird Office Supply or by emailing: [email protected] Deadline is January 15, 2012.
THINK POLLUTED PIXIE (in the cove plaza) for all your fun gifts this season! Men’s & Women’s hats, knee socks, earphones, kitchen accoutrements and more. Items for all ages! Different Deals every week in December. Gift Certificates available too.
QUI C’EST VRAIS – We tote your batteries to recycle – roadside at Quadra Storage. Proceeds to Phoenix Quebec Trip. 285-2994
QUADRA CHILDREN’S CENTRE Raffle – Four great prizes including two – 2-night stays at Beach Acres Resort in Parksville. Tickets are $5 each or 5/$20. These great stocking stuffers are available at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply and Quadra Crafts.
ENJOY A WARM INVITING atmosphere with lovely meals, appies or desserts and warm drinks in Herons or the Fireside Lounge. Party’s big or small. Gift yourself; leave the preparations and cleaning up to us. Enjoy Reservations; 285-3322.
I WOULD LIKE TO express my sincere gratitude to everyone who travelled off the rock to see “The Odd Couple”. Your support and laughter was felt on the stage! Thank you so much – Julie Rigby
THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” isn’t just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, anniversaries, births, marriages, new business start-ups, etc. No charge. Please send your submission ideas to [email protected] Requirements include: a high resolution digital photo plus a very brief blurb when appropriate (60 word max.) Please do not submit advertisements for businesses to “Island People & Places.”
IN THE COVE
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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
LOST & FOUND
JUST GUYS YOGA new class starts Thursday, January 5, 5:00 – 6:30 pm with Josephine. A great place to start and find out what all the hype’s about. For information & to register in advance: [email protected] 250.204.9642 www.yogamama.org
YOGA 101 FOR BEGINNERS with Josephine. Winter Series starts Wednesday, January 4, 5:00 - 6:30 pm. For information & to register in advance: [email protected] 250.204.9642 www.yogamama.org
ADVANCED YOGA with Josephine. Winter Series starts Monday, January 2, 5:00 - 6:30PM. For information & to register in advance: [email protected] 250.204.9642 www.yogamama.org
LOST BLACK IPHONE 3GS between Granite Bay and the Yak Shack. Please call 285-2034 if found.
GOLD HOOP EARRING lost somewhere along the trail at Rebecca Spit between Heriot Bay Road and end of Spit on December 3. Reward offered. 285-3790.
ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once only/40 words or less) in the Hungry Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please try to locate its owner – your kindness won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 pm Mondays at the gas station or email ([email protected]) No items by phone, please.
Place it!SELL it!
in Hungry Eyeprint and online
www.hungryeye.bizHow? See pg. 16 little Quadra phone book!
$6+ HST
REAL ESTATE / RENTALS
THE LANDING PUB requires a Line Cook for part time employment. Food Safe required. Email resume to [email protected] or drop off at Pub 285-2701. No Bad Days!
ORGANIZED PERSON NEEDED. Thriving home-based business requires secretarial help. Few hours per month. More soon. Light bookkeeping, snail mail, occasional phone. Must be flexible and take direction well. Syd at 285-2999 or email [email protected]
HELP WANTED
2 BEDROOM WATERFRONT SUITE in Q-Cove with spectacular view of Discovery Passage. Spacious 2 bedroom, one bath in quiet neighbourhood. W/D hookups and shared hydro. No pets please. References and deposit required. 285-3765.
AVAILABLE JANUARY 1 – large 2 bedroom modular home in quiet neighbourhood. Close to beach, washer, dryer, wood stove and electric heat. No smoking, no dogs. $650/month plus utilities. Damage deposit and references required. Call 285-2343 to apply.
I AM LOOKING FOR the right person to rent the little “Garden House” on the “farm” on the back road. It’s a lovely comfortable open space with good bathroom and kitchen, wood heat (some firewood provided) No dogs, ref etc. $500 plus hydro. email [email protected] or leave message 285 3585.
Clip ’n’ SaveFerry SchedulesQuadra-Campbell River(Powell River Queen) 10 min. crossing
Quadra-Cortes(Teneka) 45 min. crossing
6:15 am7:05 am†8:00 am9:00 am††10:00 am11:00 am12:00 pm1:00 pm2:00 pm
Leave Quadra (Q. Cove)
3:05 pm4:00 pm**5:00 pm5:50 pm7:00 pm8:00 pm9:00 pm10:00 pm11:00 pm*
6:40 am7:30 am†8:30 am9:30 am10:30 am**11:30 am12:30 pm1:30 pm2:30 pm
Leave Campbell River3:30 pm4:30 pm5:25 pm6:15 pm7:30 pm8:30 pm9:30 pm10:30 pm11:30 pm*
9:05 am†11:05 am**1:05 pm
Leave Quadra (Heriot Bay)
3:05 pm5:05 pm6:45 pm
7:50 am9:50 am11:50 am
*Fri-Sat only†daily except Sun.
**Dangerous Cargo Tuesdays-no pedestrian/vehicle service
††Cortes vehicles have priorityMondays + Thursdays
Leave Cortes (Whaletown)
1:50 pm**3:50 pm5:50 pm
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(home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 [email protected] • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P
Renovations • Custom Designed DecksComplete Interior Finishing
Ron Lolacher Contracting
Prompt, professional serviceTQ journeyman
Complete Construction ServicesSite Preparation to Design & Building
Fine Finishing & Carpentry
Cell: 250-830-3982 • [email protected]
SERVICES
Chris Phillips285-3040
(cell) 202-6200Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade)
Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck
GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE. Eco-friendly! Call Lydia 204-8733. View samples at Hummingbird. Convenient drop off locations. Bring boxed gift and a brown paper bag. Paper, ribbon, glass beads, natural embellishments and beautiful cards are utilized to personalize your special present.
AT YOUR SERVICE. Compassionately caring for you. I will cook, shop, housekeep, transport you, whatever you need. I will be the daughter, niece, friend accompanying you in your time of need. Call Marilyn McPhee 285-2315.
KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering for Christmas! Appy platters and sweet treats delivered to your party! No muss, no fuss. Just leave it to us. Call Linda to order 285-2171 [email protected]
IS YOUR HOUSE READY for winter? Pressure washing, gutters and window washing offered. You can even get your hard to reach Christmas lights hung! Call Adam at 285-3914 and please leave a message.
NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, siding, flooring & much more. Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www.nolecreeksawmills.com
GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style continuous gutters. Island convenience. Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and gutter needs.
THE WATER GUY: Water systems by certified environmental operator. Well water analysis: sales, service and installation of: ultraviolet treatment systems: filtration products; pumps, pressure & well equipment; specialty pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: [email protected]
BUY / SELL / TRADESALE UNTIL THE END of December at the Old Consignment Shop. Tools, fishing tackle etc. Cheap prices. 7 am to 5 pm at the corner of West Road and Schooner.
QUADRA CRAFTS Closing Out Sale!! For the month of December until stock lasts … 30 – 50% off. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm.
CHRISTMAS SALE at Cubby in the Cove. Up to 30% off for selected items. Open 11:30 – 4 pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Call 204-0193.
GIVE THE GIFT OF WINE. A gift certificate from Fermentations is the perfect gift for the wine lover on your list. And yes, we make beer. 285-3822
ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a personal invitation into every mailbox on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal for $6?
NO ENERGY for a garage sale? Try a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $6 + HST for 40 words or less and $15 + HST for 41-80 words. Count your words! There is no better way to sell an item on Quadra than in the Hungry Eye.
GARAGE & YARD SALES
We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items. Where Community & Quality Meet
Bottle Returns in December will be Donated to Quadra Community Kitchen
HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436 Q. COVE 250-285-3391
STORE HOURSBoth Stores 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERYDAY
the season’s favourites from Tru Value
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Check outour web site
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100% LOCALLY OWNEDAND OPERATED
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PRICES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 7 - 13While Quantities Last
BLACKWELL ANGUS
New YorkStrip Loin Steak
$6.99/lb
BonelessCentre-Cut
Chops$3.29
$15.41/kg $7.25/kg/lb
PorkBreakfast
Sausages$2.99
Chicken LegsBack-On
$2.29
FREYBE
Roast Beef$1.89
COUNTRY COTTAGE
BaconEnds
$5.99$5.05/kg
/lb
$6.59/kg/lb 1Kg
/100g
COSTA RICA
Pineapple2 for $7
BCPearl Button
Mushrooms2 for $4
227g
Each454g
2L
1Kg Bag
454-765g
1.36 Kg
IMPERIALSoft or 1/4 lb Square
Margarine$4.99
200g
480ml
750g
375ml Jar
907g1L
341-398ml
Assorted Assorted
Assorted
FAMILY PACK
FAMILY PACK
CALIFORNIA
RomaineLettuce2 for $3
CALIFORNIAMedjool
Dates$5.49
BALDERSONMedium Cheddar
Cheese$2.29
/100g
StuffedMushroom Caps
$3.996 Pack
ChickenPot Pies$3.99
5”
/100g
Chorizo
Sausage$2.49
COCA COLA
Soft Drinks4 for $5
ROGER’SBrown, Yellow or Icing
Sugar2 for $6
2L
ISLAND FARMS
Chocolate Milk$3.49
GREEN GIANT
Corn, Peasor Beans4 for $5
CANADIAN HERITAGE
Maple Syrup$24.99
DEMPSTER’S
Rye Breads$2.99
GOLDEN BOYSultana or Thompson Seedless
Raisins$3.49
McLARENS KENTOlives, Onions
or Gherkins$2.99
LUNDBERG
Sushi Rice$4.49
ALOHA
Coconut2 for $3
WHOLESOME SWEETNERRaw Blue
Agave Nectar$5.99
60% Whole WheatBread$1.49
FrozenChocolate Créme
Pies$5.99
PecanPieces$3.19
WalnutPieces$2.29
/100g
PoppingCorn29¢
/100g
560g
EnglishMuffins$2.49
6 Pack
Loaf
/100g
Each
CALIFORNIA
Cauliflower$2.99
