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Tofi no Parks and Recreation121 Third Street / PO Box 9Tofi no, BC V0R 2Z0Phone 250.725.3229 Fax 250.725.3775

Sally Mole, Director of Parks and Recreation parks_rec@tofi no.ca

April Froment, Recreation Programmer recreation@tofi no.ca

Laura Lunty, Parks & Recreation Assistant lauralunty@tofi no.ca

Doug Wright, Community School Liaison, dwright@tofi no.ca

WELCOME TO TOFINO PARKS AND RECREATION

PROGRAMS

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUR COMMUNITY

Preschool• Children’s • Youth• Adult• 55+• Tofino’s Community Children’s Centre• Wickaninnish Community School Gym•

BC Arts & Culture Week• Edge to Edge Marathon• Pacific Rim Arts Society Events• Tofino Food & Wine Festival• Earth Day (now Earth Week!)• Bike to Work Week• Earth Hour• Many More!•

Hospice• West Coast Community Resource Society• Wickaninnish Community School Society• Tofino Recreation Commission• Raincoast Education Society• Junior Surfrider• Family Ties•

OUR PARKSParks News• Tofino Community Hall•

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Registration Opens

March 17

It’s hard to believe that Spring 2010 is here

already. The signs abound, with the whales

returning, bear sightings and sounds of the

frogs. With the nice weather out (at the time

of writing), I’ve seen lots of people out enjoy-

ing the beach, the MUP, the golf course and the

ball fi elds. Great to see everyone getting active

outdoors!

We are really happy to welcome Laura

back! Laura has done some awe-

some work with our team and she brings lots

of fun energy to our programming. Laura will

be working with the After School group and on

special events and fi lming permits. Welcome

back Laura!

The team at the community school/gym

offi ce has been really busy with afternoon

and evening programs. The turn out to the

drop in gym sports has been fantastic, great

to see everyone getting out and getting active!

We recently conducted a survey of a variety of

users, and it was clear our evening gym users

want more access. While we were pretty sure

this was the case, we thank each of you for

providing your input. We’re working on it.

Spring is a great time to be active outdoors.

Whether it’s out on the water, walking the

MUP or the beach, or gardening in the sun,

Tofi no does have lots of inexpensive ways to

be active. Don’t forget we have some loaner

equipment to help you in your efforts to be

more physically active. We hope that you fi nd

some opportunities in this brochure to get out

and be active!

Sally Mole

FROM SALLY’S DESK...

SPRINGSally MoleDirector of Parks & Recreation

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DID YOU KNOW??You can now register for pro-grams at the District Offi ce, or at the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Offi ce. Both loca-tions will have all of the necessary registration information you may need. While the District Offi ce is open from 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday, the Gym Offi ce will also be open well into the evenings Monday to Friday, when it opens later in September. We hope this makes it convenient for you to reg-ister in advance of our programs. Registering in advance allows us time to consider implementing an extra class if the course is full, to ensure adequate materials and supplies are available, and to implement staff/instructor changes should we need to expand the program.

Sorry, the course is full:Some classes fi ll quickly. If the class you want is full, please ask to be placed on the waitlist. You will be contacted if space becomes available or if we add additional classes.

Changed your plans?A full credit or refund will be issued if we receive withdrawal in-formation prior to the course start date unless specifi ed otherwise during registration. There is a form available at the District Offi ce to

apply for credits/refunds. It is ex-tremely helpful if you have a copy of your receipt to attach to your application.

What?! You had to cancel it?Sometimes excellent courses with excellent instructors are cancelled if everyone waits until the last min-ute to register (think “Tofi no time”). Register early to avoid disappoint-ment for yourself and others.

New Program Idea?Tofi no Parks and Recreation is al-ways looking for new programs. If you have a skill you’d like to share please give us a call or stop by the District Offi ce. We always have a need for instructors, coaches and volunteers!

Program Minimum AgesFor the enjoyment of all partici-pants, children must be the correct age prior to the fi rst class of the program. Exceptions may apply for program-specifi c reasons.

AccessibilityWe believe that recreation pro-grams should be accessible to all children in our community regard-less of ability to pay. If you fi nd it diffi cult to participate in any program because of fi nancial limitations, please speak with one of our staff.

This Spring Program Guide contains program and event information for March, April, May and June 2010.

To register for a program drop-in to

Tofi no’s Municipal Hall or the Community School

gym offi ce, or register by phone at

725-3229.

REGISTRATION INFO

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMST-BALL4-6 yearsWe are actively looking for coaches for this age group. Please let us know if you are interested.Players learn the funamentals of the game, includ-ing running the bases, hitting, throwing and catching. Most of all, we just try to have fun and get some run around time.

AQUATOTS3 months to 4 years (parent swims with child)A great way to introduce your preschooler to water! Aquatots is a parent and tot swim program with activities and games guided by certifi ed lifeguard and instructor Kelly Alexander. Swim diapers ARE permitted in MacK-enzie Beach Pool.

MondaysApril 12 - May 10MacKenzie Beach Pool2:15 - 2:45Kelly Alexander5 weeks / $45

EARLYMUSIC MAKERS2 - 3.5 yearsThis course involves age-appropriate songs, singing, free and directed movement, music games, introduc-

tion 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.

With Sandi RideoutTofi no Community HallWednesdays (6 weeks)May 5 - June 16 (no class May 12)10:00-10:45 amCost: $35/6 classes

MUSIC MAKERS3.5 - 4.5 yearsChildren 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 you child.

With Sandi RideoutTofi no Community Hall

Wednesdays (6 weeks)May 5 - June 16 (no class May 12)11:00 - 11:45 amCost: $35/6 classes

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Our licensed group day care for children aged

30 months and into school age is open from 8:00 am

to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Children participate in an enriched preschool program, which includes

swimming time, story time at the library, gym time, arts and crafts and various

recreation programs.

We offer full time and sibling rates.

265 First Street, Tofi no

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Sally MoleDirector of Parks & Recreation

at 725-3229or to book care for your child contact

Fiona McCallum, Daycare Supervisor at 725-2172, ext. 1.

TOFINOCOMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTRE

250-725-2172

250-725-2172ext. 1ext. 1

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LITTLE PURPLE DRAGONSMARTIAL ARTS CLASSES4-5 yearsWe are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofi no! Tuesday’s sessions will be at the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in con-cept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your disci-pline, confi dence, stamina, fl exibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Tuesdays2:45-3:30 pmApril 6 - June 15(no class May 11)$100/10 classes

Thursdays3:00-3:45 pmApril 8 - June 17(no class May 13)$100/10 classes

PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUPHere is a great opportunity for Parents and Tots to get out and socialize with other parents and tots to burn off some energy at the same time. Children must have an adult to accompany them. This group is run and supervised by volunteer par-ents. If you are interested in helping with this pro-gram, please contact April at 725-3229.

Tofi no Community HallFriday10:00 am-11:30 pm (Please note new time)FREE!

PRESCHOOL GYM DROP INPreschool Gym drop-in happens twice a week. For more info please call Tofi no Parks & Recreation staff at 725-3229. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wickaninnish Community School GymnasiumTues & Thurs9:00 - 9:40amFREE!

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Family Ties Healthy BabiesProgramFamily Ties is a program that 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. Everything from nutri-tion to childbirth to adjusting to parenthood, to infant massage. We are open to your ideas too!

Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, @ the Coastal Family Place, 265 First Street, Tofi no

Watch for upcoming sessions posted around town or stop by the Coastal Family Place to ask for more info.

School District 70 (Alberni)

STRONG STARTDo you have a young child that is not yet in Kindergarten? School District #70 offers free parent and child StrongStart programs in Ucluelet, Tofi no, Esowista and Opitsaht. StrongStart is a drop in program that stresses fun and learning together. Please contact Wickaninnish Elementary School 250.725.3254 or Ucluelet Elementary 250.726.7793 for for info.Tofi no, Wick Elementary Room 105 Mondays 8:45 - 11:45Opitsaht, Meares Island Preschool Thursdays 10:30 - NoonEsowista TBA

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MOVEMENT THROUGH MUSIC3 yearsIn this class, participants will explore and further develop their fi ne and large motor skills. From hand and feet co ordination to skipping, bouncing, jump-ing, hoping, galloping, rolling and twirling. All to their favourite songs.

With Gabby SpringettTofi no Community HallWednesdays (10 weeks—no class May 12)April 7 - June 162:00 - 2:30pmCost: $77

BALLET & JAZZ COMBO CLASSES4-5 yearsIn this class we will explore music through movement. We will focus on the importance of body awareness. From posture, and balance to strengthening our inner core. We will learn the value of the basics of ballet, as they will be our foundation to move with music!In the dance combo classes we will explore different styles of dance. Most classes will cover the basics of ballet, and tap with developing strength and fl ex-ibility needed for jazz. In the more advanced classes we will continue to work on mastering the technique of more challenging ballet steps, as well within the jazz portion, we will continue to develop strength and fl exibility and continue to improve on progression dance movements. Tap shoes are provided a $10 rental fee for the 2009 /2010 dance session

With Gabby SpringettTofi no Community HallWednesdays(10 weeks—no class May 12)April 7 - June 163:00 - 3:45pmCost: $90

May is Childcare Month!In honour of Childcare Month, we would like to

say BIG thanks to the wonderful staff who make the Children’s Centre the great place that it is.

The Community Children’s Centre has now been in operation for almost 9 years, and is a

wonderful resource for our community.

We give big kudos to our dedicated and caring full time staff; Fiona, Laura, Amy and Rhonda.

These staff people are the backbone of the cen-tre, gently guiding and assisting, while allowing

and providing for ample opportunities for development.

Of course the kids are the heart of the Centre. We have over 50 children registered as we go to press, with new registration continually coming

in. We are often full, and the Centre is alive with little people.

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Helmets for Skiers and BoardersSkiing has evolved into a faster sport than it was 10 years ago, and snowboarding has become very popular. As a result, more skiers and boarders protect themselves by wearing a helmet. During the mid to late1990s, ski helmet sales increased 10-fold in six years. It is no longer as rare to see people wearing helmets on the slopes as it was even a couple of years ago.

Serious head injuries account for less than three per cent of total injuries among skiers and snowboarders, yet they are the leading cause of death, and the injuries can have lifelong conse-quences.

A study of skiers treated for head injuries at a Colorado trauma centre was published in the Octo-ber 2002 issue of The Journal of Trauma. It found that collisions with trees were the most com-mon cause of head injury and were responsible for the most se-vere injuries. Snowboarders were three times more likely to suff er a head injury than skiers.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS LEVELS 1-10Red Cross Swimming Lessons with instructor Kelly Alexander begin Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school. Please call the District Offi ce to register and indicate your child’s swimming level, if known, when you call. A schedule of class times will be fi nal-ized once registration is complete.

Times depend on registration numbersApril 12 - May 13Mondays and ThursdaysLevels 1-6, $55 (10, 1/2 hr classes)Levels 7 up, $73 (10, 45 min classes)

MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS6-8 yearsWe are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofi no! Tuesday’s sessions is at the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time dif-ference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in concept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Discipline, Confi dence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Tuesdays3:30-4:30Wickaninnish Community School GymApril 6 - June 15(no class May 11)$100/10 classes

Thursdays3:45-4:45 pmTofi no Community HallApril 8 - June 17(no class May 13)$100/10 classes

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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBGrades 2, 3 & 4

Grade 2 – 4 students. A wide range of activities will be offered, including sports, games, cooking, crafts and more. . Club runs from 2.30pm – 5.00pm Mondays and Wednesdays. Thanks to funding from RBC, fees have been reduced to $5/month!

Participants must register in advance as space in this program is limited.

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-5:00 pmOnly $5/month!

After School Club will not run on Holidays, Pro-D days and special event days in school.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Grades 5, 6 & 7

Open to students in Grades 5 -7, this program runs every afternoon that school is in. A wide range of activities and programs are offered. Highlights include recreational activities, cooking, fi eld trips and leadership skills. Please pre-register.

Monday-Friday2:30-5:00 pmFREE!

After School Program will not run on Holidays, Pro-D days and special event days in school.

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PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS9-13 yearsThis winter we will continue to offer two purple dragon classes in Tofi no. Tuesday’s session happens at the School Gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in con-cept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Disci-pline, Confi dence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Tuesdays4:30-5:30Wickaninnish Community School GymApril 6 - June 15(no class May 11)$100/10 classes

Thursdays4:45 – 3:45Tofi no Community HallApril 8 - June 17(no class May 13)$100/10 classes

INTRO TOLITTLE LEAGUE6-8 yearsA fun fi lled approach to baseball. En-joy throwing, catching, hitting, fi eld positions and of course running the bases. A coach for this program is needed for it to run. If you are interested, please contact Sally or April at 725-3229. You don’t have to be a sports pro, just committed to an hour or two a week.The season typically gets started in mid-April—watch for notices & posters at the school.$25

LITTLE LEAGUE9-13 yearsTofi no’s Little League will play scheduled games against Ucluelet. Practices are once a week, day and time TBA. Please register ASAP so that we may begin to arrange practices and games. Watch for more info posted at the school and around town as registration details are fi rmed up.A coach for this prgram is needed to run it. If you are interested, please contact Sally or April at 725-3229.

Wickaninnish School FiledDate and Time TBA$25

“Physical activity is proven to improve quality of life for children and is important in decreasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, depression,

and a myriad of other health problems throughout their lives.”

- Dr. Andrew Pipe, Honourary Chair of Active Healthy Kids Canada and a physician at the Ott awa Heart Institute.

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SAY CHEESE!We sometimes take photos of our programs and the participants who are enjoying them.

If you prefer not to have your picture or a family member’s picture taken, please advise our staff .

BALLET, JAZZ & TAP COMBO CLASSES6- 8 yearsBoth boys and girls welcome. In the dance combo classes we will explore different styles of dance. Most classes will cover the basics of bal-let, and tap with developing strength and fl ex-ibility needed for jazz. In the more advanced

classes we will continue to work on mastering the technique of more challenging ballet steps, as well within the jazz portion, we will continue to develop strength and fl exibility and continue to improve on progres-sion dance movements. Tap shoes are provided a $10 rental fee for the 2009 /2010 dance session

With Gabby SpringettTofi no Community HallWednesdays (10 weeks—no class May 12)April 7 - June 163:45 - 4.45pmCost: $106

*NOTE: If families have not fi lled out a 2009/2010 Rainforest Danc-ers dance registration form upon reregistering in September if you could please do so nowA pink Rainforest Dancers Registration form (one per family) is to be fi lled up upon signing up for dance classes (if not already done so). Costume rental fees are also now due upon signing up for this session of dance classes. The costume rental fee is $20 per child.All classes will be well into choreography for our year end recital June 19th in Tofi no at the Tofi no Community Hall and June 20th in Ucluelet at the “New Ucluelet Community Theatre.”

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AFTER SCHOOL CLIMBING CLUB!

Tofi no’s After School Climbing Club is open to grades 4 through 7. If you are interested in joining, come out to one of the club’s meetings after school or talk to one of the After School Program Staff at the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Offi ce.

Students in the club have been raising funds to cover the cost of their climbing fees. A very successfull car wash was held in February, and the group has been selling frisbees on behalf of the Tofi no Ultimate Frisbee Club. All funds raised from the event go directly to cover the club’s climbing fees.

Thanks to Johnny Robson, from the Alternative Climbing Gym for also helping out with the club.

Summer Camps!Lots of great camps are being planned

for this summer. Some returning favorites include Gymnastics, Dance,

Soccer and Sailing.

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BALLET & JAZZ COMBO CLASSES9+ yearsBoth girls and boys welcome. IIn the dance combo classes we will explore different styles of dance. Most classes will cover the basics of ballet, and tap with developing strength and fl exibility needed for jazz. In the more advanced classes we will continue to work on mastering the technique of more challeng-ing ballet steps, as well within the jazz portion, we will continue to develop strength and fl exibility and continue to improve on progression dance movements. Tap shoes are provided a $10 rental fee for the 2009 /2010 dance session.

With Gabby SpringettTofi no Community Hall(10 weeks—no class May 12)April 7 - June 164:45 - 6pmCost: $120

SURF CLUB8-13 yearsJoin us for some after school surfi ng. Fun instruc-tional lessons will be given for six weeks this Spring. Group will meet at 3.30 pm at the South Chesterman Beach parking lot. Location and length of lesson may change depending on the day’s conditions. Bring your own equipment if you have it, if not suits and wetsuits can be provided. Paricipants must preregis-ter as space is limited 250-725-3229. Dates TBA3.30 pm-5.30 pm 6/$50

“Recreation, parks, “Recreation, parks, fi tness, sports and fi tness, sports and

arts/culture enhance life.”arts/culture enhance life.”

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YOUTH PROGRAMS MT. WASHINGTON DAY TRIPS12-17 yearsHead to the mountain for a day on the slopes. Par-ticipants should pack a lunch, plenty of water and some spending money for a dinner stop on the way home (we like the Courtenay or Port Alberni “Sub-way”). Please let us know in advance whether you will be skiing or snowboarding and whether or not you have your own gear. Helmets recommended. Register early as this program always fi lls quickly.

Chaperones (2): Laura Lunty & Doug WrightDepart Village Green Gazebo at 6am sharp!Return to Tofi no approx 9 pm—participants will be dropped off at home.$55 with own equipment$90 without own ski/snowboard equipmentWant to come along and have a season’s pass? $20 transport only

FINAL TRIP OF THE SEASON IS:Saturday, March 27NOTE NEW, LATER DATE!

TOUGH CITYFRIDAY NIGHTYOUTH DROP IN13-18 yearsThis is your time. Shoot hoops in the gym, relax on the couches in the Mezzanine lounge, play foosball or pool, hang out with friends. You must be at least 13 to attend this program. Rides home in the rec van as far as Esowista are offered most evenings, and depart at 9 pm.

Wickaninnish School Gym/LoungeFridays 7:00 pm -9:00 pmFREE

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS9-13 yearsWe are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofi no! Tuesday’s sessions will be a the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in con-cept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Disci-pline, Confi dence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

RegisterRegister250-725-3229

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Spring 2010 20Tuesdays4:30-5:30 pmWickaninnish Community School GynApril 6 - June 15(no class May 11)$100/10 classes

Thursdays4:45-5:45 pmTofi no Community HallApril 8 - June 17(no class May 13)$100/10 classes

TOFINO THAI BOXING 13+ yearsThe ultimate cardio and strength work out! Trim down and tone up with Tofi no’s number one martial arts class. Join us for our kickboxing and self defense class that will push your personal bests and unleash your body’s power! All equipment provided, just don’t forget your towel and water bottle. WARNING: This is seriously addictive! Pre-register to secure your spot. Tofi no Community HallAdam Houlahan 726 5256Monday & Wednesday & Friday6:00 - 7:30pm$60 +GST for 10 classes preregistered and $10.50 drop in.

LEAGUE SOCCER13+ yearsLeague Soccer continues through from the fall season until Spring. Call 725-3229 for more info.

JUDO12 years - AdultBeginner to advanced Judo practice. No experience necessary. Please wear loose fi tting clothing such as jersey top and bottoms. Call 250-725-3163 for further info, or email Don Travers at tofi no@remotepassages.com

Mondays & WednesdaysOngoingLegion Basement7:00-8:30 pm$5 drop in or $20/month

CAPOEIRACapoeira is a Bra-zilian Martial Art, dance, and culture. It practices non-violence and acro-batics. Come practice! Professor Formiga is teach-ing from the origins of Bahia, Brazil. Monitora Sushi teaches while he is away performing shows. Classes are suited for all ages and abilities.

Instructed by Professor Formiga of Bahia Brazil@ Tofi no Community HallWed & Fri6:30 – 8:00 pmMonday (upon request, please phone 725-1238)$10/session (Drop-ins welcome)

YOUTH/ADULT COMMUNITY LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEYYouth/adult drop-in hockey happens twice weekly. Everyone welcome. Please bring your own approved

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stick (check in at the Gym Offi ce if you are unclear on which sticks have been approved for Gym use), indoor shoes and your sportsmanlike attitude!

Wickaninnish School GymMondays & ThursdaysStarting January 117:30 pm - 9:30 pm$2 drop-in

BASKETBALL DROP INWeekly drop in basketball. Everyone welcome. Balls provided.

Wickaninnish School GymTuesdays5:30-7:30 pm$2 drop in

BADMINTON DROP INSeriously, it’s a lot of fun. Weekly drop in badminton. Youth welcome! All equipment provided.

Wickaninnish School GymTuesdays7:30-9:30 pm$2 drop in

TABLE TENNIS Did you know that there is actually quite a healthy contingent of table tennis player right here in Tofi no? Come out for drop-in Table Tennis twice weekly. All equip-ment provided.

Wickaninnish SchoolMezzanine above GymnasiumTuesdays (Beginning Jan 12)7:00-9:00 pm$2 drop in

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DRUMMING CLASSES!Every Thursday night, 7:00pm to 8:00pm , beginning April 8th, continuing through May 2010

Instructor: Thérèse Bouchard (over 20 years drumming experience).All classes held in the music room @ Wickaninnish Community School. All levels welcome, no prior expe-

rience necessary. Bring your drum and other sound making toys. (some drums available). Fee: $12 per session

For more information, contact Thérèse at 725-4278 Bring your friends and your enthusiasm!

COMMUNITY SWIM PASS SUBSIDYIn an eff ort to make swimming more accessible to families in Tofi no, Tofi no Parks and Recreation subsi-dizes a children’s swim pass.

Swim Passes are available for local resident kids aged 15 and under. Please note that children that are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.

These swim passes are available at the Tofi no District Offi ce at a cost of $15 each. Each pass is worth 12 swims. The Community Swim Pass Program is intended for low income families. While we don’t currently ask for proof of fi nancial need, we hope that people will not abuse the program.

Our policy is one pass, per child, per family, per year. This means that if you have three children, you are entitled to 3 subsidized passes per year, one child = one pass, two chil-dren = two passes etc.Please contact MacKenzie Beach Resort for pool times at 725-3439.

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ADULT PROGRAMSLATIN DANCE CARDIO WORKOUTGet your cardio workout by dancing! In this high energy, exciting class we will enjoy the rhythms of Latin music with steps to salsa, merengue, cha cha and more! Basic steps set to simple choreography at a low/med tempo but will include modifi cations for higher intensity. Don’t forget to bring water and wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Lyvi RiveraThursdays1:00 pm - 1:45 pm@ Tofi no Community Hall$60/10 classes or $9 drop in

WATCH FOR AN EVENING LATIN CARDIO CLASS TO BE ADDED THIS SPRING!

TOFINO ULTIMATE CLUB Interested in fi nding a new way to stay active during the winter? Join the Tofi no Parks and Recreation Ulti-mate Frisbee Club! Players of all skill levels welcome, custom Tofi no Frisbees available to purchase for $10 each. If you have any questions call Doug at the community school gym 250 725 2555.

Practices are every Saturday at 11pm“Rain or shine”Wickaninnish Community School FieldFREE

PURPLE DRAGON MARTIAL ARTSWe are excited to be able to offer TWO Purple Dragon sessions in Tofi no! Tuesday’s sessions swill be a the school gym and Thursday’s sessions will be at the Community hall. Please note the 15 minute time difference. Don Jitsu Ryu is a martial arts style modern in con-cept yet ancient in origin, blending Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Improve your Disci-pline, Confi dence, Stamina, Flexibility, while learning to defend yourself.

Tuesdays4:30-5:30 pmWickaninnish Community School GynApril 6 - June 15(no class May 11)$100/10 classes

RegisterRegister250-725-3229

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TOFINO THAI BOXINGTOFINO THAI BOXING

KICK BOXINGKICK BOXINGMonday Monday

Wednesday Wednesday FridayFriday

6:00 - 7:30 pm6:00 - 7:30 pm

Tofi no Community HallTofi no Community Hall250 726 5256250 726 5256

TOFINO PUBLIC

LIBRARYDownstairs in the

Legion at 331 Main street 250-725-3713

WEDNESDAY3-7

THURSDAY3-7

FRIDAY3-7

SATURDAY10-12 & 1-5

For more information Visit our website…

www.virl.bc.ca

“Recreation is essential to the development of our children

and youth.”

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Thursdays4:45-5:45 pmTofi no Community HallApril 8 - June 17(no class May 13)$100/10 classes

JUDO12 years - AdultBeginner to advanced Judo practice. No experience necessary. Please wear loose fi tting clothing such as jersey top and bottoms. Call 250-725-3163 for fur-ther info, or email Don Travers at tofi no@remotepas-sages.com

Mondays & WednesdaysOngoingLegion Basement7:00-8:30 pm$5 drop in or $20/month

YOUTH/ADULT COMMUNITY LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEYYouth/adult drop-in hockey happens twice weekly. Everyone welcome. Please bring your own approved stick (check in at the Gym Offi ce if you are unclear on which sticks have been approved for Gym use), indoor shoes and your sportsmanlike attitude!

Wickaninnish School GymMondays & ThursdaysStarting January 117:30 pm - 9:30 pm$2 drop-in

AQUAFITJoin instructor Leah Austin for this low impact, car-dio exercise that helps tone the body, burn calories

and strengthen your cardio vascular system, all with minimum stress and strain on joints and muscles. Par-ticipants must be comfortable in deep water. Fee in-cludes pool/hot tub entry at MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool. Please register at the Tofi no District Offi ce or call us at 725-3229.

MacKenzie Beach Resort PoolInstructor: Leah AustinTuesdays & FridaysOngoing8:30-9:15 am 6/$35 or $6 drop-in

CAPOEIRACapoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art, dance, and cul-ture. It practices non-violence and acrobatics. Come practice! Professor Formiga is teaching from the origins of Bahia, Brazil. Monitora Sushi teaches while he is away performing shows. Classes are suited for all ages and abilities.

Instructed by Professor Formiga of Bahia Brazil@ Tofi no Community HallWed & Fri6:30 – 8:00 pmMonday (upon request, please phone 725-1238)$10/session (Drop-ins welcome)

BASKETBALL DROP INWeekly drop in basketball. Everyone welcome. Balls provided.

Wickaninnish School GymTuesdays5:30-7:30 pm$2 drop in

Spring 2010 26BADMINTON DROP INWeekly drop in badminton. Everyone welcome. All equipment pro-vided.

Wickaninnish School GymTuesdays7:30-9:30 pm$2 drop in

TABLE TENNIS Did you know that there is actually quite a healthy contingent of table tennis player right here in Tofi no? Come out for drop-in Table Tennis twice weekly. All equipment provided.

Wickaninnish School - Mezzanine above GymnasiumTuesdays & Thursdays (beginning Jan 12)7:00-9:00 pm$2 drop in

OPEN CRAFTING TIMERunning out of room for your projects at home? Tired of working at the kitchen table? This is free open time for you to come and work on your own craft projects. We have large tables that you can spread out, or use the fl oor. Spend time with other crafty people and share ideas.Please call 725-3229 no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled date and let us know you plan to attend.

CAPOERIA

DRUMMING CLASSES!Every Thursday night, 7:00pm to 8:00pm , beginning April 8th, continuing through May 2010

Instructor: Thérèse Bouchard (over 20 years drumming experience).All classes held in the music room @ Wickaninnish Community School. All levels welcome, no prior expe-

rience necessary. Bring your drum and other sound making toys. (some drums available). Fee: $12 per session

For more information, contact Thérèse at 725-4278 Bring your friends and your enthusiasm!

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Sally Mole / Jen ScottTofi no Community HallFREE

Sunday, March 282:00 pm to 5:00 pm

“HEARTWORKS” TRADITIONAL LOMI LOMI Heartworks is a old style lomilomi massage traditionally used by the bone setters (Chiropractors) of Hawaii. Passed down through genera-tions, this particular “old style” linage is the teachings of Sherman Dudoit. The fl owing style of Hawaiian bodywork includes long rhythmic stokes, creating a dance like movement that release energy block-ages, increases circulation and oxygen fl ow to bring balance in spirit, mind and body. Working with the breath (Ha), we will open the sacred space of the Pu’u wai (heart) bringing true Aloha spirit into this beautiful form bodywork. No previous massage experience required. For the seasoned massage therapist this course will introduce full body massage strokes along with deepen a heart/ breathe work realignment to your existing therapies.

Friday May 15th 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday May. 16th 9:00pm to 6:00pmSunday May. 17th 9:00pm to 6:00pmSigny Cohen@ Wickaninnish Community School$350.00

Signy Cohen is a certifi ed Eden Energy Medicine Practioner and an authorized instructor for Energy Medicine for Women. She has personally studied with Donna Eden, a pioneer in the fi eld of Energy Medi-cine and Author of the books “Energy Medi-cine” and “Energy Medicine for Women” The diff erence between EEM (Eden Energy Medicine) and conventional medicine is that conventional medicine diagnoses and treats symptoms and diseases while EEM assesses and corrects disturbances in the body’s energies and energy fi elds.

The study Hawaiian Spirituality and Lomi-lomi (Hawaiian Massage) has taken Signy to all the Hawaiian Islands as well as stud-ies in Canada and Washington State. Lomi-lomi involves a holistic/spiritual approach, working with the Mana (Life Force) and Aloha (loving touch) to heal and promote wellness in the body, mind and spirit. Signy has trained under Kumu’s ( teach-ers) such as Nancy Kahalewai ( Big Island Massage), Wayne Kealohi Powel (Hawiian Shamanic Bodywork), Kim & Jim Hartley (Heartspire School of Hawaiian Massage), Dean Kaimana Cormin (Kaimana Lomi-lomi), Kate Ki Runga with Uncle Freddie Ti-ramkea – Kahuna ( Cook Islands), Maka’ala Yates (Hawaiian Healing Academy)

Signy is a member of the Hawaiian Lomi-lomi association and Natural Practioners of Canada Association.

Signy Cohen, HSB Kumu - Lomilomi instructor, EEMCP

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THE ART of ENERGY TESTINGEnergy testing is a tool that lets you ask the body for information about what it needs. It can determine if an energy pathway is fl owing or blocked, or if a body organ is getting the energy it needs to function properly. It is also used for testing vitamins, supplements and foods in order to fi nd out what is most benefi cial for your system. Learn reliable energy testing with a partner, self testing and how to surrogate test for pets, infants and those that are too weak or sick to test themselves.

Wednesday, May 57:00 pm - 9:00 pmSigny Cohen@ Wickaninnish Community SchoolCost $25.00

RECLAIMING the WISDOM OF YOUR MENSTRUAL TIMELearn Energy Techniques, with working with your body’s own energies for managing PMS, physical discomfort and pain. Signy will coached you through exercises, breathing techniques and acu-pressure holding points to alleviate and bring understanding to breast swelling, cramps, bloating, back and groin pain, regularity, the PMS emotional roller coaster and how to recharge your batteries.

Wednesday, April 21 ANDWednesday, April 287:00 - 9:00 pm@ Wickaninnish Community SchoolSigny Cohen$50.00

NORDIC WALKINGBring your running shoes, walking poles, and rain gear because Tofi no Parks and Recreation wants you to join us for a Nordic Walking Group! We will be holding regular Nordic Walks throughout the Spring. Call us at 250-725-3229 to get on our Nordic Walking list. We’ll call you as walks are scheduled.Nordic Walking involves walking with specialized poles both on and off road. The Nordic Walking Poles reduce stress on joints in the lower body by 30% and promote greater stability and bal-ance and improve posture while walking. The technique is easy to learn, fun and suitable for all fi tness levels. A great way to meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, and get some exercise.

Menopausal Speakers Series The Menopausal Speakers Series brings a holistic perspective, considering the needs of the individual and of the whole woman during the change. Education will provided on the physical, emotion-al, spiritual, sexual and social aspects common to this stage of life.

The Speakers Series is planned to bring diverse professional approaches and views on menopause. You will hear speakers who work with Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Energy healing, Bach Flower formulas, a women-centered medical doctor, and counsellor who works with the psycho-social-biological aspects of the change.

Instructor:LedaRose Cedar, BSWTuesdaysApril 20 - May 257:00 pm - 8:30 pm@ Wickaninnish Community School $15 each night or $80 for six weeks pre-registration

Please register at 250-725-3229. For more info on the course itself please contact LedaRose directly at 250-726-5269.

LedaRose Cedar, BSW

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AQUAFITJoin instructor Leah Austin for this low impact, car-dio exercise that helps tone the body, burn calories and strengthen your cardio vascular system, all with minimum stress and strain on joints and muscles. Par-ticipants must be comfortable in deep water. Fee in-cludes pool/hot tub entry at MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool. Please register at the Tofi no District Offi ce or call us at 725-3229.

MacKenzie Beach Resort PoolInstructor: Leah AustinTuesdays & FridaysOngoing8:30-9:15 am 6/$35 or $6 drop-in

THE ART of ENERGY TESTINGEnergy testing is a tool that lets you ask the body for information about what it needs. It can determine if an energy pathway is fl owing or blocked, or if a body organ is getting the energy it needs to function properly. It is also used for testing vitamins, supple-ments and foods in order to fi nd out what is most benefi cial for your system. Learn reliable energy testing with a partner, self testing and how to sur-rogate test for pets, infants and those that are too weak or sick to test themselves.

Wednesday, May 57:00 pm - 9:00 pmSigny Cohen@ Wickaninnish Community School

Cost $25.00

TABLE TENNIS Did you know that there is actually quite a healthy contingent of table tennis player right here in Tofi no? Come out for drop-in Table Tennis twice weekly. All equipment provided.

Wickaninnish School - Mezzanine above GymnasiumTuesdays (Beginning Jan 12)7:00-9:00 pm$2 drop in

55+ PROGRAMS

RegisterRegister250-725-3229

250-725-3229

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HAVE AN IDEA FOR A PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN?We are always looking for new programs and instructors to run them. If you have an idea for a program, or would like to teach a course or volunteer for a special event, please contact either April or Sally at 725-3229, or stop by our offi ce at 121 Third Street, and we would be happy to sit down and talk with you.

OPEN CRAFTING TIMERunning out of room for your projects at home? Tired of working at the kitchen table? This is free open time for you to come and work on your own craft projects. We have large tables that you can spread out, or use the fl oor. Spend time with other crafty people and share ideas.Please call 725-3229 no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled date and let us know you plan to attend.

Sally Mole / Jen ScottTofi no Community HallFREESunday, March 282:00 pm to 5:00 pm

MENOPAUSAL SPEAKER’S SERIESThe Menopausal Speakers Series brings a holistic perspective, considering the needs of the individual and of the whole woman during the change. Education will provided on the physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual and social aspects common to this stage of life. The Speakers Series is planned to bring diverse professional approaches and views on menopause. You will hear speakers who work with Acupuncture, Chi-ropractic, Energy healing, Bach Flower formulas, a women-centered medical doctor, and counsellor who works with the psycho-social-biological aspects of the change.

LedaRose Cedar, BSWTuesdaysApril 20 - May 257:00 pm - 8:30 pm@ Wickaninnish Community School $15 each night or $80 for six weeks pre-registration

Please register at 250-725-3229. For more info on the course itself please contact LedaRose directly at 250-726-5269.

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NORDIC WALKING Bring your running shoes, walking poles, and rain gear because Tofi no Parks and Recre-ation wants you to join us for a Nordic Walk-ing Group! We will be holding regular Nordic Walks throughout the winter. Call us at 250-725-3229 to get on our Nordic Walking list. We’ll call you as walks are scheduled.

Nordic Walking involves walking with specialized poles both on and off road. The Nordic Walking Poles reduce stress on joints in the lower body by 30% and promote greater stability and balance and improve posture while walking. The technique is easy to learn, fun and suitable for all fi tness levels

A great way to meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, and get some exercise. All fi tness levels welcome, we will walk rain or shine - see you there!

DRUMMING CLASSES!Every Thursday night, 7:00pm to 8:00pm , beginning April 8th, continuing through May 2010. Instructor Therese Bouchard has over 20 years of drumming experience.

All classes held in the music room @ Wickaninnish Community School. All levels welcome, no prior ex-perience necessary. Bring your drum and other sound making toy (some drums available). For more information, contact Thérèse at 725-4278

Instructor: Thérèse BouchardWickaninnish Community School Music RoomApril 8Fee: $12 per session

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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April 4

Easter Egg HuntTofi no Village GreenEaster Sunday - April 4th10 am sharp

Earth HourIn 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future. 8:30 - 9:30 pm

May7-9

Tofi no Shorebird FestivalOn the Pacifi c Rim, peak shorebird migration oc-curs in late April and early May. Join the Raincoast Education Society for walks, talks, and more! Learn more about these amazing birds that stop on our lo-cal mudfl ats and beaches for just a few days during a journey thousands of kilometers long. Guest speakers this year include Rob Butler, of Bird Studies Canada and formerly of the Canadian Wildlife Service, and a group of ethno-ornithologists traveling to Tofi no as part of the May 9-14 Ethno-biology Congress. Please watch the Raincoast Education Society website for more information, www.raincoasteducation.org/res-events.html

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May 16

May 10

April22-25

Public Works WeekEvents around the community celebrating the folks who create and maintain the infra-structure and services collectively known as public works. Tour the new water treat-ment plant, learn about initiatives underway in your community. Call 250-725-3229 for more info.

Move for Health DayGet out and move for health this year’s move for health day. Watch for activities posted around town this coming Spring. Past activities have included walks and runs led by Municipal leaders.

Earth Week2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Lots of events and activities being planned around Tofi no in-cluding the 7th Annual Earth Day Pancake Breakfast, a Bike to School Rally from Tofi no Info Centre to Wickan-innish Elementary, Film Nights featuring some great and informative current documentaries, Interperative Walks and lots, lots more!

April 18-24

BC Arts & Culture Week -- April 18-24During this province-wide celebration of arts and culture, the Pacifi c Rim Arts Society is again, by popular demand, lighting the fuse of RAATU -- Random Acts of Art in Tofi no & Ucluelet. This people’s festival invites everybody to get involved, solo or group, in an informal, collective act of imagination. Come up with an arty idea, big or small -- a mask, song, chalk drawing, temporary sculpture, fl ashmob, costume ... you name it. Then make it happen, somewhere in town where other people will see it. Try doing one a day. Get the kids involved. Wander around town and see what others have come up with. Be surprised and delighted, and return the favour, all week long!

May 31 - June 6

Bike to Work WeekLeave your car at home and bike to work for a

week. Cycling is a fun, healthy and environmen-tally resposible mode of transportation.

A Bike to School event is being planned for this week.

Contact Laura at 250-725-3229 for more info.

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Surfrider is an international environmental foundation dedicated to the "protection and enjoyment of the oceans, beaches and waves for all people". The Tofi no chapter is a registered Canadian Charity and is run entirely by volunteers. To help out, contact us at surfridercanada@hot-mail.com.

June8

June13

World Oceans DayLast year’s Tofi no events included beach clean ups and eucational presentations.Watch for info on events posted around town this Spring!

Edge to Edge MarathonWhether you are running in the race, or helping out with the event, this event is a fun and rewarding experience.250-726-4641 or info@edgetoedgemarathon.com

June4,5,6

Tofi no Food & Wine FestivalJoin us in Tofi no for a weekend of food and wine events focused on the best of British Columbia. Guest winemakers from the Oka-nagan, Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island will migrate to the wild west coast to showcase their best. Local chefs will be creating canapes and feature dinners along-side winemakers, highlighting the marriage between food and wine! The Tofi no Food and Wine Festival will again host a Silent Auc-tion Fundraiser at the main event, specifi cally for the Tofi no Com-munity Children’s Centre.info@tofi nofoodandwinefestival.com

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July1

Aug29

Canada Day Celebration & Tuff City Skate CompTofi no Recreation Commission & Tofi no Parks & Recreation team up once again for this annual favourite. Skate contest start-ing in the morning, followed by live music, BBQ, and fi reworks on Tofi no’s harbour. Kids games and activities throughout the day. Volunteers are always needed for this event. To get involved please call Laura Lunty at 250-725-3229.

Tofi no Lantern FestivalMake sure you don’t miss this magical night! On Sunday August 29th, 2010 the Raincoast Education Society is sponsoring the Seventh Annual Tofi no Lantern Festival at the Tofi no Botanical Gardens

Coming this summer....

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The Tofi no Recreation Commis-sion is an advisory board to Council, advocating for recre-ational opportunities for ALL community members.

The Commission meets once a month, planning special events, exploring park and facility de-velopment and supporting Parks and Recreation staff.

Please call Sally Mole at 725 3229 if you would like more information.

TOFINO RECREATION COMMISSION11th Annual Edge

to Edge MarathonRegistration for the 11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon has been incredible. We are on our way to turning out a record year of partici-pants which means we’ll be needing a record number of VOLUNTEERS to help support this incredibly popular event.

Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience and volun-teering for a major sporting event is as good as it gets. There are many available volunteer positions to choose from including: Traffi c Control, First Aid, Food and Refresh-ments, Entertainment, Security, Set-up/TakeDown, Registration, and more.

Whether you’ve volunteered in the past, or are new to the Edge to Edge, we’d love to welcome you aboard. All volunteers will recieve a custom E2E-T, BBQ and special prizes will be drawn.

Any interested volunteers can email jon@edgetoedgemarathon.com. If you have volunteered in the past and want to assume a familiar posi-tion let us know and we’ll put you where you want to be.

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Monthly documentaries co-hosted by Monthly documentaries co-hosted by Green Soul OrganicsGreen Soul Organics

Weekly organic concession. Weekly organic concession. Prize draws once a month.Prize draws once a month.

Upcoming Films: Upcoming Films: Crazy HeartCrazy Heart

SeraphineSeraphineTaking RootTaking Root

The Yes Men Fix the WorldThe Yes Men Fix the WorldPsycho (50th Anniversary)Psycho (50th Anniversary)

An EducationAn Education

Shows at 8 pm sharpShows at 8 pm sharpDoors open at 7:30 pmDoors open at 7:30 pm

Clayoquot SoundClayoquot Sound Community Theatre, Community Theatre,

380 Campbell Street, Tofi no.380 Campbell Street, Tofi no.

All proceeds goAll proceeds go toward maintenance toward maintenance

of our theatre. of our theatre.Come out and Come out and

support us! support us!

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE MADNESS

www.tofi nomovies.blogspot.com

Spring 2010 438th Annual

Tofino Food and Wine FestivalCelebrating the marriage of food and wine...

June 4 - 6, 2010, Tofino, BC

Dinah D Swingclub and Dj Kevin West

Main Event - Saturday June 5, 2010 1pm - 5pm

Join us in Tofi no for a weekend of food and wine events focused on the best of British Columbia. Guest winemakers from the Okanagan, Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island will migrate to the

wild west coast to showcase their best. Local chefs will be creating canapes and feature dinners alongside winemakers,

highlighting the marriage between food and wine!

Tickets go on sale April 1st

Silent Auction Fundraiser for Community Children’s Centre

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PARK BENCH DEDICATION PROGRAM The District of Tofi no Park Bench Program provides members of the public opportunity to purchase a park bench in memory of a loved one, as a tribute to honor one or more persons for her/his past or present contribution to the commu-nity, or as a gift to the community. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a park bench. Tax re-ceipts are available upon request. The sponsorship of the bench includes a 3”x 8” cast bronze plaque, installation and mainte-nance for a period of 10 years. Please contact us at 725-3229 for more information or stop by the offi ce.

Be a Considerate Dog OwnerBe a Considerate Dog OwnerResponsible dog owners recognize that everyone has the right to enjoy our parks Responsible dog owners recognize that everyone has the right to enjoy our parks without interference from dogs. To ensure your dog isn’t causing problems, without interference from dogs. To ensure your dog isn’t causing problems, pleaser follow these guidelines:pleaser follow these guidelines:

Do not allow your dog off-leash until you have a reliable recall;Do not allow your dog off-leash until you have a reliable recall;• • Keep your dog in sight and call it back when you see people approaching;Keep your dog in sight and call it back when you see people approaching;• • Do not allow your dog to jump on people;Do not allow your dog to jump on people;• • Keep your dog on the trail;Keep your dog on the trail;• • Don’t let your dog chase wildlife;Don’t let your dog chase wildlife;• • Pick up after your dog;Pick up after your dog;• • If you sense someone might be fearful, step to the edge of the trail and If you sense someone might be fearful, step to the edge of the trail and • • have your dog sit quietly while they walk by;have your dog sit quietly while they walk by;If your dog is aggressive, keep it on a leash;If your dog is aggressive, keep it on a leash;• •

Leave your dog at home if it’s in heat.Leave your dog at home if it’s in heat.• •

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Organic Master Gardener CourseApril 19-29, 2010“Thank you again for an awesome Organic Master Gardener Course.I feel very fortunate to be amongst the fi rst graduating class. As I have said to you in person, the course has been life-changing for me, giving me a deeper, richer, more re-spectful and more aware relationship with my planet, ecosystem, and personal life.” Anne Finlay, Victoria

“I have to tell you how much I am enjoying these classes. Up to now I've taken other courses which have covered much of the same material, but this time things are really clicking. I'm understanding more and retaining more of the information. I'm more aware of the implications of going organic not just in gardening but in other aspects of my life. It's like an epiphany. It sounds silly when I write it down, but it's made me so much more aware. Thank you.”Barb Bancroft, Vancouver

Finally, a comprehensive organic gardening course for urban garden enthusiasts! Come and gather with like-minded environmentally conscious students and

•Learn to create fabulous food and ornamental gardens without pesti-cides and other harmful chemicals•Become a SOUL Organic Master Gardener and share your knowledge with others through mentorship programs, workshops, talks and many other creative ways•Gain essential skills to start or enhance your own business in the rapidly growing organic land care industry•Earn generous Continuing Education Credits to maintain your industry certifi cations (ISA, CNLA, BCSLA, SOUL, BC Provincial Pesticide Applica-tor)

Everyone is welcome. No previous experience required. Just come, learn and have fun. This is a practical experience-based course consisting of lectures and hands-on exercises. To receive a Certifi cate of Completion students must attend all sessions and complete and present a satisfac-tory assignment.

Registration DeadlineSaturday, April 10, 2010Fee - $695.00 + GST

Fee includes:° All texts, handouts and supplies° One year access to the Gaia Col-lege on-line text “Organic Land Care - Working with Nature”.° One year membership to the Soci-ety for Organic Urban Land Care

Other RequirementsStudents must have:° Internet access and e-mail ° Basic gardening tools, including bypass pruners° Transportation to offsite events

For more information please visitSOUL - www.organiclandcare.orgGaia College - www.gaiacollege.caor email us - info@gaiacollege.ca

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Tonquin Beach

Big thanks to a group of hard work-ing volunteers who planted shore pines on the small island in front of Tonquin Beach! There was signifi cant damage done to the foliage over the course of 2009, and the new trees will help improve the stability of the remaining foliage. Please take care to not damage these new seedlings if you visit the island. A suggestion from a local resident is that if you do visit the island, to take a handful of sand with you to help with the erosion issue.

Multi Use Path (MUP)Our much loved multi use path is get-ting some upgrades this year! The fi rst phase will be to improve the safety of the MUP at Sharp Road where the Dolphin Motel is located. Some trees have been removed to make way for the MUP to move off the highway, improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Some site prep work has begun and we look forward to having this section com-pleted this spring.

Survey work has been completed on the section between Bay St, near the

Pacifi c Breeze, and Olsen Road. This is a particularly challenging area for MUP location and we will be looking at a number of options to address the safety issues in this area.

Centennial Park Stream Restoration ProjectWe continue our awesome partner-ship with the Raincoast Education So-ciety, Wickaninnish Community School students, biologist Dave Clough, and

PARKS & FACILITIES

Tonquin Beach Tree Planting Workbee

Questions about

Questions about our parks?

our parks?250-725-3229

250-725-3229

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Downtown Planters and SignageThe Development Services depart-ment has been working on rede-signing our directional signage with input from downtown merchants. Together, we have identifi ed the sig-nage area at the corner of Second St and Campbell St as our fi rst proj-ect. While Development Services will work on the signage aspect, we will be working on replacing and renewing the planter and bus shelter. This project will be a great showcase for other directional sig-nage in our community.

Community GardenWorking with the Tofi no Community Food Initiative and School District 70, we have identifi ed a site at the school for a possible commu-nity garden. The good folks at the Food Initiative table are now tasked with the details on exactly what this could look like. Meanwhile, we have been busy in the Bottom Weeders garden at the school, with lots of welcome help from the students and our volunteer consul-tant extraordinaire Miriam Turner. We have acquired some mason bee cocoons which classes will hatch and deliver to a hive near the garden.

Tofi no Community Hall351 ARNET ROAD351 ARNET ROAD

Tofi no’s Community Hall is available for group rentals Tofi no’s Community Hall is available for group rentals at reasonable rates and is equipped with at reasonable rates and is equipped with banquet tables, chairs, and a kitchen! banquet tables, chairs, and a kitchen!

Ask us about our special children’s bir thday par ty rates.Ask us about our special children’s bir thday par ty rates.

Inquiries please call 725-3229. Inquiries please call 725-3229.

Sharp RoadSharp Road

Wildlife Viewing

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Some classes will be starting in class composting, which will be transferred to a larger composter in the under cover area. Kelly has been working hard on encour-aging the composting program at the school and we want to say a big thank you to the school community for supporting this initiative.

Youth RoomThrough funding from Union of BC Municipalities and the BC School Trustees Association, we are working to transform the mezzanine area into a welcoming usable space for our youth. Included in this transformation is a lounge area with large screen tv, WII Sports, Rockband and computers. Youth input is welcomed and encour-aged! Chat with Evan or Doug if you have any ideas or suggestions.

Community HallAfter a particularly destructive break in at the hall over Christmas, the hall is now alarmed. You must have a code to access the hall. Through funding from BC Hydro through the Tree Canada program, we have planted a number of trees and shrubs in the area that will add some colour and much needed greenery to the surrounds. We have had reports that people are driving too fast up to the hall. Please remember that children are using this facility throughout the week and please drive carefully!

Community Hall Beautifi cationThanks to a $5000 grant from Tree Canada, the Tofi no Community Hall site received some much needed beautifi cation in the form of landscaping. Trina from Ordinary Corner Nursary worked with Parks Staff Theo Fadden to select vegetation suitable for the site. Theo worked in some chilly weather, digging in some not too friendly ground to get this project wrapped up before Christmas. A mix of evergreen and deciduous plants were used, and while some of the deciduous plants and trees don’t look like much now, they promise to look great come spring. Still to be planted on the site once the weather warms up are several rugosa roses.

New Bearproof Bin welcomed to the Community Children’s Centre

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Transition Towns with Michelle ColoussiSaturday March 20th, 1:00 – 3:00 pmLong Beach Lodge, Tofi no (refreshments served)

The Transition Town Movement is taking off globally as a means of engaging whole communities in becoming more self-reliant, and more resilient. The lessons from this movement are projected to help scale up “energy descent” and decrease our reliance on fossil fuels in the next fi ve years.

In the last year, since Michelle Coulossi began delivering training for transition workshops, we have seen 13 Tran-sition Towns offi cially designated by the UK International Transition Network. There are at least 30 other groups working with the model across the country. Hear about the principles and approaches behind this model and why it seems to be capturing the head, the hands, and the hearts of citizens. Join Michelle Coloussi and the Rain-coast Education Society to learn more and have all your questions answered. This event is part of the Raincoast Sustainable Living Program Speaker Series. Thank you to Long Beach Lodge for co-sponsoring this event!

The Tofi no Water TourSunday March 28th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmGroup bike ride out from the Tofi no Village Green – leaving at 11:00 am, sharp!OR meet at the end of Sharp Road (turn at Dolphin Motel) at 11:30 am

Still a bit confused about how we ran out of water in Sep-tember 2006? Won-dering how the new water treatment plant fi ts into the big picture? Take a tour of Tofi no’s water supply! Join Don Mackinnon and the Tofi no Public Works department for an informative session. They will have photographs of the various water infrastructure components including photos of Barr’s Mountain Reser-voir, Close Creek Balancing Tank, No. 1 Creek, Sharp Dam, Ahkmahksis Dam and the Stump Dump Reservoir. These photos, together with construction photos, will be displayed around the inside of the treatment plant. You will get to go on a virtual tour of the Bay Street pump house using the internal camera at Bay Street. Tofi no Public Works will also have a large schematic drawing of the District of Tofi no water distribution system that can be used to explain all the remote portions of the infrastructure. You will learn invaluable information to pass onto your friends and neighbours about where our water comes from, how our water is treated, and just how amazing our water quality is! Thank you to the District of Tofi no for your support.

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Wild Coast Primer Launch!Monday April 5th, 8:00 – 10:00 pmShelter Restaurant, Tofi no

Join Bob Hansen (Pacifi c Rim National Park Reserve), Rick Searle (EKOS Communications) and Josie Osborne (Raincoast Education Society) to launch the brand new publication, “The Wild Coast: A Primer on Our Changing Relationship with Large Carnivores.” Featuring a short visual presentations and hot-off-the-press copies of the primer, this evening will focus on the celebration of a wonderful project and a thank you to everyone who’s been involved. Open to anyone interested in how we interact with large carnivores on the wild wet west coast!

More Than Just Mud “Mudfl ats Musicale”Tuesday April 20th, Doors 8:30 pm, Event starts at 9:00 pmCoho Room, Weigh West Resort$5 entry

Join the Raincoast Education Society and all the talented motley musicians of Tofi no as we celebrate the Tofi no Mudfl ats through song. This evening will feature live music as well as music videos from all those who are competing in the Musical Mudfl ats contest. Come on out and vote for your favourite!

About the contest…contestants have one month to make a piece of music or music video about the Tofi no Mud-fl ats! Please see www.tofi nomudfl ats.blogspot.com for full contest details. All songs must be under fi ve minutes, and must be submitted by April 15th, 2010. If you are making

a music video, it must be in DVD format. You can perform your song live! But please, all songs need to fi rst be sub-mitted by CD for judging purposes.

This event is part of the Raincoast Education Society’s “Tofi no Mudfl ats Wildlife Management Program” with sup-port from the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund.

Film: A Chemical ReactionThursday April 22nd (EARTH DAY), 8:00 pmClayoquot Sound Community Theatre (refreshments available)By donation to the Canadian Cancer Society

Join the Canadian Cancer Society and the Raincoast Education Society to watch this award-winning documen-tary fi lm. “A Chemical Reaction” is a heart-warming and inspirational fi lm that tells the story of one of the most powerful and effective community initiatives in the history of North America — the Canadian movement to ban lawn and garden pesticides. With relentless persistence one resident brought her concerns to town meetings to warn her fellow citizens that the chemicals they were putting on their lawns posed severe health risks and had unknown effects on the environment. The trailer for the acclaimed and controversial fi lm can be viewed by going to http://www.cancer.ca/bc/advocate.

“Thinking Like an Island” – with food activist Michael AblemanSunday April 25thEntry by donation, suggested $5 2:00 – 4:00 pmUcluelet Community Centre

7:00 – 9:00 pm Darwin’s Café, Tofi no Join Michael Ableman, re-nowned author, farmer, pho-tographer, food activist for an inspiring talk. “Living on an Island” provides us with clear, tangible and daily reminders of the limits of trying to live sustainably. Nothing illustrates our island vulner-ability more than our food and how we secure it. For most of us on Vancouver Island, only a tiny fraction of what we

(photo Jon Deslippe)

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13th Annual Tofi no Shorebird FestivalMay 7-9, 2010

Various locations in Tofi no and Pa-cifi c Rim National Park Reserve

On the Pacifi c Rim, peak shorebird migration occurs in late April and early May. Join the Raincoast Education So-ciety for walks, talks, and more! Learn more about these amazing birds that stop on our local mudfl ats and beaches

for just a few days during a journey thousands of kilometers long. Guest speakers this year include Rob Butler, of Bird Studies Canada and formerly of the Canadian Wildlife Service, and a group of ethno-ornithologists traveling to Tofi no as part of the May 9-14 Ethnobiology Congress. Please watch the Raincoast Education Society website for more information, www.raincoast-education.org/res-events.html

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Pacific Rim Pacific Rim Hospice Society Hospice Society

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Thank you to the Tofino Co op fortill coin box donationsto Hospice in February

DementiaEducationWorkshop

cost by donation, lunch provided

“I’M STILL HERE”a research based drama on living with dementia

presented by Target Theatre

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA,CREATIVE APPROACHES

AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONSwith Jane Hope

from the Alzheimer's Society of BC

Thank you to the Coastal Community Credit Unionand Tin Wis Best Western

HOSPICE AGMMay 4, 6:30pm

St. Aidan on the Hill Church441 Main St. Ucluelet

Election of Directors, announcement ofVolunteer of the Year, refreshments served

Everyone welcome. For more information250 725 1240 or kim@pacificrimhospice.ca

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Philip Smith Vera Webb

Andrea Hanson Laura Distaso Anita Tavera Ruth Sadler

Dr. John O’Brien Michael Nelson Dr. Pam Frazee Dorothy Arnet

Shannon Turner District of Tofino Sairaa Thornton

Marjorie Bowman Anne Pearce

Robbins’ family Sheila Watts

Pam McIntosh Rene Gibson Adrian Mason

Garth Cameron Betsy Buhtz Carol Tuzo Bob Medd

H.E.U. Ron Weeks Carol Foster

Bernard family Elaine Story

Bill Davis Tofino Co-op Sea Wench Forest Glen OCN Garden

Ucluelet Co-op Sheila Watts Derek Drake

In memory of Toby In memory of Helen Webb

Maureen Fraser GoTofino.com Donna Turner M Zaleschuk

James Jameson Valerie Taylor Debbie Webb Bill Hansen

Maureen Callaway Tove Sorensen

Tanya Kormendy Barry & Barb Campbell Keith & Shirley Martin

David and Judy Gibson Spencer & Judith Baird

Christie Dusseault Joan Scandrett Michael Wilcock

Crab Apple Floral Treefrog Industries Scott Whittemore

Robert & Mara Love George Walkem

Common Loaf Bakeshop Tin Wis Best Western

Michelle Campbell Margot Vanderham Nora Christensen Darlene Choquette Joanne Trofanenko Mary Rimmington

Tofino Tea Bar Ladies of Ledger

Long Beach Radio Remote Passages Dennison Painting

Gary and Kathy Shaw In memory of Edna Winter In memory of John Allan

Arlene McGinnis Katie Beach Four Mind Leah Austin

Liam McNeil Alex Marshall Judy Gray Breakers

Marla Thirsk Jennifer Hoar Toby Fraser Kim Hoag Sally Mole Lois Moraes

Chocolate Tofino Shelter Restaurant Wickaninnish Inn Creative Salmon

Margaret Baumann John & Rosemarie Lane

Roger & Anne Gudbranson Long Beach Surf Shop

Seaview Communications Fairwinds Management Inc.

Jeff George & Caroline Woodward Tofino General Hospital Foundation

Brian White Excavating Long Beach Golf Course

Pacific Sands Resort Long Beach Surf Shop

Tofino Photography Tofino Sea Kayaking Co. Pacific Elements Yoga

In memory of Gertrude Robinson In memory of Maddy & Anet Paterson

In memory of Landon Burt In memory of Jacqueline Thornton In memory of Garnotte Gerbrandt

In memory of Gordon & Alfred Hansen In memory of Grandma Geddes In memory of Bernice Cameron

In memory of Mike Thatcher In memory of Liz Kranabetter In memory of Karen Pearce

In memory of Gilbert & Eva Frank In memory of Nora Mitchell

Thank You for YOUR extraordinary care and compassion!

We gratefully acknowledge our 2009 donors

Become a Partner In Care Make a difference in the lives of others!

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Many thanks to Leah Austin and theChristmas carolers for their donations

to the Hospice Society

To Contact the Hospice Society

725 1240kim@pacificrimhospicesociety.ca

240 Neill St, Tofino,

www.pacificrimhospice.ca

~ All Services are Free ~

Thank you to the Common Loaf Bake Shopfor providing lunch after the Celebrate a Life

ceremony. Thank you to Sobos forcontributing their patio for the ceremony.

Hospice Radioathona Huge Success

APRIL 12The Arts of Comfort: Beyond Drugs

JUNE 7,Changing Places: Experiences of Caring

for Family or Colleagues

Please call 250 725 1240 for more information

Thank you to Breakers for donatingliving Christmas tree raffle proceeds

to the Hospice Society

Geoff Johnson, DJ Extraordinaire; Marc Bertand donator ofweb design; Myla Marks with her Groovy Movie certificate

thanks for her donation.

PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION SERIES

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“COMMUNITY IN THE SCHOOL, SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY”

A partnership between the Wickaninnish Community School Society and the Tofi no Recreation Commission

As we continue to streamline our service delivery, we are also working on some internal restructuring. Tara Taggart has been busy evaluating the results of our fi rst survey and will be reporting back in mid March. We will also be surveying different fac-tions of our community over the next month in order to identify any gaps in service delivery, and to hear what’s working and what needs improve-ment. Please help us to be the best we can be, and give us your input as the opportunities arise.

From the research Tara has done to date, it would appear that there is some confusion as to what exactly we are doing. Essentially, we have combined the operations of the parks and recreation department with the operations of the Wickaninnish Com-munity School Society (WCSS). The society was running programs such as the After School Program, pottery classes, Bottom Weeders garden, and other programs based out of the school. By combining the two organizations, we eliminate much of the duplication (eg. 1 volunteer organization instead of two, one set of payroll, one set of basketball

equipment, etc), and can better share resources (eg Rec van, offi ce supplies and equipment, venue space, etc), while we also improve service de-livery (eg registration at two venues instead of one, endeavouring to look at all programming to reduce con-fl icts, allocation of staffi ng to better address the needs, etc). And since we began the initiative in 2008, we have obtained outside funding so that there has been NO additional cost to the tax payer.

As we move forward, we are looking at identifying what our community needs to be truly healthy; physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectu-ally healthy. So we need you to think about what your needs are in all of these areas as we approach you for your ideas in helping us move for-ward. Thank you to those of you who completed the fi rst survey!!

For your information, as of our most recent Annual General Meeting, here are the following members:

Wickaninnish Community School SocietyAaron Rodgers ChairMatt Amin Secretary/ TreasurerKrys SciberrasJaime HansenAbbie MacPherson

Tofi no Recreation CommissionAlex Cutler ChairTom Stere Vice ChairSabrina Donovan Secretary/ TreasurerArtie AhierSarah TimberlakeChris LyonsTheresa Dennison

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PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS WICKANINNISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL

“COOL COOKS”

“RAISE A READER LITERACY EVENT”

“TUFF BOYS”An after school program

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“PINK SHIRT DAY”Anti bullying campaign

“RAISE A READER LITERACY EVENT”T”

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Tuff Girls ProgramOur own Kelly Alexander has been leading the Tuff Girls program every Thursday after school. Each session starts with a healthy snack, chatting, laughing and a question that is put in the special girl club box. Its a time where girls can be girls and just have a laugh or discuss topics that are important to them. After that it is on to the focus event of the day. Some of our events so far have been a DIY Spa day, A Studio Art / Fashion Tour, Surfi ng with Surf Sister Surf School, and Yoga.Upcoming activities will include Pottery, Photography, Sports Day and lots, lots more! To get involved with the Tuff Girls program stop by the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Offi ce.

Got Cleats? Do you have old cleats that won’t fi t your child next season? Please consider giving them to our Soccer Cleat Exchange Program.

In order to make our children’s soccer programs as accessible as pos-sible, we have a collection of used soccer cleats and shin pads that we both loan out and give away.

If you child has outgrown their cleats or pads, please consider giving them to this program. If we have a larger size that fi ts your child, you are welcome to take them. If not you can rest assured that the equip-ment will fi nd a deserving home.

You can drop equipment off at the Wickaninnish Community School Gym Offi ce or at Tofi no’s Municipal Hall.

Above & Left: “Tuff Girls Program”

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CALL 725-8081

The Tonquin Foundation is a non-profi t, British Columbia-based organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation and interpretation of the rich and di-verse maritime heritage of North America’s Westcoast.Headquartered in the Vancou-ver Island village of Tofi no the Foundation was incorporated in November of 2003 by a group of individuals with a passion for things nautical and a shared goal to promote public awareness, interest and understanding.

Tonquin FoundationP.O. Box 609Tofi no, British Columbia,V0R 2Z0, Canada, Tel: (250) 382 6613 Fax: (250) 479 0501tonquin@seaviewcable.net

The KidSport Fund is the charitable arm of Sport BC de-signed to remove fi nancial obstacles that prevent some chil-dren from playing sports. Grants are given to INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES whose families cannot afford sport registration fees and who would otherwise not be able to participate in a sea-son of sport.

For information and an application form, visit www.kidsport.ca or stop by and speak with one of our Parks & Recreation Staff and we can provide you with printed copies of the online ap-plication.

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AQUATICSEcho Pool (Port Alberni) 250-724-2181MacKenzie Beach Resort Pool 725-3439Nanaimo Aquatic Centre/ Beban Park Pool 250-756-5200 or 250-755-4484Synchronized Swimming (Holly Cameron) 725 3404Aquafi t (Leah Austin) 725-3229

ARTS + CULTUREClayoquot Sound Community Theatre 725-2140Pacifi c Rim Arts Society 725-2421www.pacifi crimarts.ca pacifi crimarts@gmail.comTofi no Public Market (Bill Holden) 725-2054Pottery, Cathy White 725-3964

EARLY CHILDHOODCommunity Children’s Centre 725-2172 ext 1Headstart—Esowista 725-2351 - Opitsaht 725-3233Ucluelet Playschool 726-4438Family Ties - Tofi no 725-2172 ext 2(Laurie Hannah)Family Ties - Ucluelet 726-2224 ext 2(Margaret Morrison) La Leche League (Margaret Morrison) 726-2313Pacifi c Care 1-888-480-2273Pre-School Speech Services 723-1118

EMPLOYMENTAlberni Valley Employment Centre (Ukee) 726-4243Alberni Valley Employment Centre (Tofi no) 725-8805

GUIDING + SCOUTINGCub Scouts & Beavers 725-3997Sparks, Brownies, Guides 725-3911

GRIEVING / LOSSPacifi c Rim Hospice Society 725-1240(Kim Hoag)

SCHOOLS + EDUCATIONWickaninnish Elementary School 725-3254Wickaninnish Community School 725-2555Ucluelet Elementary School 726-7793Ucluelet Secondary School 726-7796North Island College (Bill Morrison) 726-2697Hooksum Outdoor School 250-670-1120Raincoast Interpretive Centre 725-2560

SERVICESTofi no Recycling Yard 725-4212Library 725-3713On the Edge Food Bank 726-7410WestCoast Community Resources Society 726 2343West Coast Transition House 726 2020

MARTIAL ARTSJudo (Don Travers) 725-2145Purple Dragon (Ian Shu) 726-2316Kick boxing (Adam Houlahan) 726-5256 PUBLIC SPEAKINGToastmasters 266 0477

RECREATION + LIESURETofi no Parks & Recreation 725-3229(Sally Mole / April Froment) Ucluelet Recreation Department 726-4772(Abby Fortune/ KK Hodder)Wickaninnish Community School 725-2555

SPORTSFloor Hockey (Kevin Young) 725-3306Mountain Bike Committee 725-3229

SENIORSTofi no Seniors Housing Society 725-3357

YOUTHCommunity Youth Worker 726-2343Ucluelet Youth Centre 726-7711Young Life 726-4463

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

The District of Tofi no Parks and Rec-reation Department coordinates and publishes this brochure four times an-nually. This compilation is available as a service for Tofi no residents and

is intended to be used as a reference guide. The inclusion of other organi-zations is not necessarily an endorse-

ment by the District of Tofi no.

Advertise with Us!Over 1,400 copies of this Leisure Guide are distributed quarterly on the West Coast. The magazine format makes it easy for readers to keep as a reference guide for several months; therefore making it a great marketing resource for your organization!For more information contact April at 250.725.3229 or by email at recreation@tofi no.ca

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Remembering JohnJohn Bradford served on the Tofi no Recreation Commission in the late

‘80s/early 90s. He was very much involved in our community and had his hand in innumerable projects and initiatives.

His sense of humour, fair and calm demeanour, and the fact he could always be counted on, are all very much missed. Our hearts go out to Dianne, Roz, Josh, Chris and Clarissa.

Adam HoulahanAlternative Climbing GymAdam BuskardArtie AhierBreakers DeliBrenda SchwabCathy WhiteCHMZ the BearClayoquot Biosphere TrustDuane BellEric RusscherGabrielle SpringettGeoff LyonsGroovy MovieGord JohnsJane PaselJason HaszJeff HaleJeff PrestonJenn ScottJeanie DoigJean-Paul FromentJohn BradfordJohn ObrienKendal KellyKeven DrewsKevin YoungLeah AustinLedaRose CedarMarnie Helliwell

Melissa PrestonMichael TilitzkyMiddle Beach LodgeMiriam TurnerNathan WoodNikki LainePacifi c Rim Whale Festival Pete ClarksonRaincoast Education SocietyRandy SadlerRich SanfordRobinson CookRosa Maria FriasRochelle CarrRoyal BankSandi RideoutSara TosoSD70Shandi KariatsumariSigny CohenTofi no BusTofi no BylawTofi no RCMPTofi no Co-opTofi no Public WorksTofi no Volunteer Fire Dept.Tofi no Rec CommissionTofi no StreamkeepersTofi no TimeTofi no Long Beach Chamber

Tourism Tofi no Tofi no Business Assoc.Tom SaundersonWarren RuddWestcoaster.caWesterly NewsW.C. Community Resource Soc.Wick Community School Society

Thank you to the following individuals, businesses and organizations for their help with our various programs and initiatives this Winter...

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