Thrive tonight

via Sheila Bugar:

Tonight the Thrive Centre will be open at 7:00 pm as usual so you can come and hang out.  Nolan will be heading down to the ice rink with anyone who would like to skate until 8:00 pm.  After that, they will be heading back to the Thrive Centre for some games and fun.

See you there!  Grade 6 & up, bring a friend!

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Halloween Bash at the Legion!

Crawl on Over to Our Halloween Boo Bash!

Saturday, October 30th – Music by “The New Chinchilla’s”.  Tickets are $5.00 each and are on sale now at the Gold River Legion.

Wear your best costume for door and costume prizes!

Ghosts and witches and monsters too…. they’re all invited – and so are you!

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Christmas Craft Fair

The annual Christmas Craft Sale is being held this year on December 4th at the community centre.

To book a table, or for more information, please contact Gloria at 250-283-2089.

~Have yourself a Happy Handmade Christmas~

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Calling all demolition men!

As I am sure most of you are aware, it was our townhouse that the fire started in this past Summer.  I’m also sure that many of you have heard by now that we did not fare very well with the insurance company.  We got a very big lesson on the importance of taking the time to actually read those long documents the insurance companies send in the mail, rather than quickly writing a cheque and signing the renewal forms.

To that end, we are not receiving any insurance money, and the demolition is up to us.  The demo will be taking place this Friday and Saturday (Oct 8th & 9th).  As I understand it, what’s left of the townhouse must be sorted once it comes down – metal, wood, drywall, etc.

Many Gold Riverites have mentioned to us that if we need help to please let you know.  We could sure use your help now.

If anyone has some time they can spare to help, we would be eternally grateful.  If you are able to lend a hand, please bring along your protective equipment such as, steel toed boots, gloves, eye protection and hard hats.

And to those living in the neighbourhood, we apologize for you having to look at that mess for the past 2.5 months.

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Help wanted

Part time TAXI Driver required for Gold River.  Must have Class 4 or higher license.

Please call Debbie at 250-287-7666

Weekend hockey schedule (Oct 9/10)

Saturday, October 9
Time Division Home Room # Visitor Room #
8:00 – 9:00 am Novice Practise 1
9:00 – 10:00 am Mites Practise 2
10:00 – 11:00 am Atom Practise 1
11:00 – 12:00 pm Peewee Practise 2
12:00 – 1:00 pm Bantam Practise 1
Sunday, October 10
Time Division Home Room # Visitor Room #
10:00 – 12:00 pm Midget Game 1 Campbell River 3
12:00 – 1:00 pm Novice Practise 2
1:00 – 2:00 pm Peewee Practise 4
2:00 – 4:00 pm Midget Game 1 Campbell River 3
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Remembrance Day wreaths

Just an FYI for anyone who wishes to purchase a wreath for the Remembrance Day ceremonies – if you have not yet been contacted, please call Karen at the Legion at 250-283-2516 (evenings) or at home at 250-283-7110.

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Pellet stove for sale

Used Whitfield pellet stove for sale, includes pipe. If you are interested, you can view at Kirsty Begon’s shop (what the heck is it called again?). Asking $500 as is.

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Music Trivia - Oct 15

Music trivia is more than just guessing songs.  It’s games, competitions, singing, dancing and most of all bringing back all those fun memories of growing up!

You don’t need to be a music pro, you’ll be amazed at what you know!  So gather up some friends and try it out, you’ll be pleasantly surprised! :)

October 15th starting at 8:30pm at the Gold River Legion.  Music and dancing to follow.

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North Island Edge news

Three of our Bantam aged girls are playing on the North Island Edge team this season; Briana Vandenberg, Shaylene Gjesdal and Taylor Rose.  As the story via the Courier-Islander says, they are definitely off to a great start!  Way to go girls!

N.I. Edge off to a perfect start:

This year a new female bantam hockey league has started on the Island with 3 Bantam A teams; the South Island Breakers, the Mid Island Extreme and the Brown’s Bay Packing North Island Edge.

The Edge is comprised of players from Courtenay, Campbell River and Gold River. After two weeks of tryouts, 16 players were chosen for their skill and dedication to the game after making some hard releases. The host association for the north is CRMHA with ice to be used for practices in Courtenay and Gold River also. Exhibition games are underway while the official league schedule is finalized after the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Edge got off to a great start with two wins on the weekend. The first in Parksville Saturday against he Extreme and the second at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Sunday against the Breakers.

The first game against the Extreme started out with the first goal after five minutes of play by Brooklyn Rothwell after receiving quick passes from Sarah Kendall and Megan Grant. Mid Island then tied the game up, but Edge captain, Sarah Kendall, gave her team a 2-1 lead early in the final period, assisted by Tara Dickson.

The Extreme battled back to tie the game once again only to have Kendall net the game winner with less than three minutes to play in the 3-2 Edge win. Julia Wing assisted on the goal.

On home ice Sunday the Edge skated to an impressive 4-1 win over the South Island Breakers.

Taylor Rose netted the first goal, assisted by Rothwell with the first period ending in a 1-1 tie.

Tara Dickson and Elaine Drewry each scored in the second assisted by Kendall and Briana Vandenberg respectively.

Taylor Buell in Edge goal faces her first penalty shot and makes the save to preserve the 3-1 lead.

Kendall then scores her third goal of the weekend for the 4-1 final.

This weekend North Island heads to Victoria to play a rematch against the South Island Breakers on Saturday and then at home they play an exhibition game against the No. 2 Port Alberni Midget C female team.

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The NI Edge plays this weekend in Campbell River on Sunday at 12:30pm at the  Rod Brindamor arena vs Pt. Alberni Midget C.   If you happen to be in town, go watch our Gold River girls play!

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