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SUMMARY:Lecture: Fishes of the Strait of Georgia
DESCRIPTION:In a presentation based on their book\, Fishes of the Strait of Georgia\, authors and marine scientists Dick Beamish and Jeff Marliave will share their observations about some of the 243 species that frequent the strait. \nThey will be speaking at 7:00 PM on Tuesday\, March 17 in the Courtenay and District Museum. \nBoth authors have spent their professional lives studying the bountiful natural aquarium that is the Strait of Georgia. Marliave has a PhD in Zoology from UBC and was VP of Marine Science at Vancouver Aquarium. Beamish also has a PhD in Zoology; he has received the Order of Canada\, the Order of British Columbia and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He was also a member of the International Panel on Climate Change that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. \nCopies of Fishes of the Strait of Georgia (Harbour Publishing) will be available for purchase ($80.00 plus tax) and signing after the talk. \nAdmission to the lecture is $5 per historical society member; $6 for non-members. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nFor more information\, or to purchase tickets over the phone\, call 250-334-0686 ext. 2.   \nThe Courtenay and District Museum is located at 207 Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay.
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LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling and Easter Magic 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay Museum invites you to their annual “Spring Fling and Easter Magic” event on Saturday\, March 21st\, from 11 am to 2 pm. Admission is by donation. \nThis will be a fun-filled\, action-packed three-hour event. \nThe ever-popular petting zoo provided by Barnyard Party Animals gives folks a chance to meet ducks\, geese\, bunnies\, chicks\, guinea pigs\, and hedgehogs. \nWe have invited a special guest this year\, “Magician Donald Dunphy\,” who will be performing amazing magic shows. Audience participation is a must. There will be two magic shows\, one at 11:45 and the other at 12:45. Each show will be different. \nYou will have the opportunity to visit with volunteers and a rescue bird from MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre\, where you can learn about their amazing wildlife rescues. \nA couple of games are planned for the Fling\, including a scavenger hunt and guess how many treats contest. People can also enter to win door prizes. Don’t forget to bring your craft skills to make a cute Easter craft to take home with you. \nThe Elasmosaur mascot will be making an appearance for photo opportunities and handing out delicious chocolate treats.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spring-fling-and-easter-magic-2026/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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