Community Updates (10) – Apr 5, 2013

Community Updates (10) – Apr 5, 2013

1) TRU’s HUMAN SERVICE DIPLOMA STUDENTS Poster presentation session & Community Development Discussion

Our First year Human Service Students have all completed Service projects as part of their first year practicums and will sharing their work on Tuesday April 9th. We also will have a coffee and muffin discussion about local community development. Please join us. RSVP Jay Goddard 250 392-8164 or email jgoddard@tru.ca for more information.

2) WL Lioness’ 8^th Annual Spring Cleaning & Craft Sale – Apr 7/13

Sunday Apr 7 from 8:30 am – 2 pm at the Seniors Activity Centre (176 North 4^th Ave). To reserve a table, call Bonnie at 250-392-5301 or Judy at 250-392-6834.

3) CTC’s Positive Action Word of the Week

The Positive Action Word of the Week is:  Cooperation – To work with others for a common purpose.

As a community, we work hard to collaborate and cooperate; to share information, creative energy and resources; and to stay focused on a common purpose.  As a result, we’ve seen things come to fruition that we could never have achieved individually.  Positive thoughts lead to positive actions which lead to positive feelings.  It really does feel good.

Have a great week.

 Carla

For more information please contact: Carla Bullinger, Facilitator, Communities that Care, comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca or 250-267-8249.

4) Reminder: Annual Nutrition Fun Run - Sunday April 7 at 11:00 am

Circle Sunday April 7 at 11:00 am for the 23^rd annual community Nutrition Fun Run/Walk.  Celebrate Spring and Join in on the fun!... walk, bike, roller blade or bring your strollers!.  The event will start at the Cariboo Memorial Complex & attracts over 350 people every year.  We will begin with a high energy warm up and finish with Great refreshments & prizes too.  Everyone Welcome! BYOB: Bring your own refillable water bottle!

For healthy eating information go to www.interiorhealth.ca/healthy_eating.aspx

or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 and ask for a Registered Dietitian

5) From the Library - Tightly Knit Secrets Unraveled: My Knitting Story

An afternoon with Gail Pilgrim

Saturday April 6^th, 2013

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Williams Lake Branch

Library Program Room

180 North Third Avenue

Victim-advocate and addictions counsellor Gail Pilgrim will be here today sharing her very personal book, "Tightly Knit Secrets Unravelled: My Knitting Story". When Gail found out her husband, a pastor and pillar of their church community, was a paedophile who had abused their own daughters, it turned her life upside down and unravelled the structure of her world. The book tells the tale of her life, the good and bad, and gives hope for survivors of trauma and abuse.

Everyone involved or concerned with young children is encouraged to come.  Gail will discuss the wide spread damage that is caused when sexual abuse occurs, and will explain how unexplained behaviours and illnesses can indicate that a child is trapped by being a victim and threatened to keep the secret. Breaking the silence brings freedom to 'get on with knitting a new garment ', using experiences learned from 'the old wool'.

The viewpoints and opinions expressed in these presentations are strictly those of the producers and may not reflect those of the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors, staff or volunteers.

6) Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake – Apr 13 &14^th

This fun annual team fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Williams Lake combines free bowling with pizza from Panago. For a schedule, more information on how to register a team, or how to become a sponsor please visit www.bbswl.com or call 250-398-8391.

Register a team of 4 – 6 players and join us for 2 hours of bowling fun. With the pledges you collect, you can win some great prizes. Each team receives a large pizza courtesy of Panago Pizza! This year’s theme is ‘Birthday Bash. Feel free to dress up and ‘Let us Plan your Party.’ Come help us celebrate Big Brothers and Big Sisters 100 year birthday. No prior bowling experience advised!

7) Reminder: Wii Olympics – Sunday April 7, 1:00 pm at TRU

Face off against other teams in a series of 6 Olympic-Style Wii events at TRU (1250 Western Ave). Medals and the grand prize (Wii Gaming System) will be awarded at the closing ceremonies. There will also be a fun, non-competitive station for children under the age of six, as well as snacks and prizes for everyone.

This year there is also a “torch” relay event, with the Torch making it’s way through local businesses leading up to the event!

Check out a video from last year’s events – just go to the Boys & Girls Club facebook page and follow the links.

This fundraiser costs $10/individual, $25/family with all proceeds going towards local programs for youth. Snacks and prizes available. For more info contact the Boys & Girls Club at 250-392-5730 – registration forms are available online at the B&G Club website.

8) Canadian Cancer Society – Annual Daffodil Campaign in Williams Lake

The Canadian Cancer Society is celebrating 75 years of providing support to patients and research. The Williams Lake branch is also starting their annual Daffodil Campaign in the City. The campaign runs from Apr 1 – 31 with a display at the Recreation Centre honoring volunteers and past events held in Williams Lake.

To place your daffodil order or for more information, please call 250-392-3442 Monday – Friday from 10:30 am – 2 pm.

9) Cariboo Festival runs April 2013 – Section schedule

 Apr 8 – 9^th – band and instrumental section at St. Peter’s Anglican Church,

Apr 11 – 12^th  – Speech Arts runs at Calvary Church,

Apr 15 – 18^th – Piano runs at Cavary Church,

Apr 22 – 24^th – Vocal and Choral sections run at St. Peter’s Anglican Church

10) Meals on Wheels – AGM April 9^th

The Annual General Meeting for Meals on Wheels is on Apr 9, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Seniors Activity Centre.