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Activities:

o Monthly Meetings: Attend meetings with guest speakers from within the community &/or presentations at each meeting. We currently meet the fourth Monday of every month (excluding summer) at City Hall with light lunch by donation.

o Facebook & Email Group: Utilize the network on Facebook. Start discussions, learn about & share upcoming community events, projects and meetings. If you don’t use Facebook, then join the email network instead.

o Inform City Council: The SPC provides reports to City Council regularly and the City keeps the SPC informed. Use the network and have your voices heard.



Strategic Direction of the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake & Area:

o Poverty Reduction and the local Living Wage Campaign.

o Community Collaboration and Networking.

o Retention and Succession of residents within the Area.



Community Social Planning:

o Supports communities in building an integrated approach to complex problems that take into account social, economic, and environmental concerns.

o Maximizes the effectiveness of often scarce resources by working to reduce duplication, overlap and competition.

o Provides an ongoing forum for communication, coordination and conflict resolution.



Friday, May 30, 2014

Community Updates (13) – May 30, 2014



1) Free Salon Day for Graduation - Jun 7th from 1 - 4 pm
2) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of the Week
3) Colin Christopher Hypnosis Show - Jun 6th
4) Two upcoming events at Scout Island Nature Centre - Jun 5th & Jun 11th
5) Library Film Screening - Hi-Ho Mistahey, Jun 13rd at 7pm
6) Arts on the Fly "Aloha" event fundraiser in Horsefly - May 31st
7) Call for Submissions theme: My Williams Lake - deadline Jun 7th
8) Red Cross Babysitters Course - Saturday Jun 7th from 9am - 5pm
9) Kidsport Classic Run - Sunday Jun 22 at 8am
10) New City website is now online: www.williamslake.ca
11) Major Capital Funding for Creation of New Licensed Child Care Spaces
12) Junior Council - Want to serve your community?
13) Community Living BC presents Training in Williams Lake & Kamloops

1) Free Salon Day for Graduation - Jun 7th from 1 - 4 pm

At the Glass Slippers Boutique which helps graduates with low income attend their festivities. Loans prom dresses, arranges tux rentals; possible support with grad fees, hair appointments, or other grad expenses. Contact Lora at 250-267-1467 or email lora.fairbrother@sd27.bc.ca for more information or if you want to volunteer.

2) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of the Week
The Positive Action word of the week of Jun 2nd is: Goals: Dreams you want to reach.

If you would like more background information about Positive Action please contact Carla Bullinger at 250-267-8249 or email comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca

3) Colin Christopher Hypnosis Show - Jun 6th
With proceeds going to Women's Contact Society, attend this hypnosis show on Friday Jun 6th at Lake City Secondary (WLSS) - ticket prices are $65 per or $120 for couples. There will be a catered steak or chicken dinner, live music (opening act the local Perfect Match and a 50/50 ticket draw and cash bar. Tickets are available at the Women's Contact Society, M&M Meats and Woodland Jewelers. Call Ashlee at 250-392-4118 for more information.

4) Two upcoming events at Scout Island Nature Centre - Jun 5th & Jun 11th
a) Much ado about swarms - Thursday Jun 5th at 7pm - Come join local Beekeeper at Scout Island Nature Centre for an hour of discovery: why honey bees swarm, when to call in the beekeeper, what's going on inside the hive and learn the latest swarm research and other fun bee facts. Thursday Jun 5th at 7pm - free admission.

b) Come help a chinook salmon fry begin its long journey to the sea.  Come see the new creatures in our ocean tank.  What better way to honour the importance of our river systems and the miraculous flow of life.  Wednesday June 11 from 7-8:30 pm at Scout Island Nature House - free admission.

5) Library Film Screening - Hi-Ho Mistahey, Jun 13rd at 7pm
On Friday night June 13rd at the Williams Lake Longhouse (access via the Stampede Grounds) attend this free film screening of Hi-Ho Mistahey* directed by Alanis Obomsawin. In this feature-length documentary, Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Shannen’s Dream, a national campaign to provide equitable access to education in safe and suitable schools for First Nations children. Strong participation in this initiative eventually brings Shannen's Dream all the way to the United Nations in Geneva.

*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.

For more information please call 250-392-3630 or email wlake@cariboord.bc.ca or visit www.cln.bc.ca

6) Arts on the Fly "Aloha" event fundraiser in Horsefly - May 31st
This Saturday, attend the fundraiser for the Arts on the Fly annual music festival. At the Horsefly Hall starting at 6:30 pm (music starts at 7pm) there will be a silent auction, local entertainment and treats & drinks by donation. For more information on this "Aloha Horsefly" coffee house fundraiser please call 250-620-3421 or 778-373-6108.

7) Call for Submissions theme: My Williams Lake - deadline Jun 7th
The Station House gallery challenges the citizens of Williams Lake and the surrounding rural areas to tell their stories through some form of art to be displayed in the Gallery for the months of July & August - music, poetry, stories, visual arts, textiles, sculpture, video, performance art, impressions, installations, collectable or artifacts important to your life... your creativity is the limit.

Submission forms, details, framing bursaries of up to $100 per artist is all available online at http://www.stationhousegallery.com/?page_id=338 or by email at coordinator@stationhousegallery.com.

8) Red Cross Babysitters Course - Saturday Jun 7th from 9am - 5pm
This nationally recognized course prepares young adults to be responsible and knowledgeable babysitters. Participants will learn about the rights and responsibilities of babysitters, how to care for newborn to school aged children, injury prevention and emergency action.

The course will be held at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, and the course costs $55 (1 class). To register call 250-398-7665.

9) Kidsport Classic Run - Sunday Jun 22 at 8am
The annual Kidsport Classic Run is being held on Jun 22nd at 8 am starting in Boitanio Park. It is a 1/2 marathon, relay and 10 km walk or run in support of the local Kidsport Chapter which provides local grants for children ages 18 and under to participate in a sport season of their choice.

Run Categories: 18 or under, 19 - 39 years, 40-59 years and 60+ years of age.
Relay Categories: Elementary students, High School students, 19 -39 years, 40-59 years of age, Corporate or Family (runners may participate on only one relay team and teams may consist of 2, 3 or 4 runners).

Fees which include a free 2014 Dri-Fit shirt are $15/youth and $30 for adults. Entry forms are available online at www.activewilliamslake.com and for more information please contact the Recreation Complex at 250-398-7665.

10) New City website is now online: www.williamslake.ca
Did you know the City of Williams Lake has a newly redesigned website online. Visit www.williamslake.ca to check it out.

You can also receive City media releases and other news items directly to your inbox or smart phone, register as a user at williamslake.ca, and select “News Flash” from the list of subscription options using the Notify Me! feature. Users can also choose to receive other e-mail or text message alerts for job postings, public notices, public tenders, and calendar events.

11) Major Capital Funding for Creation of New Licensed Child Care Spaces
Please note and share this information with communities and agencies that there is an opportunity to apply for Major Capital funding via: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/major_capital.htm

Overview of funding: Major Capital Funding is available to help with the costs associated with the creation of new licensed child care spaces. Under this program, non-profit child care organization may receive up to a maximum of $500,000 and private sector child care organizations may receive up to a maximum of $250,000 for:

-Building a new child care facility including the cost of buying land or a building;
-Assembly of a modular building and site development;
-Renovations to a building; and/or
-Buying eligible equipment and furnishings to support new child care spaces in an existing facility or as part of the above activities to create new spaces

Applications will be accepted during three intake periods: 1) May 2 - June 30, 2014, 2) September 1 – October 31, 2014 and  3) February 1 – March 31, 2015. Please see the website directly for further information on guidelines, eligible and ineligible items at http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/major_capital.htm

12) Junior Council - Want to serve your community?
Are you a high school student in Williams Lake who wants to serve your community and learn about local government? Be the voice of the future for youth in Williams Lake.

For more information talk to a current Junior Council member Tanner, Monica, Hanna, Brooklyn, Rebekah or Gagan, or Anne Burrill at the City of Williams Lake by emailing aburrill@williamslake.ca or call 250-392-8480.

13) Community Living BC presents Training in Williams Lake & Kamloops
Community Living BC in partnership with Smart Options & Williams Lake Association for Community Living presents “Joy of Working” & "Two-day Business Boot Camp" Training in Williams Lake and Kamloops.

Instructor:  Teresa Pippus is a sought after speaker and workshop leader – she has lead two amazing Boot Camps for CLBC in Nanaimo and Vancouver.

Course Details: “Joy of Working. Everyone Makes a Difference” (Williams Lake)
Date:   June 25th
Times: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuition:$40
Registration Deadline: June 15th (Registration no cap!
Location: Child Development Centre – Gym (690 Second Ave N, Williams Lake)
Outline: see below

9:00am – 12:00pm - Joy of Working : Remarkable customer service is an experience, an attitude – and a commitment! The type of customer service you deliver will define your organization. Learn why thousands of companies embrace this amazing, authentic, and adventurous attitude in this workshop built on ingenious, simple lessons about bringing amazing energy, authentic passion, and an adventurous attitude to business – every day. Increase your customer base - Keep your employees - Attract clients and referrals.

1:00pm-4:30pm - Market research & networking for people with disabilities: http://thejoyofworking.com/workshops/ (see website for details)

Send registration information to Marianne Halberstadt (Williams Lake Association for Community Living) at 250-302-1472 or Mhalberstadt14@gmail.com

Course Details: “Two day Business Bootcamp*

Date:   June 26th & 27th  (limited seats available)
Times: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Tuition: $120 for both days
Registration Deadline: June 9th (Limited to 20 spots).
Location: CLBC Kamloops #45 – 450 Landsdowne Street
Outline: see below

In this Boot Camp service providers will learn how to help clients determine if their business idea could be successful, how to produce a simple business plan and understand the basics of marketing so that they can assist clients in their business enterprise. Please submit your business ideas with registration.

Submit registration to Karen Adkin (Smart Options) at 250-851-2542 or Karen@smartoptions.ca

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Contact Us

The Social Planning Council is made up of volunteers from the community. Many of us work in social services agencies or also volunteer for other organizations.

Our Mailing Address is Box 20045, Williams Lake BC V2G 4R1

To reach the Society Coordinator Jessica Dunn please email spc-coordinator@xplornet.com or call 250-243-2126

To reach the Communities that Care Project Facilitator Barb Jones please email communitiesthatcare.wl@gmail.com or call 250-305-4838

To reach the THRIVE Williams Lake Project Manager Anne Burrill please email annelburrill@gmail.com or call 250-267-7211

To reach the current SPC Chair Larry Stranberg please email happytrails@cfdccariboo.com or call 250-392-3626