Community Updates – October 26, 2012

Community Updates – October 26, 2012
1) The Social Planning Council AGM is on Monday Nov 5th from 11:30 am – 1 pm (drop-in’s welcome)
Everyone from the community is invited to attend the Williams Lake Social Planning Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday Nov 5th from 11:30 am – 1 pm at Thompson Rivers University (free lunch is included). The event is an open room café-style gathering over lunch to discuss, share, participate, or just learn about initiatives including a) the local Poverty Reduction and Living Wage Campaign, b) Effective Community Collaboration, and c) Retention and Succession; Increasing overall community desirability and reduce “brain drains” and a “silver tsunami”.
The Social Planning Council (SPC) is a facilitative forum to share information, programs, projects, issues and connections between agencies, the City and Citizens. Their mandate is to inform, recognize, and celebrate social developments within Williams Lake and the surrounding Area. They are funded in part by The City of Williams Lake and the United Way. We meet monthly, share information and work together towards common goals. Join us monthly, or just stay informed by email updates or on Face Book (Socialplanning Council). Contact us at 250-243-2126, spc-coordinator@xplornet.com or visit us online at http://socialplanningcouncil.blogspot.ca/
2) For Immediate Release: UNITED WAY HAS $30,000 TO INVEST IN WILLIAMS LAKE
Williams Lake, BC – United Way has a remaining $30,000 to invest in Williams Lake non-profits after investing approximately $60,000 into the community on Monday. Investment decisions are made by the Williams Lake Community Impact Council. There is an opportunity for interested organizations to submit an application for funding up to $15,000 by November 9th.
For more information and to request an application package please contact Melissa Newberry at 250-392-8145 or melissa@unitedwaytnc.ca.
United Way works to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. United Way affects change in three focus areas; all that kids can be, from poverty to possibility and healthy people, strong communities.
For more information please contact:

Melissa Newberry
Community Development Associate – Cariboo
melissa@unitedwaytnc.ca
T. 250-392-8145
3) Communities that Care’s Positive Action Program’s WORD of the WEEK is:
"Success – To feel good about who you are, what you are doing, and how you treat others."
For more information contact Carla Bullinger, Facilitator, Communities that Care in Williams Lake, BC, email: comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca or cell: 250-267-8249
4) Financial Literacy Contest:
Show how you would nurture your tree and use money from it to save, spend, donate, borrow and invest to reach your life goals. Prizes will be given to entries with the healthiest money tree.
Entries must be on a single side of paper (any size). On the back write your name, age and phone number. Submit your entry in sealed envelope in the contest entry box, located at the Cariboo Regional District Library in Williams Lake or 100 Mile House, closing date: Friday 9th November 2012
For more information contact kirsten@caribooliteracy.com, visit www.caribooliteracy.com and stay connected via Facebook.
PRIZE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
5) Scout Island Nature Centre & the Young Naturalists Club Presents:
A Scavenger Hunt in the Autumn Woods on Saturday October 27th from 1 – 3 pm at Scout Island Nature Centre. For info on any YNC programs, phone 398-8532 or email j_trelenberg@hotmail.com
6) Recreation Centre’s – upcoming free events
Western Financial Group sponsored FREE SKATE
At the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex

November 4, 2012
2:45pm-4:15pm
7) Salvation Army’s Coats for Kids Campaign:
Cariboo Quality Cleaners and the Salvation Army are one again partnering to assist low income families with winter coats. Applications for "coats for Kids" can be made through the Food Bank throughout the month of November (no appointment necessary). Donations of coats can be made through the Salvation Army - or dropped off at Cariboo Quality Cleaners on 397 Oliver St.
Thursday Nov 1 from 1 – 4 pm, and Friday Nov 30th from 1 – 4 pm at The Salvation Army Family Services at 272 Borland Street. Contact Sabrina Silvey for more information at wlfoodband@shaw.ca or 250-392-2423
8) Salvation Army’s Christmas Hamper Campaign:
Applications for Christmas Hampers are being accepted throughout the month of November. Monday to Friday afternoons between 1:00-4:00 pm. No appointments necessary. Hamper distribution Date: December 22nd. This year both food and toy hampers will be distributed out of the Dining Hall at 272 Borland.
Thursday Nov 1 & Nov 30th from 1 – 4pm at the Salvation Army at 272 Borland Street. Contact Sabrina Silvey for more information at wlfoodband@shaw.ca or 250-392-2423. www.wlsalvationarmy.com.
9) As part of the BC Jobs Plan, there will be a Job Fair held at TRU Friday 02 November 2012 from 12pm-7pm for local residents. See below for more information.
Starts: November 2, 2012 at 12:00pm
Ends: November 2, 2012 at 7:00pm
Venue: Thompson Rivers University (Williams Lake Campus) – Williams Lake
At a BC Jobs Fair, you can meet people looking to hire, find information about job opportunities, and get helpful career advice, so that you can find a job that suits you.
Employers: Ainsworth Engineered Canada, Axis Family Resources Ltd., BC Corrections – Adult Custody Division, Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre, Chinook Scaffold Systems, Horton Ventures Inc., Industry Training Authority, Investors Group, Ledcor Group, Maple Leaf Loading Ltd, O’Brien Training/ Taylor Professional Driving, Orica Canada Inc., RCMP- recruiting, Retirement Concepts, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Teck Resources Ltd., Tolko Industries Ltd., Valard Construction LP, West Fraser
Thompson Rivers University (Williams Lake Campus) – Williams Lake - 1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4E4, Canada

Website for full details: www.bcjobsplan.ca/job-fairs
For more info please contact:
Shannon Trott
Case Manager, Horton Ventures

Williams Lake Employment Services
281 First Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7

P: (250) 398-5133 ext. 203
Toll free: 1-866-392-3189
F: (250) 398-5103
E: s.trott@hortonventures.com
10) Reminder - Boys & Girls Club’s Halloween Haunted House
Halloween FUN - Drop by October 27th and 28th 6:00 to 10:00 (if you dare!) (not suitable for little ones)
Boys and Girls Club/ Noopa Youth Centre/ (Across From Safeway)
Food bank donations appreciated. For more info call: (250) 392-5730
11) Reminder - Boys & Girls Club’s Pumpkin Chucking Fundraiser
Don’t know what to do with your Halloween pumpkins… Bring your pumpkin and see how far you can launch it using the trebuchet! Sunday November 4th, 1:00 pm, Cataline Elementary Field.
Fun for the whole family! PRIZES! By donation in support of the Boys and Girls Club. For more info call: (250) 392-5730
12) Online Survey for the Food Policy Council – quick & easy
Here’s the 5 second version, so you can quickly determine whether you're interested in learning more: Below this is the link to a quick, 6 question survey, for those of you who want to consider becoming involved.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q2CKBWF - By completing this short survey, you'll help the WLFPC to create action-groups that work for you, and we thank you in advance for your interest. The WLFPC will gather survey results until the end of October.

13) Please see the latest Newsletter from the CCACS (below):