Community Updates – Feb 22, 2013

Community Updates – Feb 22, 2013

1) SPC Monthly Meeting Reminder – THE LIVING WAGE – Mon Feb 25 11:30 am at the LIBRARY (parking lot entrance).

Join us on Monday Feb 25th at 11:30 am (light lunch provided) at the Library for the SPC’s “A Living Wage” Meeting.

A Living Wage is the minimum income for each wage earner in a 2-income family of four. It’s the hourly wage that would allow a family to cover rent, groceries, child care, health and dental care, clothes, etc.; the basic necessities to live a decent, healthy life.


For your review, last month’s meeting minutes will be available at the meeting, and subsequently online at http://socialplanningcouncil.blogspot.ca/


2) Williams Lake Food Policy Council Update - Cody Slinn

a) FOOD POLICY COUNCIL QUARTERLY MEETING - OUR NEW 3 YEAR ACTION PLAN!!!


The WLFPC will be holding its quarterly meeting this month, where we'll be discussing our new 3 year plan. This is a GREAT opportunity to see where and how you or your group/organization/business might want to get involved or collaborate with the FPC.


WHERE: Community Board Room (Corner of 3rd and Oliver, between the Cariboo Growers Coop and the BIA, across from Subway/KFC)
DATE: Wednesday, February 27th
TIME: 1-2:15 pm


b) URBAN CHICKENS AND BEES IN WILLIAMS LAKE


The Williams Lake Food Policy Council is currently getting ready to present a delegation to the WL City Council (in collaboration with the Potato House and other organizations) regarding the issue of amending bylaws to allow urban chickens and bees in backyards within the city (with restrictions, of course), and we are hoping to present within the next month or two.


Meanwhile, it's come to my attention that a WL resident has started a petition to raise awareness about the issue and gather support for the idea. As best I can tell, it gathered over 75 signatures in its first week! However, the more names, the louder the message will be heard.


So... please consider 'signing' the petition, here:


http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Allow_Urban_Chickens_and_Bees_in_Williams_Lake/?fwAnHab (and don't forget to forward the link to friends, and/or post the link on Facebook (both options done with a clink from the petition website, above).


3) Media Release – City of Williams Lake

The Unionized employees of the City of Williams Lake are still on strike.

“An essential service order remains in place. The Airport will continue its normal operations. The RCMP may have somewhat restricted counter service but will otherwise continue to provide normal services. All activities at the Cariboo Memorial Sports Complex are cancelled. City Hall will continue to provide reduced service from 8:30am to 4:30pm.”


For more information, contact:
Ashley Williston
Manager of Human Resources
250-392-2311


4) Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Coffeehouse Arts Event - “Singing Out Loud” Feb 28th

Sponsored by the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society, this event features music, art and more – by local youth for the community.

Feb 28/13 – 7 – 10 pm
Everyone welcome
No charge
Snacks & beverages provided


Location – Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (CCACS) 90 - 4th Ave N., Williams Lake (the Old Fire Hall).


For more information visit the Boys & Girls Club website at www.bgcwilliamslake.com or call 250-392-5730.


5) UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle’s "HIV 101" Presented by Jessica St. Jean from YouthCO on Thursday, February 28


Join the UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle on Thursday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an exciting and interactive online session with YouthCO HIV and Hep C Community Outreach! Jessica St. Jean, Program Manager of YouthCO's Aboriginal Youth Program will be presenting up-to-date, non-judgmental information which is key to keeping youth healthy. In this workshop we will explore stereotyping, social determinants of health, testing, prevention and much more!

Date: February 28, 2013
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Place: Attend by video conference OR online via Adobe Connect (for computers)
Topic: "HIV 101"
Registration*: http://learningcircle.ubc.ca/youth/registration/


*Pre-registration is required to attend: 1) You can join this interactive, online presentation via videoconference or, 2) You can participate online via Adobe Connect from the convenience of your office, school, or home computer.


The Youth Circle is oriented towards Aboriginal youth aged 12 to 29 throughout BC. There are approximately two Youth Circles per month. The Circle gives young Aboriginal people a place to express themselves, to be entertained and to learn and teach others about what’s going on and what they want to do in their communities.


6) Enterprising Non-Profit Workshop in Williams Lake – Mar 6/13 from 6 – 8 pm


United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo and the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society are partnering to present an Enterprising Non-Profit Workshop in Williams Lake. David le Page of ENP will be presenting an information session to Arts Groups on Wednesday March 6th from 6pm-8pm. The full day workshop will take place the following day, Thursday March 7th from 9am to 3pm. If you wish to apply for any ENP funding, attendance at the full day workshop will be required.


“This is your opportunity to learn about social enterprise – a tool for supporting healthy communities, creating supported employment/training opportunities, and financial sustainability for non-profit organizations.”

There will be 15 spaces available at the information session for Arts Groups and if you wish to attend please contact Leah at the CCACS (info@centralcaribooarts.com) so that she can register you for the session. For more information on ENP please visit the website at www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca. If registrants would like further explanation about this workshop, please contact Melissa at melissa@unitedwaytnc.ca.

7) CTC’s Positive Action Word of the Week

The Positive Action Word of the Week is: Love – to show unconditional caring.


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


8) The Williams Lake Field Naturalists present a FREE public talk - Tales of Toiling for Turtles on Wed Mar 6/13 at 7 pm


Background: In 2012 Williams Lake resident Roy Argue volunteered for 2 months in Uruguay with Karumbe, an organization consisting of passionate locals, fishermen, researchers and foreign volunteers attempting to take some of the pressure off local populations. Roy will share pictures and stories of his work in La Coronilla, Uruguay, 22 km south of the Brazilian border.

9) YOU ARE INVITED! Embracing our Diversity – Mar 12/13 - A one day FREE forum on Building an Inclusive Community


This interactive forum will use an arts-based process to explore community issues and experiences around multiculturalism and inclusion.

Tuesday March 12, 2013
9 am to 4 pm (door open at 8:30)
Central Cariboo Arts Centre (old Fire Hall)
Lunch provided


Hosted by: the Fraser Basin Council, Canadian Mental Health Association, City of Williams Lake, Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society and PeerNet BC


Come and learn more about the Williams Lake Celebrating Diversity Mural Project.


Funding for this initiative provided by the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training; EmbraceBC Arts Engagement Program.

For more information and to register for this FREE event, contact Gail Lucier, Fraser Basin Council, 250 392 1400 or glucier@fraserbasin.bc.ca


10) Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex Free Skate


Free Skate – Sponsored by Canadian Tire on Sunday Mar 3rd from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. For more info please contact the Cariboo Recreation Memorial Complex at 250-398-7665


11) Reminder – next Wednesday, Feb 27th is PINK SHIRT DAY


This anti-bullying day of awareness takes place on Feb 27 – show your support and take a stand against bullying by wearing a pink shirt next Wednesday.