Community Updates (11) – Apr 26, 2013

Community Updates (11) – Apr 26, 2013

1) Student Video Showing – St. Joseph Commemorative Project

There will be a public showing of youth and student prepared videos concerning the St. Joseph Mission Residential school Commemorative Project at 7:30 pm Sunday April 28^th in the commons room at Williams Lake Secondary School.

2) Canadian Mental Health Association Cariboo Chilcotin Branch Multiculturalism Program is proud to present...

Official Book Launch & Open House: Spicing Up the Cariboo provides a glimpse into the rich ethnic diversity of both the Cariboo Chilcotin and the connection between community and kitchen.

Date: Saturday April 27th

Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm

Location: Senior Citizens Centre

176 N 4th Avenue Williams Lake

3) Seedy Saturday & celebration of Cariboo Growers and Community Corner Partnership’s 3rd Birthday!!!

Saturday, May 4th 10am -2pm @ the Community Corner parking lot (corner of 3rd and Oliver – where the Cariboo Growers Farmers Coop is!)

Join us on May 4th to start your gardening season off right! Get your local seeds and seedlings and gardening advice from local producers. Enjoy coffee by donation to the Food Policy Council, Free Birthday Cake, live music, kids activities-including seed planting.

For more information please contact. Cody Slinn, Food Action Coordinator, WL Food Policy Council, 250-392-0294 or codyslinn@hotmail.com

4) Child Development Centre’s preschool art show

At the Station House Gallery until the end of April, the CDC’s preschool artwork show is on display in the upper level of the gallery, and each piece is for sale as a fundraiser for the gallery.

5) Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s Activities

For more information on any of the events below, please visit www.activewilliamslake.com or call the Recreation Complex at 250-398-7665

a) Tim Horton’s Bike Rodeo – Saturday May 4th

Join the Free community event from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday May 4^th at the Canadian Tire Parking lot. Bring your bike & helmet (if you don’t have either, call the complex). There are safety classes too and lots of fun! Contact the Rec Centre to register or for more information at 250-398-7665! Also sponsored in part by United Way’s Success by 6, Red Shreds, Canadian Tire, Youth for Christ, Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society, the RCMP, and the Boys & Girls Club.

b) McHappy Day is May 8 and to celebrate in our community, McDonalds and KidSport present the McFun Walk/Run on Sunday May 5 with registration starting at 8:30 am at McDonalds (run starts at 9:30 am). Free Egg McMuffin for all participants. Entry fee is $5 for individual or $20 per family.

c) KidSport Classic Run - Jun 23 at Boitanio Park

Start thinking about signing up for this year’s KidSport’s Classic Run!

Mission:  KidSport of Williams Lake & District is a non-profit organization that is part of a national and provincial network of community based volunteer groups whose goal it is to ensure that all kids in need have access to the positive experience of sport and physical activity. We believe that sport and physical activity provides life-long opportunity for self-expression, goal setting, dedication, and positive-thinking and increased self-confidence for kids.

d) Twoonie Swim every Friday from 3 – 5 pm at the Rec Centre

6) Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society

ArtRoute 2013- The Central Cariboo Art Route is a year round, self-guided tour that showcases our region's artists and artisans. By using this interactive guide to help map out your travels through our region, you will have the chance to connect with artists at work and gain a deeper sense of their practice. Visit http://www.centralcaribooarts.com/artroute for more information and a map.

For an extensive list of art events please visit http://www.centralcaribooarts.com/events/

7) Williams Lake Branch Library Book Sale – Apr 30 – May 4

The sale starts Tuesday April 30^th and runs until Saturday May 4^th in the library program room. Great books, even better prices.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:15-4:00pm (break for lunch) 5:30pm-7:30pm – Friday from 10:15-4:00pm, and Saturday 10:15-1:30pm

8) Multiculturalism open house Café – Pilot Program

The Welcoming Communities Project  from Immigrant & Multiculturalism Services Society in Williams Lake invites the public at 5 pm on May 2^nd at the Library to talk, practice speaking English and meeting new people in the process. Everyone is invited!

9) Additional resources – programs and events

a) Looking for help or resources?

Visit www.accesswilliamslake.org for the online community resource database. Search online, or find a printed copy in Williams Lake.

b) For an event calendar that covers events in addition to social planning inititiatives and programs, please visit www.welcometowilliamslake.com

10) CTC’s Positive Action Word of the Week

The Positive Action Word of the Week is:  Integrity – to do what you say you will do.

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

11) United Way’s Day of Caring 2013

Applications for a Day of Caring in 2013 are now available at this link.

http://www.unitedwaytnc.ca/2013/02/apply-for-a-2013-day-of-caring-today/

If you would like to take part in a Day of Caring in 2013 please complete the online application. There is no deadline at this time.

12) Addition to updates: All-candidates Forum

1) Two forums are taking place on Saturday April 27th at Williams Lake Secondary School:

1pm - sponsored by the Williams Lake Seniors Advisory Council
7 pm - sponsored by the Williams Lake Chapter of the Council of Canadians
 
2) On May 1st the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Real Estate Board will host an all candidates assembly.

3) On May 7th at Williams Lake Secondary School - for students from both secondary schools.