Community Updates (9) – May 3, 2013

Community Updates (9) – May 3, 2013

1) Salvation Army’s Non-residential Recovery Program starts May 13^th

The Salvation Army will be offering it’s next 8 week non-residential recovery program starting May 13^th and ending July 5^th. This program is open to adults aged 19 year or older who are experiencing problems related to substance misuse/abuse. To register please contact Steve Hakes at 250-305-2492

2) Seedy Saturday May 4^th from 10 am – 2 pm

The 5^th annual Williams Lake’s Seedy Saturday AND celebration of the Community Corner Partnerships 3^rd Birthday is tomorrow. 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. The event is being held at the corner of 3^rd and Oliver St (Cariboo Growers, Community Policing and the BIA office). For more information please contact. Cody Slinn at 250-392-0294 or codyslinn@hotmail.com

3) ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program – Horton Ventures in Williams Lake

Are you a small business owner? Do you work for a small business or a non-profit organizations? If your business is located within Williams Lake, has less than 100 employees and qualifies in one of the following industry sectors of Fishing and Forestry, Health Care & Social Services, Manufacturing, Mining & Natural Gas, Technology, Clean Technology, and Green Economy, or Transportation & Tourism… then ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program can assist with training and upgrading skills for your employees.

Your company may qualify for up to a maximum of $1500 per employee ($7500 per employer) to assist eligible employees towards training that is specific to your workplace needs. Whether you want to increase employee motivation or skills, improve your organization’s adaptability, or reduce employee turnover. The funding is provided by Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

For more information on the eligibility of your employees, please contact Dora Althaus, at 250-398-5133 or email d.althaus@hortonventures.com or visit www.aspect.bc.ca

4) Williams Lake Film Club’s – “An evening with Trevor Mack” – May 3^rd at 7 pm

On May 3^rd at 7 pm, join the Williams Lake Film Club at the Gibralter Room for an Evening with Trevor Mack. Trevor is a Tsilhqot’in who gre up on Anaham Reserve, graduated from Columneetza Secondary and went on to study at Capilano University’s motion picture arts program in Vancouver.  He has won some awards for his work, and will be at the Gibralter room in Williams Lake. There will be video showings, food, and a silent auction for some movie props, photos and autographs. Doors open at 6pm – admission is $10, $5 for kids under 12. Advance tickets are available at Red Shred’s, the Station House Gallery and Dandelion Living. There will also be tickets available at the door.

5) Library Book Sale – Apr 30 – May 4

The sale is still running until Saturday May 4^th in the library program room. Great books, even better prices. Hours: Friday from 10:15-4:00pm, and Saturday 10:15-1:30pm

6) StrongStart Program’s Petty Zoo at Kiwanis Park

 Friday, May 10, from 10am – 12 noon. Call 398-3839 for more information

7) CTC’s Positive Action Word of the Week

The Positive Action Word of the Week is:  Self responsibility – to answer for your actions.

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

8) Reminders Bike Rodeo on Saturday May 4^th & McFun Run on Sunday May 5^th.

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

For more information on any of these events, please call the Recreation Complex at 250-398-7665

9) SPC’s next meeting – Taseko Presenting (meeting will be at the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society) – mark your calendars for May 27th

On Monday May 27^th, Taseko Mines will be presenting for the Social Planning Council at the Central CAriboo Arts & Culture Society (Old Fire Hall next to the City). After the presentation, and discussions, we will tour the CCASC facilities. Light lunch by donation so mark your calendars – more details to follow.