Have your say and join the
discussion. In Williams Lake the date is March 1st from 1 - 4 (presentation at
2:30 pm) at the Cariboo Regional Districts Board Room. Visit cariboord.bc.ca,
or online at facebook.com/caribooregion or call for more information.
2)
Free Family Skate - Sunday Mar 2nd from 2:45 - 4:15 pm
Sponsored by the Williams Lake Lions Club
3) Survey Input Appreciated - Accessibility Committee's
wheelchair accessible taxi feasibility
Increasing taxi services for
people with accessibility issues is an endeavor that requires information on
how many people need it, would use it and how often. Your input is greatly
valued so please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WLtaxisurvey or fill out a
hardcopy available at City Hall and the Recreation Complex until March 31/14
4) Alzheimer Society - Workshops
- begin March 11th from 9 am - 5 pm
A
five session series for family members who are caring for a person with
dementia and covers: Understanding Dementia, Understanding Communication,
Understanding behavior, Planning for the future and self-care for caregivers. Tuesday March 11th from 9 am - 5 pm at the
Williams Lake Seniors Village Education room (basement) by donation.
Pre-registration is required - call Elizabeth at 250-305-3191 or email
ejelks@retirementconcepts.com
5) Cariboo Regional District Library - events for
March 2014
Toddlers
Too (& Caregivers): Drop-in. Improve
literacy skills as we learn letters, words, numbers, colours, sharing and
singing with books, puppets and interactive activities to encourage learning.
March 5th & 26th from 10:30 - 11 am
Baby
& Me (& Caregivers): Drop-in. Learn
about language right from birth with or “just right for baby time” as we use
songs, board books, nursery rhymes, letter knowledge and new technology to
explore pre-literacy skills together. March 5th & 26th from 11:15 - 11:40
am
All
ages themed storytime: Drop-in. More
stories, puppets, songs, poems and crafts based on seasonal theme. Children under three must be accompanied by
an adult. March 7th from 10:30 - 11:15 am, and Mar 28th from 10:15 - 11:45 am
Teen
Drop-in Nights - Just for youth aged 14 to 18. March
4th & 25th from 6 - 8 pm (Note - volunteers (especially males) are needed
for these - please contact the Library for more information).
Meet
the Author Event - Come meet Sigmund Brower of
Nashville. Acclaimed author of books for
children, young adults and adults.
Everyone Welcome. March 6th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
For more information on any of these events
please call 250-392-3630 or email wlake@cariboord.bc.ca
6)
"Parenting is Tough... we have a Class for That" Program
This Child Development Centre program offers
participants a non judgmental and interactive environment in which to explore
parenting strategies. This course also offers individuals exposure to various
community supports and offers interaction with Child & Youth Care and other
parenting professionals. This program encourages and supports feedback and
values the perspectives of all participants. Five week course offering -
Tuesdays from 10 am - 12 pm with an
option ongoing portion that will take place bi-weekly. Contact Coleen
Onofrechuck for more information at 250-392-4481 ext 208.
7)
Child Development Centre's Infant Development Programs - services for children up to age 36 months Services for children
up to age 36 months provide education and support to encourage overall
development and include:
-Infant Massage (up to 8 months of age)
-Rockin Baby Tunes (up to 18 months)
-Rockin Toddler Tunes (over 18 months and can
also include their younger siblings)
-Pre-Natal Class for expecting mothers (this
class is lead by registered Nurses and there is an $80 fee - if you or someone
you know is unable to afford this program please contact the Development
Centre). For more information contact Colleen at 250-392-4481 ext 208.
8) Good Food Box - service from the Womens Contact Society
Join up, tell a friend or
donate to someone you know (or don't know). This program delivers a box of
fresh produce once a month in two sizes $10 or $15 with delivery the third
Monday of every month (you must place your order by the 2nd Wednesday of the
month). Call the Women's Contact Society for more information at 250-392-4118
9) Be Wild this Spring Break at Scout Island Nature Centre - Mar 19 - 21
Nature Exploring and Art in
Nature for Ages 6-13 from March 19-21 - Don't sit at home bored
---Join us for the Spring
Break Program that will have you outside exploring, playing games and having
adventures every day. Join us between 9:30-3:00 each day.
We will be outdoors as much as possible actively exploring and playing. Each day will be different, so you will want to be part of the fun all three days: Spring birds, Animal tracks, Signs of spring, Carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores using skulls and more, Using microscopes, You feed the Nature House animals, and Finding Art in nature
We will be outdoors as much as possible actively exploring and playing. Each day will be different, so you will want to be part of the fun all three days: Spring birds, Animal tracks, Signs of spring, Carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores using skulls and more, Using microscopes, You feed the Nature House animals, and Finding Art in nature
The cost is $25 a day. Call 398 8532 or shemphill@netbistro.com to register.
10) Boys & Girls Club's
afterschool's Spring Break Program - taking reservations
Spots
arre filling up quickly so please contact the club for more information at
250-392-5730.
11) Seedy
Saturday - May 10th - call for vendors
Our
6th Annual Seedy Saturday is approaching and the Williams Lake Food Policy
Council is looking for interested vendors!
ANYONE selling or trading
seeds, seedlings - BOTH veggie and flowers, homegrown flower arrangements etc. please
attend as a vendor! We are also looking for people selling/trading natural
garden amendments (ex. manure), as well as information tables on
growing/raising your own food/flowers. To
sum up, if it relates to growing/raising your own food and flowers, we want you
as a vendor. If you are unsure if you fit the criteria, please do not hesitate
to ask.
When:
Saturday - May 10th from 10 am - 2 pm (setup starts at 9 am)
Where:
Memory Garden Community Garden on Carson Drive.
Details:
Bring your own table & tent (if you do not have access, please let me know
1 week prior to the event so I can help make arrangements for you.
We chose to hold Seedy
Saturday in the Community Garden this year to celebrate and draw attention to
this beautiful new community space. Many years of hard work have been invested
into the garden, and the Food Policy Council is proud to showcase it's
achievements! We are also looking forward to being able to hold a number
of hands-on growing demonstrations as we will all be in the garden;
growers, producers and other gardening experts will be on hand to answer
questions and demonstrate techniques first hand.
If you would like to be a
vendor or have any questions, please RSVP to this email, call the phone number
below, or visit us on Facebook: facbook.com/WLFPC
Thank you and we look forward
to seeing everyone at this exciting event to open our Gardening Season!
Michelle Daymond, Food Action Coordinator
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