Community Updates (11) – Mar 21, 2014

Please see below for the following updates from around the community:

1) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - Mar 24 at 11:30 am

            a) "Get Involved and Make a Difference - Community Action Employment Plan"

              b) Good Neighbour Bylaw Draft Discussion

2) Celebrate World Water Day with a free swim - Sat Mar 22

3) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of the Week

4) From the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society - see updates below

                a) Board Development Skills Workshop- Mar 29th

                b) Culture Days - at the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society - Apr 2/14

                c) Arts in Education Council of BC Fund

                d) First Nations School Video Project, Call for Photos

                e) Survey on Operations & Management of the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society

6) Reminder - Women's Spirituality Circle - March 28th from 6 - 9 pm
7) Reminder - Health & Science Career Fair - Mar 26 from 10 am - 3 pm

8) Advance Notice - Nutrition Run - Sunday Apr 6th

9) Day of Caring - book your project today.

10) The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers

11) Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Association - recreation evenings each Tuesday

1) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - Mar 24 at 11:30 am

The next monthly SPC meeting is being held at the Seniors Activity Centre from 11:30 am  - 1:00 pm- lunch by donation will be available from the Centre's kitchen. There are two main agenda items (please see attached). Minutes for last month's meeting will be available at the meeting.

a) Presentation by Karen Newman on "Get Involved and Make a Difference - Community Action Employment Plan" (Thompson Cariboo Region)

The Community Action Employment Plan (Community Living BC initiative) is a new way for groups to collaborate to create an additional 1,200 jobs over three years for adults with developmental disabilities. In the Thompson Cariboo Region we want to learn how we can build local capacity to increase employment, promote employers as leaders, and develop solutions that are tailored to the unique characteristics of the area.

b) Good Neighbour Bylaw Draft

The SPC has been asked to provide comments and feedback to the City of Williams Lake regarding the draft Good Neighour Bylaw. Anne Burrill will be in attendance and will provide more information.

2) Celebrate World Water Day with a free swim - Sat Mar 22

Sponsored by the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society, this Saturday from 1:30 - 4 pm enjoy a free swim at the Sam Ketchum Pool in Williams Lake. There will also be a Water Wise Info book and free draw for a Banner Bag (reusable bag made from recycled City of Williams Lake banners - great for swim gear and more). For more Water Wise info visit www.ccconserv.org or call 250-398-7929.

3) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of the Week

The Positive Action word of the week for Mar 24th is: Respect: To show special care for people.

If you would like more background information about Positive Action please contact Carla Bullinger at 250-267-8249 or email comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca

4) From the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society - see updates below

a) Board Development Skills Workshop- Mar 29th
Presented jointly by the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre; Central Interior Regional Arts Council; Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre; South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce and Board Voice. March 29th, 2014 from 10am to 4pm at the Valley Room at the Lodge in 100 Mile House (behind the Red Coach Inn). Lunch Provided.

This workshop on non-profit governance and policy will be of interest to board members and senior staff of non-profit organizations. It focuses on the basic elements of governance—the roles and responsibilities of board members and staff—and the value of policy making as an important element of governance.

Facilitator is Graham Kelsey; Dr. Kelsey is Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia; has served on boards nationally, provincially and locally; in 2012 he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his outstanding community service. He is Past President of CIRAC and CCACS.

Registration; $20.00 per person; for non-members of the Ag Centre or CIRAC your registration to this workshop is a free membership. For more info call the CFEC at 250-395-515 or email tschoen@lincsat.com

b) Culture Days - at the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society - Apr 2/14
On April 2nd at 2 pm, presented in partnership with the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society and the Community Arts Council of Williams Lake, join the Culture Days movement and be a part of BC’s largest celebration of arts, culture and heritage! All professional and amateur artists, arts organizations, cultural workers and community organizers are invited to take part in a free Culture Days workshop to:

Learn how to register an activity and participate in BC Culture Days;
Learn about the many online tips and tools available for planning your activity;
Connect and share ideas with other local activity organizers;
Learn how to make Culture Days a success in your community (Culture Days will take place September 26-28, 2014, in all provinces and territories).

If you have any questions about participating in Culture Days, please contact: Nazanin Shoja, Culture Days BC Coordinator, Tel: 604-681-3535 ext. 214 or culturedays@allianceforarts.com

c) Arts in Education Council of BC Fund
The Arts in Education Council of BC Fund offers small grants of up to $500 to support professional development for educators. These grants can be used to assist in the presentation of professional development workshops, clinics or seminars designed to increase the appreciation of the arts for teachers in BC schools, especially at the elementary level. Application deadline is April 4, 2014

Please visit the ArtStarts in Schools website (http://centralcaribooarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4bec4e96608908765cb86b0a0&id=b833267289&e=469b2f0bad) for more info.

d) First Nations School Video Project, Call for Photos

From John Dell: I am working on a project with School District 27 to develop a number of short videos for Grade 5 & 10 curriculum in regards to First Nations, Village life, and the St. Joseph's Mission Residential School. Deadline June 1 2014.

I am looking for old photos (1920-1986) of the Mission, Williams Lake, Cariboo and Chilcotin scenes and activities. Photos selected would be used in school curriculum educational videos and with permission collected and archived with the Cariboo Chilcotin Museum. I can be reached through Email contact at www.johndell.ca for further information. I would appreciate any assistance.

e) Survey on Operations & Management of the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society

By contract with the City of Williams Lake, the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society has the responsibility for managing the Central Cariboo Arts Centre, located at 90 Fourth Avenue North in the old Fire Hall. The Central Cariboo Arts Centre opened to tenant groups in late 2010, and, following renovations, opened to other groups and the public in early 2011.
 
The Central Cariboo Arts Centre is for the benefit of all residents of the City of Williams Lake and Areas “D”, “E” and “F” of the Cariboo Regional District. It provides that benefit by housing and showcasing the arts and artistic activity.
 
The Arts Centre is home to three tenant groups, and also has designated “General” space available for meetings, classes, demonstrations, performances (to name a few) by the region’s arts groups. General space may be used for functions by non-arts groups or individuals provided that their use of the room does not conflict with use by members of the arts community, and they agree to pay the appropriate fees. There are approximately 45 various groups who currently use or have used the Centre, along with many individuals.
 
As part of the CCACS's Policy on Evaluation, we are to undertake a review of the operations and management of the Central Cariboo Arts Centre. Please would you assist us in this process by clicking the below link and completing the survey by Friday, April 4, 2014 at 4pm. It should take about 10 minutes of your time. Please forward this email/link to your group membership or any other users of the Centre. We apologize if you've received this email more than once.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CCArtsCentre

We thank you for taking the time to answer the questions and are looking forward to your feedback as we continually work towards providing a well-run and accessible Arts Centre for all residents of the Central Cariboo.

6) Reminder - Women's Spirituality Circle - March 28th from 6 - 9 pm
Friday, March 28, 6:00-9:00pm AND Saturday, March 29, 9:00am-4:00pm at Williams Lake Secondary campus on Carson Drive in Williams Lake.
 
In the Cariboo, we have people from many different faith groups and cultural backgrounds. Many do not identify with a particular religion, but do seek a sense of connection with something bigger than themselves. On the last weekend of March, all women are invited to share expressions of faith and explore how others experience spirituality.
 
On Friday, there will be a panel discussion with local women from different spiritual backgrounds, as well as music and conversation. On Saturday, there will many workshops on spiritual practices, and a chance to explore new ideas and ways of looking at the world. There will workshops on yoga, dance, singing, storytelling, prayer, and felting, among others.
 
Free child-minding is offered on-site (pre-register with Eva at 392-4118), while meals and refreshments are included in the ticket price. In order that as many women as possible can participate, the ticket price is on a sliding scale from $2 to $30, so everyone pays what she feels she can afford. Tickets are available at Dollar Dollar, Smashin' Smoothies, the CMHA office, or by calling 778-412-2999. Tickets are on sale until March 24.

7) Reminder - Health & Science Career Fair - Mar 26 from 10 am - 3 pm

Health & Science Career Fair - Mar 26 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium at the Sugar Cane Reserve  (lunch provided). Chances to win three big prizes (students are eligible to enter), and for more information please contact Kyle Crump at 250-296-3507 ext 111, or Lynn Dunford at 250-398-9814.

8) Advance Notice - Nutrition Run - Sunday Apr 6th

Join us at the Cariboo Memorial Complex for this fun 5 km Walk/Run to celebrate spring. Prizes and complimentary refreshments at 12 pm. BYOB (bring your own water bottle) and more more inform call the Complex at 250-398-7665. Brought to you by The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex and Interior Health.

11) Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Association - recreation evenings Tuesdays until June.

Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Association is having recreation evenings Tuesdays at 6:30 pm until June. Everyone is welcome and for more info please call 250-392-4428.