Community Updates (11) - March 14, 2014

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

2) Free Mobile Legal Clinic and Information Session - Sat Mar 15th

3) TRU Human Service Diploma -  needs a practicum student

4) Speak Out About Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Mar 19th at 6 pm

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

6) Subsidized Composters & Digesters - reserve yours by March 31/14

7) Local Food - all year at Cariboo Growers

8) Free Swim - Saturday March 15  at 6:30 pm

9) Day of Caring - book your project today.

10) Holding Onto Life Toolkit  - now available

11) Performances in the Park - call for submissions reminder

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 at the Centre). There will be a presentation on the following:

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.

Please join us in our second community meeting where we can work together to capture regional employment work and find ideas, actions and solutions to increase employment opportunities.

Who Should Attend: Individuals with developmental disabilities, families, community workers, service providers, employers, educators, caregivers from the Thompson Cariboo Region.

Another reminder with an agenda and last month's meeting minutes will be sent out next week. Even if you cannot stay for the entire meeting, we hope to see you there.

2) Free Mobile Legal Clinic and Information Session - Sat Mar 15th

Free Mobile Legal Clinic and Information Session - Saturday Mar 15th at IMSS (118C N. Ave (First & Borland). Workshop is from 10 am - 12 noon, and Legal Clinic is from 12:30 - 2 pm. Free coffee and refreshments will be served and transportation to the event may be provided (please call for info).

Topics to be discussed: Work permits and legal status in Canada; Recent changes to the Live-in Caregiver program; Workers legal rights; Legal and community support in cases of labour exploitation. Workshop & Clinic led by:  Ai Li Lim and WCDWA Staff Lawyer.

To register please contact Sharon Taylor at Immigrant & Multicultural Society (IMSS) at 778-412-2999 or sharont@imss.ca

3) TRU Human Service Diploma -  needs a practicum student

TRU Human Service Diploma -  needs a practicum placement for one student in our Human Service Diploma.  This is a 2nd year student completing the program. The placement is a block (fulltime )placement from Mar 24th until April 30th ( approximately 5.5 weeks) .

This student is interested in working in generalist areas in human services with adult populations. This student is very interested in a placement in services with either a multicultural  or First Nations Focus

Please let Jay Goddard know if you would be able to accommodate a student at250 392-8164 cell: 250 302-2244

4) Speak Out About Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Mar 19th from 6 - 8 pm

Speak Out About Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Mar 19th from 6 - 8 pm at the Elizabeth Grouse Gym (Sugar Cane Reserve) - dinner provided and everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Carol Archie at 250-296-3507 ext 101.

5) 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.

6) Subsidized Composters & Digesters - reserve yours by March 31/14

The Cariboo Regional District is selling subsidized composters again this year and have added the option of Green Cone Food Waste Digesters that will accept ALL cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, bones, dairy products, vegetables and fruit! The popular Sure Close counter top containers will also be available.

Visit the following websites for more info www.greencone.ca, earthmachine.com or sure-close.com - Sales this year will be advanced, meaning you must sign up for a composter or Green Cone before the end of March to receive them in May. For advances sales or further information email talktrash@cariboord.bc.ca or call 250-392-3351 (or toll free 1-800-665-1636).

7) Local Food - all year at Cariboo Growers

Early greens are now available (fresh sprouts, salad greens and kale).Visit the Co-op to also find local carrots, beets, garlic, onions, shallots, and of course a freezer full of local meats including chicken, beef, pork, salmon & lamb. Store hours: T, W & Fri from 11 am - 6 pm, and Saturday's from 10 am - 3 pm. Call 778-412-COOP (2667) for more information or email admin@cariboogrowers.ca - Cariboo Growers is your local farmers cooperative in downtown Williams Lake (corner of 3rd & Oliver Street).

8) Free Swim - Saturday March 15  at 6:30 pm

Free Swim, Saturday March 15th from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Sponsored by the Williams Lake Lions Club

9) Day of Caring - book your project today.

Melissa Newberry from The United Way in Williams Lake is now in the process of planning for a Day of Caring. If your organization has a job that needs to be done, contact Melissa who will organize a volunteer work team Melissa@unitedwaytnc.ca or call 250-392-8145.

10) Holding Onto Life Toolkit  - now available

The Suicide Prevention Committee has developed this toolkit for the family member of a person 15-24 years of age who is experiencing a difficult time in his/her life. When a person is in crisis, family members may have many questions. The kit is designed to provide some answers. The committee received funding through the United Way to develop this kit. Contact Bettina Egert for more information - bettina.egert@cmhawl.org or 250-305-4420.

11) Performances in the Park - call for submissions reminder
Presented by the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, the City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District.

The Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society is happy to announce that Performances in the Park, the outdoor free summer concert series, will begin on Thursday, July 3rd at 6:00pm and will continue each Thursday evening at the same time at the Gwen Ringwood Theatre in Williams Lake’s Boitanio Park until August 21st. Once again, with the support of the City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District, the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society will be presenting this event under the management of Angela Sommer of Angelkeys Music Studio.

The concert series will feature two acts each week; one at 6pm to showcase performances including youth, theatre, dance, musical and fashion shows, followed by a headline act from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. All acts will be family friendly.

We are currently looking for performers of every type to fill these performances. Application forms can be downloaded from the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society’s website http://www.centralcaribooarts.com/events/performancespark.html  or you can also receive an application by emailing Angela Sommer at performances@centralcaribooarts.com

Submissions can be made by mailing or dropping off completed applications to: Performances in the Park, c/o Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, 90 Fourth Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2C6, or by emailing completed forms to performances@centralcaribooarts.com by April 15, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

This well attended, free event, is fun for the whole family and we look forward to seeing familiar and new faces in the crowd!

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or for interviews please contact:

Angela Sommer

performances@centralcaribooarts.com
250-305-4784
http://www.centralcaribooarts.com