Community Updates (10) – May 9, 2014

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

2) 6th Annual Seedy Saturday - May 10th at Memory Garden from 10 am - 2pm

3) Spring Yard & Garden Sale - Saturday May 10th 9:30am* - 1 pm at the Scout Island Nature House

4) Cariboo Potters - Spring Sale - Saturday May 10th from 10am - 4pm (at Old Fire Hall)

5) McDonald’s Bicycle Rodeo RESCHEDULED - May 27th from 4pm - 7 pm

6) Williams Lake Library Annual Book Sale - sale still on May 9 & 10th

7) City Encourages Feedback on Proposed Good Neighbour Bylaw - May 15th

8) Grad is almost upon us - Glass Slippers Boutique is taking donations & looking for volunteers

9) Women's Contact Society's - used clothing

10) artsVest BC for the Central Cariboo

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

The Positive Action word of the week of May 12th is: Trust: To have confidence or faith

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

2) 6th Annual Seedy Saturday - May 10th at Memory Garden from 10 am - 2pm

This year Seedy Saturday is taking place at Memory Garden Community Garden at the bottom of Carson Drive hill. A free family event, come and stock up on locally grown seedlings and saved seeds!  Seedlings and seeds will be available for purchase or trade from over 20 vendors!  You will also be able to sign up for a Community Garden bed there.

FREE WORKSHOPS!  Come spend time with Brianna VanDeWijngaard - Master Gardener, local SPIN Farmer, operator of Puddle Produce and Assistant Food Action Coordinator with the Food Policy Council.  She will be leading mini-workshops on:

Soil Testing:  learn a simple way to deconstruct your soil and see what it's major components are, then learn ways you can adjust it to suit your growing needs.  Either experiment with the soil on site, or bring your own sample from home in a 500mL canning jar!

Organic/Natural Fertilizers:  learn about natural options for improving your soil quality!

Potting Soil Recipes:  learn a few different recipes for homemade potting soil, take home the recipe cards and you can try it out at home!

Members of the Williams Lake Gardening Club will also be on hand all morning to answer any of your gardening questions!  The bring a wealth of experience and knowledge with them, and they will also have their favourite reference books on hand.

Karen Thompson from San Jose Cattle Ranch will be selling her homegrown beef smokies, so be sure to plan to stay for lunch!

The Williams Lake Hospice Society will be selling plantable Memory Cards by donation. Each card is made of hand-crafted papers and includes 12 varieties of perennial wildflowers seeds.  Cards can be taken home with you, or planted in the Cariboo Lodge Community Garden in a bed we have dedicated for this purpose.

There will be a kids section as well, with seedy-themed crafts :), and Terri Smith of Roads End Vegetable Company will have the famous Amadeus the Goat with her!

For more info please contact Michelle Daymond or Tatjana Lauzon at 250-302-5010 or email foodpolicycouncil@hotmail.com

3) Spring Yard & Garden Sale - Saturday May 10th 9:30am* - 1 pm at the Scout Island Nature House

Our popular annual sale raises funds for a bursary awarded to a graduating secondary student and for educational nature programs at Scout Island.

Seedlings, bedding plants, perennials, unique and useable clothing, outdoor and camping equipment, books, videos and vinyl records, CDs and DVDs, dishes and kitchen equipment, gardening supplies, tools, pictures, toys and any other darned thing our supporters contribute - All at great prices.

Donations for the sale can be dropped off at the Nature Centre on Friday May 9^. It helps a lot if you price your items for us

If you have any questions Please contact Margaret Waringat 250 398 7724 or mewaring@hotmail.com

*if you arrive early you will be invited to take a walk until 9:30

4) Cariboo Potters - Spring Sale - Saturday May 10th from 10am - 4pm (at Old Fire Hall)

Cariboo Potters - one day only Spring Sale - Saturday May 10th from 10am - 4pm at the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (the Old Fire Hall).

5) McDonald’s Bicycle Rodeo RESCHEDULED - May 27th from 4pm - 7 pm

Bicycle Safety will be the theme for the McDonald’s Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Canadian Tire parking lot. We encourage families to pre-register for this FREE event by calling the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex at 250-398-7665.

This year the McDonald’s Bicycle Rodeo committee is teaming up with the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society who in partnership with Red Shred’s Bike and Board Shed is offering gently used bicycles for anyone that doesn’t own a bike.  Anyone needing a used bicycle can call the Conservation Society at 250-398-7929 and ask for Brianna van de Wijngaard.

The Bike Rodeo promotes safe bicycle riding habits which will reduce accidents involving children. The event is free and offers many interactive activities for children.

“As more people start riding their bikes it is important to remind riders that safety and awareness are critical.  Parents should always wear a helmet as it shows children through example that you should never ride your bicycle without one.” says Dave Dickson, Safer Communities Coordinator. 

A course with a series of eight safety stations will give children the opportunity to learn correct riding skills. A safety inspection of the bicycle is the first stop on the course. Professionals will also check the child’s bike helmet to make sure it fits well and is being worn properly.

According to Safe Kids Canada, “Children suffer injuries doing wheeled activities because of a combination of factors that most commonly include inexperience, loss of control, lack of traffic safety skills, high speed and the tendency to attempt stunts.”

The remaining bike safety stations will focus on riding techniques and skills. Children will be asked to ride through established courses of figure eights, circles, and parallel lines. The emphasis for children at this event is to learn how to control their bicycle. All children who can ride tricycles or bicycles are encouraged to attend.  Bring your bicycle and helmet along.   You must register for this free program by calling the Cariboo Memorial Complex at 250-398-7665.

Sponsors of this event are: McDonald’s, Success by Six, United Way, Canadian Tire, the Brain Injury Society, Community Policing, Red Shreds, Boys and Girls Club, Youth for Christ, and the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.  Contact Suzanne Cochrane or Denise Skarra at 250-398-7665 or visit activewilliamslake.com for more information.

6) Williams Lake Library Annual Book Sale - sale still on May 9 & 10th

Check out the annual book sale at the library from May 6 - 10th (see schedule below).

Friday May 9th: 10:30-4:30 Saturday May 10th: 10:30-2:00

For more information please contact the Branch at 250-392-3630 or email wlake@cariboord.bc.ca

7) City Encourages Feedback on Proposed Good Neighbour Bylaw - May 15th
The public is invited to provide feedback on a proposed Good Neighbour Bylaw at an open house at City Hall on May 15, 2014 starting at 7pm. Comments are also welcome via e-mail at bylawenforcement@williamslake.ca, or in writing to the City.
The proposed Good Neighbour Bylaw supports the City’s goal to protect and improve the quality of life of its residents, promote civic responsibility, and to encourage good relationships between neighbours.
The proposed bylaw incorporates four main categories: Street Nuisances, Noise Control, Property Maintenance, and Vacant Buildings. While most of the Good Neighbour Bylaw will contain existing regulations, there are some changes proposed.

The open house will be held at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall on May 15, 2014. Staff will be on hand to explain the Good Neighbour Bylaw and the proposed changes. More information is available from the City of Williams Lake website at williamslake.ca (http://www.williamslake.ca/index.asp?p=3450), or by calling 250-392-1765.

8) Grad is almost upon us - Glass Slippers Boutique is taking donations & looking for volunteers

Boutique Description: Helps graduates with low income attend their festivities. Loans prom dresses, arranges tux rentals; possible support with grad fees, hair appointments, or other grad expenses. Contact Lora at 250-267-1467 or email lora.fairbrother@sd27.bc.ca for more information or if you want to volunteer.

We are always looking for all items but this year men's wear, men's black shoes, bow ties, white shirts. Ladies jewellery, tiaras, would be most appreciated. And SPONSOR A GRAD (see below). we need funds to rent tuxedos, I am finding this year most difficult with receiving monetary donations. A mannequin or tow would also be great if we can find any. And volunteers for the Boutique day in early June.

Sponsor a Grad - help with a tux rental or those perfect shoes - buy a salon certificate and help make a memorable moment. Boys & Girls Club Charity number available upon request. Contact Lora at the Club for more info at 250-392-5730.

9) Women's Contact Society's - used clothing

The Women's contact Society collects and makes available to those who cannot afford it, clothing that women can use to wear when getting back into the workforce. If you are cleaning out your closets this spring, bring your clothing that you no longer need to the Society. For more information please call 250-392-4118.

10) artsVest BC for the Central Cariboo

Free Sponsorship Workshop and Funding Program Information Session. Presented in partnership with the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society.
Location: Central Cariboo Arts Centre, Williams Lake, BC
Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 1:00  to 5:30 p.m.

artsVest is a matching grant and training program that helps to spark business partnership with arts, culture and heritage organizations. We are looking to deliver the program in 2014/15 in the Central Cariboo. You must attend the info session and workshop in order to be eligible to apply for funds.  

The workshop provides valuable tools to help small and mid-sized cultural organizations and groups secure and nurture long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses. The info session provides critical information about successfully completing the application.

To register visit http://artsvestbcwilliamslake.eventbrite.ca/ or for more information please visit http://www.artsvest.com/artsvest%E2%84%A2-b-c/