Community Updates (14) - March 20, 2015

Table of Contents:

1) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - this Monday Mar 23rd at the City
2) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of the Week - Empathy
3) Job Posting - Early Years Centre Program Coordinator for the Women's Contact Society
4) Free Swim Mar 22nd - sponsored by the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society
5) Family Dance Party in the Pool - Fri Mar 27th
6) Stephen Lloyd Garret is in Williams Lake all day Sat March 28th
7) Culture Days - Call for BC Artists & Cultural Workers
8) Connect Parent Program - begins Apr 14th
9) Health & Science Career Fair - Mar 31st
10) Performances in the Park - call for Performers 2015
11) TRU Gala 2015 - Guys & Dolls - Sat Mar 28th
12) Free Tumble & Play - Saturdays - extended until Mar 28th
13) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Williams Lake's annual themed "Bowl of Kid Sake"
14) Cariboo Artisan Fair - Apr 2 & 3rd

1) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - this Monday Mar 23rd at the CityNext Social Planning Council Meeting - Monday Mar 23rd at 11 am at the City of Williams Lake. Presenter is the Cariboo Regioal District on the survey results from the "Central and South Cariboo Mental Health Services Gaps Analysis". Light lunch will be provided (donations are appreciated but never required!). Hope to see you there!

2) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of the WeekThe Positive Action word of the week of Mar 23, 2015 is: Empathy: To think as others feel.

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

3) Job Posting - Early Years Centre Program Coordinator for the Women's Contact SocietyThe successful candidate will be self-motivated, an innovative thinker and an experienced facilitator. The hours are 28 hours per week, with salary dependent on education and experience. Resumes must be submitted by noon on Mar 23/15 to Irene Willsie, Executive Director, PO Box 4094, 51A South 4th Ave, Williams Lake BC V2G 1J6 or email ed@womenscontact.org. For a more detailed job description and required qualifications and specialized knowledge required please contact the WCS directly at 250-392-4118.

4) Free Swim Mar 22nd - sponsored by the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation SocietySunday Mar 22nd from 6:30 - 8 pm

5) Family Dance Party in the Pool - Fri Mar 27thBring the whole family and dance through the ages at the Family Dance Party at the Recreation Complex on Fri Mar 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Jazz, Hip Hop, Square Dancing and more... in the water! Regular drop-in rates apply - for more info please call 250-398-7665. Please remember to bring your child's lifejacket.

6) Stephen Lloyd Garret is in Williams Lake all day Sat March 28thFree to the public, join us for a full day of discussion at Signal Point Event Centre at 1640 Broadway Ave.  Steven Lloyd Garret is the special guest speaker to address the topic: Let's Talk about Death and get ready for the inevitable gracefully.

From 10:30 - 12pm: Disrobing the Grim Reaper (a different view on death... removing the fear).
From 1 - 2:30 pm: Communication & Preparation (having those difficult conversations).
From 3 - 4:30 pm: Sudden & Unexpected Deaths (how can we best process suicide, murder and accidental death)

For more information please contact the Williams Lake Hospice Society at 250-303-3573 or email jc@crystalclearcounselling.ca - sponsored by the Williams Lake Hospice Society.

7) Culture Days - Call for BC Artists & Cultural WorkersAre you an artist or cultural worker active in promoting arts & culture in your community? If yes, BC Culture Days invites you to apply to be the next BC Culture Days Ambassador. Deadline is Apr 13th, and the top finalist will win a trip to the National Congress on Culture in Edmonton from May 7 - 8th and $2500 towards the production of their culture days events.

For submission criteria and guidelines, please visit BC.CultureDays.ca

8) Connect Parent Program - begins Apr 14thThere is an upcoming Connect Parent Program which will be beginning April 14, 2015 and run for 10 weeks. The Connect program is a partnership between Simon Fraser University, the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre and MCFD. It has been developed for parents and caregivers of youth based on research examining:

Attachment
Child & Adolescent Development, Mental Health and Social Well-Being
Parenting and Family Functioning
Prevention and Intervention Research
Parent’s Feedback
Short and Long Term Effectiveness

If you know of someone who might find this workshop useful, please contact Sheila Cohen at CMHA 250-305-4487 or 250-398-8220 ext 2012 or email sheila.cohen@cmhawl.org

9) Health & Science Career Fair - Mar 31stInviting First Nations youth in grades 7 - 12 for a Health & Science Career Fair on Tuesday Mar 31st at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium on Sugar Cane Reserve from 10am - 2:30 pm. For more info please contact Kyle Crump (ext 111) or Carol Archie (ext 122) at 250-296-3507. There will be prizes and lunch is provided. Sponsored by The Williams Lake Indian Band, and First Nations Education Steering Committee.

10) Performances in the Park - call for Performers 2015The Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (CCACS) is happy to announce that the free summer concert series, "Performances in the Park" will begin on Thursday Jul 2 at 6:00 pm and will continue each week at the same time and day in Boitanio Park until Aug 20th. Once again this is with support of the City and CRD and management by Angela Sommer.

The CCACS is looking for performers to fill the slots in the following categories: music performers, and additional performance by youth, theatre, dance, musical and fashion shows. All acts will be family friendly!

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or for interviews please contact Angela at performance@centralcaribooarts.com or call 250-305-4784.

11) TRU Gala 2015 - Guys & Dolls - Sat Mar 28thJoin us for an evening of elegance and jazz to help support TRU scholarships and Awards on Saturday March 28th at the Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake Auditorium. Cocktails start at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, Dance at 9pm. Live & Silent Auctions with music by Brandon Isaak & The Twisters. Fundraiser costs $120/person or $960/table of eight. Tickets may be purchased at TRU or to reserve your table or seats visit: tru.ca/williamslake

12) Free Tumble & Play - Saturdays - extended until Mar 28thEnjoy free "Tumble and Play" on Saturdays at the Marie Sharpe Gym from 10 - 11:30 am. This is an active parent and tot playtime where you can bounce, catch, slide, race and tumble extended to Mar 28th and includes spring break. A variety of sports equipment, toys and mats will be available. Adult participation is required. Sponsored by Success by Six, this program is free to participants. For more info call 250-398-7665.

13) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Williams Lake's annual themed "Bowl of Kid Sake"The fun Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters "Bowl for Kid Sake" fundraiser's theme this year is "Mask-Arade" and is taking place on Apr 10 - 12th. Wear and mask and roll some strikes! Free bowling with pizza courtesy of Panago. To register visit www.bbswlake.com or call 250-398-8391

14) Cariboo Artisan Fair - Apr 2 & 3rdAt the Signal Point Gaming Centre on Thursday Apr 2nd from 6 - 9pm, and Friday Apr 3rd from 3 - 6pm - free for all.

Please forward or print these updates as you wish. The next community updates will be sent out in two weeks from today... have a great weekend!

Community Updates (11) - Mar 6, 2015

Table of Contents:

1) Spring Break Activities at the Recreation Complex

2) International Women's Day - Celebration at TRU tonight Mar 6th

3) Performances in the Park - call for Performers 2015

4) TRU Gala 2015 - Guys & Dolls - Sat Mar 28th

5) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - Monday Mar 23rd - CRD presents

6) Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) - Citizenship Sessions

7) Williams Lake Wanderers - March Schedule

8) Positive Action Parenting Workshop - Mar 10 - 12th at Marie Sharpe

9) Free Tumble & Play - Saturdays - extended until Mar 28th

10) Advance notice - BBBS of Williams Lake annual themed "Bowl of Kid Sake"

11) Advance notice - Williams Lake Cultural Round Table - May 14th from 4:30 - 7:30 pm

1) Spring Break Activities at the Recreation Complex

Fun Spring Break Days at the Pool:

Everyone Welcome Swims from 1:30 - 5pm (regular drop-in rates apply) - call 250-398-7665 for more information.

Mar 9 - Pirate Day

Mar 10 - Sport Day

Mar 11 - Iceberg Day

Mar 12 - Survivor Day

Mar 13 - Relay Day

Mar 16 - Tropical Day

Mar 17 -  Water War Day (bring your own water gun)

Mar 18 - Iceberg Day

Mar 19 - Target Day

Mar 20 - Inflatable Day (all inflatable toys will be in the water, and bring your own too).

Spring Break Day Camp Available:

Offering fully licensed child care from 8am - 5pm weekdays for both weeks of spring break. Cost is $32 per day - please contact the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex at 250-398-7665 to register.

Public (and Laser) Skates during spring break:

Regular Public Skates Tuesday's  Mar 10 & 17th from 11am - 12:30 pm... and the popular LAZER skates are back for spring break Thursdays March 12 & 19th (regular rates apply). Contact the Complex for more info at 250-398-7665.

2) International Women's Day - Celebration at TRU tonight Mar 6th

The Women's Contact Society is hosting their annual celebration of International Women's Day this evening, Mar 6th at TRU. Appetizers start at 5pm, Women with Heart Award at 5:10 pm, and Presenters start at 5:30 pm. Free admission and everyone is welcome to attend. "Paint it Purple" and "Make it Happen".

3) Performances in the Park - call for Performers 2015

The Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (CCACS) is happy to announce that the free summer concert series, "Performances in the Park" will begin on Thursday Jul 2 at 6:00 pm and will continue each week at the same time and day in Boitanio Park until Aug 20th. Once again this is with support of the City and CRD and management by Angela Sommer.

The CCACS is looking for performers to fill the slots in the following categories: music performers, and additional performance by youth, theatre, dance, musical and fashion shows. All acts will be family friendly!

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or for interviews please contact Angela at performance@centralcaribooarts.com or call 250-305-4784.

4) TRU Gala 2015 - Guys & Dolls - Sat Mar 28th

Join us for an evening of elegance and jazz to help support TRU scholarships and Awards on Saturday March 28th at the Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake Auditorium. Cocktails start at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, Dance at 9pm. Live & Silent Auctions with music by Brandon Isaak & The Twisters. Fundraiser costs $120/person or $960/table of eight. Tickets may be purchased at TRU or to resere your table or

seats visit: tru.ca/williamslake

5) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - Monday Mar 23rd at the City

Next Social Planning Council Meeting - Monday Mar 23rd at 11 am at the City of Williams Lake. Presenter is the Cariboo Regioal District on the survey results from the "Central and South Cariboo  Mental Health Services Gaps Analysis"

6) Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) - Citizenship Sessions

Friday March 20th from 12 pm - 2 pm learn about changes to Federal programs for temporary workers family reunification, spousal sponsorship and immigration applications.

IMSS also provides free monthly sessions discussing the process of applying for Canadian Citizenship, as well as preparing people to take the Citizenship test in the future. Sessions are interactive, fun, and open to all who are considering citizenship in the next two years. Next sessions are on Monday Mar 16th at 9:30am and Thursday Feb 18 Mar 19th at 6:00 pm.

All workshops are free and open to everyone regardless of immigration status. However, people with permanent resident status will be asked to provide some documentation in order that we can continue to receive funding and serve the Williams Lake community.

To register email info.wl@imss.ca or call 778-412-2999. You can also visit Facebook: IMSSWL, www.imss.ca or on Twitter: @WelcomeWL for more information.

7) Williams Lake Wanderers - March Schedule

To join this group, come about 9:15 am to the Cariboo Memorial Complex on a Tues., Wed., or Thursday. We always begin our outings from there, so you can fill out a membership form and pay your $10 annual fee. We leave at 9:30 am. Once you're a member, you will receive emails with schedule and schedule changes. Schedules and updates are also on Facebook.

 By the middle of the month, we have scheduled only walking/hiking in anticipation of Spring!! Check your schedule daily.

Tues. Mar. 3 – English Road walk ( Highway 20)

Wed. Mar. 4–  Bull Mountain ski

Thurs, Mar. 5 –  Moon Road walk ( Highway 20)

Tues. Mar. 10 –  Dairy Fields walk/snowshoe

Wed. Mar. 11 –  Bull Mtn. ski

Thurs. Mar. 12 – Borland Creek walk ( 150 Mile)

Tues. Mar. 17 – River Valley walk

Wed. Mar. 18  – Bond Lake snowsoe/walk

Thurs. Mar. 19 –Gunanoot Trails walk/snowshoe ( Dog Creek Road)

Tues. Mar. 24 -   Snakes & Ladders walk (Esler)

Wed. Mar. 25 – Scout Island walk

Thurs. Mar. 26  -  Signal Point walk  Coffee Social after at Dog & Suds

Tues. Mar. 31 – Mission Road walk

All of these activities are subject to change according to weather conditions, so keep an eye on your email/Facebook.

Members' Monthly Breakfast Social: Our no host breakfast get together for conversation & new ideas for outings will be Mar. 11th, at 8 am at Denny's.

Club contacts: Bette McLennan          250-392-6423, Gail Peterson 250-392-4705 and Joanne Wright 250-398-7624

8) Positive Action Parenting Workshop - Mar 10 - 12th at Marie Sharpe

Positive Action Parenting Workshop - Mar 10 - 12th at Marie Sharpe School from 10am - 3 pm - transportation and lunch is provided. Please contact Carla Bullinger at 250-267-8249 or email comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca for further information.

9) Free Tumble & Play - Saturdays - extended until Mar 28th

Enjoy free "Tumble and Play" on Saturdays at the Marie Sharpe Gym from 10 - 11:30 am. This is an active parent and tot playtime where you can bounce, catch, slide, race and tumble extended to Mar 28th and includes spring break. A variety of sports equipment, toys and mats will be available. Adult participation is required. Sponsored by Success by Six, this program is free to participants. For more info call 250-398-7665.

10) Advance notice - BBBS of Williams Lake annual themed "Bowl of Kid Sake"

The fun Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters "Bowl for Kid Sake" fundraiser's theme this year is "Mask-Arade" and is taking place on Apr 10 - 12th. Wear and mask and roll some strikes! Free bowling with pizza courtesy of Panago. To register visit www.bbswlake.com or call 250-398-8391

11) Advance notice - Williams Lake Cultural Round Table - May 14th from 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Presented by the Alliance for Arts, and Culture And Arts BC, and hosted by the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (CCACS), this is your invitation to join your arts, culture and heritage community colleagues in a provincial conversation about the development of a cultural policy framework for BC. This is your opportunity to bring your personal, local and regional perspectives to this important provincial initiative.

For further information please visit www.bccreativeconvergence.ca or reserve your spot today online at:

http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/williams-lake-community-cultural-roundtable-registration-15786064544

Please forward or print these updates as you wish. The next community updates will be sent out in two weeks from today... wishing everyone a safe and happy Spring break!