Table of Contents:
1) Next Social Planning Council Meeting - this Monday
May 25th
2) Boosting your Mental
Health Workshop- Tues May 26th from 12:30 - 2pm
3) Bike to
Work & School Week - May 25 - 31st
4) May is Speech &
Hearing Month - Communicating is Connecting
5) Book Launch at the Williams Lake Library - May 28th at 6:30 pm
6) Communities that Care's -
Positive Action Word of the Week
7) March Against Monsanto -
May 23rd at noon
8) School
Board No. 27 seeks your input right away
9) Annual Williams Lake
Children's Festival - Sunday May 31st from 10am - 3pm
10)
Free Salon Day for Graduation - Jun 6th from 1 - 4 pm
11) Free Fitness in the Park
- Jun 2 - Aug 25th in Boitanio Park Tuesday's from 6 - 7pm
12) Caribou Brain Injury
Society's Third Annual Golf Tournament
fundraiser - Jun 13th
13) Monthly Support group for
new parents - You had a baby! Now what?
14) Caring
for Kids New to Canada - Webinar on Jun 10th at 1:30 pm (registration required)
15) Reminder - Success for 6 -
funding for projects supporting local children 0 - 6
16) Register today -
Enterprising Non-Profits (ENP) Workshop - Jun 2nd
17) Canada Day Performers
& Vendors Wanted
18) Western Economic Diversification Canada - Grant applications (until
Jun 17th)
1) Next Social
Planning Council Meeting - this Monday May 25th
The Next Social Planning Council meeting is this
Monday May 25th at 11:30 am at the City of Williams Lake downstairs boardroom.
There will be a presentation and Q&A discussion with the Williams Lake
Central Business Improvement Association at the start of the meeting during
lunch (coffee, tea and light
lunch will be provided - donations are appreciated but never required!). Hope
to see you there! Last month's meeting minutes will be available on our blog
before the meeting, or in hardcopy at the meeting. Last month's meeting will
also be a topic of discussion at the May 25th meeting so if you missed it
please join us on Monday.
2) Boosting your Mental Health Workshop- Tues May 26th
from 12:30 - 2pm
Self Care means nurturing
yourself - filling up with good things - especially when dealing with daily
stress. Music, art, poetry, activity, and people can all help.
Everyone is welcome to come
and explore self-care strategies with us on Tuesday May 26th from 12:30 - 2pm
at the IMSS office, 118C N. 1st Avenue in Williams Lake.
For more information please
call 778-412-2999 or email sharont@imss.ca
3) Bike to Work & School Week
- May 25 - 31st
Dust off
your pedals!
Bike to Work & School Week - May 25-31st - Have fun, improve your health
and air quality by cycling to work, school, and everywhere you need to go!
Register at www.biketowork.ca/williams-lake
for your chance to win great prizes for children, youth, and adults.
Track your kilometers pedalled, emissions saved and calories burned. Every day
you log kilometres you will be entered into a draw for prizes, including the Grand
Prize: Prague to Budapest Cycling Trip for 2! Bike events
happening all week for all ages!
Please join
the event and share it with all your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/801129423336451/
Events for
all ages, all week long! For more
information please contact:
Tammy Keetch
Air Quality Educator
Scout Island Nature Centre / Williams
Lake Air Quality Roundtable
250-620-0598 (home office) Office
day: Monday OR Friday
Recognizing the value that clean air
brings to our health & environment
4) May is Speech & Hearing Month - Communicating
is Connecting
The ability to communicate is
your bridge to the rest of the world. 1 in 10 British Columbians experience a
communication disorder which can lead to isolation and loneliness. To celebrate
Speech and Hearing Month in May, communicate. Send a postcard to someone you
love, to someone you want to connect with, or to someone in need of support.
The Speech and Language Programs
from Interior Health and the Child Development Centre will be pairing up to
host a booth at the Children's Festival in Boitanio Park on May 31st. For more
information please contact your local Interior Health office.
North Coast
MLA Jennifer Rice rose in the Legislature this morning to make a short
statement on the importance of acknowledging May as Speech and Hearing Month. A
short clip of her statement can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1JFE6Yc.
5) Book Launch at the Williams Lake Library - May 28th at 6:30 pm
"Gerry get you gun": Gerry Bracewell launches new book at the
Williams Lake Branch Library
Thursday May 28th at 6:30p.m.
BC's first
woman to become a licensed hunting guide! "Gerry, get your gun" packs
the wallop of a 30-30 rifle. Legendary hunting guide Gerry Bracewell recounts
tales of extraordinary toughness and perseverance in the untamed Chilcotin. Books
for sale at event from the Open Book.
6) Communities that Care's - Positive Action Word of
the Week
The Positive Action word of
the week of May 25, 2015 is: Forgiveness: To give up anger and resentment.
The Positive Action word of
the week of Jun 1, 2015 is Self
Improvement: To make yourself better by taking positive actions.
If you would like more background
information about Positive Action please contact Carla Bullinger at
250-267-8249 or email comthatcares@sd27.bc.ca
7) March Against Monsanto - May 23rd at noon
This march starts at 12pm
from the Cariboo Growers parking lot (corner of 3rd & Oliver Street) and
will head up Oliver Street, left on 7th Ave and then down Mart Street. This
march (restricted to the sidewalk) is to raise awareness about genetically
modified organisms (GMO) and the demand for food products in Canada containing
GMO's to be clearly labelled.
8) School Board No. 27 seeks your
input right away
Board Seeks Input!
The Board of
Education is seeking input from the public and its stakeholders on the
following policy revisions:
1. Policy 3513
Community Use of Facilities
2. Policy 4111
Recruitment and Selection of Teachers and Support Staff
3. Policy 2100
Administration and Management
Click on the
link below to complete a brief on-line survey and to review the proposed policy
changes:
http://www.sd27.bc.ca/policies-bylaws/
For more
information please contact:
Connee Newberry
Executive
Assistant (Board of Education and Secretary-Treasurer)
School
District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)
350
Second Avenue North
Williams
Lake, BC V2G 1Z9
p.
250.398.3833
f.
250.392.3600
9) Annual Williams Lake Children's Festival - Sunday
May 31st from 10am - 3pm
The annual Williams Lake
Children's Festival is on Sunday May 31st in Boitanio Park from 10am - 3pm with
tons of free and fun activities, music and door prizes. Science world will be
on the main stage for three performances. For more information please contact
the Women's Contact Society office at 392-4118.
10) Free Salon Day for
Graduation - Jun 6th from 1 - 4 pm
At the Glass Slippers
Boutique which 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.
Drop-in from 1 - 4pm for
Hairdressing, Nail Art, Make-up, and snacks at #70 South 1st Ave (across from
Red Shreds).
Note - donations are still needed
for young men's black dress shoes. Also needed are volunteers, a flat iron,
large safety pins, and beauty supplies including hairclips, hair spray and makeup.
Donations can be dropped off at the Boys & Girls Club of Williams Lake. Contact
Lora at 250-267-1467 or email lora.fairbrother@sd27.bc.ca
for more information.
11) Free Fitness in the Park - Jun 2 - Aug 25th in
Boitanio Park Tuesday's from 6 - 7pm
Enjoy the outdoors, fresh
air, and exercise in your own community park. Join certified instructors from
the Recreation Complex for a free one hour fitness class in Boitaino Park each
Tuesday evening from Jun 2 - Aug 25th. Meet at the Gwen Ringwood Stage at 6pm
with your own mat and water bottle and join the fun.
Jun 2 - Yoga
Jun 9 - Yoga
Jun 16 - Yoga
Jun 23 - Zumba
Jun 30 - Zumba
Jul 7 - Zumba
Jul 14 - Boot Camp
Jul 21 - Boot Camp
Jul 28 - Boot Camp
Aug 4 - Belly Dancing
Aug 11 - Belly Dancing
Aug 18 - Yoga
Aug 25 - Cardio
12) Caribou Brain Injury Society's Third Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser - Jun
13th
With all proceeds benefitting
the Caribou Brain Injury Society, head out to Bell-E-Acres on Jun 13th from
10am - 3:30 pm (awards start at 4pm). Concession, silent auction, hidden balls
and hole prizes. Fun for all ages with many prizes to be won in the following
categories: 1st place golfer, 2nd place golfer, 3rd place golfer, 1st place
Team/Couple, 1st place mini-golfer, Long Putt and closest to the pin.
Golf tournament: Groups of
two, singles, or we can match you with a partner. Fees are $15 per person or
$25 per couple.
Mini-golf tournament: Anyone
can play with prizes awarded to children only. Fee is $5
Sponsored by Bell-E-Acres
with prizes donated by Heartland Toyota, Denny's, McDonalds, and Community
Businesses. 2015 Toyota Corolla Hole in One Prize. Contact Courtney at
250-392-7772 for more information.
13) Monthly Support group for new parents - You had a
baby! Now what?
Join this new monthly support
group for a safe space to talk about the good, bad and the ugly of having a
baby and the postpartum process. Babies in arm are welcomed! Held the second
Tuesday of each month (next one is Tuesday Jun 9th) at 202 N. 4th Avenue (back
entrance).
For more information check
"You had a baby Now what?" on Facebook or call Krista at 250-392-3583
14) Caring for Kids New to Canada
- Webinar on Jun 10th at 1:30 pm (registration required)
Join us on
June 10th at 1pm (eastern time) for a Canadian Paediatric Society webinar about
ways the "Caring for Kids New to Canada" website can be used by
health professionals to prevent, identify and manage key health issues
affecting newcomer children and youth. Practical website tools to aid in the
screening process, such as the e-checklist and the signs and symptoms tool will
be highlighted.
The webinar
will be presented by Dr. Tony Barozzino of Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital,
and Dr. Susan Kuhn of Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. There is no cost
to attend, but you must sign-up in advance. For more information or to register
please visit www.chnet-works.ca or http://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/
15) Reminder - Success for 6 - funding for projects
supporting local children 0 - 6
We
want to hear from you! Success by 6 in Williams Lake is delighted to announce
that we have funding available for projects supporting local children 0-6 and
their families! This funding is for programs running from July 1, 2015 to June
30, 2016, and the deadline for completed proposals is May 31, 2015.
Success by 6 is a program
administered through United Way which provides support for aboriginal and
non-aboriginal community organizations and programs that benefit children up to
the age of six. We receive funding every year from the BC government, United
Way and BC Credit Unions, which we disperse throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin to
non-profit groups to support young children and their families.
Collaborative programs and
partnerships that fit these priorities and directions are encouraged! Some of
our funded projects include the Family Literacy Festival and the Children’s
Festival, playground equipment, computer software, toys, craft supplies and
cultural programs for First Nations preschools and daycares, and equipment used
by professionals working with children with developmental challenges.
If
you are a non-profit group with a great idea for an initiative, a program or an
event in the Williams Lake area please
contact LeRae Haynes at leraehaynes@gmail.com,
phone or text me at 250-398-9848 or contact me on Facebook (Williams Lake Success
by 6.) If it would be helpful, I would be delighted to meet with you to help
work out the details of your proposal.
If your proposal is
successful, you will be required to sign a letter of agreement with Success by
6 before receiving the funding, and fill out an online survey for our records
at the completion of your project.
16) Register today - Enterprising Non-Profits (ENP)
Workshop - Jun 2nd
A business operated by a
non-profit organization is called a social enterprise. They can take many forms
and operate across almost every sector. Social enterprise allows a non-profit
to generate income by selling a product or service while creating social,
cultural or environmental value.
Presented by the United Way
and hosted by the CCACS, "Building your Social Enterprise" workshop
provides a unique opportunity to have your questions answered. Learn about
social enterprise, hear examples from across the province and qualify to apply
for an ENP grant to plan and/or develop your social enterprise project. The
workshop introduces the what & why as well as an overview of the stages of
business development: readiness, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, and
business planning. You must register in advance to reserve your seat.
In Williams Lake, this
workshop is taking place:
Tuesday Jun 2nd
Starts at 9:00 am
@ the Central Cariboo Arts
& Culture Society (90 Fourth Ave North)
Registration: $20 first
person (2nd registrant free)
http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1670&EID=19422
The Social Planning Council is attending and can bring
one more person for free. If interested please contact me asap by phone at
250-243-2126
17) Canada Day Performers & Vendors Wanted
The Williams Lake Canada Day
Committee is seeking local performers and vendors interested in helping to
celebrate Canada Day July 1, 2015. The committee is also looking for local
businesses and organizations with unique products and services to make this a
truly special event.
There are no fees ,but a
number of submission guidelines must be met. For more information and
application forms please visit www.williamslake.ca or contact Suzanne Cochrane
at the Recreation Complex or scochrane@williamslake.ca. Deadline is May 29th.
18) Western Economic
Diversification Canada - Grant applications (until Jun 17th)
In 2017, Canadians across the country will celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation (Canada
150), a key milestone in the life of our country. The overarching theme to celebrating Canada 150 is “Strong.
Proud. Free”, which includes a vision to Give Back to Canada, through
lasting legacies that extend beyond 2017.
As part of
the government-wide Canada 150 celebrations, the Government of Canada has
launched the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, which will
invest $150 million over two years to rehabilitate and improve existing
community infrastructure across Canada.
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), on behalf of the
Government of Canada, will deliver the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure
Program in Western Canada and will invest $43.2 million in projects aiming to
rehabilitate existing cultural and community infrastructure.
These projects will reflect our shared history and optimism for the
future while leaving a lasting legacy in celebration of Canada 150.
Detailed
information on the delivery of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
in Western Canada, including important details on
eligibility, application requirements and program priorities, are available on the WD website http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/18872.asp.
Applications
in Western Canada will be accepted from Tuesday May 19th until Wednesday Jun
17th at 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
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