Terrace Standard
NEWS
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FEBRUARY 13 – Terrace and District Multicultural Association annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre followed by a 7:30 p.m. presentation by rotarians Art and Lesley Erasmus on their journey to Ethiopia. For more details, call 6381594. FEBRUARY 14 – Everyone is invited to March to Brolly Square in protest to put an end to violence against women by bringing awareness to the global situation from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at Brolly Square (next to the Royal Bank). Join in the flash mob style dance. Information on resources for women who have been, or are, affected by violence will be available. Presented collaboratively by K’san Society, Northwest Training-Works BC, The Family Place, NWCC, Kermode Friendship Society and other community partners. for more details, call Diana at 638-8108 or Coco at 638-1863. FEBRUARY 15 – All Kitselas members are invited to attend the Kitselas Treaty Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Kitselas Hall. Rides available on request. For more details, call the office at 635-8882. FEBRUARY 20 – Skeena Valley Fall Fair meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Skeena Diversity Office. Everyone is invited to join a great group in the early stages of planning this year’s fair, which will be “Celebrating Local.” Come on out and see what ideas are being entertained and how to be part of this fun event. FEBRUARY 20 – Kitselas Treaty AIP approval vote from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kitselas Hall and Gitaus administration building (1561 Kulspai Cres.). All Kitselas First Nation members age 18 and older as of the vote are eligible to cast a ballot. If you would like to be provided with a mail-in ballot package, call the electoral officer at 1-888-564-4841. FEBRUARY 22-23 – Hobiyee 2013: celebrate the Nisga’a New Year at Ts’oohl Ts’ap Memorial Centre in Gitwinksihlkw starting at 9 p.m. Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday. For more details, call Alvin Azak 250-633-2294 or Ron Nyce 250-633-2965. FEBRUARY 23 – “Good Neighbours” is the theme of Heritage Day celebrations from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the arena banquet room. Music, family treasures, old photos, histories. Put on by the Terrace Regional Historical Society, 635-1771.
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NORTHERN ANIMAL RESCUE Alliance (NARA) needs pet carriers for transporting rescued cats, kittens, dogs, puppies to and from vet appointments or on flights to find their
“furever” homes down south. For more details, or for questions, email northernanimalrescue@ hotmail.com or find Northern Animal Rescue Alliance on Facebook. CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! Terrace and District Arts Council is preparing for its second Summer Arts Festival from June 28 to July 7 and is looking for bands to play in the George Little Park and buskers for the downtown area. If you are interested, please email info@ artsterrace.ca or call 635-4694 for more details. SENIORS TAI CHI at the Happy Gang Centre on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:45 to 9:45. Chase away the winter while building your strength, balance and coordination. Drop-in fee. All are welcome. Call Rita 635-0144 or Wendy 635-3847 for more info. THE TERRACE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month. To find out the location of the next meeting, call Doug 635-4809 or Val 635-3415. THE TERRACE TOASTMASTERS Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Graydon Securities Building on Keith Ave. (next to Irlybird). For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. HAS YOUR LIFE been affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. Meetings are Sundays at 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Almarlin building at 3219 Eby St. For more information, call 250-635-8181. TERRACE BIRTHRIGHT SOCIETY has closed its pregnancy crisis office. The hot line 1-800-550-4900 will remain available free of charge. PARK CENTRE OFFERS a variety of parenting education and support programs including Infant Massage, Nobody’s Perfect, So You Have the Blues (PPD/PPND Support), Parenting Plus!, Fathers Group, Building Healthier Babies, and Building Blocks. Stop in or phone for more information: 4465 Park Ave, 635-1830, or on Facebook (Programs of the TCDC). THE HOMELESS OUTREACH Program and the Living Room Project provide services at the Old Carpenters Hall on the corner of Davis Ave. and Sparks St. Open Mon. to Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fri. until 2 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE WELCOMES new members. For more details, call Alison 635-6673. ONLINE CHAT FOR youth in crisis or emotional
distress – www.northernyouthonline.ca – from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays. This chat supplements the Youth Support phone line 1-888-564-8336, available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. PUBLIC PRENATAL CLASSES available thru the year. Classes run Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info or register, call Park Centre at 250-635-1830. HEALTH ISSUES? HIGH blood pressure? High cholesterol? Do you suffer from a chronic disease like diabetes, arthritis or any cardiac condition? Healthy Terrace offers free group sessions on various topics. For more, call Alanna at Healthy Terrace, 615-5533. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETS Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church. Both meetings are open to everyone. KERMODEI OPTIMIST CLUB of Terrace meets on the 10th, 20th and 30th of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Cafenara. For more details, call Dallis at 635-5352 or 631-7766.
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FEBRUARY 21 - 24 2013
SCHOOL ZONE DRAMA FESTIVAL
Thursday February 21 - 3 short plays ~ first curtain at 7:30 Friday February 22 -3 or 4 short plays ~ first curtain at 7:30 Saturday February 23 - 3 or 4 short plays ~ first curtain at 7:30 Sunday February 24 - Awards presentation time TBA
MARCH 2, 2013 - 8:00 P.M.
CADENCE, A CAPELLA BAND - PRESENTED BY THE TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY
“innovative jazz arrangements, genre-hopping covers and eclectic originals”Tickets available at George Little House (250-638-8887) $25.00 - Adult / $20.00 - Seniors (65+) Students (13 - 25 if full time) / $10.00 -Child (7-12 years)
THE TERRACE CHAPTER of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets once a week in the cafeteria in the basement of Mills Memorial Hospital. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:15 p.m. For more information about this, call Joan 635-0998 or Sandy 635-4716.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE QUILTERS welcome you to come out on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All levels of quilters welcome. For more info, call Rhonda 635-4294 or Heather 635-3780. TERRACE NISGA’A ELDERS and volunteer group hold craft night Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Terrace Nisga’a Society community room (across from Gold Diggers). HELPING HANDS OF Terrace, a non-profit organization, recycles cans, bottles and scrap metal with proceeds going to help seniors, cancer patients and children get medications or assistance they can’t access or afford. Individuals and businesses who would like to be involved are asked to call 778-634-3844. Cash donations can also be made at the Northern Savings Credit Union. KERMODE FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY’S Father’s Group would like to invite past, present and new participants to attend the weekly group meetings every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the society satellite office (3242 Kalum St.). For more details, call 635-1476.
TERRACE COMMUNITY BAND IN CONCERT
Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Zachary Robert Boult Date & Time of Birth: January 21, 2013 at 6:39 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Karisa & Ryan Boult
“New brother for Kenzie”
Baby’s Name: Rhea Constance May Kardas Date & Time of Birth: February 2nd, 2013 at 9:22 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Melissa & Regan Kardas
“New sister for Mya”
Weekly Weather Report Your safety is our concern For current highway conditions and weather forecast, please call 1-800-550-4997 or log onto: www.drivebc.ca
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Public performance of Caledonia Music Friday Evening Combined Elementary Band Concert Saturday Evening
MARCH 9, 2013
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ELEMENTARY BAND RETREAT
HEALING TOUCH COMMUNITY Clinics continue to be offered. Call Julie for more details 635-0743. Donations accepted.
SEAPORT LIMOUSINE LTD. Scheduled freight service from Stewart to Terrace and return, and all points in between. Pick-up and delivery of goods in Terrace, C.O.D. and courier service.
FEBRUARY 15TH & 16TH 2013
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Baby’s Name: Olivia Rynne Weston Date & Time of Birth: February 3, 2013 at 10:08 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Sarah Kent & Benjamin Weston
“New sister for Hayden & Abigail”
Baby’s Name: Keegan Rick Charles Hugstedt Date & Time of Birth: February 6, 2013 at 1:00 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Nicolette & Kore Hugstedt
“New brother for Nicholas, Kore Jr, Kade, Kollan & Kloey”
Baby’s Name: Sebastian Dylan Cooper McDames Date & Time of Birth: February 7, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 5 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Christina Duncan & Kirk McDames Baby’s Name: Jeriah Riley Eric Charles Stevens Date & Time of Birth: February 7, 2013 at 2:24 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Melissa Stevens
“New brother for Seth”
Congratulates the parents on the new additions to their families.