Planning an event? Here’s some new help:
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efore you begin planning your next event, take a look at Tourism Powell River’s new event planning guide. While no two events are the same; there are several steps you can take to jump-start the planning process, keep on track, and maximize your event’s success, says Tracey Ellis, executive director of Tourism Powell River.
Wear your toque: it’s cold out there
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e at the Salvation Army, we feed many families, who are unable to fully support themselves, through our Food Bank and Community Lunch programs. These programs allow for those who struggle with living costs to have their money go a little further over the month. This year, as in past years, the funds raised will go towards those who are hungry, hurting and homeless in our area. Vouchers for our local Salvation Army Thrift Store, with the many needs that people may have, are another way that The Salvation Army is in and for the community of Powell River. We help with clothing and household items when that need arises. This winter Powell River has been blessed with the opening of supportive housing. Unfortunately, there are still those who need assistance. We are developing what we feel is a better way to assist those who are still challenged for proper accommodations, practical and food resources. On Wednesday nights, volunteers will be around town with our Emergency Di-
Big February Dates COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR What: A national fundraiser; here, it raises money for the Salvation Army’s outreach programs. Raise enough funds, win a toque. cnoy.org/powellriver or call 604-485-6067 When: February 22; walk begins at 5:15 pm, registration at 4 pm. See Page 18 for more. Where: Starts at the Salvation Army on Joyce Ave. Walk for 2, 5 or 10 kilometres.
Saturday, February 22
Valentine’s Day
Coldest Night of the Year
SD47 Pro-D Day Skate
Monday, February 24
Noon til 2 pm, free skate at the complex (rentals $2)
Sunday, February 16 Louis Riel Red River Rebellion 150 Celebration
1 to 4 pm, Community Resource Centre.
Monday, February 17 Family Day Skate
Noon til 2 pm, free skate at the complex (rentals $2)
February 18 to 24
saster Truck bringing good hot meals, National Heritage Week coats, hats and gloves to the people who See the display at Town Centre Mall, and Page 25 for more! need it most. By walking and collecting pledges or Thursday, February 20 becoming a sponsor, through the Coldest Night of the Year you will not only WIB meeting 5:45 pm, The Art Centre. See Page 28. feel what it is like to be in the cold, but by collecting funds it allows The Salvation Army to not only maintain these programs, but allow them and so many more to grow. So join us on February 22, 2020 as Mondays we walk in support of those who need Sober Sports 7 to 8 pm, Westview Elementary. $3. See us most. Page 37. – Kerrin Fraser
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Friday, February 14 Special meals! At The Boardwalk: see Page 15. At the Shinglemill, see Page 13.
Friday, February 7
Kings vs. Alberni Valley
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“The key to any successful event is preparation,” says Tracey. “This guide offers specific information relevant to the Powell River area from who to approach to book a venue to how to be a trash-free event.” The guide will be available in February at www.powellriver.info.
7 pm, Hap Parker Arena. T&R Contracting will be on-site with info about qathet Community Justice.
February 7 to 9 Only the Best
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Meatless Monday Potluck
5:30 pm at Ecossentials. Bring a vegan dish to share and your own plate and cutlery. meatlessmondaypr.com
February 25 & 26 Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4 Raise the Roof Dinner
6 pm, Great Hall at Brooks School. A PR Farmers Agricultural Institute fundraiser for the quonset hut at the Open Air Market. $45. See Page 17.
Friday, March 6 World Day of Prayer
1:30 pm, St. David & St. Paul Anglican. International, ecumenical initiative. A day of “informed prayer and prayerful action” for Zimbabwe.
Sports February 14 to 16 Peewee house tournament
Friday, February 14 Rock the Rink 7 to 9:30 pm. Skate to live music!
Free Skate
Noon til 2 pm, rentals $2. Rec Complex.
Friday, February 21 Kings vs. Victoria
Mixed Open Bonspiel
7 pm, Hap Parker Arena
Theme: Your Pants are Weird
Saturday, February 22
Saturday, February 8 Kings vs. Alberni Valley 5 pm, Hap Parker Arena
Kings vs. Victoria
5 pm, Hap Parker Arena
