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THE MANY USES FOR WOOD ASH
REPELLING SLUGS AND SNAILS
Creating a ring of wood ash around your crops can deter slugs and snails from entering your plant beds. We use this method around our homegrown shiitake mushrooms, which are particularly vulnerable to these pests. It’s also effective for leafy vegetables like lettuce. Keep in mind that the wood ash barrier will only last until it rains or gets wet, so you’ll need to reapply it regularly. The upside is that it washes off easily when it’s time to harvest.
SAFE ANT REPELLENT FOR KIDS AND PETS
By placing a mound of wood ash on top of an anthill, you can encourage ants to relocate their nest. This method won’t destroy the nest, but it will prompt the ants to move, making it a great way to keep their nests away from areas where kids play.
MINERAL SUPPLEMENT FOR CHICKENS
Wood ash is packed with minerals, making it a beneficial supplement for chickens when used in moderation. According to Community Chickens, “Wood ash provides calcium and potassium.” Adding wood ash to your chicken feed can be a great way to enhance their diet.
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BURNS LAKE
Jan 25 12-4 Rod and Gun Club Measuring and Scoring Day Open to Members of the Public
Buns Lake Minor Hockey Feb 1st and 2nd Tournamnt see details Pg 19
Burns Lake Show and Shine Jun21st and 22nd Poster and Details in next weeks edition
HOUSTON
Houston and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Feb 8
M.S. MEETING
Saturday Jan 25th at 10:00 a.m. In the CanFor Room of the Houston Public Library. Everyone concerned with issues of Multiple Sclerosis is welcome. For more information phone 845-7859.
TELKWA
Seniors Dinner Feb 8th See Pg 17 for details
TOPLEY Bingo
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Doors open 6:15, Starts 7:00pm
Door Prizes/Food Concession ***JACKPOT***
56#s or less $250.00 next #$100.00
Topley Community Hall
Come out for a night of FUN!!! NO MINORS
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Weekly/Monthly Community Activities
Burns Lake
Walking Club will be held in the Island Gospel gym on Tuesdays and Fridays starting November 26 between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to enjoy a warm and ‘slip free’ walk!”
Game Night - Fridays 7 PM at the Church For mo0re info call 778-210 0593
Knitting Club Every Thursday 1:302:30pm at the BL Public Library. Bring your project! Supplies not provided.
Community Badminton Wednesdays 7pm at LDSS. Racquets available for use.
Whist Wednesdays 7pm at the Decker Lake Hall.
Basketball Tuesdays 7-9pm at LDSS
Houston
Drop In Ringette - Sundays 5:45-6:45 $5 Goalies Play for Free
Walking Group Thursdays 10:30am. Meet at the Credit Union parking lot.
Smithers
Games Night Every Friday 7-8:30pm 3974 10th Ave. Board, card and other table top games. Bring a game, friend or family and come have some fun!
Trad Jam Sessions in Smithers. 4th Wednesday of the month at the Smithers Senior Center. Come play tunes!
Bachata Lessons—Tuesdays at 3830 2nd Ave from 8-9pm. Come learn how to dance bachata! No partner or experience required $15/class
Smithers Boardgame Group Meets on the third Sunday of every month at Smithers Public Library. Come solo and make some new friends or bring your crew! Admission: $2 donation to the Library.
Walking Group Starting May 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11am at the Willowvale Marsh Trail. Meet at parking lot
ONGOING EVENTS
Seniors Events
Burns Lake
Carpet Bowling Every Wednesday 1:00 Decker Lake Hall 1:00 PM
Potlucks - Decker Lake Hall - 12 Noon
Jan 17th, Feb 21st, Mar 21st
Lunches - Immaculata –12 Noon
Jan 28th, Feb 11th, 25th Mar 11th,25th
April 8th and AGM 12:30 PM
Houston
Please note that the price per event as increased to $3.00 at Seniors Centre
The seniors AGM is scheduled for Dec 12/24. after the luncheon @ 2 PM. The Luncheon will be from 11 to 1 pm
Floor curling—Every Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday and Friday
Carpet bowling Thursday1-3pm
Genealogy, Pool. Shuffleboard and Darts 1-3pm Price $3.00 per event. plus $10.00 annual membership fee.
Senior Gathering Every Tuesday at the plaza 10am-12pm. Free bowling, mini golf, games & Refreshments
Telkwa
Telkwa and District Senior Society
New website is www.telkwaseniors.com Email: info@telkwaseniors.com Phone: 250-846-5263 1388 Birch Street Telkwa BC.
Wednesdays is Sip’n'Stitch at 11am
First and third Wednesdays is Bingo. First number called at 7pm
Potluck is the third Friday . Please be there at 5:45. We eat at six.
General meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm
Executive Meeting is the last Tuesday of the month at 1pm.
New members are welcome.
Youth Activities
Burns Lake
Burns Lake Public LibraryHigh Five Gamers Tuesdays 3:15-4:30 afterschool gaming club ages 7-12.
Community Storytime with Miss Bonny. Wednesdays 10:30am. Paws for Cuddles Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm. Come read to Clive! Ages 6+.
