The Local Connector PG March 13, 2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY

PRINCE GEORGE.

Open Mic Nights—Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-9pm at the Hart Shopping Center 3831 Austin Road. Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! Walkins welcome. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and Beanery.

Omineca’s Coffeehouse Every Sunday 3-7pm at the Omineca Arts Centre. Weekly Coffee House every Sunday a musical gathering for everyone to share their talent and enjoy a fun-filled evening!

Prince George Farmers Market—Every Saturday 8:30am-2pm 1310 3rd Ave

Wednesday Night Board Games Every Wednesday at 3 Goblins Games. Join us on Wednesday nights for an awesome evening filled with laughs and board games! Pick from one of our board games from our collection or join in on whatever new board game is being taught! If you get stuck on a rule or need help figuring out game mechanics, have no fear! The game gurus will be present to help! Every Wednesday at 6:00pm! $5 a person

Open Mic Nights Every 2nd Wednesday out of the month. 7-9pm doors open at 6:30pm Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! 3831 Austin Rd W in the Hart shopping center. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and Beanery.

Dome Creek Saturday Market Every Saturday starting May 18 from 11am-2pm alongside the coffee shop. Looking for vendors. All ages welcome. Table fee is free or by donation. For more info call Laura at 778-349-5710

Thursdays in the Park Every Thursday 5-8pm Come down to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park every Thursday evening this summer! The Exploration Place is open until 8pm. Cruisin Classics car club is onsite in our parking lot – come check out the classic cars. Origins Kitchen specials. Take-out window is open – grab a delicious snack or drink. The Little Prince steam engine will be running from 12pm to 7pm

March Seniors Activities

PG Senior Activity Centre

425 Brunswick Street

Mondays—Fitness 10am, Line dancing 11am, Bridge 12:30pm and Floor Curling 1pm.

Tuesdays—Carpet Bowling 9:45am, 50/50 bingo 12:30pm

Wednesdays—Creative Corner 10am, Bridge 12:30pm, Whist 7pm

Thursdays—Board Games 10am, Fitness 10am, Line Dancing 11am, Tai Chi 1pm, Canasta 1pm

Fridays Board games 10am, Floor Curling 9:45am, Crib 12:30pm

Ph: (250) 562-1292

Hours: Thursday 4pm-9pm Fri 11:30am-9pm Sat 4pm-9pm Meat Draw

Fridays 4:30-6:30a pm & Saturdays 4:30-6:30pm

1. Which famous god is March named after?

2. What are the birthstones of March?

3. What significant event happened on March 4, 1933?

4. Which month is known for the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

5. Which month is known for the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

ANSWERS ON PG 16

TRIVIA ANSWERS

5. St Patrick’s Day

About Prince George RCMP Officer in Charge

Superintendent Darin Rappel is the current Officer in Charge of the Prince George Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Superintendent Rappel grew up in Northern Alberta and joined the RCMP in 2001. His career began in Williams Lake where he gained experiences in small town policing. He then moved to Kamloops, B.C. in 2005, working in Serious Crime, Property Crime and in the Professional Responsibility Unit. He returned to Northern B.C in 2017 in the Professional Responsibility role, followed by a promotion to the Staff Sergeant in charge of the General Investigative Section.

Superintendent Rappel was promoted to Inspector in 2021 as the Investigative Services Officer and promoted once more to the role of Officer in Charge of the Prince George RCMP in 2024.