6 • Wednesday September 7, 2011 The Valley Sentinel
COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS Community Learning Project Launch In Dome Creek - McBride - Dunster Friday, September 9th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. McBride Robson Valley Support Society Office for more information contact: Nancy Taylor Community Learning Outreach Coordinator 250-569-2266 or 250-968-4358
Mount Robson Marathon
September 10th Mt. Robson and Valemount Free Camping & Family Fun September 10th, in Crescent Spur, BC. Come for the day or camp free all weekend! Campgrounds are suitable for tenting and RV’s (no hook-ups). Enjoy Adventure Tours, a CookOff, and activities for the Kids. You can hike, paddle, geocache, or just hang out on the beach. Tour space is limited so reserve your spot! E-mail: info@outdoorlifeadventures.ca 2011 Fraser Heritage Festival Event: Trapper’s Rendezvous September 11th Come join in the fun at the Dunster Picnic Grounds from 10am- 2pm. Enjoy a potluck (bring something for everyone to indulge in that can be cooked over a fire or eaten cold) and loads of “trapper’s games. Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club Second Annual Poker Ride September 11th, Valemount The ride takes place in the Westridge area. Grand
Prize is a new western saddle. Draw Prizes. Wiener Roast. For more information, contact Riette Kenkel at 250-566-4193 or email riette@telus.net
Emergency Responders Appreciation Dinner
September 11th The McBride & District Chamber of Commerce and the McBride Evangelical Free Church will host a potluck dinner and presentation of certificates of appreciation starting at 6:00 PM on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. For Information or to get involved, please contact Bill Arnold at 250 569 3381, Teresa Frederickson at 250 569 2332 or Linda Fry at 250 569 0138
CBT Grant Writing Workshop
September 16th, 11am-2pm A light lunch will be catered in. Location: 99 Gorse Street (in the old Learning Centre classroom) Tips and tools to assist groups and individuals who typically write grants to various funders for funds and resources to support local community projects and initiatives. Please RSVP by September 12th to: khamilton@ cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998
Photography Workshop
September 16-18th- Learn to take better photographs in beautiful Mount Robson Provincial Park. $395/person Call (604) 485-4427
First Annual Robson Valley Back Country
Horsemen of BC Poker Ride- Sept.17, McBride For more information contact Brian Wallace at 250-569-2324, Mellany Ford at 250-569-2359, or Mac Cochrane at 250-968-4498.
Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic- September 17, 2011 All locals are welcome to participate, the cost to enter the tournament will be $100.00 per player. Entry fee entitles each player to: Registration gift, Barbecue lunch, Green fees, Dinner and Prizes.
Terry Fox Weekend Hikes
September 17-meet at 730am at Highway 5 Terry Fox pullout. Phone 566-8244 for more info. September 18- Cranberry Marsh hike - meet at trailhead in front of the Best Western at 1pm. Pledges can be made at Caribour Grill , 566-8244
CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE LADIES NIGHT September 17, 2011 - Best Western CIBC is looking for you to put in a table for this wonderful event, a great way to advertise and a good opportunity to sell. RVSP ASAP no Later than August 30. Call Barbara or Diana 250 566 4483 ext 0 $5 + $35 tables for rent.
PRE-ELECTION DISCOVERY MEETING September 22, 2011 - Community Hall - 7 p.m. Come out and meet potential candidates for the upcoming Municipal Election
ONGOING EVENTS Valemount MONDAYS: • “Sticktime” (ball hockey) at the Canoe Valley Rec Centre from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Helmets and gloves required. • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge• valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • Lions Bingo 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome. • Valemount Children’s Activity Centre Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • Royal Canadian Legion General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion. • Valemount Pines Golf course - Ladies Day. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes. New Golfers always welcome. tuesdays: • adult recreational vollEyball 7 - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome. • Ladies Auxiliary #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion. WEDNESDAYS: • “Sticktime” (ball hockey) at the Canoe Valley Rec Centre from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Helmets and gloves required. • Public Library Board Meeting Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library. • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30 pm • valemount seniors music night 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western. • Valemount Pines Golf course - Men’s Night. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes.
New Golfers always welcome. THURSDAYS: • Adult Recreation Badminton. Thurs at 7pm in the Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656 • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • Chamber of Commerce General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre • Saddle & Wagon Club Meeting 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. FRIDAYS: • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 pm SATURDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am • Valemount circle dance. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 • Valemount Pines Golf course - Burger and Beer $10. 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the view from our Patio. Non-golfers welcome. SUNDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.
Tete Jaune •
Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.
DUNSTER
• Dunster family Dance First Saturday of each Month from 7 pm -10 pm Instruction from 7-8pm and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, twostep,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!!
Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information. SATURDAYS: • DUNSTER farmers market - Every Saturday from 10 - 12 pm, Dunster Hall, Starting July 9 - September 10
McBride • “The McNaughton Family”- 3rd of the Pioneering Families Series - Ongoing exhibit -Valley Musuem • Mcbride community forest Open meeting first Wednesday of the month. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm tuesdays: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • Village Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers. • Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the Health Unit. WEDNESDAYS: • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 AT ODDS AND ENDS Diabetes Support Group 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113 • Support Group For Families Dealing With Mental Health Problems Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILLIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 FRIDAYS: • mcbride farmers market - Every Friday, 12 - 3 pm, McBride Village Park, Starting July 8 - September