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Welcome the Year of the Pig The Chinese Canadian Association of Yukon hosts its annual Chinese New Year feast on February 2 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

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lfred Au is a busy man, with a multitude of messages on his phone to go over, review and keep track of. But that’s to be expected when you’re the president of the Chinese Canadian Association of Yukon, and you’re organizing the local celebration for the biggest holiday of the Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year.

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Dragon dance performers Jacky Zhou (left), Alfred Au, Andrew Lin and Kelly Jiang are prepared for the Chinese New Year celebration the start of the Year of the Pig, helps teach local Chinese youth to doesn’t appeal to everyone. Au is an opportunity for our Chinese perform dances specific to one of also noted that he’s looking forward to a special feature this year Canadian residents to share some the many cultural styles in China.

This year, the performance that will be a unique experience. of their culture with the rest of “Tippy Mah has donated two dance will be Ode to Pear Blosthe Whitehorse.

“It’s the biggest holiday in Chi- som, derived from Peking Opera, roasted pigs,” Au explained.

“And we will na,” Au said. chop them up “Usually, it onstage, or would be a hope to. We 10 to 15-day still have to celebration meet with the and usually Kwanlin Dün people get [Cultural Cenat least five tre].” days of paid The presvacation. tige of the “ W h y event draws a we’re doing number of visthis every itors who will year; it’s to be attending share the this year’s celculture in ebration. The Whitehorse.” consul-general Au himself of China will has been a be up from Yukon resident since PHOTO: Danny Macdonald V a n c o u v e r.

The associa2001. He first tion has also came to the Alfred Au is the current president of the Chinese Canadian Association of Yukon territory to invited Wei study EngChi Vicky lish, in an imChu—a Chimersion attempt to force himself or Beijing Opera. The perform- nese musician who is renowned to speak the language. It’s far too ing style combines a variety of in China. Chu plays the Ghuzeng, easy to simply speak Chinese in speech, song, dance and combat also known as the Chinese zither. cities like Vancouver or Toronto, movement, but ultimately is eval- It’s a plucked string instrument but here, students find it neces- uated on the beauty of the per- with a history that dates back formers’ movement. sary to speak English regularly. more than 2,500 years.

The dinner this year will be The celebration features a few In addition, Matthew Lien will key events that make the experi- prepared by the Green Garden be performing songs as part of the ence memorable, including a cul- Restaurant and will feature an evening’s performance. tural dance performance and a eight-course, plated meal. Au and One of the other highlights for traditional, multi-course Chinese organizers have done a tasting to youth is the tradition of the red meal. For the dance, the associa- prepare. He says the meal will pockets. tion partners with the Northern blend traditional Chinese food and Lights School of Dance, which pro- specially designed food, just in cont’d on page 3... vides performers. The school also case some of the traditional food

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On the Cover Welcome the Year of the Pig ... cont’d

The Chinese Canadian Association of Yukon is preparing for Chinese New Year Photo: Rick Massie

“A special coin will will be handed out to the children born of the year,” Au laughed. “We’ll get all the little piggies up.”

The Chinese zodiac has special meaning to many, and the Year of the Pig means certain things. So what should you expect of those born under this sign of the zodiac?

According to China Highlights, pigs are hard-working, compassionate, responsible and generous, but can be too trusting. And just in case you’re wondering what numbers you should keep track of if you’re a pig, the numbers two, five and eight, as well as any number containing them, such as 25, should be lucky for you.

But luck doesn’t make the event happen. It’s the result of the hard work and generosity of supporters and volunteers, who will serve the full eight-course meal. Funding comes from the City of Whitehorse, Yukon Tourism and Culture, Air North, RBC and Northwestel. Individual supporters include Tippy Mah, Eddie and Bonnie Ng, and the Jim Zheng Cultural Fund.

Tickets are sold out, but those interested in attending can make plans to contact the association through its Facebook page well in advance next year.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon.

He is a lifelong Yukoner who is active in sports, community organizations and the Yukon’s events scene.

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Until Jan 30 Leslie Leong - Artist Talk 6:00 PM MacBride Museum Leslie will talk about the trials and triumphs she experienced on her journey and some of the outcomes she didn’t expect. This event is free to the public.

Until Jan 31 Lianne Marie Leda Charlie - Artist Talk 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Lianne Marie Leda Charlie’s talk about her work, Yukon land claims and Indigenous resurgence.

Until Feb. 23 James Quong Photographer, Arts Underground. Friends of the Yukon Archives Society presents “James Quong Photographer” 667-5321 Until Wed. Mar. 6 Art Exhibit - To Talk With Others, Yukon Arts Centre. Through a diverse range of media, the artists reactivate the document and ultimately continue the conversation surrounding self-determination. Free and welcoming to all.

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Wed. Jan. 23 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. Jan. 24 Klondike Karaoke 2019 6:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Great prizes to be won, and whole lot of fun to be had! Sign up to participate! All Ages FREE Thu. Jan. 24 Gold Rush Jam 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Jan. 24 LIVE: Steve Slade 8:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Thu. Jan. 24 Ginger Jam 8:00 PM Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

Fri. Jan. 25 The Midnight Sons 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. Jan. 25 LIVE: Rick Sward 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Fri. Jan. 25 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. Jan. 26 Junk & Stretch9 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tickets available at the front desk of The Town and Mountain Hotel Sat. Jan. 26 Jennihouse 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sat. Jan. 26 The Honey Badgers 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sat. Jan. 26 LIVE: Kim Rogers & Hal Jordan 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Sat. Jan. 26 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. Jan. 27 Yukon Music Teachers Recital 3:00 PM Riverdale Baptist Church Performances featuring original compositions, Canadian repertoire and more. Artists include Henry & Joyce Klassen, Andrea McColeman, Katie Avery, Keitha Clark and others.

Sun. Jan. 27 Open Mic Jam Hosted By Rixx & Roxx 6:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Sun. Jan. 27 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun!

Sun. Jan. 27 Jazz on the Wing - Featuring Triology 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Triology features three of Canada’s most sought after jazz musicians. Tickets online or at the door. 334-2789 info@jazzyukon.ca Sun. Jan. 27 Mackenzie Brown 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. Jan. 28 LIVE: Maddie B-Traplin & Jamie Pickard 6:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Wed. Jan. 30 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

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Wed. Jan. 30 Aging in Place Public Forum 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A look at the results of the Government of Yukon’s public engagement on Aging in Place, as well as further discussion on this important topic.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Wed. Jan. 30 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Jan. 30 Free Photography Sessions for Yukon Permanent Art Collection Submissions 2:00 PM Arts Underground Free photography sessions to assist artists in preparing their work for submission. 667-5858 Wed. Jan. 30 Cartoonist - Sophie Labelle 5:00 PM Mac’s Fireweed Books Sophie Labelle, the trans cartoonist of Assigned Male from Montreal, is on a Canadian tour, come and meet her for this intimate book signing.

Wed. Jan. 30 Learn to Brioche Class 6:30 PM ItsyBitsy Yarn Store Learn the basic brioche stitch as well as increasing and decreasing using two colours to create a cozy and reversible neck warmer/cowl. Please register in advance at Itsy-Bitsy by phone 335-9276 or email contact@itsy-bitsy.ca or in person.

Wed. Jan. 30 Wildlife Trivia Night 7:00 PM Baked Cafe A free, pub-style trivia night focused on Yukon wildlife!

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Wed. Jan. 30 Community Build Night 7:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub If you are interested in woodwork, metal work, or would like to just hang out with other members and have a fun social build night, Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Wed. Jan. 30 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Jan. 30 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha. Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Jan. 30 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

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Thu. Jan. 31 Lianne Marie Leda Charlie - Artist Talk 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Lianne Marie Leda Charlie’s talk about her work, Yukon land claims and Indigenous resurgence.

Thu. Jan. 31 2019 Start and Draw Banquet 5:00 PM Yukon Convention Centre Experience the much anticipated musher draw order, buffet dinner, entertainment, silent auction, and door prizes! Call the Whitehorse office at 668-4711 or email yukonoperations@yukonquest.com for information and tickets.

Thu. Jan. 31 Speaker Series with Sharon Shorty & Boyd Benjamin 6:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Traditional stories of the Yukon First Nations.

Thu. Jan. 31 Kombucha 101 6:30 PM Summit Kombucha Learn about the basic 2L method, as well as troubleshooting tips. to register email summitbuch.yt@ gmail.com Thu. Jan. 31 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu. Jan. 31 Advanced Beginners Sight Singing Class 7:15 PM Whitehorse, Yukon All materials will be provided, email Barbara Chamberlin at bcyukon@me.com or call 667-4059 to register or for more info.

Thu. Jan. 31 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu. Jan. 31 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha. Tickets online or at the door.

Fri. Feb. 1 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 PM Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 6337816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome!

Fri. Feb. 1 The Courageous Woman 12:00 PM Yukon College Inspiring stories of NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla - Who dreamed to be amung the stars. Held in Room C1530 Light Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.

Fri. Feb. 1 New Horizons Workshops for Seniors - Book Binding Workshop 1:00 PM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery We will look at a variety of nifty artist book projects, talk about what’s involved in designing a book project, and make one or two small notebooks. All supplies provided.

Call Patrick at 456-7629 to register. Ages 55+ Fri. Feb. 1 Auditions - North of the Sixtieth Parallel – A Zeitgeist Cabaret 5:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre For more information please send inquiries, resumes and head shots to larrikinentertainment@gmail.com and/or call Katherine on 335 2288 Fri. Feb. 1 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha. Tickets online or at the door.

Fri. Feb. 1 Manic Expressive - Stand Up Comedy 9:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn A comedy show where musicians do stand up comedy!

Sun. Feb. 10 Available Light Film Festival 2019 Yukon Arts Centre Canada’s largest film festival north of 60˚ - 70+ Films, Live events, exhibitions and ALFF Industry Tickets available at Yukon Film Society, Yukon Arts Centre, Arts Underground and online.

Sat. Feb. 2 Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone! 1:00 PM The Guild Hall To arrange an audition please email ytguildhall@gmail.com Sat. Feb. 2 Tia and Piujuq 2:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Tia, a young Syrian girl new to Montreal, longs for friends when she accidentally discovers a magic portal. 80 mins Free screening Sat. Feb. 2 Genealogy Workshop - For Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 A quick lesson on Genealogy and family history! For more information email Kerri at kerri.passion@ hotmail.com Sat. Feb. 2 Opening Keynote: Richard Van Camp: Community Healing Through Storytelling 4:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Dynamic speaker and author, Richard Van Camp, talks about the process of turning the graphic novel Three Feathers into a ground-breaking film project. Free admission.

Sat. Feb. 2 Three Feathers 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Based on a graphic novel by Richard Van Camp, tells the story of three young men who have vandalized their community. 45 mins Free screening World premiere Sat. Feb. 2 2019 Chinese New year Celebration 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Dragon dance, Chinese musical instruments, peacock dance, vocal and authentic Chinese buffet dinner. Tickets available at Vision Express Optical or call 668-4262 Sat. Feb. 2 Crib Tournament 6:15 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday Member and non-members welcome.

Sat. Feb. 2 Chocolate Bonbons - Introductory Chocolate Class 7:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn to temper couverture chocolate several ways; including spreading it out on our marble tables and make a variety of chocolate bonbons. Call or email to register or for more info. 335-4133 Sat. Feb. 2 Ladies Worship Night 7:00 PM Bethany Church Email info@bethanychurch.ca for more information.

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Snowbirds examines their hibernation destination: the French-speaking community of Hallandale Beach in Florida. 47 mins Tickets at Midnight sun or Yukon Film Society Sat. Feb. 2 Selections from Dead North Film Festival 2018 11:00 PM Takhini Hotsprings Highlights from Yellowknife’s 2018 Dead North Horror Film Festival.

Including short films made by filmmakers across the North, including the Yukon. 65 mins Tickets at Midnight sun or Yukon Film Society Sun. Feb. 3 A.R.C.H.I.E 2 11:00 AM Yukon Arts Centre Super intelligent artificial robotronic dog, Archie, voiced by Michael J. Fox befriends Gregory, a young boy who is the son of a carnival owner. 82 mins Filmmakers in attendance Tickets online or at the door.

Sun. Feb. 3 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun. Feb. 3 Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone! 1:00 PM The Guild Hall To arrange an audition please email ytguildhall@gmail.com Sun. Feb. 3 Elijah and the Rock Creature 1:15 PM Yukon Arts Centre A grieving boy and his mother embark on a trip to see the stars at the largest dark sky preserve in the world. Tickets online or at the door. 84 mins Filmmakers in attendance.

Sun. Feb. 3 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun. Feb. 3 Warrior Women + Homecoming Song 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre A documentary about the women of the AIM in the 1970s that focuses on Madonna Thunder Hawk, her daughter Marcy Gilbert and their lives as Indigenous rights activists 84 mins World premiere. Guests in attendance. Tickets online or at the door.

Sun. Feb. 3 How To Bee (Opening Gala Film) 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A journey to connect with her father through beekeeping after her dad – long time Yukoner and cantankerous Renaissance man, Don Mark - is diagnosed with a degenerative lung disease. 82 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Sun. Feb. 3 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 PM Arts Underground Life Drawing is every first Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional. Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session. Cost is $5/hour to help pay for the model.

Sun. Feb. 3 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha. Tickets online or at the door.

Mon. Feb. 4 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Feb. 4 Bears - Ultimate Survivors + Otter Eye 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre This natural history documentary looks at North America’s three species of bears and their ability to adapt to a changing world.

Screens with: Otter Eye by Allan Code. 70 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Mon. Feb. 4 Beautiful Boy 2:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years 121 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Mon. Feb. 4 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy.

Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon. Feb. 4 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Feb. 4 North by Northwest: Yukon Short Films 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Films by Yukon filmmakers and independent short films shot in the Yukon. Filmmakers in attendance. 60 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Mon. Feb. 4 Firecrackers 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Lou and her best friend Chantal plan to get out of their isolated, run-down town and move to a city far, far away. Selected one of Canada’s Top Ten 10 films of 2018. 93 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Tue. Feb. 5 Maj Doris 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Some people have a special ability to live their life to the fullest and to be present in everything they do. One of them is the 74-year-old artist Maj Doris, who has traveled around the world. 73 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Tue. Feb. 5 Our New President 3:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign is told entirely through a collage of footage from Russian state-sponsored media. In Russian with English subtitles. 77 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Tue. Feb. 5 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue. Feb. 5 This Mountain Life 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Martina and her mother Tania embark on a 6 month, 2300km journey to Alaska through a relentless mountain wilderness. 77 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Tue. Feb. 5 JCAY Taiko Practice 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary To register by email jcayukon@gmail.com, please mark “Taiko registration” in the subject line.

Tue. Feb. 5 Brave New Words 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center We encourage writers and storytellers from all genres to come read what you have written.

Tue. Feb. 5 Drop-in Dart League 7:00 PM The Local Bar Mixed dart league. Drop in for some fun.

Tue. Feb. 5 Wildlife 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Adapted from Richard Ford’s novel of the same name, Carey Mulligan as Jeanette, a complex woman whose self-

determination and self-involvement disrupts the values and expectations of a 1960s nuclear family. Also stars Jake Gyllenhaal. 104 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Feb. 6 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Feb. 6 Bachelor of Social Work Information Sessions 12:00 PM Yukon College Held in Room A2605, learn about the program’s admission requirements, learning objectives and expected outcomes. Bring your lunch! For more info email or call jaslette@yukoncollege. yk.ca or 668-8845.

Wed. Feb. 6 The Woman Who Loves Giraffes 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Dr. Anne Innis Dagg re-traces the steps of her groundbreaking 1956 journey to South Africa to study giraffes in the wild. 82 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Feb. 6 The Lord Eagle (Toyon Kyyl) 2:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Set in Yakutia, Siberia in 1930, an elderly couple discovers an eagle has taken up residence outside their home, which may be a bad omen. In Yakut with English subtitles. 80 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Feb. 6 Edge of the Knife 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre On the remote islands of Haida Gwaii in the 1800s, two extended families re-unite at their annual summer fishing camp.In Haida with English subtitles. 100 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Feb. 6 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. Feb. 6 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha. Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Feb. 6 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed. Feb. 6 Mouthpiece 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Following her mother’s sudden death, an aspiring writer grapples with reconciling her feminism with her conformist choices. 91 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

Wed. Feb. 6 The Goose 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre The Goose: a mute young man who attempts to regain his voice and escape his oppressive surroundings with the help of a cast of colourful characters. 75 Mins Tickets online or at the door.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Monday – Friday Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info.

Wed. Jan. 30 Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed. Jan. 30 Hooked on Stories 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages - Explore storytelling using handson, interactive play. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 30 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Jan. 30 Juniors Tennis (ages 6-11) 5:00 PM Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info.

Wed. Jan. 30 Juniors Tennis (ages 11-15) 6:00 PM Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info.

Wed. Jan. 30 Meet the Mushers 6:30 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Free event, the public can meet the mushers and talk to them about the race. Bring something to have signed by your favorite musher, or purchase a race poster from our merchandise table.

Thu. Jan. 31 Dusk’a Head-Start - Monthly Luncheon 11:30 AM Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Please join us to celebrate our children’s success each month! The food is GREAT, our salmon have hatched and the children will be signing a traditional Southern Tutchone song. All families are welcome - “It takes a community to raise a child” For more information call 393-3775 Thu. Jan. 31 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri. Feb. 1 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri. Feb. 1 Northern Tales 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages - Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about life in Northern cultures. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri. Feb. 1 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri. Feb. 1 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 6684877 for more information.

Sat. Feb. 2 Free Day in the Clothing Room 10:00 AM Church of the Nazarene Children’s, Mens and Womens clothing that was freely received, freely we want to give.

Call 633-4903 for more information.

Sat. Feb. 2 Young Explorers’ Preschool Program 10:30 AM MacBride Museum 667-2709 Designed for parents and children to explore the animal gallery together. Call or email for more information.

Sat. Feb. 2 Family Drop In Gymnastics 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 for more information.

Sat. Feb. 2 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 PM Grace Space 335-6216 Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations,

relaxation and meditation. Call or email for more info.

Sun. Feb. 3 Sima Sunday’s for Youth 12 - 17 9:00 AM Mount Sima Includes transportation to and from, gear, lift pass, rentals and lunch! Space is limited and weekly registration is required. For more info and to register, contact Kaitlyn Charlie at 334-8728.

Mon. Feb. 4 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Mon. Feb. 4 Baby Sign and Sing 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Up to 18 mths. Through fun songs, rhymes and activities you and your baby can learn and practice basic baby sign language. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Mon. Feb. 4 Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 36 months & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 667-5239 for more information.

Mon. Feb. 4 After School Sports + Activities 3:15 PM Nakwataku Potlatch House Whitehorse Outdoor and indoor activities, skills and snacks, call 334-8728 or email kaitlyncharlie@kdfn.net for more information.

Mon. Feb. 4 Juniors Tennis (ages 11-15) 4:30 PM Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info.

Tue. Feb. 5 Little Chefs 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre For ages 2+ A blend of story, food, cooking, activities and crafts. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue. Feb. 5 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights.

Tue. Feb. 5 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information.

Wed. Feb. 6 Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed. Feb. 6 Hooked on Stories 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages - Explore storytelling using hands-on, interactive play. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed. Feb. 6 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Feb. 6 Juniors Tennis (ages 6-11) 5:00 PM Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info.

Wed. Feb. 6 Juniors Tennis (ages 11-15) 6:00 PM Yukon College Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed. Jan. 30 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills.

Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed. Jan. 30 Yukon Orienteering Association AGM 7:00 PM Sport Yukon Thu. Jan. 31 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills.

Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu. Jan. 31 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. Jan. 31 Lady Boss Head Shots 6:00 PM Three Bears Creative Studio and Boutique A workshop aimed at bringing together like minded ladies to explore the link between positive self esteem and successful entrepreneurship. Register online.

Sat. Feb. 2 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Mon. Feb. 4 Sixties Scoop Information Session 9:30 AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre The Federal Government of Canada and certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop have reached a settlement of class action lawsuits that provides compensation for certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop. More information online.

Mon. Feb. 4 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 PM Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome.

Mon. Feb. 4 Whitehorse Right-to-Life AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Right-to-Life AGM More info: whrighttolife@ gmail.com Tue. Feb. 5 Canada Council Info Session 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall An overview on grants available to artists working across artistic fields of practice. For more information and to RSVP email laura.beks@canadacouncil. ca Tue. Feb. 5 Executive Meeting 5:15 PM Sport Yukon We produce many newsletters a year, plan and lead river trips, organize the annual whitewater rodeo, and are the Yukon’s sport governing body for flatwater and slalom racing.

Wed. Feb. 6 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills.

Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed. Feb. 6 Managing Conflict after Separation or Divorce 5:30 PM Yukon Inn Learn how to renegotiate personal boundaries and develop parenting strategies, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov.yk.ca

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YOU’VE GROWN DRASTICALLY visiting beautiful stainless steel brewing AND BECOME SYNONYMOUS Skagway by boat or by equipment from when Skagway WITH A VISIT TO SKAGWAY. HOW highway from White- Brewing was open from 1997 to HAS IT CHANGED SINCE YOU horse, a visit isn’t complete unless 2002 under different ownership.

STARTED? Around that time, a friend gave you’ve tried the local beer.

Skagway Brewing Company is a me a home brewing kit, and I was The Skagway Brewing Company popular spot for Yukoners, and we fascinated by the process. Things has changed so much! When we caught up with owner and oper- just all of a sudden clicked. first opened, we intended to be Since I had some food and a brewery with a small restauator Mike Healy to discover how the company grew to what it is beverage experience already, I rant component. We are now a today. small brewery with a large Healy was born and restaurant. The brewery raised in Yankton, South component would have also Dakota and first visited increased alongside the Skagway in 1999. restaurant component, but “So a buddy and I dewe’ve been maxed out on cided to go on a roadtrip brew space since day one. to the East Coast. At the HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT last minute, we decided to THAT? head to Skagway to visit a friend instead,” said Healy.

That increase in the “Though we were only in restaurant side of our Skagway for a couple of operation has caused us to weeks, this little town left give up our tour program. a lasting impression on me.

The tour room is now a The people were so nice The popularity of the Skagway Brewing Company beer has walk-in freezer, and we and the area so beautiful.” forced them to bring in other beers on tap to keep up with had to time our ordering After his visit, Healy obvery closely with our brew demand tained a degree in business schedule, because our administration from Black looking Hills State University in South Da- began kota and decided to open his own into the feasbusiness when he moved to Skag- ibility of opening a brewpub. The way in 2003.

“I had always remembered timing was great the economic opportunities from because the forthe visitor traffic in Skagway,” he mer owner of the said. “A couple friends and I decided to start a coffee and smoothie shop there, Glacial Smoothies & Espresso, The Skagway Brewing Company is located on Broadway in which we operated for Skagway, AK 10 years before selling the business late 2012 in e q u i p m e n t brewer’s grain storage space got order give full attention was construct- eaten up by restaurant supplies. to Brew Co’s potential.” ing a new The high demand for our beer We wanted to find out building and has brought some challenges. more about how Skagwanted some- Not only has it prevented us from way Brewing Company one to oper- selling our product to other bars, started and what the exa brewpub but it has caused us to bring in pansion will look like in The Skagway Brewing Company ate in the space. product from other breweries to 2019. is planning a Yukoner special on My father serve on our own taps because we HOW DID SKAGWAY and I formed just can’t keep up. Additionally, March 1 and 2 BREWING COMPANY a company we don’t have the tank space or START? in January of time to work on new recipes. It For me, Skagway Brewing start- 2007, then purchased the equip- feels really good to hear you say ed around 2003, when I realized ment and name rights, opening we are synonymous with a trip to that there was more to life than the doors in July of 2007.

Skagway. In our company, we are cheap, watered-down beer. At very aware that if we take pride HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO the time, I had never considered in what we do, great product and RUN A BREWERY? brewing beer, let alone opening a service will follow. It’s nice to I had not always wanted to know that is working! brewery. My entrepreneurial side kicked in a few years later while open a brewery, though I had HOW OR WHY DID YOU DECIDE I was driving tours up and down wanted to open up another resTO EXPAND? the pass. Every day I’d drive by taurant for some time. the flatbed trailer, which held the I’ve been trying to expand to

PHOTOS: courtesy of Skagway Brewing Company

It’s a family affair at Skagway Brewing Company a new building for nearly seven years. That is when we initially outgrew our space! And every year since, the wait to be seated has been getting longer and longer.

Funding has been the major holdup, as banks just really don’t like to lend to anything with a restaurant component.

WHAT WILL THE EXPANSION ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE? Our expansion is really twopart. We’re moving the existing operation to the new building, and we’re remodelling our existing location to become a taqueria-style Mexican restaurant. The new Brewing Company facility will see an increase in seating of more than 200 per cent. On the first floor we’ll have the main bar, which looks into the Brewery and will feature a stagel, along with a large outdoor beer garden with a retractable awning, and a spacious gift shop. The second floor will feature the dining rooms with a small bar. There will also be outdoor seating on the secondfloor deck, which faces south and runs the length of the front of the building.

SO MORE BEER? The brewery will see all new equipment, with batch sizes going from four barrels at present, to 10 barrel batches. The increase in batch size, along with the additional tanks, means an overall production capacity increase of nearly 500 per cent.

WHAT ABOUT THE MENU? The menu will chiefly remain the same, but with the acquisition of our new large pellet smoker, look to see some smoked meats on the menu, along with a variety of dinner entrées.

The addition of the garden will bring about some big changes to our operation as leafy greens and herbs (for salads, dressings, and marinades) will be produced and

harvested from our onsite indoor garden. To understand the magnitude of this, I’ll share our present “greens” scenario. Currently, the best-case sequence of events is that our greens were harvested right before we placed our order, which is then delivered to the barge in Seattle. We receive them nine days later in Skagway. We have a high standard for quality, so we end up disposing of a staggering amount of produce. Luckily, much goes to feed some of the local residents’ chickens, so it isn’t a total waste.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE LIMITATIONS OF FOOD PRODUCE IN A TOWN LIKE SKAGWAY? We’re doing a couple of unique things from a sustainability standpoint. We will use the waste CO2 from our brewing process to increase the capacity of our indoor garden. All of the domestic hot water in the building, the infloor radiant heat, and the steam used in the brewing process will be tempered from a boiler that runs on homemade biodiesel.

We’ll take the waste vegetable oil from our fryers, combine it with a few other inputs, and run it through a machine that cleans the oil, de-waterizes it and produces a biodiesel with the same properties as heating oil.

Healy is also the president of the Skagway Development Corporation, a non-profit organization devoted to helping develop small business, enhance the economy, and offer assistance to smaller non-profit organizations in Skagway.

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North x Northwest: Yukon Shorts (Joey O’Neil) and Firecrackers (Paris Pick)

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Miner’s Daughter, 10pm Ages 19+, $15* Music performances by Yellowknife’s NÀHGA (Casey Koyczan) and Whitehorse’s Soda Pony. Hosted by Yukon Film Society and the NWT Film Commission, with support from Music Yukon. are available at * Tickets www.yukontickets.com.

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Old Fire Hall, 8:30pm Doors 8pm, $15*/$10* youth NÀHGA (Casey Koyczan), a Tlicho Dene multi-media musician and Jeremy Parkin, a Tutchone/ Gwich’in electronic music composer; pair live music and sampled beats with projections and archival film footage in an aural and visual journey through the eyes of two modern Indigenous artists. Sponsored by Winterlong Brewing. Presented with support from Yukon Arts Fund and NWT Film Commission.

YAC Studio Theatre, 10pm Doors 9:30pm, $15* Dance combines with video in The Jenni House Waltz, which brings together dancer Aimée Dawn Robinson and video artist Renée Lear. Followed with a performance by spoken word artist, Peter Jickling. The evening is scored by Whitehorse musical duo Jennihouse.

YAC Studio Theatre, 9pm Doors 8:30pm, $15* Winter Trio is based in Whitehorse, Yukon. The group has a unique approach to the classic jazz piano trio based on their collective experience in a wide variety of musical genres and styles, drawing on both American and European jazz traditions, and with heavy gospel influences. Presented with support from Jazz Yukon.

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Wellness LISTINGS Mon. Feb. 4 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 6677083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Wed. Jan. 30 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Jan. 30 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Jan. 30 Lunchtime Meditation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register.

Wed. Jan. 30 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Jan. 30 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services Just come. We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed. Jan. 30 Beginners with Experience - Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed. Jan. 30 Beginner Meditation 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon 6 week Beginner Meditation course is appropriate for people with no experience meditating or some experience meditating. To register call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com Wed. Jan. 30 Better Backs, Hips and Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Beginner/experienced beginner – stretch, standing poses, back healing work. To register call or email. Drop Ins Welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Thu. Jan. 31 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles. Open to all levels, email thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com to register. 332-3569 Thu. Jan. 31 Broga - Beginner Series 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective This course will begin with basics and move towards more challenging poses (yoga asana). Call or email for more information 336-3569 thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com Thu. Jan. 31 Office Pain Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy Learn common causes of

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Fri. Feb. 1 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri. Feb. 1 Slow, Flow + Resto 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Combination of restorative, moving into accessible Level 1 flow, then toning back down to stretch and restorative. To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sat. Feb. 2 Yin Yoga & Foam Rolling 10:00 AM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Yin yoga is a gentle, quiet practice suitable for all levels. Foam rollers and/ or balls will be used for self-massage & myofascial release. Email rootedtreemassage@gmail.com for more information.

Sat. Feb. 2 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun. Feb. 3 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac. com Sun. Feb. 3 Manipura Chakra / Right Use of Power 1:00 PM Grace Space A foundation for a more healthy and fulfilling relationship! Call 335-6216 or email info@ gracespaceyukon.com Sun. Feb. 3 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 4071 4th Ave (Many Rivers Bdg) Location may vary please contact oayukon@gmail.com.

Mon. Feb. 4 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. Feb. 4 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. Feb. 4 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon. Feb. 4 Absolute Beginners 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@ mac.com Mon. Feb. 4 SomaYoga 5:30 PM Breath of Life Collective Great for those with chronic pain, stress, muscle soreness, busy mind or difficulty sleeping. This is an all levels class. Call or email for more information.

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PM S.S.Klondike An opportunity to share your grief experience, or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving. Call or email for more details. 667-7429 info@hospiceyukon.net Mon. Feb. 4 Hips Hams Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue. Feb. 5 Rise + Shine 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue. Feb. 5 Yukon Order Of Pioneers Foot Clinic 8:00 AM Golden Age Society No charge, drop in.

Tue. Feb. 5 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Tue. Feb. 5 Intermediate Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac. com Tue. Feb. 5 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue. Feb. 5 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles. Open to all levels, email thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com to register. 332-3569 Wed. Feb. 6 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Feb. 6 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Feb. 6 Lunchtime Meditation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register.

Wed. Feb. 6 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Feb. 6 Soto Zen Meditation Group 1:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Everyone welcome. Please make an effort to arrive at 1 to have time to settle as we will begin on time at 1:10 sharp.

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Cosmos North with Jim Borisenko

Algol the demon - The exoneration of an eclipsing binary star T

he sheer darkness of our Yukon winter sky is studded with many awe inspiring wonders. Some obvious and dazzling, such as the naked eye “stellar nursery” that is the Orion nebula, or the glittering pocket of jewels of the Pleiades open star cluster.

Some however, every bit as intriguing and wondrous as their more flamboyant neighbours, require a more keen and inquisitive eye. A prime example of such a creature in our northern sky is a prominent bright star that, with amazing precision, dramatically dims by a factor of more than three for about an hour, before returning to its normal brightness.

A flirtatious cosmic wink from the distant realms of deep space perhaps?

Well, perhaps not, but it is most certainly an intriguing astronomical object. It is in fact, Algol, the best known of all variable stars for northern observers.

Algol, residing in the constellation Perseus, is an eclipsing binary-two stars that are in orbit around a common center, with the plane of their orbit almost exactly in our line of sight. The two stars are too far away to be seen individually, so when they eclipse, the single point of light we see becomes the light of only one of the stars. Thus

ness of this period is because the two stars are very close to each other. Earth is one astronomical unit (AU) from the Sun, or 150 million kilometers (km). The two stars of Algol are only .062 AU, or just over 9 milAbout 7.3 million years ago, Algol whizzed on by our neighbourhood, passing within 10 light lion km from years of us. That may have been close enough to gravitationally perturb the Oort Cloud of icy each other. bodies surrounding our Solar System, casting several in for a swing around the Sun. Perhaps the C o n s i d e r i n g creatures of the late Miocene era were treated to a plethora of dazzling comets. the combined If your initial efforts to catch Algol at minima are not successful, don’t give up. There’s more diameters of the two eclipses on the way. In fact, the ones that your children may watch in their senior years have stars are al- already left Algol. At 93 ly away now, Algol has performed this waltz more than 10,000 times, and most 9 mil- all are enroute to us at the speed of light as we speak. lion km gives And conversely, at 93 ly away, the very first radio waves ever broadcast from Earth should be perspective just arriving at Algol now. All that beautiful music! Surely the Algolians will think us a pretty good on just how close these lot once they hear Louis Armstrong don’t you think?

PHOTOS: Jim Borisenko/ FreeStarCharts.com stars really are.

Algol can be found in the Perseus constellation T h e the lighthouse). Very obvious to Algol will be impressive.

The chart for upcoming minluminosities the unaided eye.

If you don’t already have sky ima of Algol are in Yukon time. (brightness) Algol has been noted by stargazers of the two stars are radically charts, then print off this month’s I’ve only listed the ones that ocall the way back to the Egyptians, different. When the brighter, or sky chart from Skymaps.com, and cur during our night sky hours. more than 3,000 years ago. And primary star, with 182 times the use it to locate the constellation The peak of the dimming lasts because we feared oddities in na- luminosity of our Sun, eclipses Perseus in the sky. A good start- about 30 minutes either side of ing point may be from a more the time for minima, but the ture that we couldn’t underobvious constellation such as dimming will be noticeable for stand back in those uncertain Minima of Algol Cassiopeia, the “W” shape a few hours. The reward will be times, Algol got a bit of a Feb 01/19 @ 00:06 am Mar 10/19 @ 06:47 am embedded in the Milky way greater if you start looking well bum-rap, and was considered Feb 03/19 @ 08:55 pm Mar 16/19 @ 00:26 am band, and work your way from before minima to see if Algol is Mar 18/19 @ 09:15 pm an omen of unlucky days Feb 06/19 @ 05:45 pm there. Once you’ve found Per- beginning to dim. And if you are Apr 02/19 @ 05:21 am and such. Poor Algol became Feb 18/19 @ 05:02 am seus and Algol is in your sites, patient and persistent, I guarFeb 21/19 @ 01:51 am Apr 05/19 @ 02:10 am known as the Demon Star. then refer to the chart here. antee, Algol--that little demonApr 07/19 @ 11:00 pm However, with the advent Feb 23/19 @ 10:41 pm Find the star Almach, to the -will cast you a flirtatious wink.

Feb 26/19 @ 07:30 pm Apr 10/19 @ 07:49 pm of science, we can exonerate right of Algol, in Andromeda. the character of Algol with a Notice that Algol and Almach Jim Borisenko is a happily better understanding of its true the dimmer secondary star, the retired campground nature. For example, we know dimming is hardly even notice- are roughly equivalent in brightness.

Its a good idea to get used to maintenance person the brief period (the time from able (think a lighthouse eclipsing fi nding these two stars each time living in our spectacular one dimming to the next) of this a flashlight). But when the secwilderness. He also thinks eclipsing binary happens precisely ondary star, with a luminosity of you’re out. Once you’re familiar our long dark un-lightevery 2.867328 days (I told you less than 7 times that of our Sun, with them, it will be easy to catch Algol during its eclipse (or minpolluted night skies is near it was with precision), or every 2 blocks the light of the incredibly ima, as it is referred to in charts), the top of the list of the days, 20 hours and 49 minutes is bright primary, the dimming is and, with the brightness of Almamany things that makes certainly close enough. The brief- dramatic (the flashlight eclipses ch holding steady, the dimming of the Yukon awesome. the dramatic dimming (or flirtatious wink, if you prefer).

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February 27

Doors 7:30pm / Show at 8pm

Tomáš Kubínek: Miracle Man In the KIAC Ballroom

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Community EVENTS ATLIN Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Sundays Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Fri. Jan. 25 Gold Nugget Mixed Bonspiel Atlin Rec Centre Contact Lynn at 250-651-7663 to enter a team or for more information.

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Until Fri. May. 3 Art Exhibit - A Closer Look Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building An exhibition showcasing five new works by Yukon artists, recently acquired for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 867-399-3321 Tuesdays and Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays and Fridays AA Carcross Wed. 6:30 pm, Fri. 1:30 pm, Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. Jan. 30 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 8214251 Thu. Jan. 31 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jan. 31 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Jan. 31 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Feb. 2 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. Feb. 3 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Sun. Feb. 3 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 4 CTRRC Mtng 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 4 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Feb. 4 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 5 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 5 C/TFN Communication Team Mtng 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 5 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Feb. 5 Warrior Women + Homecoming Song 5:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building A doc about the women of the AIM in the 1970s that focuses on Madonna Thunder Hawk, her daughter Marcy Gilbert and their lives as Indigenous rights activists. 84 mins World premiere. Guests in attendance.

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Tue. Feb. 5 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Feb. 5 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed. Feb. 6 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 8214251 Wed. Feb. 6 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. Feb. 6 School Council 7:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building

DAWSON CITY Until Feb 22 Only in Dawson... KIAC Members’ Exhibition KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to do …only in Dawson.

Friday & Saturday Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Friday & Monday Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Wed. Jan. 30 Youth Hip Hop Workshop W/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids & DJ Kookum 3:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For ages 12-25.

A hip-hop duo from the Haisla Nation of the Haislakala speaking people.

Fri. Feb. 1 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Feb. 1 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. Feb. 2 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. Feb. 2 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. Feb. 2 Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces.

Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat. Feb. 2 Canada Council for the Arts - Info Session 3:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture An overview on grants available to artists working across artistic fields of practice.

For more information and to RSVP email laura.beks@canadacouncil.ca Sat. Feb. 2 Coffee House & Open Mic Night 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Share your talents or just hang out and enjoy yourself! All funds raised will be donated locally.

Everyone Welcome, in KIAC Ballroom Sun. Feb. 3 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-9935381 Sun. Feb. 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building Mon. Feb. 4 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Feb. 4 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Tue. Feb. 5 Jigging Club 3:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Grades 1-4 Tuesdays held in the RSS Ancillary Room Tue. Feb. 5 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520

FARO Wed. Jan. 30 Snowshoeing 3:30 PM Faro All skill levels welcome, talk to Kelli at the Rec Centre Wed. Jan. 30 Public Skate 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 9942575 for more details.

Wed. Jan. 30 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu. Jan. 31 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Thu. Jan. 31 Faro Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre All welcome.

Thu. Jan. 31 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu. Jan. 31 Adult Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri. Feb. 1 Snowshoeing 3:30 PM Faro All skill levels welcome, talk to Kelli at the Rec Centre Fri. Feb. 1 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sat. Feb. 2 Public Skate 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Sat. Feb. 2 Sticks and Pucks 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2728 for more information.

Sun. Feb. 3 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun. Feb. 3 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Mon. Feb. 4 Adult Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 5 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. Feb. 5 Faro Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre All welcome.

Tue. Feb. 5 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed. Feb. 6 Public Skate 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@ faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Wed. Feb. 6 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

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HAINES Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/ Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Monday & Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesday & Thursday Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesday & Thursday Fun Science 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Wednesdays Rock Band for Teens and Pre-teens 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Jan. 30 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Jan. 30 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Jan. 30 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Feb. 1 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Feb. 1 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 AM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. Feb. 1 Story time @ Library 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Feb. 1 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail. com Fri. Feb. 1 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. Feb. 1 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat. Feb. 2 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Feb. 3 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Feb. 3 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. Feb. 4 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon. Feb. 4 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. Feb. 4 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. Feb. 4 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Feb. 4 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Feb. 5 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue. Feb. 5 Legion Monthly Membership Meeting at Legion Hall 6:00 PM American Legion Wed. Feb. 6 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Feb. 6 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Feb. 6 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library

HAINES JUNCTION Wednesdays Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games.

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Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu. Jan. 31 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. Jan. 31 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Jan. 31 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. Jan. 31 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri. Feb. 1 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sat. Feb. 2 Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Tues/Wed 3:15 - 4:45 pm - Fri 3-6 pm - Sat 12-4 pm and Sun 5-7:30 pm Sun. Feb. 3 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 6342943 Tue. Feb. 5 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Feb. 5 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall

Wed. Feb. 6 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

LORNE MOUNTAIN Sun. Feb. 3 Fun with Fibre 12:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Call 667-7083 or email lmca@northwestel. net to register.

Sun. Feb. 3 Nuno Felt Workshop 12:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Learn how to make a nuno felt scarf, beginner’s welcome! Please register email lmca@northwestel.net or phone 667-7083 Mon. Feb. 4 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Tue. Feb. 5 Creative Dance Classes 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For ages 4-7, Drop in - Free

MARSH LAKE Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jan. 30 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Jan. 30 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

Thu. Jan. 31 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. Feb. 1 Friday Night Dinner&Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Feb. 2 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Feb. 2 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 6604999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. Feb. 5 North of 60 Seniors Cafe.

We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Feb. 5 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Feb. 6 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. Feb. 6 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO Fri. Feb. 1 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Feb. 3 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)6677746 Mon. Feb. 4 Minor hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena For ages 6 and up.

Please have ur kids ready to go on the ice at 6 pm sharp. They will need full gear to able to participate on the ice.

Mon. Feb. 4 Yoga Classes 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Arena Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Classes are free of charge and drop-ins are welcome. 8979962043 Tue. Feb. 5 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

OLD CROW Thu. Jan. 31 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun. Feb. 3 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381 Tue. Feb. 5 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

SKAGWAY Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-9832679 for more info.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Group Cycling 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Group Cycling 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Monday & Wednesdays SpinFlex w/ Katherine 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesday & Thursdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesday & Thursdays Mat Pilates 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tuesday & Thursdays Senior Weights 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Wednesdays Acro Jam 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade

Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturday & Sunday Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. Feb. 1 SpinYOGA 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Feb. 2 Bouncy House Fun Time!

1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Mon. Feb. 4 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Feb. 5 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Mon. Feb. 4 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

TAGISH Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Tuesday & Thursday Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Thu. Jan. 31 OsteoFit 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu. Jan. 31 Catch Kids Club 4:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Snacks, crafts, field trips and lots of fun games.

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Fri. Feb. 1 Pickleball 11:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Sun. Feb. 3 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail. com Mon. Feb. 4 Carcross Tagish Renewable Resource Council 12:30 PM Tagish Community Centre All welcome to attend.

Mon. Feb. 4 Nordic Walking 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue. Feb. 5 Get and Stay Fit 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Wed. Feb. 6 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

TESLIN Thu. Jan. 31 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@ teslin.ca Fri. Feb. 1 Girls Club 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Fri. Feb. 1 Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Tue. Feb. 5 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. Feb. 5 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Feb. 5 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext.

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WATSON LAKE Mondays-Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more info. Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31st & Jan 1st Monday & Thursdays Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tuesday & Thursdays Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Thu. Jan. 31 Community Kitchen 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre A afternoon of being in the kitchen, cooks some nutritious meals and bake some goodies to take home.

Sat. Feb. 2 Public Skate 2:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun. Feb. 3 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Tue. Feb. 5 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake

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Gluing it together Drummer Lonnie Powell makes his band-leading debut with a nine-piece ensemble at Jazz in the Hall on February 7

by Ken Bolton

L

onnie Powell’s passion for percussion dates back to a childhood night in B.C.’s Kootenay region, when he attended a wedding reception with his mother and watched a “really animated” drummer strut his stuff.

“He was having so much fun that it was infectious. That stuck with me, because he was having such a ball on the stage,” recalled Powell.

What really sealed his musical fate, though, was a birthday present from his older sister when he was 12—the drum kit she had found in a second-hand store in Calgary.

“It was an old Rogers set. I still have some of those pieces today, but that was a game-changer, for sure. Once I had those, I don’t think I’ve ever stopped hitting things to this day.”

Powell’s father had been a guitarist, but died before his son could see him perform publicly.

Not long after getting his drum kit, the teenaged Lonnie was using it to play local gigs with his dad’s brothers.

“A lot of my friends were delivering newspapers and working at Sears, putting appliances in warehouses, but I think I might have been making better money playing these shows on the weekend with my uncles’ country band,” he said.

It didn’t take long for him to recognize the sense of unity the music brought to a roomful of people.

“Once I got to do a few live shows, I realized that people would dance to what we were doing, and that we were the source of that feeling.”

Getting attention and approval definitely added to the experience in the early days of a musical career that’s been unfolding now for

more than 30 years.

“I did get the attention of girls, too, which obviously is kind of cool. The ladies like the drummers,” he added with a laugh.

Over the years, Powell has heard his share of lame jokes denigrating drummers as tonedeaf people who love to hang around with musicians.

“It used to affect me. I used to feel like, ‘Oh, I’m less than the rest of these people because I didn’t have a university background or a music degree.’ But I also realized the importance of the groove and the feeling of the song—we call it the pocket.”

Powell had little interest in emulating the “drumnastics and fancy licks and how fast you can play” pyrotechnics of some of the more flamboyant percussionists.

Instead, he found himself attracted to “really musical” drummers, such as Steve Gadd, John Bonham and Max Roach.

“I moved to Vancouver and heard Duris Maxwell (also known as Ted Lewis) playing with the Powder Blues Band. That guy could shuffle as good as anybody on the planet.”

Although he didn’t know it at the time, Maxwell had also been highly influenced early on by Powell’s own mentor, Scottish-born drum guru, Jim Blackley.

It was Blackley who imbued Powell with an awareness of the need for drummers to get out of their heads and into their bodies.

“Blackley said it. ‘You should be dancing with your hands, laddie. It’s a dance.’ And he was a dancer. Buddy Rich was a great tap dancer. Steve Gadd was an excellent tap dancer before he was a drummer.

“They had the showmanship, but those guys could really play.

When the substance is there and the showmanship is there, it’s

PHOTO: courtesy of Lonnie Powell

Inside Yukon Inn Mall on Fourth (Beside Dollar Store)

Longtime Whitehorse drummer Lonnie Powell playing at the Yukon Arts Centre in 2013 for the launch of Declan O’Donovan’s first CD awesome,” Powell added.

“Those guys would flip sticks, and jump up and down, and be all over the kit, but they never got away from the fact that it has to really swing.”

A carpenter by trade, Powell moved to the Yukon in 1995 to pursue a different kind of swinging—with a hammer.

“I came up to build Bob Hamilton’s Old Crow studio. The moment we had that studio ready, I started playing and tracking. And that has had a huge effect,” he admitted.

“All that little stuff you think you’re playing just gets in the way of the singer-songwriter and their music. So I know when I go in and my ego’s going on, then, when I listen to these tracks, it’s pretty humbling.”

Besides his day job with Yukon Housing, Powell has maintained a busy performing and recording schedule since moving to Whitehorse.

“I’ve had the chance to play all kinds of music, with players who’ve been able to lift me to places where I didn’t even realize I could go,” he said.

“I’ve recorded with some really good players and played genres I’m normally not comfortable in, but it has inspired me.”

On Thursday, Feb. 7, Powell’s musical journey will take a new direction. He’ll be leading a ninepiece group of some seasoned Yukon performers in a Jazz in the Hall concert at the Old Fire Hall. (details at yukonartscentre.com) The personnel will include Andrea McColeman (keyboards), Dave Haddock (bass), Jim Holland (guitar), Keith Todd (trombone),

Adrian Burrill (trumpet) and Olivier de Colombel (sax). Vocalists Lucie Desaulniers and Lorène Charmetant will also join.

The program will be dedicated to Steve Gadd, and feature numerous tunes he made famous with an eclectic mix of performers such as Eric Clapton, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon and Chick Corea.

“I’m including all those different genres because it’s an example of how much the drummer affects those grooves,” he said.

“It kind of glues the whole thing together. It’s got that ability.”

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer and former co-editor of What’s Up Yukon

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imensions Tech Services is a specialized company that mostly provides technical training to emergency services staff in the Yukon. It was started in 2012 by Warren Zakus, former training officer with the Whitehorse Fire Department. Since then, it has grown from one employee to eight employees, including one full-time service technician, six part-time instructors, a part-time admin assistant and Zakus.

Zakus has been been building and inventing things since he was a kid.

Zakus moved to the Yukon in 2001 to work as the training officer for the Whitehorse Fire Department. After 11 years, he decided to transition his career.

“I was ready for a change and, in my position as a training officer, I saw a need for many of the services that Dimensions Tech now provides, so I started the company to provide those services,” said Zakus. “There were a number of services we required at the fire department that no one was providing, at least not locally. There were also a lot of new regulatory requirements being applied to the

Warren Zakus provides fire services training at the Ember Fire Academy for Yukon women “I built a hovercraft in my parents’ garage as a teenager as well as a jet engine,” said Zakus. “As a kid, I learned computer programing, electronics, basic mechanics, welding, and just about anything I could if it had something to do with the way something works or how to build something I was interested in. A lot of the knowledge and skills that I’ve learned over the years from experimenting have contributed to building our training props and making Dimensions Tech what it is today.”

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Most of the courses are inPHOTOS: courtesy of Dimension Tech Services tended for people in emergency services, but it can depend on the Dimensions Tech offers specialized technical training for emergency services course. For example, the winter driving courses are open to the pane into a glass when it’s minus large tank on top of a trailer, so we public. “After our courses, the re- 43 degrees outside was something can transport it. It has a deck with sponse from the students is always I thought would be fun. My first a hatch on the top for simulating very positive,” said Zakus. “People winter in the Yukon I finally lived vertical confined space access. It somewhere cold also has two horizontal openings have fun and are enough that I that are 18-inch diameter pipes excited about could give it that simulate a horizontal access. what they have a try. I made We incorporated a slow-pull malearned. I think a video of the chine for testing different loads that students demonstration on equipment, as well as a davit learn best when that has since arm for drop testing,” said Zathey are learnbeen featured kus. “I’m really happy with how ing through exon the Discov- it turned out. It’s very versatile perimentation ery Channel for teaching different confined and are having and is now used space scenarios and the stufun.” in firefighting dents enjoy the challenge of it.”

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