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ast Saturday I checked my phone for the time, expecting it to be 4 p.m. Instead, the digits glaring back at me read 7:15. Despite spending most of my life North of 60, the seemingly endless days of summer still find ways to sneak up from behind and clobber me. Sometimes this clobbering comes in the form of a sudden, unexpected shock, like the one listed above, and other times it results from weeks of summer mania coming to a crashing end. Summer mania, as I define it, is the tendency of Northerners to disregard temporal common sense in the quest pack their long, beautiful days with as much activity as possible. It’s a brand of mania fueled by the extensive hours of Yukon sunlight, which can occasionally provide one with a sense of something akin to immortality. Someone in the grips of summer mania might be spotted golfing at midnight, cooking dinner at 1 a.m., suggesting a game of Parcheesi at 2 a.m., or buying potato wedges from Tags at 3 a.m. And this sort of no-holds-barred ridiculousness can continue for weeks on end. If one self-medicates effectively with caffeine it may last even longer. But the sun drenched illusion of immortality is an egg waiting to be cracked. We are not gods, but rather fleshy blobs requiring sleep and sustenance at somewhat regular intervals. Prolonged failure to provide oneself these necessities will result in a day of reckoning. The Sunday “morning” after I made my threehour error in timeestimation found me lying in bed, exhausted (not hung-over) to the point of incapacitation. Summer mania had tracked me down and beaten me. I finally creaked out of bed at 1 p.m. and found some coffee at the bottom of a Bodum. I drank it
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The long hours of Yukon daylight contribute to my summer mania. — cold and black — as I tried to face the day that lay (partially) ahead of me. Various roommates strolled past, commenting on the detached look in my eyes. I was back in bed within the hour.
world again. And thus the cycle of summer mania started its orbit again. This is not a cautionary tale — far from it. I believe that to go and go and go and go and go until one can simply go no more is a noble way to conduct a Yukon summer. Even during my recovery day I took satisfaction in knowing that my exhaustion was not caused by mono or Rohypnol, but that it resulted from hours and hours of being awake, doing stuff. But amidst my self-congratulatory lifestyle I have learned at least one thing: the next time I misjudge the time by three hours it’s time for a little nap.
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W
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farmers if people would think about eating regionally and seasonally. If we calculate the cost of industrialized farming and longhaul transport, a banana starts to look like an environmental problem. “We need to put the true cost on food,” Bounds says. But can we be happy and sated on the kinds of produce the Yukon can offer? The Elemental Farm harvests cherry tomatoes, onions, carrots, potatoes, beans, beets and so on. “Boy, I really like the turnips when I get them – and the greens,” Bounds says. “I’m grazing out here all day.” Down the Takhini Hot Springs Road from Elemental Farm is Rivendell Farm. There, Mary and Rolland Girouard work to produce healthy food. Rolland knows first-hand about the powerful effect food has on our bodies. After farming for nine years, his health deteriorated to the point that he and Mary decided to shut the whole operation down. They had to figure out what was going on. Turns out it was a wheat allergy. “I already knew that food is critical to everything,” Rolland says. “If you put bad things in, it accumulates to the point that you pass away from — whatever.” So they started up again and the Rivendell Farm earned organic certification in 2006. Their primary method of selling produce is through an annual membership that provides grazing privileges.
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“Mostly we do a Pickyour-Own,” Rolland says. “It’s a $150 membership per year for a family of three. Then they can come in and pick whatever they want for their meals and we grow a certain quantity of our harvest.” After 30 years, the business is still challenging. They grow bedding plants to bolster their revenue. “We’d rather have the greenhouses filled with food,” Rolland says. “But bedding plants are the engine that drive us.” There doesn’t seem to be easy money in farming — even though we all need to eat three times per day. At least. Brian Lendrum and Susan Ross are also juggling products to make farming feasible. They have been farming on the marge of Lake Laberge since 1986. Their certified organic Lendrum Ross Farm produces 15 different vegetables and goat cheese. “Cheese is our biggest income, but because we have to keep the goats through the winter, it’s also our biggest expense,” Ross says. “Our biggest profit is vegetables.” They have been producing goat cheese for 25 years. Lendrum, who is blind, explains the process: “It’s just a sink and a stove and a fridge, that’s pretty much it,” Lendrum says. “We do all the pasteurizing on the stovetop. Our biggest pot is 30 litres. That’s all I can lift. “We can produce enough milk to keep this little place busy. And if we produced more milk, then we’d have to get a bigger fridge.
PHOTO: Tamara Neely So we’re in balance now.” There are at least nine more farms in the Yukon putting their hearts and souls into healthy food production. Check out the Growers of Organic Food Yukon website at Organic.YukonFood.com to find out what they offer and how to buy it. The Fireweed Community Market is located in Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, and runs from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
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Inside Jickling’s Jabberings.................. 2 Yukon Organic Farms.................. 3 Dawson Artists’ Market............... 5 Didee & Didoo.......................... 5 Frost to Frost........................... 7 Living with Wildlife.................... 8 Seeking Beervana...................... 9 Ham Radio..............................10 Family on Wheels.....................16 Rosemary Scanlon....................18
Events The Growers of Organic Food Yukon (GoOFY) association features 12 members, some of whom are certified and some are not, but use organic practices. Here’s a list of the GoOFY farm members: Lendrum Ross Farm (certified) Aurora Mountain Farm (certified) Earth Wisdom Farm (certified) M’Clintock Valley Farm (certified) Rivendell Farm (certified) Anarchy Farm Circle D Ranch Elemental Farm Grizzly Valley Farm Little Stint Sunnyside Farm The Farm Gate Wheaton River Garden
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There’s a Market for Art in Dawson City by Gabriela Sgaga Dawson City artist Joann Vriend displays her work in the marketplace of the 2012 Riverside Arts Festival. Vriend and other artists will be selling their wares on Saturdays throughout the summer in Dawson in the community events shelter on Front Street.
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here is a buzz of excitement among the arts community in Dawson City. Starting last weekend, and continuing every Saturday throughout the summer, Dawson will have a regular artists’ market. The market is a joint initiative between Tr’ondek Hwech’in and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC). “There’s so much talent in this town and the market is there — tourists are always looking for local work,” says Elaine Corden, market coordinator. “We just needed the commitment to make it happen.” Corden says there has been talk about an artists’ market for several years. Finally, after much research; a feasibility study; support from the Mayor, the City and local businesses as well as 100 per cent positive feedback, the market has become a reality. “It’s high time,” says Corden. “I’m so glad this market is happening,” says local artist Aubyn O’Grady. She and Rian Lougheed-Smith founded the Klondike Drawing
Company three years ago and create locally inspired silkscreen prints on t-shirts and postcards. “The market gives us the opportunity to make and sell on a regular basis,” she says. O’Grady points out that many artists come to Dawson, but are not able to find a market for their art. She feels the artists’ market will give these artists a place and an opportunity to find their niche. “And for us, the beauty of this market is that we can experiment more and try new things,” says O’Grady. “It’s such a good idea and I’m very excited.” The rules are simple: the market is open to all Yukon artists; merchandise must be made by, or value-added by, the vendor; and no food is allowed for sale. A maximum of 15 tables will fit into the outdoor community events shelter where the market will be held, and artists may share tables if they wish. Artists must register at KIAC during the week before the market. Membership is $40 per season, plus $5 per day, which includes a table and chair donated by KIAC,
or $15 per day for non-members. One table will be available for youth 18-and-under for free. Corden hopes that eventually the market will be self-reliant. Money generated from memberships and fees will go towards the purchase of tables and chairs, marketing and signage. She also hopes to feature First Nations art, and is working on getting a name for the market in Han, the local First Nations language. “There is tons of talent in this community,” Corden says. “I’m really hoping this market will fly.” The Dawson Artists’ Market will be held on Saturdays throughout the summer, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the community events shelter on Front Street. For more information, please contact Elaine Corden at market@kiac.ca, or phone KIAC at 993-5005. Gabriela Sgaga lives off the grid in her West Dawson cabin with her eight sled dogs. She enjoys mushing, skijoring and writing about everyday life in the Yukon.
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Thursdays - OPEN MIC with Dave Haddock 8 pm to 11 pm
Band Hours 8 pm to 11 pm
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Located at 607 ray Street • 667-4338 Between the community gardens and Whitehorse Beverages Monday to Friday 8:30–6:00 • Sunday 9:00–5:00
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Exhibi� ons CURRENT Exhibitions: >> in SocietyEdge Gallery: In the theYukon FocusArt Gallery/ THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS Gallery: “How Does it Felt”
“Take me home” Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012 Summer Art Walk >> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: Yukon Art Society YUKON ARCHIVES members show Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault July to January July 27th Exhibi�on 5th closes 26, 2013
In the Hougen Heritage Gallery: Open Studio Sessions James Jerome – Fish Camps >> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions Through a Gwich’in Lens << Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm Yukon Archives $5 per hour
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture
en spectacle SIGNS OF LIFE Kerri Reid and Tyler Brett (Bruno, SK)
Young Masters Camp Instructors: Marlene Collins Date: August 5th to 9th Time: 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: $275 plus GSTsubsidized by Lotteries Fund
For more information please contact Arts Underground at 667-4080 orreception@artsunderground.ca
AFTER THE BREAKUP SOVA4 June 27 – July 14
Gallery hours: Thursday - Sunday, 3 - 7pm Location: The Yukon School of Visual Arts, Queen & 3rd
DAWSON CITYS’ ARTIST MARKET Check out work by local artists, or sell your own wares. Saturdays in July and August, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Community Events Shelter on Front Street.
Spaces are $15 for non-members or $5 for members ($40 annual membership fee), including the use of one table and one chair. Email: market@kiac.ca Call, or visit KIAC on Princess and Second to register or for more info.
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2013 Arts in the Park
Summer Festival
Lepage Park Weekdays at Noon & Wednesday evenings
Wed, July 3 Noon Show – The Brass Knuckle Society –
Yukon’s youngest, old person band. The group proudly plays the “music your grandparents danced to” and draws on European folk traditions and old school blues
7 PM Show – Jona Barr & Friends –
Good tunes, good times and a darn fine evening.
Thurs, July 4
– The Sunday Nite Jam Band –
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Two fine Yukon grown young men who are making good out in the musical world. They’re back for a visit – come on down and say hello.
Mon, July 8
The Whitehorse Community Choir is seeking expressions of interest in providing services related to the development of a marketing plan. The expression of interest should identify the process by which the service will be provided, experience of the proponent(s) and information as to proposed costs.
Simon Crelli & Friends
One of the best kept fiddling secrets in the Yukon. Simon will be joined by his sister Rosie (another fine fiddler), his mom Marcia on the keyboards and a few other friends.
Tues, July 9 – Kim Beggs –
Making time in her busy schedule Kim will be fronting a trio as she presents her fine tunes and sage stories.
Expressions of interest should be submitted in written format by August 9, 2013
Wed, July 10 Noon Show – Remy Rodden –
By email to: info@whitehorsechoir.org Or by mail to: Chair, Board of Directors Whitehorse Community Choir Suite 242, 108 Elliot Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6C4
the Crown Prince of Conservation is back to entertain. Sing along & participate!
Inquiries for more information call 667-4661.
It’s time to ROCK! What else would you do when these boys hit the stage?
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Frost to Frost... with Joan Norberg
Wild Things
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PHOTO: Joan Norberg
Hens range free while the rooster keeps a watchful eye.
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rowing up on a prairie farm, interaction with wildlife was pretty rare. We would see the odd rabbit or coyote and, of course, songbirds – but rarely anything larger. We had approximately a quarter section of land in which to explore and play, though, I do remember when a bear in the area restricted our wanderings considerably. Now, living in and among wildlife is amazing; it is a thrill to see something wild and free. We have had all sorts of animals cross through our place. We are very glad to see some just pass through, but others, like the barn swallows who love eating mosquitoes, are welcome to stay. But farming in and among wildlife does present challenges. While it may seem wonderful to have free-range chickens — free from cages and free to choose what leafy plant to eat — there are predators around who would enjoy a chicken dinner. We still al-
low our laying hens to range freely but we also know there won’t always be the same number at the end of the day. Geese range about the yard and keep most foxes, ravens and coyotes at a reasonable distance. We try to keep younger birds enclosed in a pen with a fishnet mesh on the top. As long as they stay inside they are safe from ra-
no interest in our livestock. They are much more inclined to eat the willow or graze on the poplar. But anyone with a dog knows that even the easy going porcupine can pose problems. Our dog Schwartz found out a few years ago that it was best to just let them pass through without any hassles. Now he can’t be found when we see one. Schwartz is a very good guard dog. He thrives on chasing off ravens and foxes, and considers the area on which we farm to be his territory. This doesn’t stop us from seeing foxes, deer, porcupines or even bear. But it does help us to live alongside them a little more peacefully.
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ven attacks, but if they stroll outside the pen their only remains may be a puff of feathers where they met a raven. Generally predators target the younger ones. The more we have farmed in the Yukon, the more we have learned. We have noticed more attempts on our livestock early in the season — when there are kits in the fox den and raven chicks in the nest. We also see wildlife that have
Joan Norberg and her husband, Allan, run Grizzly Valley Farms on the Mayo Road. They have successfully endured the Yukon’s short seasons and less-than-ideal soil conditions. Send her your questions at grizzlyvalleyfarms@hotmail. com.
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PHOTO: Donna Clayson This photo was taken on our property at Cowley Creek with a Canon Powershot SX1 IS. This little guy was very friendly and came right up to me. He would sit close to me while working in the flower garden and, once, he stole one of my garden gloves that were placed beside me and ran off into the woods nearby with it.
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. We are starting a new feature in What’s Up Yukon called Living with Wildlife, which will feature photos of wild animals in both urban and natural settings. Email your high-resolution images to Editor@WhatsUpYukon.com with a description of your interaction with the animal(s) and what kind of camera equipment you used to capture the image.
Being a Dog
I DON’T THINK I WOULD BE A HOG ‘CAUSE I’D RATHER BE A DOG. I DON’T THINK I WANT TO BE A SNAIL ‘CAUSE I LIKE WAGGING MY TAIL. I DON’T LIKE TO BE A SHARK ‘CAUSE I WANT TO BARK. I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE AN OWL ‘CAUSE I NEED TO HOWL. I DON’T THINK I WANT TO BE MY AUNT ‘CAUSE I NEED TO PANT. MAYBE I CAN FLY LIKE AN EAGLE
BUT I’D RATHER BE A BEAGLE. I DON’T THINK I WANT TO BE A CRAB I WOULD RATHER BE A LAB. IT WOULD BE FUN TO CHASE A BEAVER ‘CAUSE IT’S COOL TO BE A RETRIEVER. I DON’T THINK I WOULD BE A HEN ‘CAUSE I’D RATHER BE MAN’S BEST FRIEnD. I DON’T WANT TO CROAK LIKE A FROG ‘CAUSE IT’S BETTER TO BE A DOG.
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Seeking Beervana with Lara Lewis
No Judgement. Really. I ’m not going to tell you what you should drink. I don’t care if you ferment raisins with brewers yeast in a garbage pail. I’m a laissez-faire kind of person. You can drink your Bud Light Lime, your Wildcat or your Pabst Blue Ribbon. You don’t have to be sheepish. Why would I care? Most people like to go out on a beer-limb once in a while, but it depends what your end game is. If it’s just to catch a cheap buzz, then who am I to say your beer sucks. The math is probably solid. You just have to make sure the beer is doing its job. If its job is to kill your taste buds so you can’t tell that your leftover kung pao chicken has gone rancid, then an over-hopped, super dry Imperial IPA may just be the answer. If you are planning an evening stakeout to watch the beavers decimate the trees by the Yukon River, maybe an espresso stout is
in order. If you have hours of yard work ahead of you, you probably want to turn to what they dub lawnmower beers. Summer heat demands something quenching, not too alcoholic, and not overly bitter. A light, low calorie lager is probably your best bet. But along with the usual mass-produced suspects, any European pilsner will go nicely with a John Deere. Or, if you are into wheat, the German hefeweizens with their high carbonation and spicy finish can be lovely. Hoegaarden, a Belgian wit beer with coriander and orange peel, bursts with refreshment. I am not against adulteration either. My Welsh grandpa would swear by his shandy — a geriatric mix of ginger ale with an English bitter — to keep him going while watching long days of cricket in the old country. It’s sort of the beer equivalent of a wine spritzer, but blue collar (less Real Housewives
of Beverly Hills and more Cockney chimney sweep). I don’t know anybody who drinks shandies anymore, or at least, anybody with a prostate who will admit to it. But, they can be delicious. There are some people who swear that Guinness is the best summer beer; probably the same people who sit in the sweltering heat sipping cappuccinos. I don’t get it. But I am capable of changing my mind. As William Blake once wrote, “The person who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind.” I just like that last bit about the reptiles.
PHOTO: Lara Lewis
Homebrewed spruce tip ale makes a pretty good lawnmower beer for Lara. Lara Lewis has been a homebrewer for years and is a certified beer judge through the American Homebrew Association’s Beer Judge Certification Program.
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Increase Your Chances of Communicating with Outer Space Become a Yukon Amateur Radio Association member by Aimée Dawn Robinson
PHOTOS: Rick Massie
At home in Whitehorse, Ron McFadyen has a radio room set up, called the Ham Shack.
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ow big is the space station and do you have enough room to dance?” a Grade 3 Grey Mountain Primary School student asked Chris Hadfield via the do-it-yourself magic of ham radio. “It’s huge,” Hadfield said. “It’s the size of five hockey rinks. Yes, there is room to dance, but I need someone to dance with.” On April 13, 2013, 13 Whitehorse students posed questions about life aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to Canadian astronaut Hadfield in real time. Yukon Amateur Radio Association (YARA), and the international volunteer group Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) made this radio transmission possible. The radio operators who facilitated the call were VY11SS-Ron (Whitehorse), VY1CAM-Catherine (Whitehorse), VE1ISS-Wayne (Nova Scotia) and 1KISLD-Claudio (Italy). According to ham operator Ron McFadyen (VY11SS-Ron), the Grey Mountain conversation with Hadfield was the most successful call placed to space with ARISS. This is remarkable, because due to the position of the space station in relation to Whitehorse, it
bit directly above his house at the time of the call, the radio transmission went off without a hitch. McFadyen is a former CKRW and long-time CBC radio journalist, the founding president of YARA and recipient of several awards for ham radio-related community service, including a Diamond Jubilee Medal. McFadyen, who received his ham license in 1976, is excited about further possibilities for amateur radio in schools. “Young people need to realize that through the ham radio systems in place in the Yukon, people can talk for free across the territory,” he says. He also notes that using ham radio in combination with computers opens up and whole world of communication and, if teachers and students are interested, YARA could help create ham radio stations at school. In this way, McFadyen and YARA
Ron McFadyen, call sign VY11SS-Ron, and Bailey the dog, call sign unknown, can speak, and listen, to the world from the Ham Shack.
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is extremely difficult to contact it. But by forming a telebridge with 1KISSLD-Claudio in Italy, who had the space station in or-
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Increase Your Chances of Communicating with Outer Space... cont’d offer to become an “Elmer” — a ham radio mentor who helps people pass their licensing exam. YARA President Terry Maher (VY1AK) started operating in 1970 with a novice license, a limited bandwidth and knowledge of Morse code. “We’re all old,” says Maher of the 30 YARA members. “Since the advent of cell phones and texting there is less interest in ham radio. But it is a great way to talk to people, it’s fun and you can learn about electronics.” YARA is currently seeking new and younger members, Maher says. “Scholarships to learn about ham radio are offered through Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) and American Radio Relay League (ARRL).” It’s old technology that has everyday applications. The Yukon government still relies on ham operators during disaster and emergencies. During the Yukon-wide communication blackout in early October 2012, ham operators established an early communications system. Recently, emergency communication services were provided by amateur radio operators in Calgary during the flood and the Boston bombing. “When all else fails, call the ham operators,” says McFadyen. However, despite everything they do, there are some things they won’t. Foul language, talk of religion and politics or jumping uninvited into conversations, are not allowed on ham airwaves. Ham operators self-police amateur frequencies and report airwave infractions to Industry Canada and the Federal Communications Commission in the United States. YARA, founded in 1976, offers surplus radios to members for a nominal fee. Members can also receive special oper-
ator emergency training, not to mention fame and respect from beyond the grave. Yukon ham radio operators drive vehicles with license plates “VY1” on them. Deceased ham operators’ call signs are designated by “SK,” standing for “Silent Key,” a reference to the key required to tap Morse code. Leave it to inventive ham operators to communicate respectful signals beyond both space and death. To learn more about ham radio operating drop by the YARA coffee discussion group in Whitehorse, every Saturday at 9:30 a.m at the A&W. For information about amateur radio license, courses, equipment and all things ham radio go to the YARA website: www.yara.ca. Watch the full conversation between Grey Mountain Primary School and ISS Commander Chris Hadfield on YouTube, the video is called “The Hadfield Contact Audio GMP 2013 Grey Mountain Primary, Yukon.” Aimée Dawn Robinson is a writer, dancer and visual artist living in Dawson.
Ron McFadyen has this 74-foot High Frequency Worldwide Tower in the family backyard in Whitehorse. “And we still have space for a picnic table, too.”
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Community Happenings Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14 The antics of Tomas Kubinek 7:00 PM The Palace Grand Theatre Vaudevillian and certified lunatic Fri, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 14 Atlin Arts & Music Wed, Jul 10 Equinox Rox Zoom Camp Dawson Festival Altin, BC Sat, Jul 13 Atlin Mini Marathon 10:00 AM Tarahne City Visitor Centre Grades 3-5.The Rec Dept. will Park Edith Sidler 250-651-7691 Distances: 1.6km, take a group of youths to Whitehorse to participate in an Equinox Zoom Camp on July 11th & 12.Fee 6km, 12km, 24km. Also, hot dog roast and great requierd. 25-year historical photos. Fri, Jul 12 Eco Kids 1:00 PM Dawson City Wednesdays Visitor Centre For youth in grades 2-5.Spend the Board Games 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Teen afternoon exploring the great outdoors.No Eco Centre Bring games and snacks - Everyone Kids June 28 or July 12. Welcome Mon, Jul 15 Adventure Days 9:00 AM KIAC 5 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling Recreation Mile Lake day trip,(we will drop kids off at home). Centre Fee required Saturdays Mon, Jul 15 Canoeing 1:00 PM Dawson City M.V. Tarahne Tea 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM Visitor Centre 1-3 pm followed by games in Minto M.V.Tarahne Atlin Historical Society 250-651-7522 Park until 5:00 pm for youth grades 2 & up. Fee Enjoy tea on the historic M.V.Tarahne required. Mon, Jul 15 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Dawson Rec Centre Recreation board grants are Thu, Jul 18 Elders Tea - CTFN Integrated due the Thursday preceding each meeting Community Sustainability Plan 2:00 PM Old Mon, Jul 15 International Dome Race Visitor Daycare Jane 336-1828 Come enjoy some Information Centre This race sends several dozen delicious baking and talk to the ICSP Outreach runners up the Midnight Dome.A true test of Team about your vision for a sustainable endurance and mental toughness. community! Tue, Jul 16 Grow-A-Row 1:00 PM Community Thu, Jul 18 Youth BBQ - CTFN Integrated Garden Help us plant and take care of our garden Community Sustainability Plan 4:30 PM Lake plot and then spend some time in the playground. Bennett Viewing Deck Jane 336-1828 Calling Children under 5,please bring a parent. CTFN youth ages 16-25! Come grab a burger and Tue, Jul 16 Committee of the Whole Meeting talk to the ICSP Outreach Team about your ideas City Council 7:00 PM Council Chambers Heather for a sustainable community! Favron . Thu, Jul 18 Dawson City Music Festival Kickoff Wednesdays Concert 12:00 AM Palace Grand Theatre DCMF Thrift Store 11:00 AM Carcross Thrift Store Kickoff Concert. Visit www.dcmf.com for more Healthy Lunches cooking class 11:00 AM Old Daycare across the bridge open to pregnant moms information. Thu, Jul 18 Adventure Days 9:00 AM KIAC and parents with children from 0-3 years old Tombstone Campground.Fee required. Sewing group 6:00 PM Capacity Building Thu, Jul 18 EH TO ZED Railway Presentation Thursdays 5:30 PM Yukon School of Visual Arts Confluence Pottery with Claudia McPhee 3:15 PM. Members’ Gallery Opening Reception. Sewing group 6:00 PM Capacity Building Fri, Jul 19 Dawson City Music Festival 12:00 Fridays AM Minto Park Annual Dawson City Music Open Gym Night 7:00 PM Festival, Canada’s perfect tiny festival, needs no Sundays explanation. Visit www.dcmf.com for the most up Waterbabies parent and tot swim Carcross pool to date info. 1:00 PM. Open to pregnant moms, and moms and Fri, Jul 19 Eco Kids 1:00 PM Dawson City dads with kids 0-3 years of age. Visitor Centre For youth in grades 2-5.Spend the Mondays afternoon exploring the great outdoors.No Eco Babies N Books 10:00 AM Ya Dak Du Hidi Kids June 28 or July 12. daycare Snacks provided. open to pregnant moms and parents with children from 0-3 years old Daily Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre SundayTuesdays Thursday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday Tots N Strollers 10:00 AM Meet at the Ya Dak 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beside the Bonanza Market Du Hidi Daycare, walk through town and return to daycare for some snacks. open to pregnant moms Wednesdays and parents with children from 0-3 years old Early Bird Lane swim 6:30 AM Dawson City Pool Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM at the Old Daycare 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Pottery with Claudia McPhee 3:15 PM. Public Swim 9:00 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 Community Softball 7:00 PM Carcross poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Community School Bring a glove if you have 1 Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 your own water and snacks. Everyone welcome poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Women’s Group Carcross Community Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Campus 7:00 PM Geraldine James 867-821Service School 993-5370 4251 Dawson City Minor Soccer 6:00 PM Crocus Bluff Soccer Field age 11 & under Kickboxing & Boxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School mason66@yahoo.ca or brudif@gmail. Tuesdays & Thursdays com Indoor Soccer 6:00 PM Public Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Dawson City Minor Soccer 7:30 PM Crocus Bluff Tourist Tours (from the Visitor Information Soccer Field age 14 & under Centre): CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat a fundraiser Daily for CFYT local radio 9:30 AM Town walking tour “Then and Now” Thursdays with two interpreters! How has Dawson changed? Early Bird Lane swim 6:30 AM Dawson City Pool Or not? 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca 9:30 AM S.S Keno The fleet’s smallest Public Swim 9:00 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 paddlewheeler was the first and last glimpse of poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca civilization for Dawson each season. 11:30 AM “Hike with Robert Service” Tour Hike Toddler Painting 10:00 AM KIAC A parented the same trails Service did up to a viewpoint above activity for kids aged 2-5.Fee required Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 town with his famous verses along the way poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca 1:00 PM Town walking tour “Then and Now” Hatha Yoga with Joanne 5:45 PM KIAC with two interpreters! How has Dawson changed? Public Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 Or not? poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca 1:00 PM “Life and poetry of Robert Service” Adult drop in soccer 7:45 PM Crocus Bluff Tour including a peek in his cute little cabin! Soccer Field 1:30 PM Before the Rush program Test your Fridays prospecting skills and find out about life before Early Bird Lane swim 6:30 AM Dawson City Pool Dawson was a town! 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca 2:30 PM Commissioner’s Residence Make Public Swim 9:00 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 pressed flower cards, the way Martha Black did. poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca 2:30 PM Palace Grand Theatre guided tour Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 7:00 PM Guided town tour: “Strange Things poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Done” The truth really is strange. Public Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 Sunday - Thursday poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca 3:30 “The Greatest Klondiker Contest” Palace Saturdays Grand Theatre Hatha Yoga with Joanne 9:00 AM KIAC until Sat, Jul 27 Kerri Reid & Tyler Brett: Signs Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 of Life 8:00 PM KIAC artists’ interactions with remote landscapes and objects that more typically poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Youth Radio Broadcasting 12:00 PM exist in the periphery of consciousnes until Sept 2 “Dawson As They Saw It” Photo Sundays Exhibit Harrington’s Store Artists’ Market 11:00 AM Community Events Tue, Jun 11 Youth Golf - 1:00 PM Dawson City Shelter Check out work by local artists, or sell your Visitor Centre For youth in grades 3-5,no Golf June own wares. 25, July 2.Fee required. Drop In Basketball 3:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 lana.welchman@cityofdawson.ca
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Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Yoga with Jo 5:00 PM Robert Service School Mondays Early Bird Lane swim 6:30 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Public Swim 9:00 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Hӓn Language Bingo! 2:00 PM Learn a little of the language of our land *subject to availability Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Public Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Tuesdays Early Bird Lane swim 6:30 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Public Swim 9:00 AM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Public Swim 1:15 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Hatha Yoga with Joanne 5:45 PM KIAC Dawson City Minor Soccer 6:00 PM Crocus Bluff Soccer Field age 8 & under Public Swim 6:00 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca Dawson City Minor Soccer 6:15 Robert Service School dcminorsoccer@hotmail.com 9 & under (born 2005/06) Public Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Pool 993-7412 poolmanager@cityofdawson.ca City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers Heather Favron . Adult drop in soccer 7:45 PM Crocus Bluff Soccer Field
Faro
Thu, July 11 Fire Side Chat 5:30 PM CRIC. Free Burgers and Ice Cream, Bocce Tournament! Fri, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 20 16th Annual Golf Tournament Faro Golf Course Helen 334-4582 Teams of four play scramble-golf for tons of fun. Everyone wins a prize.Fee required. Wednesdays Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Seniors Painting Workshop 1:00 PM CRIC with Jackie Irvine Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School 9942760 (Grades 1-8) Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM DVG School 9942760
Thursdays
Playgroup 10:30 AM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Environment Club DVG School 3:45 PM Alternating Thursdays Crafting Club 12:30 PM Alternating Thursdays Youth Group Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Sundays Faro Sunday Church Service 11:00 AM Faro Bible Chapel All are welcome.Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Kaffeeklatsch and Bocce Tournaments 2:00 PM CRIC
Mondays
Glee Club 1:00 PM DVG School (All grades) 994-2760
Tuesdays
Playgroup 10:30 AM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Primary Ball Skills 12:30 Del Van Gorder School 994-2760 K – 3 Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School 9942760 (Grades 9-12) Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Badminton 7:00 PM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca
Golden Horn
Fridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden Horn School judoyukon@gmail.com or Mike 6686952. Under 15 years Sundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Terice 668-6631 Tuesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 Haines Junction Wed, Jul 10 Trent Severn Band 7:30 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Wednesdays Mun Ku - Craft Afternoons 1:00 PM Mun Ku 6344018 or dblair@cafn.ca Mun Ku - Games Nights 1:00 PM Mun Ku 6344018 or dblair@cafn.ca Junction Community Market 3:00 PM Log Church Lawn, Alaska Highway Locally grown foods and more.
Six Mile River Resort
Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Old Da Ku
Thursdays
Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:30 AM Mun Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Southern Tutchone Classes 4:30 PM Da Ku 6344018 or dblair@cafn.ca Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Old Da Ku Adult soccer 7:30 School Gym
Mondays
Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Old Da Ku
Wed. Jul 17 TCA Monthly Public Meeting 7:00 PM Rec. Hall Sat. Jul 20 Pick-up Softball 2:00 PM Rec. Hall Sun. Jul 21 Monthly Pancake Breakfast 10:00 AM Rec. Hall fee required
Wednesdays
Tagish Library and Tagish Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 NOON Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Community Centre 399-3407
Thursdays
Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Takhini Hall Sewing Circle 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Dä Ku Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall
Seniors Stay-fit - advanced 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Rec. Hall Stay-Fit for Seniors: Beginners 2:00 PM CATCH Kids Program, must have own ride home 3:45 PM Fridays Pre-school Playdays 10:30 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407
Wednesdays
Tagish Library and Tagish Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 NOON
Tuesdays
Hamlet of Mt. Lorne
Kids Craft time 3:00 PM HJ Public Library Northern Circus Art projects 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Center making all kinds of arts and craft projects, playing music, dancing, juggling, and sharing ideas.
Thursdays
Playgroup for parents & tots 10:00 AM - Noon Lorne Mountain Community Centre call Agnes 667-7083 for more information
Fridays
Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 1:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Questions contact Ruth Lera 668-5871 or email ruthlera@northwestel.net
Mondays
Sunny Sport Activity Days 5:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Center Soccer, Slacklines, Lacrosse, Tennis, Mt. Biking, Skateboarding, Frisbee, Badminton, Orienteering, Parachute, Soft Balls, Yoga, Rubber Chickens and Basketball... we have it all!
Marsh Lake
Wed, Jul 10 LAC Meeting 7:00 PM 660-4999 marshlake@gmail.com
Fridays
Dinner at the Jackalope Marsh Lake Community Centre every Fri, Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Reservations appreciated: 660-4999
Tuesdays
South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 Parents and Preschoolers social time. North of 60 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 North of 60 - Socialize, play games, meet neighbours!
Mayo
Weekdays
Community Access Program 1:00 PM The Drop In Centre
Wednesdays
Kids Events Ages 12 Years & Under 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Pajama Bingo 5:00 PM Drop in Center Best dressed wins a radio bingo package, runner up wins a prize! Soccer - Elementary School ages 7:00 PM School Gym Soccer - High School/Adult 8:00 PM School Gym Drop In Sewing 7:00 PM Mayo Drop In Centre 996-2251. Bring your sewing projects or come to learn how to bead
Thursdays
Traditional Lunch 12:00 PM The Drop In Centre Wii & Movie Night 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Fridays Movie & Games 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Dinner & A Movie Night 5:30 PM Community Hall Teen Drop in Gym 7:30 PM School Gym Saturdays Movie & Games 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre
Mondays
Wii & Movie Night 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre
Tuesdays
Kids Events Ages 12 Years & Under 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Drop In Centre
Old Crow
Thursdays
Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Youth Centre
Mondays
Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Saniz at 966-3238
Tagish
Sat. Jul 13 Monthly Music Jam 12:00 PM Rec. Host: Tagish Church. Free BBQ will begin at noon, jam to follow, everyone welcome! Wed. Jul 17 Foot & Wellness Clinic 2:00 PM Rec. Hall
Saturdays Sundays
Tagish Community Church 7:00 PM Tagish Estates Road. tagishcc@gmail.com Monthly community church service in Tagish
Mondays
Community Biking 6:00 PM meet at Rec. Hall
Teslin
Fri, Jul 19 24 hour challenge 2:00 PM Rec Center
Wednesdays
Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM. Seniors Complex After school sports 3:30 PM Teslin School gym Iyengar Yoga 5:30 PM Teslin School Gym richard@yogawhitehorse.ca ends May 1st
Thursdays
Swimming lessons 2:00 PM bus leaves Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Stroller Mama’s 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net
Saturday
Stroller Mama’s 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net
Sundays
Seniors Carpet Bowling 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net
Mondays
Brownies and Girl Guides 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Crafts and games afternoons 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net
Tuesdays
Parents & Tots playtime 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Stroller Mama’s 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Swimming lessons 2:00 PM bus leaves Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net 5km Run/Walk/Nordic Walk 5:45 PM Teslin Rec Centre
Watson Lake
Thu, Jul 11 Watson Lake School Council Meeting 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Library Open to the Public Thu, Jul 11 Just for Laughs Comedy Show starring Lars Callieou! 7:00 PM WL Community Hall. Sat. July 13 Arts in the Park with Whiskey Jacks 4:00 PM Wye Lake Park.
Wednesdays
Senior Day (60+) 10:00 AM Drop in Board games, cards, bowling, curling, tea and coffee Weight Room 8:00 am - 11:30 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Southbound 11:40 PM
Thursdays
Weight Room 8:00 am - 11:30 PM WL Rec Centre Squash Club 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Northbound 11:20 PM
Fridays
Weight Room 8:00 am - 11:30 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Southbound 11:40 PM
Saturdays
Weight Room 10:00 am - 6:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Northbound 11:20 PM Watson Lake Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Wye Lake Cabin Produce, baking, cooking, crafts, eggs, etc - anything made or grown. Mondays Weight Room 8:00 am - 11:30 PM WL Rec Centre Squash Club 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Southbound 11:40 PM
Tuesdays
Weight Room 8:00 am - 11:30 PM WL Rec Centre Girl’s Night Out Ages 12+ meet at WL Rec Centre 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm. Teen Night Ages 12+ meet at WL Rec Centre 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7-9pm. Greyhound Northbound 11:20 PM
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CABIN, CUISINE AND CANOE Special for 2 with the mention of this ad $98 Monday to Thursday for the month of July
• Cabins l RV sites with hook-ups l Heritage site l Fishing charters • Fishing licenses l Off sales l Small conveniences Fully Licensed Riverfront Restaurant - OPEN 11 to 8 pm daily, closed at lunch on Mondays Located at Tagish Bridge on trophy fishing waters Owned & operated by Mitch & Doug, previous owners of Bocelli’s Pizzeria & Finney’s Fish & Chips
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Active Interest Listings Thu, Jul 11 Trail Run 6:30 PM Ski trail parking lot Nancy Thomson 333-0983 Shuttle Chadburn Lake (Leg 3 YRTM 10.9km moderate). Fri, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 14 Capital Cup Tennis Yukon Mount McIntyre Stacy Lewis 393-2621 , Sat, Jul 13 Yukon Adventure Challenge Whitehorse Whitehorse 456-2002 Tentative, 12 hour or 24 hour option. Sun, Jul 14 Two Ball Best Ball Mountain View Golf Course Enjoy a interesting competition. Tue, Jul 16 Knee High Nature 10:30 AM Middle McIntyre Creek Head up College Drive and follow the signs. Activities and games are designed for kids Tue, Jul 16 Fun Run/Walk with AFN delegates 5:30 PM Rotary Park Don White 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 or 5 Km or on the Millenium Trail. Thu, Jul 18 Trail Run 6:30 PM Miles Canyon Bridge Nancy Thomson 333-0983 Shuttle.Leg 4 YRTM 11.7km moderate. Thu, Jul 18 For Those History Buffs- Free Hike 10:00 AM Bridge at Miles Canyon hikes@ycs.yk.ca yukonconservation.org (867)668-5678 Join Sally Robinson and discover the myths and stories of the legendary Canyon City before and during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Thu, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 17 “The Artist”s Journey” Chilkoot Trail International Residency Chilkoot Trail Cassandra Loomis, a muralist and watercolour artist from Annandale, Virginia Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 23 “The Artist”s Journey” Chilkoot Trail International Residency Chilkoot Trail Nicole Bauberger is developing a national reputation for her oil landscapes and the 100 Dresses and Road Paintings series Tuesdays - Saturdays nterpretive Hikes to Canyon City 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM Bridge at Miles Canyon hikes@ycs.yk.ca (867)668-5678 Free historical nature hikes to Canyon City
Wednesdays
Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com Hatha Yoga. Lunch Drop-In. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8-12. Box Lacrosse Drop-in 4:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School 668-2840. Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 2 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Multi-Purpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034 This class focuses on the first 2nd section of the 103 Movement Hand Form Adult Biathlon Program 6:30 PM Biathalon Range Judy: 334-6726 or Vern 633-2297 Polarettes Adult/Teen Drop-in 7:00 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 Yang Family Tai Chi Sword 7:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Multi-Purpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034. This class studies the 67 movement Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan sword form. Students should know the traditional hand form.
Whitehorse Badminton Club Adults 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary Yeu Fang Sharma 667-4219 Yukon Amateur Boxing Association Training Sessions 7:00 PM Avalanche Combat Arts Centre. Jess 335-3831 Table Tennis Drop in 7:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary School. Dave 668-3358
Thursdays
Seniors Qigong and Yang Family Style 16 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 6674531 This short tai chi form helps with relaxation, flexibility, balance and strength. Ideal for beginners and experienced tai chi players. *resumes Jan 7th* Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 1 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School Pam Boyde 633-6034. This class focuses on the first 16 movements of the 103 Movement Hand Form. *begins Jan 10th Athletics Yukon Trail Run 6:30 PM Location varies Nancy 334-6576 Roller Girls Free Skate and Fresh Meat 6:30 PM Christ the King Elementary School juniorderby@yukonrollergirls.ca Co-Ed Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary Soccer field Everybody is welcomed 336-0255 morrmic@hotmail. com Archery 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary School. Les Johns, 667-7349. New members welcome. Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 PM on Gray Mountain Road range; officers on duty. Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 between the ages of 10-14. Ultimate Frisbee 9:00 PM Takhini Elementary Kris 333-9393
Fridays
Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Lunch Drop-In. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8-12 Punjabi Bhangra Dance 7:00 PM Family Literacy Centre Gurdeep 336-3344 a natural alternative to Cardio exercises, it requires energetic, rhythmic movements
Saturdays
Fencing for Youth and Adults 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary Tai Chi Group Practice 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary School Gym Janet Maclachlan 633-5287. An opportunity for more tai chi play. Yoga with Sabu 10:00 AM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Experienced professional instruction. Push Hands 11:00 AM Takhini Elementary School Gym Laura Beattie 456-7609. Tai chi partner work. Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Pat 668-4976. No experience needed. Drop-in Salsa and Merengue lessons 8:00 PM Leaping Feats 668-6517
Sundays
Crestview Ski Group 11:00 AM free Pine Forest Loop 633-2455 Table Tennis Club 1:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary School. Dave, 668-3358 Polarettes Family Drop-in 2:00 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794. Enjoy a fun afternoon of gymnastics experience. Paddlers Abreast recreational paddling 2:00 PM Canada Games Centre Yoga with Sabu 4:00 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Experienced professional instruction. Zoomer’s Wellness 55+ 7:00 PM 10 Hyland Crescent, Riverdale Susana 633-6821 or Rob 668-7239. Two left feet welcome!
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Mondays
Seniors Qigong and Yang Family Style 16 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 6674531 This short tai chi form helps with relaxation, flexibility, balance and strength. Ideal for beginners and experienced tai chi players. *resumes Jan 7th* Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Lunch Drop-In. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12 Yoga In The Alpine “Absolute Beginner” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel.net. Instructor Erica. For beginners and those blessed with stiffness. Yukon Amateur Boxing Association Training Sessions 7:00 PM Avalanche Combat Arts Centre. Jeff, 335-3831
Tuesdays
Yoga In The Alpine “Level 2” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel. net. Instructor Erica. Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H.Collins School Don 333-9202 Yang Family Tai Chi Hand Form Refinement 6:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Pam Boyde 633-6034. Hand Form Refinement is where students work on perfecting the movements of the Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form Introductory Yang Long Form (continued) 6:30 PM Takhini Elementary School Gym Laura Beattie 456-7609. An introduction to Yang Style tai chi chuan, the most popular style of tai chi practiced worldwide today *resumes Jan 8th. Co-Ed Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary Soccer field Everybody is welcomed 336-0255 morrmic@hotmail. com Archery 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary School. Ron 456-2009. New members welcome. Twoonie Race 7:00 PM info@cmbcyukon. ca with Contagious Mountain Bike Club alternating between the Chadburn Lake course and the Mt. Mac course
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Wellness Listings Thu, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 21 Health and Adventure Retreat Lake Laberge neil@ groundednutrition.com Thu, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 21 Silent Meditation Retreat 9:00 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre Trish Eccles Come join us at Vista to get re -inspired and deepen your meditation practice. Fee required.
Weekdays
Second Opinion Society Drop-in Resource Centre 11:00 AM 304 Hawkins St 667-2037
Wednesdays
Qigong for those with health concerns 10:00 AM Golden Age Centre Helene Dobrowolsky 668-3814. Qigong is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, health, and meditation. *resumes Jan 9th* Free Nutritious Lunches 12:00 noon Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre. For moms and kids up to age 8. Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com Hatha Yoga. Lunch Drop-In. Wellness Wednesday 1:30 PM Second Opinion Society 667-2037. Learn practical skills for Mental Wellness. Yoga In The Alpine “Level 1” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel.net. Instructor Shannon. Traditional Parenting Program: “Unfinished Projects Workshop” 6:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 2 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Multi-Purpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034 This class focuses on the first 2nd section of the 103 Movement Hand Form Yang Family Tai Chi Sword (continued) 7:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary MultiPurpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034 Continued study of the 67 movement Traditional Yang Style Sword Form
Thursdays
Co-dependents Anonymous 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Calvin 334-5863 Spiritual science/Waldorf/Anthropop group 7:30 PM Hillcrest Josef 335-2300
Weekly study group exploring Waldorf/ anthroposophy/spiritual science of R. Steiner, various topics. Free
Fridays
Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 noon Food Bank 667-4330. Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome). Moms and Kids Summer Recreation Program 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre. Creative play activities and recreational programming for moms and kids up to age 8. Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com Hatha Yoga. Lunch Drop-In. Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 PM Many Rivers Counselling & Support Services
Saturdays
Yoga with Sabu 10:00 AM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga, experienced professional instruction.
Sundays
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Family on Wheels by Denise L. Norman
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have always been impressed by cyclists on the Alaska Highway. You know the ones I mean — bikes loaded down, their grimaced, sweating faces telling me how tough they are, and intimidating me into thinking, “I can’t imagine I could ever do that.” Those guys have nothing on my new heroes, the Skarstedt/Roberts/Stapley/Kingsley family from Utah/Alaska/Louisiana. Grandmother Cindy Kingsley announced to her sister, and fellow grandmother Mary Ann Roberts, “Mary, I’m biking the Alcan Highway,” and Mary Ann said,
“Me, too!” Then Mary Ann’s daughter Kristina asked, “Can I come?” This process continued until the cycling party had grown to 14 family members, covering three generations. “I’ve always done safe things, my whole life,” Mary Ann says. “I wanted to do something crazy.” I came upon this unlikely group of travelers for the first time at around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, between Burwash Landing and Destruction Bay. By Thursday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m., they were taking a rest break at the Kluane Lake
Rest Area some 55-plus kilometres further on. They had done well – there are some serious hills on the Alcan Highway. They started their adventure in Fairbanks on June 15 and, in order to make their goal of Dawson Creek, B.C. by August 9, they must average at least 45-46 kilometres per day. That’s 14 people — and five of them are under 10 years old. The convoy includes
Bonnie Skarstedt has the most important items handy: bear spray and lip balm. Hazel, 4, riding a geared extension behind her mom Kristina’s bike, and Hanim, 5, riding her own bike. And I complained when I had to coordinate an 8-person team for the Kluane-Chilkat relay. Not only did the ladies in charge negotiate a sponsorship from Bear Creek Country Kitchens, to supply them with all 15 flavours of their dried soups at cost, Kristina put her dehydrator to work and produced seven or eight different kinds of homemade, mostly raw, energy bars. The ingredients include everything from sprouted nuts, flax seeds, cherries, and even kale. The favourite, it seems are the Pizza Bars. I took careful note of the ingredients. The group has a support vehicle — a van loaded with any provisions that won’t fit on the bikes. Cindy and Mary Ann drive ahead, park the van, jump back on their bikes and double-back so they can ride along with the rest of the family. My guess is they are actually racking up more kilometres that way. The support van is also carrying the carcass of a broken down
The whole Skarstedt/Stapley/ Kingsley family on tour.
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The whole crew, ready to ride.
Three Generations on the Crow River, Yukon Alcan Highway PHOTOS: Birch Kuch Sister Grandmas: Cindy Kingsley and Mary Ann Roberts
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recumbent bicycle that was ridden by Ian, 11. Now Ian rides in a trailer, chariot-style, pulled by his Uncle Jimmy. Everyone has a different per-
spective on what the best part of the adventure is 15-year old Isaac loves the water, the rivers and the lakes they are passing as they ride.
Denise L. Norman started riding bicycles as well as motorcycles, in 2001. She currently rides a BMW 650GS for adventure and a 750 Honda Shadow for comfort. On the motor-less wheels she can be found on a Specialized Rockhopper for adventure and a Giant OCR2 for speed. She may be contacted at summitheart@hotmail.com.
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The grandmothers who instigated the bike trip are Mary Ann Roberts, left and Cindy Kingsley.
Uncle Jimmy loves spending time with his cousins, nieces and nephews. Bonny, 11, likes seeing what is up ahead and making up songs about their adventure. Hazel, 4, is shy, but finally answers, “I like the mush.” The moms burst out laughing. “That’s the hot cereal we make for breakfast.” So where were the dads? On the road to Whitehorse, to bring them a fresh stock of provisions and cheer them on for the second half of their adventure. Now when I see those uber-fit looking guys on the Alcan, I’m not intimidated. I just remember my new heroes and the mottos they have on their t-shirts: “I can… Yukon… we Alcan,” and “Face Your Gears.”
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rt, nature, and religion come together in Rosemary Scanlon’s exhibit, Animal Icons. The show opens July 11 at the Rah Rah Gallery and features several new watercolours as well as pieces exhibited at Northern Scene in Ottawa this spring and the 2012 show, Sleep of Reason, at the Yukon Arts Centre. Scanlon’s work is characterized by spidery and portentous watercolour images, rich in detail and texture and judiciously embellished with gold leaf. Her images are primarily of animals, which contain small, stylized worlds within them. “I’d always been interested in religious iconography, like Madonna and Child and I had always thought that the owl’s elongated face was like Mary,” Scanlon says. She points to a sketch in her studio, a classic posture of a longnecked Madonna cradling her child, except that Madonna is actually an owl. “I think people are looking for spiritual figures and maybe are replacing spiritual figures with nature and animals,” Scanlon says. This may resonate with those who have felt awe at their close proximity to nature. “It can happen when you’re walking and you see a fox and you have that moment when you look at each other and you wonder to yourself if something just happened,” she says. The longing to connect with the spiritual is reflected in her paintings. Human hands reach to touch the owl. A hand is laid casually – and even
PHOTO: courtesy of Rosemary Scanlon
This watercolour on paper, called Owl Icon#2, was painted by Whitehorse artist Rosemary Scanlon this year. Scanlon’s show Animal Icons is on exhibit at the Rah Rah Gallery until August 3. possessively – over a bear’s great shoulder. Though Scanlon’s paintings are distinctive, she borrows from artistic themes that inspire her. “I was interested in looking at
age of a rose within a bear. “This one has some of the Arts and Crafts movement in it,” she explains, referring to an artistic style of the late 1800s characterized by simple, solid representations of flora and fauna. Scanlon is preparing for a 6-week residency at the Banff Centre later this year. She has proposed to do a series of larger format pieces that build on the techniques she has been working on in her current practice. “The paintings that I’m proposing to make there will push my materials and work,” she says. “They’ll be larger landscapes, hopefully, that I can use for an upcoming show at the (Yukon) Arts Centre.” For now, she is pleased with the opportunity to experiment, and to share the results with a Whitehorse audience. “For me they are really fun paintings to do, I get to play around stylistically and get a chance to experiment with different watercolour techniques such as marbling,” says Scanlon. “It’s giving me a chance to play around with techniques and materials before I move on to bigger pieces that are more of a commitment.” The opening reception for Whitehorse artist Rosemary Scanlon’s show Animal Icons takes place Thursday, July 11 at 5 p.m. at the Rah Rah Gallery, located at 6159 6th Avenue in Whitehorse. The show is up until August 3. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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