2012 Prince Rupert Dragon Boat Day
05/26/2012 - 05/26/2012
The Rainbow Warriors Dragon Boat Team is hosting it's 3rd Annual Prince Rupert Dragon Boat Day on Saturday May 26th at the Atlin Terminal and they're looking for teams to participate.
Download your form here to register your team.
TOPS
05/16/2012 - 06/30/2012
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets in Prince Rupert Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church at 651 7th Avenue East. Weigh in at 6:30 and meeting at 7:0. For more information call Lucille at 250-624-2777.
Benefit Dance for Kaiya Williams
05/11/2012 - 05/19/2012
Join Honey Brown & Special Guests for this benefit dance on May 19th at the Skidegate Community Hall.
Kaiya Williams, 9 yrs old has been battling cancer for 1/2 of her life!!
She is heading to Philadelphia May 22 for high dose radiation for 2 weeks, then back to Vancouver for follow-up. Any help would be greatly appreciated as she prepares to beat this disease!!
$10/Ticket available from these fine establishments/people:
Taaw Naay - Skg
La Bell Cosmetics - QC
Howler's Cold Beer & Wine - QC
Tosha Pearson - Skg/QC
Tanya Alton - Skg/QC
April Chapman, Yakoun River Inn - Port,
Super Valu - Sandspit,
Pam Richardson - Tlell/Port,
Tara Sjolund - Mst, Sat
Please remember, that NO tickets will be sold at the door.
Shine up your dancing shoes and come and show your support!!
An account has also been set up at the Northern Savings Credit Union
#7108889 
Brolly Square Completion Celebration
05/07/2012 - 05/26/2012
The Greater Terrace Beautification Society invites everyone to come out and celebrate the completion of the Brolly Square project, and the wonderful community effort that made it happen. On Saturday, May 26th from 11 am to 12:30 pm - on the site at the corner of Emerson and Lakelse. Rain or shine - if it's raining just bring your brolly!
7th Annual Heavy Horse Pull
05/07/2012 - 05/27/2012
7th Annual Spring Heavy Horse Pull proudly presented by the Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association, Sunday May 27th 1:00pm at the Smithers Fall Fairgrounds. Free admission, concession on site. Heavy horse pull, over 10 teams from the NW compete to see who can pull the most
National Aboriginal Day Celebration
05/07/2012 - 06/21/2012
Inez Jasper and JB The First Lady will be headliners at the event. Local talent such as: Jaimee Aubee, Charlie Carlick, Boss Blues Band & Longhouse share the stage. Local Aboriginal Dance Groups will perform throughout the day. Vendors will be selling food and crafts. There will be a 50/50 draw and a door prize of a flight to Vancouver on Hawkair!!
National Aboriginal Day Celebration
05/07/2012 - 06/21/2012
National Aboriginal Day will be celebrated in Prince Rupert Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Prince Rupert Rotary Waterfront Park. This is a free event for all. Inez Jasper and JB The First Lady will be headliners at the event. Local talent such as: Jaimee Aubee, Charlie Carlick, Boss Blues Band & Longhouse share the stage. Local Aboriginal Dance Groups will perform throughout the day. Vendors will be selling food and crafts. There will be a 50/50 draw and a door prize of a flight to Vancouver on Hawkair!!
Into the Sea, Cancer Free
05/01/2012 - 06/21/2012
June 21st LaxKw'Alaams resident Dayna McKay will swim from LaxKw'Alaams to Prince Rupert in order to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research and to support families needing to travel for cancer treatment. the 52 KM swim will begin in LaxKw'Alaams and end at the Prince Rupert lightering dock on Aboriginal Day, June 21st.
For more information or to make a donation contact
Don McKay 250-625-3485
Dayna McKay 250- 625-3217
Marilyn Bryant 250-600-0022
or
Bill Sampson 250-641-4278 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Into the Sea, Cancer Free!
05/01/2012 - 06/21/2012
June 21st LaxKw'Alaams resident Dayna McKay will swim from LaxKw'Alaams to Prince Rupert in order to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research and to support families needing to travel for cancer treatment. the 52 KM swim will begin in LaxKw'Alaams and end at the Prince Rupert lightering dock on Aboriginal Day, June 21st.
For more information or to make a donation contact
Don McKay 250-625-3485
Dayna McKay 250- 625-3217
Marilyn Bryant 250-600-0022
or
Bill Sampson 250-641-4278 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
“The Fine Art of Nature” - May exhibition at the Smithers Art Gallery
05/01/2012 - 05/26/2012
The Smithers Art Gallery's May exhibition, "The Fine Art of Nature", is an interactive installation connecting children and families with nature. This mixed-media group show will turn the gallery into a family nature-house, with artworks inspired by the natural world sitting alongside live and preserved specimens. There is an amazing program of free workshops and activities for children and adults throughout the month at the gallery, from making animal masks, to learning bird songs, to making cottonwood balm. Check out our website for the full schedule! Exhibition dates: May 1 – May 26, 2012. Opening reception: Friday May 4th, 7-9pm. Gallery summer hours: Tuesday – Friday 12pm–4pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. For more information: Clare Aries, 250 847-4249, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); or Rosamund Pojar: 250 847-9429, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Salmon Run 2012 Pre-Registration
05/01/2012 - 05/25/2012
It's time to register for the Salmon Run 2012!
Womans Connecting Group
04/25/2012 - 05/30/2012
A series of four free workshops for women wanting to connect with themselves and others. Comming Wednesdays in May 2012 DO you need a creative outlet? Would you like the opportunity to express yourself? Join us for a series of four free workshops that promote creativity, self discovery and empowerment. Lunch will be provided at 12:30pm with workshops beginning at 1pm. Transportation and on site childcare will be provided as needed. Workshops: May 9th - Dollmaking May 16th - Scrapbooking May 23erd - Writing Out Loud May 30th - Writing Out Loud To Register contact Tamitik Status of Women at 250-632-8787 or The Community Corner at 250-632-7393
Sweetwater 905 Arts & Music Festival
04/25/2012 - 06/17/2012
Set on the sprawling pastoral home of Emilie and Larry Mattson, Sweetwater 905 is a celebration of music, poetry, visual and performance art. Located 1.5 miles west of Rolla, BC 15 miles straight north of Dawson Creek, in the northeastern part of the province, the event brings together a wide range of talent from the community, the province, and beyond. The next Sweetwater 905 Festival takes place on June 15, 16, and 17, 2012 on Father's Day weekend and promises to be yet another stellar event.
Relay For Life
04/25/2012 - 06/22/2012
NW RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS, DATES, CONTACT INFORMATION
HOUSTON
June 22 – 23 7pm – 7am
Houston Secondary School
Sue Jones: 250-845-0024
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KITIMAT
May 5 10am – 10pm
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School
Margaret Ferns: 250-632-2862
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PRINCE RUPERT
June 2 11am – 11pm
Prince Rupert Secondary School
Lani McNeice: 250-624-5573
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SMITHERS
May 26 – 27 (will confirm times)
Chandler Park Middle School
Alison Tomson: 250-846-9021
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TERRACE
May 12 10am – 10pm
Skeena Junior Secondary School
Lori Neid: 250-615-4740
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EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION
Sign up and Win! Register by Jan 31, 2012 and be entered into a draw to win an iPad!
Early Bird Online Registration until January 31, 2012 - $10!
To register or to find out more about Relay For Life go to
FIRE BANS AND RESTRICTIONS
04/24/2012
Do you know where fire is restricted? Time to educate yourself and help protect our precious forests. Click on the Forest Services button below to find where in BC fireburning is banned.
