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Around Town: February 27, 2015

Here's what's happening around town this week: SATURDAY Powell River Festival of Performing Arts will hold vocal sessions starting at 9:30 am and continuing all day on Saturday, February 28, at Evergreen Theatre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Here's what's happening around town this week:

SATURDAY

Powell River Festival of Performing Arts will hold vocal sessions starting at 9:30 am and continuing all day on Saturday, February 28, at Evergreen Theatre. Everyone is welcome to attend. Entry is by donation. A complete local festival program is available at Rotary Club of Powell River’s website.

Friends of the Library will hold its volunteer drive from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, February 28, at the library. Get information on how you can help deliver the new library.

Powell River Public Library will present Fight or Run, a collaborative comics workshop for teens from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday, February 28, in the Elm Room at Powell River Recreation Complex. Learn about comic strip pacing and plotting. For details and registration email szagwyn@powellriverlibrary.ca or call 604.485.8663.

CONTINUES SUNDAY

Cranberry Seniors’ Centre will host a series of gospel services at 7 pm on Sundays until the end of April, except the last Sunday of each month when the service will start at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to attend these services. There will be no collections or appeals for financial support.

SUNDAY

Powell River Festival of Performing Arts will hold a vocal sessions master class at 9:30 am Sunday, March 1, at Evergreen Theatre. Everyone is welcome to attend. Entry is by donation. Participants will be considered for Performing Arts BC festival in Powell River, May 26 to 30.

Federal Green Party Association will hold a Meet and Greet from 1 to 3 pm Sunday, March 1, at Cranberry Senior's Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend and join a dialogue about what being and voting Green could mean. For more information contact Sue Moen at northislandgreens@gmail.com.

MONDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 am to noon Monday, March 2, at Lund Community Hall with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

Municipal Pension Retirees Association March meeting will be held at 1 pm on Monday, March 2, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre.

CONTINUES TUESDAY

Powell River Family Place will host “Rhythm Circle Time,” musical drop-in focusing on three- to five-year-olds from 10:30 to 11:30 am until Tuesday, March 24, at Town Centre Mall. These sessions will run for six weeks in place of Toddler Time. Call 604.485.2706 for information.

TUESDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 to 11:30 am Tuesday, March 3, at Powell River Recreation Complex with City of Powell River on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

WEDNESDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 am to noon Wednesday, March 4, at Myrtle Point Golf Club with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

People in Pain will hold a self-help support group meeting from 2 to 4 pm Wednesday, March 4, at Powell River General Hospital, meeting room downstairs next to the cafeteria. Admission is free. Call Stacy at 1.844.747.7246 or email powellriver@pipain.com for information.

THURSDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 9:30 to 11:30 am Thursday, March 5, at Larry Gouthro Park with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic available from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, March 5, Public Health entrance, Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more available.

Powell River Public Library will host Research your Roots, a presentation of free web and print resources for researching family history from 6:30 to 8 pm Thursday, March 5. Call 604.485.4796 to register. For more information visit: www.powellriverlibrary.ca/content/roads-your-roots or email Sandra at stonn@powellriverlibrary.ca.

FRIDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 11:45 am to 1:45 pm Friday, March 6, on Texada Island at the school in Van Anda with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church will host World Day of Prayer at 1 pm Friday, March 6, at the church, 6310 Sycamore Street.

UPCOMING

March 7

Kiwanis Club of Powell River will host a giant sale of books from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, March 7, at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. All money raised stays in Powell River.

March 8

Club Bon Accueil will hold Brunch and Maple Sugar Shack from 10 am to noon Sunday, March 8, at the French Club. Tickets are $11 for members, $12 for non-members and $8 for children under 10. Children under five enter for free. Call 604.483.3966 for information.

Cranberry Community Hall Association will hold its Annual General Meeting at 6:30 pm Sunday, March 8, at 6826 Cranberry Street. All members in good standing are able to vote in the election of directors. Memberships that have lapsed can be paid before the AGM. Dues are $5.

March 9

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 am to noon Monday, March 9, at Lund Community Hall with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

March 10

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10:30 to noon Tuesday, March 10, at Family Place in Town Centre Mall with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

Senior Citizens Association of BC, Branch #49 Powell River will hold its Noon Soup and Sandwich Tuesday, March 10, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. A general Meeting will follow at 12.45 pm.

Whales and Dolphins BC/Wild Ocean Whale Society (WOWS) will hold a Burger and Beer (or wine) Night from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, March 10 at Savoury Bight Seaside Restaurant. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will purchase a live web camera and hydrophone. For information call 604.485.9138.

March 11

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 am to noon Wednesday, March 11, at Myrtle Point Golf Club with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

March 12

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 9:30 to 11:30 am Thursday, March 12, in Townsite beside 5903 Arbutus Street with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

Powell River Public Library will host intergenerational board games night for ages 10 and up from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, March 12, at the library. This event is free and open to all ages. Contact szagwyn@powellriverlibrary.ca or call 604.485.8663 for more details.

Powell River and District Agricultural Association will hold its annual general meeting at 7 pm Thursday, March 12, in the Elm Room Powell River Recreation Complex.

March 14

Seedy Saturday's 10th Annual Seed Swap and Garden Fair will take place from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Saturday, March 14 at Powell River Recreational Complex.

Find garden vendors, book swap, silent auction, kids corner and free workshops. Admission $2, under 12 free. Powell River dollars accepted.

Club Bon Accueil will present Art Expo and French Film at 1 pm Saturday, March 14, at the French Club. Creations by École Côte du Soleil children are followed with the movie La gang de hors-la-loi, in French with English subtitles. Admission is free. Call 604.483.3966 for information.

Powell River Public Library will present Campfire Sessions, “For the Love of Nature,” from 7 to 8:30 pm Saturday, March 14, at Cranberry Community Hall, 6826 Cranberry Street. Ten local experts with different passions talk about their love of nature. For information contact Mark at 604.485.8664.

March 16

Powell River Public Library will present That Went by Fast author reading on memoirs with Howard White, from 2 to 3:30 pm Monday, March 16 at Cranberry Community Hall. White will present his father Frank White's memoirs and discuss the BC publishing industry. For information contact Mark at 604.485.8664.

March 19

Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic available from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, March 19, Public Health entrance, Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more available.

Powell River Public Library will present Tech Savvy – Smart Phones, from 7 to 8 pm Thursday, March 19 at the library. Discover the many handy tools in these tiny devices. To register email Mark at mmerlino@powellriverlibrary.ca or call 604.485.8664

Malaspina Naturalists Club's vice-president and geophysicist Tom Koleszar speaks about exploring the Burgess Shale formation of Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, 7:30 pm Thursday, March 19, Trinity Hall, United Church. Doors open at 7 pm with refreshments. Everyone welcome. For more information readers can contact Janet 604.485.0077.

March 21

Powell River Public Library will present Poetry SLAM from 7 to 9 pm Saturday, March 21 at Cranberry Community Hall. SLAM is a spoken word competition. All ages are welcome, all skill levels are encouraged. Doors at 6:30 pm. Admission is by donation. Look for details at powellriverlibrary.ca.

March 25

Powell River Public Library will present Memoir Writing 101, a free workshop, from 3 to 5 pm Wednesday, March 25 in the Elm room at Powell River Recreation Complex. Register at the library or call 604.485.4796. For information email Sandra at stonn@powellriverlibrary.ca or visit: www.powellriverlibrary.ca/content/roads-your-roots.

March 26

Powell River Public Library will present Taking Professional Photos with Jen Kennedy from 7 to 8 pm Thursday, March 26 at the library. Learn art of photography secrets from a local expert. To register email Mark at mmerlino@powellriverlibrary.ca or call 604.485.8664.

Powell River Public Library will launch a Powell River nature digital photo competition on Thursday, March 26. Submissions are due no later than noon on Saturday, May 9. For details visit the library’s website at www.powellriverlibrary.ca or contact Mark at 604.485.8664.

March 30

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 am to noon Monday, March 30, at Lund Community Hall with StrongStart on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

March 31

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus will be located 10 to 11:30 am Tuesday, March 31, at the Farmer’s Market with City of Powell River on board. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Success By 6 604.485.2132 for more information.

ONGOING

Powell River Mobility Opportunities Society

Powell River Mobility Opportunities Society gathers every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday for hikes at various locations. Be a volunteer sherpa or walk alongside TrailRiders for great conversations. TrailRiders make it possible for friends with mobility challenges to share trails and walks in nature. For information contact info@prmos.org or 604.483.9867.

Powell River Women in Business

Powell River Women in Business events are held at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at Oceanview Education Centre, 7105 Nootka Street. Anyone interested in more information can email info@prwomeninbusiness.com.

Powell River Yacht Club

Powell River Yacht Club invites people to crew boats during fun races, from 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays, meeting at picnic tables beside ferry terminal parking lot. Anyone in reasonable shape and wishing to learn to sail is welcome. For more information visit www.powellriveryachtclub.ca/racing.php.

Radio Club

Powell River Amateur Radio Club provides support to obtain a HAM radio operator licence. Morse code is not needed to obtain a licence and there is an accredited examiner in Powell River. For more information, readers can email russell.storry@gmail.com or call 604.485.2133.

Reach to Recovery

Reach to Recovery - Mastectomy provides hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. Service offers one-on-one counselling with trained counsellors for women who have had breast cancer, and provides information. For more information, interested readers can contact Lorraine 604.485.6114 or Leslie 604.483.9120.

Red Hat Society

Powell River Sunshine Pearls, members of the Red Hat Society, meets for lunch the third Tuesday of every month. The chapter is seeking new members who wish to have fun and frivolity. For more information, readers can contact Shirley at 604.487.1781 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/powellriverpurplepeopleeater/.

Rotary Club of Powell River

Rotary Club of Powell River meets at 6:30 pm Wednesdays on the second floor at Carlson Community Club. To make a difference in the community, join the club.

Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise

Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise meets at 7:15 am Tuesdays at the Marine Inn, 4429 Marine Avenue.

Salvation Army

Salvation Army hosts a free community soup and sandwich lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm every Wednesday at the Salvation Army. Donations are accepted. For more information, readers can call 604.485.6067.

Everyone is welcome to attend and sing hymns at 10:30 am Sundays at the church, 4500 Joyce Avenue. Voices will be accompanied by piano or organ. For more information readers can call 604.485.6067.

Schizophrenia Society

Schizophrenia Society holds monthly support group meetings for people with family members who suffer from mental illness at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of every month at the Source Club, 4476 Cumberland Street. For more information, readers can call Danita at 604.485.8266 or email dsenf@bcss.org.

Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish country dancing is held from 6:45 to 9 pm every Monday in the Westview Elementary School gym. This form of dancing is usually done with sets of six or eight people. For more information, readers can call 604.485.6801.

Scouts

First Powell River Scouts meets from 7 to 9 pm on Mondays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged 11 to 14. For more information, readers can call Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.

Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49

Bridge is played on Wednesdays from 10 am to noon and Friday from 1 to 4 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre. For information contact Cranberry Seniors Centre at 604.414.9456.

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) meets from 6 to 7:30 pm on Fridays. For more information, readers can contact saa_powellriver@yahoo.com. SAA is a fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive relationships and/or sexual behaviour.

Sexual Awareness for Everyone

SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Clinic offers free and confidential health services at Powell River Community Health, 3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For more information, or to book an appointment, readers can call community health at 604.485.3310.

Star Dusters Square Dance Club

Dances are held 7:30 to 9:30 pm every Thursday, September through May, at Rancho Hall, 5399 Timberlane Avenue. Ten-lesson sessions are held 7:30 to 9:30 pm every Tuesday beginning October 1 and again in January 2014. Readers can contact Laurel 604.485.7262 for more information.

StrongStart

StrongStart Early Learning programs are available for children birth to pre-kindergarten at Kelly Creek Community and James Thomson and Henderson elementary schools. These are free drop-in sessions with snacks provided. Child's birth certificate is required to register. For more information, readers can call Rita John 604.485.6271, ext 2244.

Sunshine Coast Cloggers

Sunshine Coast Cloggers meet at 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings at Powell River Christian School.

Tai Chi

Taoist tai chi classes are held 9 to 11 am and 7 to 9 pm Wednesdays and 9:30 am to noon on Saturdays at Trinity Hall, United Church. On Saturdays, beginners’ class is 9:30 to 10:30 am followed by the continuing class 10:30 am to noon.

Therapeutic Riding Association

Therapeutic Riding Association provides opportunities for volunteers to enjoy fresh air, exercise and guaranteed big smiles, 45 minutes a day or more, Monday to Thursday at Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds. No experience is necessary, training is provided, and hours are flexible. For more information, readers can contact Dusty 604.485.0177.

Toastmasters

Toast to the Coast Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8:30 pm every Tuesday except November 11, December 23 and 30 at Westview Elementary School (playground entrance at rear). For more information contact Linda at 604.483.9210.

Trail Riders Club

Powell River Trail Riders Club meets at 7:30 pm on the first Monday (except holidays) every month at the Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds Clubhouse.

United Church

Powell River United Church holds Sunday services at 10:30 am every week at the church at the corner of Duncan Street and Michigan Avenue.

Powell River United Church hosts pasta night from 4:30 to 6 pm every Monday. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Volunteering

Volunteer Powell River matches community volunteers with non-profit organizations and event organizers. Readers wanting to volunteer can call 604.485.2132, or drop in between 9:15 am to 1 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays above Rona Building Centre and beside Camber College, 4750 Joyce Avenue.

Weight Loss

River City Slims, a self-help weight loss group, meets from 5:30 to 7:30 pm every Thursday at Lighthouse Community Church on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Burnaby Street.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non-profit weight loss support group holds weekly meetings to provide information on nutrition, exercise and support for our members as they take off and keep off weight sensibly. For meeting times and locations or more information contact Barb at 604.485.0025 or brichards51@shaw.ca.

Westview Baptist Church

Westview Baptist Church hosts a free community dinner from 5 to 7 pm every third Friday of each month at 3676 Joyce Avenue on bus route 2. Donations will be accepted.

Wheelchair Basketball

Ravens Wheelchair Basketball hosts drop-in action for ages 16 and up from 5 to 6:30 pm, Fridays at Oceanview Education Centre gym. Chairs are provided for participants.

Wildwood Ratepayers Association

Wildwood Ratepayers Association meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at James Thomson Elementary School.

Youth Resource Centre

Youth Resource Centre hosts sports and recreation 4 to 5:30 pm Wednesdays and drop-in from 3:30 to 8 pm Thursdays, Oceanview Education Centre. Drop-ins are free, open to ages 13 to 18. Play games, cook dinner, hang out. Call 604.223.2354 for information about free bus passes.

12 Steps

Circle of CARE (confidential, accepting, respectful, encouraging) is held from 7 to 9 pm every Wednesday at Elders/Cultural Centre, 4940 Salish Drive. For more information about this codependents anonymous group, readers can call Robbi 604.483.4474 or visit www.coda.org. The only requirement to attend is the desire for healthy relationships.

Aikido

Powell River Aikikai, self defence, the art of peace, instruction every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For more information interested readers can call 604.483.4695 or email priveraikikai@gmail.com. Sessions are provided by a Canadian Aikido Federation accredited instructor.

Air Cadets

22 Red Knight Powell River Air Cadets meets between 6:30 and 9:30 pm Thursdays at Timberlane Barracks.

Alano Club

Powell River Alano Club Flea Market will open from 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday except holidays at 5903 Arbutus Street with arts and crafts vendors, books, beauty products, baking, typical garage sale items, hot dogs and beverages available. Call 604.483.3800 from 10 am to 2 pm for details.

Al Anon

Al Anon meets at 8 pm on Monday nights at the Powell River United Church and 7:30 pm on Thursdays at the Lutheran Church. For more information, readers can call 604.485.8474.

Art Society

Malaspina Art Society meets at 7 pm on the first Monday of the month at Quality Foods Conference Room.

Back Country Horsemen

Back Country Horsemen of BC, Powell River, meets on the first Friday of every month at a location to be decided. Interested readers can call 604.487.9182 for more information. Everybody welcome to attend.

Bagpipes and Drums

Clansman Pipe Band offers free bagpipe and drum lessons to potential band members of all ages. Student pipers buy their own practice chanter and tutor book. Drumming students buy a practice pad and sticks. Band uniform will be provided. For information, please contact pipe major Ian Richmond, 604.483.9673.

Beavers

First Powell River Beavers meets from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesdays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged five to seven. For more information, readers can call Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.

Boxing

Powell River Boxing starts at 4:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week at Oceanview Education Centre. Sessions are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, readers can call Les Vegas at 604.485.7095.

Breast Cancer Support

Powell River Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 4 to 5:30 pm every Monday except holidays at 7053b Glacier Street. This is an exercise group for breast cancer survivors. For more information, interested readers can contact Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Delores 604.485.2420.

Breastfeeding

Parent-led breastfeeding support group meets 10 am to noon on the last Monday of each month at Family Place, Town Centre Mall. Anyone interested in breastfeeding information and support is welcome to attend. For more information, readers can call 604.485.2706.

Camera Club

Malaspina Camera Club meets at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the community room at Westview Elementary School. For more information readers can contact Niels Voss at 604.485.6963 or Steven Grover 604.485.5333.

Canadian Council for the Blind

Canadian Council for the Blind holds its meeting at 2 pm on the second Thursday of each month (except June through August), on the third floor of Kiwanis Garden Manor. For more information, people can call May Kercher 604.485.3023.

Carlson Community Club

Carlson Community Club holds charity bingo every Monday (except Stat Holidays). Doors and concession open at 5 pm with bingo starting at 6:15 pm at 4463 Joyce Avenue. Everybody is welcome to support local charities while having fun playing bingo. For more information, people can call 604.485.4571.

Carlson Community Club holds fish and chips night every Wednesday, 5 to 7 pm at 4463 Joyce Avenue. This event is open to everybody. For more information, people can call 604.485.4571.

Carlson Community Club holds steak night every Friday, 5 pm to 7 pm at 4463 Joyce Avenue. This event is open to everybody. For more information, people can call 604.485.4571.

Chamber of Commerce

Powell River Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly luncheons with guest speakers. Everyone welcome. For more information or to receive monthly email invites to chamber events, readers can contact the chamber office at 604.485.4051 or office@powellriverchamber.com, or visit www.powellriverchamber.com.

Chorus

Powell River Chorus will hold rehearsals at 7:30 pm every Wednesday in James Hall at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. For further information contact Janice Gunn at 604.485.3825.

Cinch Games

Cinch card games are played weekly at 7 pm on Mondays at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 164, Alexander Street. Newcomers are welcome to attend.

Community Coalition

Powell River Community Coalition meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in room 152 of Vancouver Island University.

Community Foundation

Powell River Community Foundation provides a guest speaker to appear at community organization meetings. To arrange for a speaker, readers can leave a message at 604.483.8678, or email prcf@firstcu.ca. A volunteer will call back to discuss a date and answer questions about the foundation and its local contribution.

Community Health

Powell River Community Health holds a youth clinic from 3:30 to 5:30 pm every Tuesday at the Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. This clinic offers free and confidential health services to youth. For more information, readers can phone 604.485.3310.

Concert Band

Powell River Community Concert Band, directed by Roy Carson, meets at 7:30 pm on Thursdays at Academy Hall, 7320 Kemano Street. Students and adults with basic musical experience on brass, reed or percussion instruments are needed and welcome. For more information, readers can call Read or Hanna at 604.485.5971.

Cranberry Community Hall Association

Cranberry Community Hall Association is dedicated to providing Powell River with an affordable, versatile space for meetings and events at 6828 Cranberry Street. To book the hall interested readers can visit cranhall.org, email rent@cranhall.org or call 604.483.8954.

Cranberry Ratepayers Association

Cranberry Ratepayers Association meets on the first Monday of every month at Cranberry Community Hall, 6826 Cranberry Street. This is an opportunity for interested readers to meet neighbours. For more information, readers can call 604.414.0556.

Crib

Crib is played at 7 pm every Thursday evening at Lang Bay Hall. Everyone welcome. For more information phone 604.487.9332.

Crib is played from 1 to 3 pm Fridays at the Kiwanis Annex, 4943 Kiwanis Avenue.

Cubs

First Powell River Cubs meets from 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursdays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged eight to 10. For more information, readers can call Donna Shaw at 604.483.2088.

Dart Association

Powell River Dart Association holds dart nights at 7:30 pm every Monday at the Royal Canadian Legion Powell River Branch 164. The association is looking for new players.

Dragon Boat

Paddling for Life Society dragon boat team welcomes breast cancer survivors

and supporters to paddle at 5:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, April through September at the Shinglemill dock. For more information call Eva Dobozy at 604.485.9280 or Barb Behan at 604.485.2970.

Duplicate Bridge Club

Powell River Duplicate Bridge Club plays three times a week, including 9:30 am on Mondays, 7 pm on Tuesdays and 2 pm on Thursdays at the Alano Club, 5903 Arbutus Street. Readers wanting more information, or partners, can call 604.485.4430.

Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Church Food Cupboard is open from noon to 1 pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 4811 Ontario Avenue (corner of Ontario Avenue and Alberni Street).

Family Place

Family Place hosts Toddler Time from 10:30 am to noon on Tuesdays, beginning March 31, at Family Place in the Town Centre Mall. Parents and children 13 months to two-and-a-half years old can attend.

Family Place is open as a drop-in centre for children and parents daily, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 12:30 to 4:30 pm Friday. For times and more information, readers can call 604.485.2706.

Family Place hosts free soup lunch, 12:30 to 4:30 pm every Wednesday in the Town Centre Mall. This is an opportunity for parents to discuss current parenting trends or share information.

Forest Wardens

Junior Forest Wardens meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays at Edgehill Elementary School. For more information, readers can call Susan Oldale at 604.485.5955.

Garden Club

Powell River Garden Club meets at 7 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month January to June and September to November at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, corner of Manson Avenue and Cranberry Street for an enjoyable evening with interesting garden information, tea and coffee, exchanges and community support.

Genealogy

Powell River Genealogy group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the last Sunday of every month at 6792 Cranberry Street. For information readers can contact Ray Sketchley in the evenings at 604.485.5878.

Girl Guides

Girl Guides of Canada meets Wednesdays, Henderson Elementary School gym. Sparks, five and six, meet 4 to 5 pm. Brownies, seven and eight, meet 5 to 6:30 pm. Girls nine through 12 and 13 through 15 meet 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For information, readers can call 604.483.3234.

Gospel Services

Cranberry Seniors’ Centre will host a series of gospel services at 7 pm on Sundays until the end of April, except the last Sunday of each month when the service will start at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to attend these services. No collections or appeals for financial support.

Home-school Support

Powell River Home-school Support Group meets at 7 pm the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome. For more information, readers can call Angela Desilets at 604.487.4555.

Horseshoe Pitching

Horseshoe pitching takes place 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Sundays April until September at Powell River Recreation Complex. All ages and abilities welcome. Drop-in fee is $2, shoes available. For more information, readers can contact Jim Hoffman 604.483.4853 or Lorraine Hubick 604.485.5589.

Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Club of Powell River meets at 7 pm every first and third Tuesday at the annex, 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. For more information readers can call 604.487.9332.

Latin Dance

Powell River Latin Dance Club hosts free Latin dance lessons at 8 pm on Fridays at McKinney's Pub. For more information, interested readers can contact Michael 604.414.4900 prlatindanceclub@gmail.com.

Library

Preschool Storytime

Children can attend Preschool Storytime 10:30 to 11 am every Wednesday at Powell River Public Library. Deb Zagwyn offers her usual fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and best-of-the-best-of book tales.

Join lively and animated discussions with Powell River Public Library’s afternoon book club from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month at the library. Membership is open to all. For more information, interested readers can call 604.485.4796.

Join lively and animated discussions with Powell River Public Library’s evening book club from 7 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the library. Membership is open to all. For more information, interested readers can call 604.485.4796.

Powell River Public Library provides free courses, Introduction to Computers, Using the Internet, and How to Use Email. Space is limited. All participants need to register. For more information, date of the next course, and registration, interested readers can call 604.485.4796.

Lions Club

Lions Club meetings are held at 7 pm on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Snickers Restaurant on Marine Avenue. For more information, readers can call Ken Greenwell at 604.485.4294.

Living Water Foursquare Church

Living Water Foursquare Church has created The Refuge, a place for children ages six through 12, 6:30 to 8 pm every Friday evening at 4640 Manson Avenue. Games, sports, snacks, crafts and more in store. For more information readers can contact Katie Alescio 604.485.6116.

Lund Community Society

Lund Community Society holds meetings at 7:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Lund Community Centre.

Malaspina Naturalists Club

Malaspina Naturalists Club meets monthly between September and May at 7:30 pm on the third or fourth Thursday of each month, Trinity Hall, United Church, corner of Michigan Avenue and Duncan Street. Field trips and a young naturalists’ club are also held. For more information readers can call 604.485.0077.

Model Community Employment

Model Community Employment Project helps people with disabilities or barriers acquire education and skills needed to secure employment. Information sessions are held every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm, Model Community office 4493A Marine Avenue. For more information, readers can call Laurie at 604.485.2688.

MS Support

Cranberry Seniors’ Centre will host MS Support Group meetings at 10 am on the second Monday of each month. Call 604.485.2037 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous meeting is held at 7 pm every Friday in room 3018, Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue. An addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live.

Newcomers

Powell River Newcomers Club will hold Newcomers Meetings at 10 am on the first Friday every month at Powell River Community Resource Centre, 4752 Joyce Avenue. Contact Liz Matthews at 604.414.9436 or by emailing ematthews@dunelm.org.uk.

NDP Club

Powell River NDP Club holds meetings at 7 pm, with dinner at 6 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Carlson Community Club.

ORCA Bus

ORCA (On the Road with Children's Activities) Bus provides free, fun, quality time for children (birth to school age) and their parents/caregivers. For more information, readers can call 604.485.2132 or visit www.successby6powellriver.ca.

Paddling for Life Society

Paddling for Life is a dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors and supporters. The group paddles 5:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings until September 30 from the Shinglemill dock. For more information interested readers can contact Eva Dobozy at 604.485.9280 or Barb Behan at 604.485.2970.

Pain Support

People in Pain will hold People in Pain Support Group meeting from 2 to 4 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at Powell River General Hospital in the meeting room downstairs next to the cafeteria. Admission is free.

Parents Together

Parents Together is a group for parents of teens who have questions or concerns. The group presents information on dealing with challenging situations and has helped many parents change their home lives. For more information, readers can call 604.485.3090.

Pasta Dinner

Powell River United Church hosts Pasta Dinner from 4:30 to 6 pm every Monday at Trinity Hall, corner of Duncan and Crofton streets. Cost is $2 per person or $5 for a family.

Pipe Band

Learn to play the great Highland bagpipe and fundamentals of music with the Lads and Lassies Pipe Band, 7 pm each Thursday, beginning January, 7170 Esquimalt Court. Band is for children aged 10 through 16. To enrol or for more information, interested readers can call Susanne 604.485.2071 or George 604.485.7375.

Powell River Forestry Museum

Powell River Forestry Museum will offer $2 train rides and hand car rides for adults and children, 12:30 to 2:30 pm Sundays until the end of September, next to the Powell River Farmers’ Market, Paradise Exhibition Grounds.

Powell River 4-H Clubs

4-H Clubs are accepting new members ages 9 to 19 for regular project work. Projects available are Cloverbuds (ages 6 to 8), Sewing, Crafting, Foods (cooking) and Animals. Each club meets on different days, contact Maureen Venables at 604.485.4534 or Helena Rogers at 604.485.5200 for information.

Powell River Lawn Bowling

Lawn bowling triples takes place at 7 pm Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Townsite greens, 5714 Marine Avenue. People wishing to play should call 604.414.0890 between 6 and 6:30 pm to register for the evening draws.