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Don't miss this month: Friday, July 20 Sylvia Taylor writing workshop Engaging literary coach, author and editor Sylvia Taylor will share strategies for having compelling writing at 7 pm at Powell River Public Library.
Around Powell River

Don't miss this month:

Friday, July 20

Sylvia Taylor writing workshop

Engaging literary coach, author and editor Sylvia Taylor will share strategies for having compelling writing at 7 pm at Powell River Public Library. Taylor will also share her insights into the craft and business of writing. For more information, call 604.485.4796, extension 206.

Friday, July 20

Prayer Canada

Reverend Kelvin Beckstead and company from Prayer Canada will visit Open Door Healing Rooms at 4685 Marine Avenue from 7:30 to 9 pm for an interdenominational gathering. The meeting is open to those interested in intercessory prayer. For more information, call 604.485.6238.

Saturday, July 21

Sylvia Taylor memoir reading

Author Sylvia Taylor reads from her own memoir The Fisher Queen and her newest book Beckoned by the Sea: Women at Work on the Cascadia Coast, at 2 pm at Powell River Public Library. Taylor will share her humorous and emotional memoir about the perilous reality of the life on a fish boat. For more information, call 604.485.4796, extension 206.

Here are the other events happening Around Town in July and August:

Friday, July 20

Family Place presents Fun in the Sun from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Willingdon Beach. The free event includes a theme of the day, special community guests, crafts, games and snacks for all young children and their families. For information, call 604.485.2706.

Starts Wednesday, July 25

Go Graphic: Teen Graphic Design Workshop with Gary Shilling takes place from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Powell River Public Library. Learn about graphic design and its concepts in this no-tech, two-day workshop. Registration is required. For information, go to prpl.ca/event/go-graphic-teen-graphic-design-workshop.

Friday, July 27

Family Place presents Fun in the Sun from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Willingdon Beach. The free event includes a theme of the day, special community guests, crafts, games and snacks for all young children and their families. For information, call 604.485.2706.

Friday, August 3

Lang Bay Hall Garden Party invites everyone to get an early start to BC Day weekend. Live music starts at 4 pm with a Steelhead bsrbecue happening at 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Bring your lawn chairs, relax and enjoy the lovely gardens.

Family Place presents Fun in the Sun from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Willingdon Beach. The free event includes a theme of the day, special community guests, crafts, games and snacks for all young children and their families. For information, call 604.485.2706.

Wednesday, August 8

Teens working on stories for the Teen Writing Contest or other projects are invited to join a one-day, drop-in writers’ workshop with Powell River writer and editor Leni Goggins at the library. Workshop takes place from 1 to 3pm; no registration required. For information, go to prpl.ca/event/teen-writing-workshop.

Friday, August 10

Family Place presents Fun in the Sun from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Willingdon Beach. The free event includes a theme of the day, special community guests, crafts, games and snacks for all young children and their families. For information, call 604.485.2706.

Starts Monday, August 13

Join Powell River filmmaker Claudia Medina to explore the world of film and media and make a one-minute film at Shoot it: Teen Film Camp at the library. Camp runs from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is required. For information, go to prpl.ca/event/shoot-it-teen-film-camp.

Wednesday, August 23

Teen Writing Workshop takes place from 1 to 3pm at Powell River Public Library. Teens working on stories for the Teen Writing Contest or other projects are invited to join this one-day writing workshop with teen services coordinator Megan Cole. No registration required. For information, visit prpl.ca/event/teen-writing-workshop.


ONGOING

 

Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49

Bridge is played on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm and Fridays from 1 to 4 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre. Other activities taking place at the centre include carpet bowling, crib, strength and balance exercises and Tai Chi. For more information, call 604.414.9456 or visit powellriverseniors.ca.

 

Sexual Awareness for Everyone

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

 

Sexual health clinic

Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic will open from 5 to 7 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month at Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Access low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more.

 

Single Seniors

Single Seniors meet at 5 pm on the third Sunday of every month at Trinity Hall, United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. For information about the gatherings, which feature either a potluck or catered dinner, call 604.483.6658.

 

Soup Kitchen

St. Joseph's Hall hosts a soup kitchen from 12 to 1 pm every Friday. The hall is adjacent to Assumption Church on Glacier Street.

 

Sunshine Coast Cloggers

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

 

Sunshine Speakers

Sunshine Speakers meet from 7 to 8:30 pm every Thursday at Oceanview Education Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fun of losing the fear of public speaking. For information, call 604.485.2732.

 

Powell River Stroke Recovery meets 9:30 am to 12:45 pm Tuesdays, September through June, at the Powell River Legion. We are happy to visit with anyone who has had a stroke, when requested by the stroke survivor or support person. For information, call Sandy at 604.489.0024, or Barb at 604.485.5950.

 

Tai Chi

Taoist tai chi classes are held 10 to 11:30 am and 6:30 to 8 pm Wednesdays and 10 to 11:30 am on Saturdays at Trinity Hall, United Church.

 

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, call Dusty at 604.485.0177.

 

Trail Riders Club

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

 

Townsite tours

Townsite Heritage Society’s Townsite tours take place on an advanced-booking basis starting at Henderson House Museum, 6211 Walnut Street. For more information, email thetownsite@shaw.ca or call 604.483.3901.

 

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. The only requirement to attend is the desire for healthy relationships. For more information about this codependent’s anonymous group, call Robbi at 604.483.4474 or visit coda.org.

 

United Church

Powell River United Church holds Sunday services at 10:30 am every week at the church, 6932 Crofton Street.

 

Vintage Cars

Powell River Chapter of Vintage Car Club of Canada meets at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month at Westview Flying Club. Ownership not required, just interest. Occasionally, special functions are held at other locations. For information and location of the next meeting, call Doug at 604.413.2214.

 

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Aikido

Powell River Aikikai, self defence, the art of peace, instruction takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For information, 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 to 9:30 pm Thursdays at Timberlane Barracks.

 

Al Anon

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

 

Art Studio

Powell River Fine Arts Club studio space is open daily at 5395 Timberlane Avenue. Members create pottery, quilting, weaving, spinning, mixed-media and painting crafts in a supportive, cooperative and fun environment with mentoring and good fellowship. New members are welcome. For information, call 604.483.3586.

 

Art Society

Malaspina Art Society meets from 6 to 7 pm on the first Tuesday of each month, excluding July and August at Vancouver Island University, 7085 Nootka Street.

 

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, call pipe major Ian Richmond at 604.344.2200.

 

Back Country Horsemen

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

 

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, call Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.

 

Boxing

Powell River Boxing Club opens for sparring, training and the use of speed bags, heavy bags, skip ropes and exercise equipment from 5 to 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Oceanview Educational Centre. Admission is free or by donation. For more information, call Les at 604.485.7095.

 

Breastfeeding

Parent-led breastfeeding support group meets 10 am to 12 pm 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, call 604.485.2706.

 

Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast Cancer Survivors’ exercise 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, call Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Delores at 604.485.2420.

 

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, call Niels Voss at 604.485.6963 or Steven Grover at 604.485.5333.

 

Canadian Council of the Blind

Canadian Council of the Blind meets at 2 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Kiwanis Club of Powell River, 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. For information, call Rudy at 604.485.5545.

 

Carlson Community Club

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

 

Carlson Community Club hosts steak night every Friday, 5 pm to 7 pm at 4463 Joyce Avenue. This event is open to everybody. For more information, 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, call the chamber office at 604.485.4051, email office@powellriverchamber.com or visit powellriverchamber.com.

 

Choirs

Powell River Chorus holds rehearsals at 7:30 pm every Wednesday in James Hall at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. For more information, call Janice Gunn at 604.485.3825.

 

Spirit of Community Choir gets together from 7 to 8:15 pm on Thursdays at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in.

Cinch Games

Cinch card games are played weekly at 7 pm on Mondays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, 6811 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 at Vancouver Island University.

 

Community Foundation

Powell River Community Foundation provides a guest speaker to appear at community organization meetings. To arrange for a speaker 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 Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. This clinic offers free and confidential health services to youth. For more information, call 604.485.3310.

 

Concert Band

Powell River Community Concert Band, directed by Roy Carson, meets 7:30 to 9 pm Thursdays in the Brooks Secondary School band room, 5400 Marine Avenue. Students and adults with basic musical experience on brass, reed or percussion instruments are needed and welcome. For information, call Read or Hanna at 604.485.5971.

 

Cranberry Community Hall Association

Cranberry Hall provides an affordable, versatile space for meetings and events at 6828 Cranberry Street. A song circle takes place on the second Sunday of each month and an acoustic coffeehouse takes place on the last Sunday by donation. For times or information, email info@cranhall.org or go to cranhall.org.

 

Crib

Wednesday evening cribbage takes place at 7 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, upper level. For more information, call 604.483.1642.

 

Thursday evening crib club games start at 7 pm at Lang Bay Hall. For more information, call 604.578.8465. – starts again September 13th.

 

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, call Donna Shaw at 604.483.2088.

 

Girl Guides

Girl Guides of Canada meet Wednesdays at Henderson Elementary School. Sparks, ages five and six, meet from 4 to 5 pm. Brownies, ages seven and eight, meet from 5 to 6:30 pm. Girls nine through 15 meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For information, call 604.483.3234.

 

Girl Guides of Canada, Kelly Creek, meet from 4 to 5:30 pm every Wednesday at Kelly Creek Community Church, 2380 Zilinsky Road. For more information, call Pat Lewis at 604.487.9238.

 

Knitted Knockers

Knitted Knockers are available on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 pm at the Powell River Hospital Foundation office, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For information, call Shirley Koleszar at 604.485.5540.

 

Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Club of Powell River meets at 7 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For location and more information, call 604.578.8465.

 

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 and animals. Each club meets on different days. For more information, call Maureen Venables at 604.485.4534 or Helena Rogers at 604.485.5200.

 

Powell River Women in Business

Powell River Women in Business events are held at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month; members and Library

 

Powell River Public Library hosts free board game nights from 5 to 8 pm every Wednesday and Friday at the library, 100-6975 Alberni Street. Open to all ages. Participants under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Call 604.485.4796 or email cole@prpl.ca for more information.

 

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, call 604.485.4796.

 

MS Support

Cranberry Seniors’ Centre hosts MS Support Group meetings at 10 am on the second Monday of each month. For more information, call 604.485.2037.

 

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous holds meetings 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.

 

Pain Support

People in Pain holds People in Pain Support Group meeting from 2 to 4 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at Powell River General Hospital in the meeting room downstairs next to the cafeteria. Admission is free. For information, call Heather at 778.227.8047 or email heather@pipain.com

 

Parenting

Parents Together takes place from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesdays at Cranberry Child Development Centre, 6831 Artaban Street. Parents who are concerned about their teenage children’s choices or unsure how to support their teenage children are welcome. For information or to register, call 604.483.4042, extension 207, or email parentstogether@inclusionpr.ca.

 

Radio Club

Powell River Amateur Radio Club and Powell River Amateur Repeater Society meet at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Westview Flying Club. Emergency Radio Communication Unit meets at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. New members are welcome. For information, email theluulu@gmail.com.

 

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, call 604.223.4345 or email russell.storry@gmail.com.


Powell River Public Library

Preschool storytime moves outdoors to a sweet summertime location Saturdays 11 to 11:30 am in July and August. Join us for puppetry, rhymes, sing-a-long songs and of course stories at the Powell River Farmer’s Market, 4365 McLeod Rd.


Thursday preschool storytime will remain at the Library 10:30 to 11 am in the Anne Woznow Children’s Reading Room.


Reach to Recovery

Reach to Recovery provides hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. Service offers one-on-one counselling with trained counsellors for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and provides information. For more information, call Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Leslie at 604.483.9120.

 

Red Hat Society

Powell River Sunshine Pearls, members of the Red Hat Society, meet for lunch on the third Tuesday of every month. The chapter is seeking new members who wish to have fun and frivolity. For more information, call Louise at 604.485.7444 or Irene at 604.485.3882.

 

Rotary Club of Powell River

Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise meets 7:15 to 8:15 am Tuesdays at Town Centre Hotel. Be a guest and listen to interesting speakers on a variety of topics. No fee to attend as a guest. For information, contact Kim Miller at 604.485.4051.

 

Rotary Club of Powell River meets at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays at Julie’s Airport Café. To make a difference in the community, join the club.

 

Salvation Army

Salvation Army and Lighthouse Community Church presents Faith Weaver Friends from 6:30 to 8 pm Wednesdays at Salvation Army. Features include games, music and snack-it cafe. Cost is $15 per child or $25 per family for one year. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 604.414.7243.

 

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, call 604.485.6067.


StrongStart ---- START UP WITH SCHOOL YEAR.

StrongStart early learning programs are available for children birth to pre-kindergarten at Kelly Creek Community School, James Thomson, Henderson and Westview elementary schools, and on the ORCA Bus. These are free drop-in sessions with snacks provided. Each child’s birth certificate is required for registration. For information, call Rita at 604.485.6271, ext 2244.


Book Club   

Join lively and animated discussions with Powell River Public Library’s book club from 6:30 to 8 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Powell River Public Library. Membership is open to all. For more information, call 604.485.4796.


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, call 604.485.6801.

 

Scouts

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