Don't miss this week:
Saturday, April 14
Grizzlies, Gales and Giant Salmon
Powell River Public Library presents Pat Ardley, author of Grizzlies, Gales and Giant Salmon, at 2 pm at the library, 100-6975 Alberni Street. The author will share stories about her experience starting and running a fishing lodge in Rivers Inlet. For more information, call 604.485.4796 extension 206.
Saturday, April 14
Powell River Amazing Race
James Thomson Elementary School PAC presents the 2018 Powell River Amazing Race photo scavenger hunt fundraiser. Everyone is welcome to participate. All proceeds go toward a grade six and seven class trip to Vancouver Island. Registration starts at 12 pm. For information, go to the James Thomson PAC Facebook page.
Thursday, April 19
RECREATION AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
Recreation and Leisure Opportunities for Seniors
Seniors Together Program topic this month is Transportation, with special guests the Powell River St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, presented by Powell River Recreation Complex and Cranberry Seniors Centre, followed by a catered lunch by The Convenient Chef. The program takes place from 11 am-1:30 pm in the Elm Room. Registration is required for this limited-space program. Call 604.485.2891, no drop-ins accepted.
Thursday, April 19
Local Seeweeds
Malaspina Naturalists Club hosts graduate student Sara Wickham and her talk on a guide to the ecology, identification and food preparation of local seaweeds. The talk starts at 7:30 pm at Trinity Hall, United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. Doors open at 7 pm and refreshments will be available. For information, call 604.485.0077.
Here are the other events happening Around Town this coming week and beyond:
Friday, April 13
Climate Action Powell River presents the film Directly Affected, a documentary on issues surrounding the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, at 6:30 pm at Evergreen Theatre. Tickets sold at the door for $10 (adults) and $5 (students).
Saturday April 14
Kiwanis members are hosting a giant garage sale from 10 am to 1 pm at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. No marmalade available. All proceeds raised go to support local youth attending summer camps.
Monday, April 16
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm at Texada Elementary School with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society is holding a meeting at 7 pm at St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church, 6310 Sycamore Street. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, April 17
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10 to 11:30 am at Willingdon Beach with City of Powell River parks, recreation and culture department on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Chamber of Commerce luncheon takes place at Powell River Recreation Complex (Bite Club) from 12 to 1 pm. A mayor and council panel will speak to the past four years; a discussion and question/answer period will follow. To RVSP, call the chamber office at 604.485.4051, or email office@powellriverchamber.com.
Thursday, April 19
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street, with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Friday, April 20
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Willingdon Beach with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Westview Baptist Church is hosting a free community dinner from 5 to 7 pm. Mac and cheese is on the menu. For information, call Hans or Kelly deJong at 604.485.9114.
Saturday, April 21
Powell River Public Library presents author Alison Watt at 2 pm at the library. Watt will read from her debut novel set in 1917 Halifax at the time of the deadly explosion in Halifax Harbour. For information, call 604.485.4796 extension 206.
Powell River Métis Community is holding its monthly potluck at 5:30 pm at the French Club. Everyone is welcome to join for music, culture and shared food. For information, call Russell at 604.414.8310
Monday, April 23
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10 am to 12 pm at Lund Community Hall with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Tuesday, April 24
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Cranberry Seniors Centre with Supported Child Development on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Powell River Garden Club meets 7:15 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre to discuss the topic: Growing edibles in containers.
Wednesday, April 25
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Pacific Point Market with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Thursday, April 26
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Town Centre Mall, Alberni Street side, with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
Wild Ocean Whale Society hosts an evening of food, fun and prizes starting 4:45 pm at McKinney’s Pub to celebrate Earth Week. Admission is $25 and tickets are available at Hindles Gifts and Capones Cellar.
Sunday, April 29
Lang Bay Hall spring craft and garden sale takes place from 10 am to 2 pm at the hall. Vendor tables are $20, inside or outside. To reserve a table, call or text Jody at 604.897.1129.
Starts Thursday, May 3
Kindergarten Health Fair 2018 takes place from 9 am to 3:15 pm on May 3 and 4 at Powell River Community Health, third floor at 5000 Joyce avenue. Anyone with a child starting kindergarten in September is invited to call 604.485.3310 and book their child’s appointment.
Saturday, May 5
Kiwanis members are hosting a giant book sale from 10 am to 1 pm at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 will conduct a candlelight tribute at 3 pm for veterans interred locally, followed by a short service and the candle lighting. A dinner, free to veterans, will follow. Guests, widows and widowers are invited to join. Tickets are $5 and available at the legion.
Powell River Friends of the Library are hosting a big book sale from 10 am to 4 pm in the community meeting room at Powell River Public Library. Proceeds go to help with the purchase of new material. For information, call Ann at 604.483.8954.
Sunday, May 6
Powell River Garden Club will hosting its annual plant sale from 1 to 3 pm at Powell River Curling Club, 5750 Crown Avenue. Features include an amazing range of great plants at great prices, vegetables, shrubs and flowers (perennials and annuals).
Monday, May 7
Kindergarten Health Fair 2018 takes place from 9 am to 3:15 pm at Powell River Community Health, third floor at 5000 Joyce avenue. Anyone with a child starting kindergarten in September is invited to call 604.485.3310 and book their child’s appointment.
Saturday, May 12
Powell River VegFest takes place from 10 am to 4 pm at Brooks Secondary School. Features include food, cooking demos, local and visiting vendors showcasing vegan products, speakers Dan and Sheanne Moskaluk from Eating You Alive, and Anna Pippus with We Animals and Animal Justice. For information, email prvegfest2018@gmail.com.
ONGOING
Volunteering
Volunteer Powell River matches community volunteers with non-profit organizations and event organizers. To volunteer, call 604.485.2132, or drop in between 9:15 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays above Rona Building Centre and beside Camber College, 4750 Joyce Avenue.
Weight loss
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.
Wildwood Ratepayers’ Association
Wildwood Ratepayers’ Association meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at James Thomson Elementary School.
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.
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.
Dart Association
Powell River Dart Association holds dart nights at 7:30 pm every Monday at Royal Canadian Legion Powell River Branch 164. The association is looking for new players.
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. For more information, call 604.485.4430.
Faith Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Church food cupboard is open from 12 to 1 pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 4811 Ontario Avenue.
Everyone on any journey of faith is welcome to worship beginning at 10 am on Sundays at Faith Lutheran Church, corner of Ontario Avenue and Alberni Street. Everyone is welcome.
Forest Wardens
Junior Forest Wardens meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays at Edgehill Elementary School. For more information, call Mickey McCracken at 604.487.9482.
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 with an aim to obtain resource material and help interested persons begin their own family history. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Alice McNair at 604.414.5733.
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.
Library
Powell River Public Library presents Kid’s Writing Group for ages eight to 10 from 3 to 4 pm on Fridays at the library. The one-hour, drop-in group will explore writing through exercises, discussion and more. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or cole@prpl.ca.
Powell River Public Library presents Young Writer’s Writing Group for ages 11 and up from 4 to 5 pm on Fridays at the library. Participants will learn new skills and practice writing in a welcoming, inclusive environment. No registration required. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or cole@prpl.ca.
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.
Powell River Public Library presents Zine Lab for ages eight and up from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays at the library. Participants will combine old and new technology to create their own homemade magazines. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or cole@prpl.ca.
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, call Dean Gerhart at 604.485.9288.
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.
Pasta Dinners
Powell River United Church hosts pasta dinners from 4:30 to 6 pm on Mondays at the church, 6932 Crofton Street. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
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 non-members are welcome For details, go to prwomeninbusiness.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
StrongStart
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.
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.
