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Around Town: Community listings

Here's what's happening Around Town this week and beyond:

FRIDAY

Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49 holds a chicken dinner at 5:30 pm on Friday, October 28, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. Tickets available for $12 (members) or $17 (non-members) from Carol at 604.414.5086 or at Sweet Shoppe in Town Centre Mall.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 and Bonnie Kilroe presents Divas: Vegas meets Vaudeville at 8 pm on Friday, October 28, at 6811 Alexander Street. Tickets for the two-hour musical-comedy celebrity impersonation show are $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

CONTINUES SATURDAY

Powell River Lions Club’s annual Coats for Kids and Families collection of jackets in all sizes continues until Thursday, November 10. Drop boxes are located at Walmart, Westview Baptist Church, Salvation Army and Town Centre Mall office.

SATURDAY

Community Adult Literacy and Learning presents a free volunteer tutor-training workshop from 9 am-12:30 pm on Saturday, October 29, at the Learning Centre, 4727 Marine Avenue. Anyone interested in sharing reading, writing, math and computer knowledge with others can call 604.413.1021 or email call@prepsocity.org to register.

SUNDAY

Powell River and District Christmas Cheer committee’s AGM takes place at 2 pm on Sunday, October 30, at United Church, Trinity Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Applications for Christmas cheer hampers are available at Town Centre Mall office and Community Resource Centre. For information, go to pr-christmas-cheer.com.

MONDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30-11:30 am on Monday, October 31, at James Thomson Elementary School with StrongStart on board. For more information, call 604.485.2132.

TUESDAY

Sunshine Gogos pre-Christmas meeting takes place at 10 am on Tuesday, November 1, at the clubhouse at Blue Mountain Estates mobile park. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the grandmother’s campaign.

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10-11:30 am on Tuesday, November 1, at Powell River Recreation Complex with City of Powell River on board. For more information, call 604.485.2132.

WEDNESDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30-11:30 am on Wednesday, November 2, at Black Point Store with StrongStart on board. For more information, call 604.485.2132.

THURSDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Thursday, November 3, at Larry Gouthro Park with StrongStart on board. For more information, call 604.485.2132.

Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic available from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, November 3, Public Health entrance, Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more are available.

Powell River Public Library presents Tech Savvy: 3D Printing, at 7 pm on Thursday, November 3, at 4411 Michigan Avenue. Learn about 3D computer modelling and how to print 3D. To register, email Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca or call 604.485.8664.

FRIDAY

ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30-11:30 am on Friday, November 4, at Powell River Academy of Music with StrongStart on board. For more information, call 604.485.2132.

UPCOMING

November 5

Kiwanis Club of Powell River will host a giant sale of books from 10 am-1 pm on Saturday, November 5, at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. All money raised stays in Powell River. To donate books in good condition, call 604.483.1440.

St David and St. Paul Anglican Church hosts a bazaar and tea from 12-2 pm on Saturday, November 5, at 6310 Sycamore Street in Townsite. For information, call 604.485.5534.

Powell River Academy of Music concert series presents Edward Norman, organ, at 1:30 pm Saturday, November 5, at James Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults and free for students 18 and under with student ticket voucher. For information, call 604.485.9633 or go to powellriveracademy.org.

Powell River Public Library presents So You Want to Write a Novel at 2 pm on Saturday, November 5, at United Church, Trinity Hall, 6932 Crofton Street. Join author and creative writing instructor Charlotte Gill as she breaks down the novel-writing process. For information, call Mark at 604.485.8664.

November 9

Friends of Stillwater Bluffs Association annual general meeting takes place at 7 pm, Wednesday, November 9, at Vancouver Island University, room 148.

November 15

Powell River Academy of Music concert series presents Celso Machado, guitar, and the Academy Chamber Choir, at 7:30 pm Tuesday, November 15, at James Hall. Tickets: $20 for adults and free for students 18 and under with student ticket voucher. For information, call 604.485.9633 or go to powellriveracademy.org.

November 17

Powell River Public Library presents Judging a Book by its Cover, at 7 pm on Thursday, November 17, at 4411 Michigan Avenue. Learn ten insider graphic design secrets with graphic artist and marketing instructor Gary Shilling. To register, email Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca or call 604.485.8664.

November 19

Order of the Eastern Star Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon takes place from 11 am-2 pm on Saturday, November 19, at United Church, Trinity Hall, 6932 Crofton Street. Features include baking, preserves, crafts, food hamper and a door prize. For information, call 604.483.9402.

Faith Lutheran Church presents a reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at 2 pm on Saturday, November 19, at 4811 Ontario Avenue. Suggested admission is $10 per person. Victorian refreshments available from $5-20. Proceeds support the Food Cupboard. Prizes awarded for best Victorian costumes.

Starts November 19

Lang Bay Hall Society Christmas Craft Fair takes place rain or shine from 11 am-4 pm on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, at 11090 Highway 101. For information or to book a table, call Jody at 604.487.1620 or 604.897.1129.

November 22

Malaspina Land Conservancy Society will hold its annual general meeting at 7 pm Tuesday, November 22, at 3852 Gordon Avenue. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please consider becoming a board member. Find out more about your local land conservancy at this meeting. Call 604.485.0077 for information.

Powell River Garden Club’s monthly meeting takes place at 7:15 pm on Tuesday, November 22, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. Topics include gifts from the garden and Christmas parties.

Starts November 25

Powell River Fine Arts Annual Christmas Sale takes place from 2-8 pm on Friday, November 25, and 10 am-3 pm on Saturday, November 26, and Sunday, November 27, at 5395 Timberlane Avenue (across from the track).

November 29

Rotary Sunrise recruitment social takes place at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 6pm at Powell River Lawn Bowling Club. For more information, call Helen at 604.485.4071.

 

ONGOING

 

Rotary Club of Powell River

Rotary Club of Powell River meets at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays at Julies 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 6:30-8 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 6:45-9 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 7-9 pm on Mondays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged 11 to 14. For more information, call Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.

 

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 or 604.485.4393.

 

Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49

Bridge is played on Wednesdays from 10 am-12 pm and Fridays from 1-4 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.

 

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) meets from 6-7:30 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, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For more information, or to book an appointment, call community health at 604.485.3310.

 

Soup Kitchen

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

 

SPCA

BCSPCA Community Council, Powell River and District, meets from 7-8:30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding July, August and December) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6952 Courtenay Street, to support efforts of the local shelter.

 

StrongStart

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

 

Sunshine Coast Cloggers

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

 

Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters

Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters meetings take place from 12:05-12:55 pm on the first and third Thursdays of each month and 7-9 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Oceanview Education Centre, room 134. Contact Barb at 604.485.2732 or Lesley at 604.483.6454 for information.

 

Tai Chi

Taoist tai chi classes are held 10-11:30 am and 6:30-8 pm Wednesdays and 10-11:30 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 Valley Exhibition Grounds Clubhouse.

 

Train rides

Powell River Forestry Heritage Society train and handcart rides are available at Powell River Farmers’ Market from 12:30-2:30 pm Sundays at Paradise Exhibition Grounds, 4365 McLeod Road. Cost is $2 per ride.

 

United Church

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

 

Powell River United Church hosts pasta suppers every Monday (except statutory holidays) until May 15, 2017, at the church, 6932 Crofton Street. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

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. Occasionally special functions are held at other locations.Ownership not required, just interest. For information and location of the next meeting, call Ted at 604.483.8067.

 

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-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 5-6:30 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.

 

Wildwood Ratepayers’ Association

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

 

12 Steps

Circle of CARE (confidential, accepting, respectful, encouraging) is held from 7-9 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.

 

Youth Resource Centre

Youth Resource Centre hosts sports and recreation with Powell River Kings from 4-6 pm Wednesdays at Oceanview Education Centre. Drop-ins are free and open to ages 12 to 18. For more information about free bus passes at Brooks Secondary School, call 604.223.2354.

 

Youth Resource Centre provides games, prizes, activities, snacks and dinner from 3:30-8 pm Thursdays at Oceanview Education Centre. The free program is open to ages 13 to 18. For more information about free bus passes at Brooks Secondary School, call 604.223.2354.

 

Aikido

Powell River Aikikai, self defence, the art of peace, instruction every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For more 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 6:30-9:30 pm Thursdays at Timberlane Barracks.

 

Alano Club

Powell River Alano Club Flea Market opens from 9 am-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. For more information, call 604.483.3800 from 10 am-2 pm.

 

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 6-7 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 604.483.9673.

 

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 6-7 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 5-6:30 or 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.

 

Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast Cancer Survivors’ exercise group meets from 4-5:30 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.

 

Breastfeeding

Parent-led breastfeeding support group meets 10 am-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.

 

Bridge

Bridge lessons take place at 1:30 pm on Thursdays until October 27 at the Alano Club, 5903 Arbutus Avenue. After the lesson ($5 each), players are welcome to participate in the afternoon game or remain for a question/answer session. Call 604.485.4430 for information.

 

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 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, call May Kercher at 604.485.3023.

 

Carlson Community Club

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

 

Carlson Community Club hosts fish and chips night every Wednesday, 5-7 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-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.

 

Chorus

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.

 

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.

 

Club Bon Accueil

Club Bon Accueil outrigger canoe paddling takes place every Wednesday at 8:30 am and/or 5:30 pm at Shinglemill dock on Powell Lake. Preregistration is required. For more information and specific times, contact Anne Rachel at 604.483.3966 or admin@clubbonaccueil.com.

 

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 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 3:30-5:30 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.

 

Community Radio

CJMP Community Radio team presents radio happy hour drop-in from 3-5 pm every Tuesday at 4476C Marine Avenue. Learn about producing radio and all aspects related to community radio for free.

 

Concert Band

Powell River Community Concert Band, directed by Roy Carson, meets 7:30-9 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.

 

Concerts

Powell River Academy of Music Concert Series tickets are now on sale. For more information call 604.485.9633, drop by the Academy box office at 7280 Kemano Street between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, or buy online at PowellRiverAcademy.org.

 

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. For more information, email rent@cranhall.org or visit cranhall.org.

 

Crib

Crib is played from 1-3 pm every Thursday at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. New players are welcome to attend. For more information, call 604.483.1440.

 

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 7-8:30 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.

 

Dragon Boat

Paddling for Life breast cancer survivor and supporter dragon boat team practices from 6-8 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, April through September at the Shinglemill dock. New members are welcome. For more information, call 604.485.9280 or 604.485.7909.

 

Zunga Warriors mixed Dragon Boat Team paddles 6 to 8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, April to September at Shinglemill dock. New male members are wanted and can try out in May for $25 and join for the season for additional $100. Call 604.485.9317 or 604.414.9470 for information.

 

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

 

Family Place hosts a free soup lunch, 12:30-4:30 pm every Wednesday in 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, 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 6:30-8:30 pm on the last Sunday of every month at 6792 Cranberry Street. For more information, call Doug Mobley at 604.485.2207.

 

Girl Guides

Girl Guides of Canada, Kelly Creek, meet from 3:30-5 pm every Wednesday at Kelly Creek Community Church, 2380 Zilinsky Road. For more information, call Pat Lewis at 604.487.9238.

 

Girl Guides of Canada meets Wednesdays at Henderson Elementary School. Sparks, ages five and six, meet from 4-5 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.

 

Home-school Support

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

 

Horseshoe Pitching

Powell River Horseshoe Pitching Club presents family fun for anyone between the ages of 6 and 96 from 9 am to 12 pm, Sundays until September at Powell River Recreation Complex. Refreshments and horseshoes will be available. For information, call 604.483.3586 or 604.485.5589.

 

Kiwanis Club

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

 

Library

Powell River Public Library hosts free board game nights from 5-8 pm every Wednesday and Friday at the library, 4411 Michigan Avenue. Open to all ages. Participants under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Call 604.485.4796 or email szagwyn@prpl.ca for more information.

 

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

 

Join lively and animated discussions with Powell River Public Library’s evening book club from 7-8 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the library. Membership is open to all. For more information 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, 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, call Dean Gerhart at 604.485.9288.

 

Living Water Foursquare Church

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

 

Lund Community Society

Lund Community Society holds meetings at 7 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except for July, August and December, at Lund Community Centre.

 

Lutheran Church

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. A food cupboard is hosted from 12-1 pm on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Everyone is welcome.

 

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, call 604.485.0077.

 

Markets

Kelly Creek Garden Market takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm every Friday through September at Kelly Creek Community Church grounds. Features include fresh produce, baking, crafts and open-mic entertainment.

 

Powell River Farmers' Market opens from 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Saturdays at Paradise Exhibition Grounds, 4365 McLeod Road. Meet the farmers and purchase locally grown produce or baked goods.

 

Powell River Farmers' Market opens from 12:30-2:30 pm on Sundays at Paradise Exhibition Grounds, 4365 McLeod Road. Baked and handmade goods, as well as locally grown produce will be available.

 

Mixed Men's and Women's Dragon Boat Paddling

Zunga Warriors mixed Dragon Boat Team wants new members, men and women are welcome, to paddle 6-8:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 12 to September at Shinglemill dock. Cost is $25 to tryout in May and $100 for the season. Call 604.485.3917 or 604.414.9470 for information.

 

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 1-3 pm at the Model Community office, 4493A Marine Avenue. For more information, call Chantal at 604.485.2688.

 

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 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.

 

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, call 604.485.2132 or visit successby6powellriver.ca.

 

Pain Support

People in Pain holds People in Pain Support Group meeting from 2-4 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.

 

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 in January, 7170 Esquimalt Court. Band is for children aged 10 through 16. To enrol or for more information, call Susanne at 604.485.2071 or George at 604.485.7375.

 

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. For more information, call Maureen Venables at 604.485.4534 or Helena Rogers at 604.485.5200.

 

Powell River Lawn Bowling

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

 

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. For more information, 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 powellriveryachtclub.ca/racing.php.

 

Radio Club

Powell River Amateur Radio Club, Powell River Amateur Repeater Society and Emergency Radio Communication Unit meet at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Westview Flying Club, 7508 Duncan Street. New members are welcome; membership is $20 per year. 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 604.485.2133 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 women who have had 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 7:15-8:15 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. Contact Kim Miller at 604.485.4051 for information.