Here's what's happening around town this week:
CONTINUES SATURDAY
Family Place will host Create and Play workshop with helpers Adam Cramb and Anna Strumbecki, 1 to 3 pm Saturday 21 at Family Place. Families with young children can paint, print and explore the arts. For more information, readers can call 604.485.2706.
UPCOMING
January 5
Christmas tree mulch benefiting BC Special Olympics-Powell River occurs 10 am to 1 pm Sunday, January 5, Mother Nature, Duncan Street. Purchase tag at City Hall, 7-Eleven, Save-On-Foods, Safeway, Quality Foods, Mitchell Brothers or Mother Nature for roadside pickup before 8 am, or attend the mulching.
Starts January 5
Kelly Creek Community Church hosts pancake breakfast 8:30 am every first Sunday of the month, starting January 5, 2014. Everyone is welcome to attend by donation.
January 6
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 10 am to noon Monday, January 6 at Lund Community Hall. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
January 8
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 10 am to noon Wednesday, January 8 at Lang Bay Hall. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
January 9
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 9:30 to 11:30 am Thursday, January 9 beside 5903 Arbutus Street, Townsite. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
January 10
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 11 am to 2 pm Friday, January 10 at Texada Elementary School, Van Anda. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
January 12
Spiritual Café takes place 2 to 4 pm Sunday, January 12, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street. This month’s topic will be “joyfulness.” For more information, readers can call 604.483.9277 or 604.483.6523 or email [email protected].
January 13
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 10 am to noon Monday, January 13 at Lund Community Hall. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
January 15
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 10 am to noon Wednesday, January 15 at Lang Bay Hall. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
January 16
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 9:30 to 11:30 am Thursday, January 16 at Larry Gouthro Park. Bus provides early childhood fun and learning. Readers can call Christine Parsons 604.485.2132 for more information.
Seed Packing Party and potluck for Seedy Saturday is being held 6 pm Thursday, January 16, Community Resource Centre, 4752 Joyce Avenue. Bring food to share for the potluck and extra seeds, catalogues and books to donate. Seed packing party at 7 pm. Contact Wendy Devlin for information [email protected].
Malaspina Naturalists Club will host Sabina Leader Mense, marine biologist to speak about intertidal wilderness, 7:30 pm Thursday, January 16, at Trinity Hall, United Church, corner of Michigan Avenue and Duncan Street. Doors open 7 pm with refreshments available. For more information, readers can contact Janet 604.485.0077.
January 18
Kiwanis Club members will host a giant sale of books, fabric and miscellaneous items from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, January 18, at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue.
ONGOING
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.
Lang Bay Hall
Regular activities at the hall include Crib at 7 pm every Thursday and Whist at a date and time to be provided by calling 604.487.9332. 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 [email protected].
Library
Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime has grown so large it can now be found 10:30 to 11 am Wednesdays in the early childhood community room 143 at Westview Elementary School. 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.
Meditation
Meditating with the body, as taught by Dr. Reggie Ray of Dharma Ocean Canada, 7:30 pm Mondays and 10 am Saturdays, 4536 Willingdon Avenue. Participants can bring a mat or blanket and cushion. Attendance by donation. For more information, readers can contact Heather Baldwin 604.485.6929, [email protected].
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.
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, 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 Lynda Miller at 604.485.7909 or Barb Lloyd at 604.485.7333.
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.
Pow! Town Roller Derby League
POW!TOWN Roller Derby practices open to juniors 6:30 to 7:30 pm Tuesdays, adults 7:30 to 9:30 pm Tuesdays and 8:30 to 9:30 pm Thursdays at Oceanview Gym. Everyone is welcome. For more information, readers can email [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 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 [email protected].
Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish country dancing is held from 6:45 to 9 pm every Monday in the Grief Point 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.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) meets from 6 to 7:30 pm on Fridays. For more information, readers can contact [email protected]. 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 Grief Point Elementary 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
Fresh air and exercise are among the benefits of volunteering as sidewalkers and horse handlers for Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association. Sessions are Tuesday mornings and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds. No experience is necessary, training is provided. For more information, readers can call 604.485.0177.
Toastmasters
Toast to the Coast Toastmasters meets 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesdays, Oceanview Education Centre, 7105 Nootka Street. Toastmasters is BC’s most cost-effective public speaking and leadership program. Beginners to advanced speakers are welcome. For information, readers can call Linda 604.483.9210 or visit the club’s Facebook page.
Townsite Ratepayers
Townsite Ratepayers Association meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm at St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church, 6310 Sycamore Street, Townsite.
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 noon and 4 pm Mondays, 11 am and 3 pm Tuesdays 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.
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 from 5 to 6:30 pm, Fridays at Oceanview Education Centre gym. Chairs are provided for participants.
Wildwood Ratepayers
Wildwood Ratepayers meet at 7 pm every second Thursday at James Thomson Elementary School.
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 [email protected]. 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.
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.
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
La Leche League, Powell River 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 Lynne at 604.487.4418.
Camera Club
Malaspina Camera Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at Vancouver Island University. For more information readers can contact Niels Voss at 604.485.6963.
Canadian Council for the Blind
Canadian Council for the Blind club meets at 2 pm on the second Wednesday of every month, except December, May, July and August, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street. Anyone encountering vision loss is welcome to join. For more information, readers can call May 604.485.3023 or Geraldine 604.485.5028.
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 [email protected], or visit www.powellriverchamber.com.
Christian Meditation
Christian meditation group meets at 9:30 am on Wednesdays. The group will follow the teaching of Father John Main, OSB (1926-1982). Registration is required. Call Joan at 604.483.3118. The location will be given upon registration.
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. For more information readers can visit www.cinchgame.net or call 604.485.5504.
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.
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 [email protected]. 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 Walter Martella, 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. To book the hall interested readers can call 604.414.0826, email [email protected] or visit http://cranhall.org.
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.
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.
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.
Family Place
Family Place hosts Toddler Time from 10:30 am to noon on Tuesdays 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, Tuesday to Friday. For times and more information, readers can call 604.485.2706.
Family Place hosts Open Space parent-led programming and free soup lunch, 12:30 to 4:30 pm every Wednesday in the Town Centre Mall.
Forest Wardens
Junior Forest Wardens meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays at Edgehill Elementary School. For more information, readers can call Tom Oldale at 604.485.4108.
Garden Club
Powell River Garden Club meets at 7:15 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month, September through June, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, corner of Manson Avenue and Cranberry Street. Everyone is welcome to attend for an evening of informative and entertaining gardening.
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.
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.
