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2/18–5/31
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Big Bam Ski Hill in Taylor
Hours of operation: Sat & Sun 12pm-5pm Tues, Wed & Thurs evenings 7-10 pm
Located: Approx 4km west of Alaska Hwy. Down Big Bam Road (south of Taylor Peace River Bridge past Peace Island park)
Check out all the latest at www.bigbam.ca
For cross country skiers: Check out The Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club The Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club maintains cross country ski trails at Beatton Provincial Park and the Links Golf Course.
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Sat&Sun 12-5pm; Tue-Thurs 7-10pm,
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Taylor, BC
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2/25–6/30
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Relay For Life this coming June.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek in the early planning stages and need volunteers on the planning committee! You only need to commit 1 – 2 hours a week.
To volunteer in the Peace contact Joceyln, 793-0272
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TBA,
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TBA
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3/4–5/31
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Varied Times,
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Field House
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3/20–5/31
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On the Rocks Pub and Nightclub presents….. Open Mic Night!
Every Wednesday Night starting at 8:00pm
Everyone is welcome; for all skill levels and all genres. B.Y.O.G. (Bring your own guitar)
Release your inner star for this 19 plus event.
For more information contact 250-261-6942
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8:00pm,
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On The Rocks Pub & Nightclub
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3/26–5/26
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Join others by taking great strides against Cystic Fibrosis on Sunday, May 26th at the Pomeroy Vac Trac from 10am – 1pm. You can register at www.cysticfibrosis.ca/greatstrides or by calling 1-900-378-2233.
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10am-1pm,
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Pomeroy Vac Trac
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4/1–5/31
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North Peace SPCA Dog Walking:
Sun. Afternoons – 3:30 – 5pm, Mon. Evenings 7 – 8pm. And anytime during regular viewing hours!
Walkers and volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: 785-SPCA
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During regular viewing hours,
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North Peace SPCA
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4/24–6/7
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Anytime,
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Online
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5/1–5/31
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North Peace (and South Peace) SPCA May Campaign:
Community Challenge: Can the NP SPCA raise more funds than the SP SPCA in one month yet again this year? May 1st – May 31st.
North Peace:
Penny Drive - Pre-rolled pennies to be dropped off at the shelter!
Doggie Day Spa - May 26 9AM-3PM at Oculus Transport. Walk ins welcom, reservations preferred at doggiedayspa@hotmail.com
BBQ - May 31st at 5:00PM at the Visitor Centre, kickoff to the Fort St. John Energetic Amazing Race.
South Peace:
Penny Drive -Drop off pre-rolled pennies at ScotiaBank or The Cash Store
Bottle Drive - Drop cans and bottles off at DC Recycling in support of the SPCA
Open House - May 25th, 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the shelter. Activities, refreshments and a chance to donate!
Spaghetti Dinner - May 25th from 5:00PM t0 8:00PM. Entertainment provided by a local youth and dinner at Sudetan Hall. 5$.
Annual Fireman's Garage Sale - May 25th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM at 10101 12a St in Dawson Creek
Yappy Hour - May 30th from 8:00AM to 3:00PM at the FixX urban Grill. Tickets are 30$ at the door or in advance and include appetizers and one glass of wine. Reserve by phone at 782-2444
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Anytime,
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SPCA
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5/1–5/31
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Doggie Day Spa:
As of right now, date unknown, sometime in May at Oculus Transport Ltd. Located next to the UFA at 7308-72nd street. Bath and blow dry is $20 and add on $5 for every extra on top of that! To reserve a spot for your dog email doggiedayspa@hotmail.com
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TBD,
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Oculus Transport Ltd.
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5/25
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There's still time to register to be brave and shave and help the FSJ Hospital Foundation reach their goal of 200 000$ to purchase cancer equipment for the hospital.
Volunteers agreeing to shave raise a minimum of 500$ and bare their domes outeide the BC Ambulance Bays.
Pick up registration packages at the Foundation office between the gift shop and emergency in the new hospital
More inforation at www.fsjhospitalfoundation.ca
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TBD,
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Outside the BC Ambulance Bays in Fort St. John
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5/25
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Baldonnel School will be holding a Spring Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00AM to 3:00PM.
It will be a craft, garage and flower sale. Breakfast and Lunch will be available.
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9:00AM - 3:00PM,
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Baldonnel School
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5/25
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The Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion is hosting "A Blast From The Past Fundraiser" on Saturday May 25th starting at 6:00PM.
There will be a live auction starting at 7:30PM. A '50s/'60s dance starting at 9:00PM.
Prizes for Best Costumes, Best Dancers, Jive and Hula Hoop Contests and Spot dances!
There will be a silent auction starting at 8:00PM and 50/50 draws as well as Prime Rib Draws.
The Diner will be open from 6:00PM to 9:00PM and the menu includes: Hot Dogs - 2.00$
Hamburgers - 3.00$
Cheeseburgers - 4.00$
Coleslaw - 2.00$
Fries - 2.00$
Ice Cream Sundaes - 3.00$
Tickets are available at The Legion at 785-3917 starting April 13th for 25.00$ each!
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6:00PM,
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Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 102
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5/25
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The Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion is looking for volunteers for their "The Blast From The Past '50s/'60s Fundraiser" on Saturday May 25th. To compensate for your time, you will receive complimentary tickets!
Please contact Marilyn Hunter at 250-262-9627 or email mjhunter337@gmail.com for details!
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6:00PM,
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The Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion
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6/1–6/20
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For the first 3 weeks of June, an Art Walk is showing downtown Fort St. John!
It's free and helps to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the North Peace Cultural Centre!
Watch for a map in Art Walk brochure available at the Cultural centre. An Art Walk decal will be visible in the windows of venues or find a list of venues, artists and more information and npcc.bc.ca
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All day,
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Downtown Fort St. John
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6/1–6/8
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In Fort St. John on June 1st from noon until midnight at Dr. Kearney Junior High. The survivor and caregiver reception is noon until 4. Contact Brenda at 250-263-7824.
In Dawson Creek on June 8th from 10:00AM until 10:00PM at Walter Wright Pioneer Village. Contact Tanya at 250-219-4374
For information for both events visit www.relaybc.ca
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Noon until Midnight,
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Dr. Kearney Junior High and Walkter Wright Pioneer Village
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6/9
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters 2013 Bowl For Kids Sake:
Sun. June 9th 12 – 5pm at Fort Bowling Lanes. Sponsorships and teams are being accepted now!
This years’ theme is ‘Luau on the Lanes’ Top fundraisers have a chance at winning great prizes including return airfare for 2, an ipod touch, pizza party, a bbq pack and many other great prizes!
To become a sponsor or to register your team call 250-787-9674 or email fsjbbbs@telus.net
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12:00PM to 5:00PM,
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Fort Bowling Lanes
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6/11
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The Fort St. John Huskies Annual General Meeting will be held on June 11 at 7:00PM at the Northern Lights College.
Any interested parties are invited to attend.
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7:00PM,
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Northern Lights College
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7/21
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The North Peace Horticultural Society in Fort St. John plan their annual Garden Tour for July 21, 2013 from 10:00AM until 4:00PM.
Tickets are available at the museum one week prior to the event and on the day of the event.
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10:00AM to 4:00PM,
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Fort St. John
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8/23–8/25
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The North Peace Horticultural Society is holding their annual Flower Show in the North Peace Cultural Centre on August 23, 24 and 25.
Bring your entries on August 23rd from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and on August 24th from 8:00Am to 10:00AM.
Open to the public from 3:00PM to 7:00PM on August 24th and 11:00AM to 4:00PM on August 25th.
Refreshments will be available by donation.
Contact Jessie Clarke at 250-780-3656
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6:00PM to 8:00PM,
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North Peace Cultural Centre
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