Community Updates (7) – Jul 26, 2013

Community Updates (7) – Jul 26, 2013

1) Junior Council Members Needed

Local High School students interested in offering their ideas for the City and learning about local government are invited to apply for a Junior Council term for 2013 – 2014. Comprised of students in grades 10 – 12 this is an opportunity to participate in the process of local government and enhancing life for youth in the City. Interested students are asked to submit an application explaining why they are interested and why they think they would be a good choice.

Application forms are available at City Hall, school offices, from a current Junior Council member or online at www.williamslake.ca - include your name, address, phone number, school & grade (as of Sept 2013). Send or drop applications off at City Hall by August 2^nd to: Junior Council Applications, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake BC, V2G 4E5.

2) Performances in the Park – Thursdays until Aug 22/13

On Thursday Aug 1st…

6pm – Eagle Spirit Band

7pm –Jordan Holmes

For a full schedule of upcoming performances please visit http://www.centralcaribooarts.com/events/performances.html

Performances in the Park is presented by the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society, the CRD and the City of Williams Lake.

3) SINC’s Paddle the Puddle

Scout Island Nature Centre & Field Naturalists invite you to “Paddle the Puddle” on Monday Jul 29^th from 6:30 – 8 pm. People of all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult and participants must bring their own life jackets. For more info please call 250-398-8532 or email scoutisland@midbc.ca

4) EUREkA Science Camp

EUREkA Science Camp – Aug 6 – 9 from 9 am – 4pm – explore chemistry, biology, physics and engineering through interactive experiments, exploration and games. Camp costs $169 and takes place at TRU. Register by Jul 26 – call 250-398-7665

5) Williams Lake Kidney Walk – Aug 25^th

The Kidney Foundation is hosting it’s annual Kidney Walk in Williams Lake on Sunday Aug 25^th. The walk raises funds for critical programs and services for British Columbians affected by Kidney disease. The walk also helps raise awareness about the seriousness of this disease and highlights the importance of organ donations. Thousands participate and volunteer each year. The event also features live entertainment, prizes, fundraising BBQ’s, silent auctions and more.

Kidney disease is serious and has no cure. It is both under-recognized and undetectable in it’s early stages. For more info please call 1-800-567-8112 ext 228 or williamslakewalk@kidney.bc.ca

6) Salvation Army Updates (2)

a) You Are Invited -  In combination with Booth University College studies, The Salvation Army in Williams Lake  is holding a workshop designed to learn about Inspirational Leadership and what it looks like when put into practice. Inspiring leadership engages people’s hearts and minds. It grows out of relationships that are trusting, supportive, challenging and provocative.  Inspirational leaders bring out the best in people; they balance the needs and interests of their employees, volunteers, customers, clients, community members, and their organization. They lead by example and they demonstrate integrity. We strive to have leaders spring up from any and all people.

The Salvation Army wants to discover and share as much as we can about Inspirational Leadership in our community, and what you expect or want to see from your leaders. We respect your experiences, your expertise and your opinions and want to take the time to learn more about them.   The finished report on the info gathered from this session and other like it throughout the province will be compiled and evaluated.    This document then can then be shared with all participants.

You are invited to join us on Monday August 19 ^th  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall at the Williams Lake Salvation Army  at 267 Borland street for a wonderful day of enlightenment and discovery.

Please RSVP by August 12 2013 (lunch & refreshments will be served). For more information contact Claudine at Claudine_kadonaga@salvationarmy.org or call 250-392-2423

b) Community Kitchen – upcoming activities

Thursday Aug 1 from 1 – 3 pm, or 7 – 9 pm learn how to make cabbage rolls and perogies. There is a $5 registration fee and you get to take home a family dinner.

Thursday Aug 8 from 1- 3pm or 7 – 9 pm learn about “What do I do with Oatmeal?”. No fee but bring your own oats and take home containers to bring home oatmeal cookies, muffins, and blueberry crisp.

To register for a class call 250-392-2423 – classes are held at 272 Borland Street.

7) Tour de Cariboo – Sept 7

Williams Lake Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) are inviting anyone interested in signing up for this year’s 21^st annual Tour de Cariboo bike ride from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake. To register contact BBBS at 250-398-8391 or register online at www.bbcwlake.com – pledges can also be collected online.