Parkside Art Gallery presents the works of Bryan Austerberry in an exhibit titled – The Resurgence of Pencil Art. You can drop in Monday to Friday from 10 – 4 or Saturday 10 – 3 at the corner of 4th and Cedar.
Cariboo Regional District Library Presents: Saturday Songs and Stories, a story-time for families with children under 5, but older siblings are welcome. You can join them in the 100 mile house library program room, Saturdays from 10 to 11 am. Bring your library card.
May 3rd is the Grand Opening of the South Cariboo Farmers Market. Come on out and join them on May 3rd from 9am to 2pm at the Community Hall, here in 100 Mile House. There will be Farmers & Artisans with over 20 vendors and Live Music. You can enjoy FREE Hot Chocolate, Tea and Coffee.
May 3rd and 4th is the Cariboo Women’s Fair, at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House. Friday is Ladies Night Out with a $10.00 entry fee and is a 19+ event. Delicious wine and cheese samples, local shopping and live music all evening from 5pm to 9pm – Saturday is Wellness Day and is no cost, and open to all ages. You can take in Interactive Holistic Talks on a variety of topics. There will also be Youth Ballet, Bellydancers and Zumba Performances and it will run from 10am to 3pm. For more information you can call 395-1353
On May 4th from 10am – 3pm the Stemete7uw’I Friendship Centre Presents a Bobbie Crane Paint Party fundraiser at the Stemete7uw’I Center located on 106 Blackstock Road (behind St. Timothys Church) 12X16 “Alluring Twilight” You need to register by cash or cheque by April 26th. You can call Rob at 250-706-0385 to register. The Paint Party includes all of your supplies, moose stew, bannock and beverages as well as door prizes.
May 4th the 108 Heritage Site Ghost Hunt is on at 8pm sharp. Registration starts at 7:30pm. This is a Charity fundraiser for the 108 Historical society at a cost of $20.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the museum house the night of the Investigation. A maximum of 20 people per hunt (All participants must sign a waiver before the event) For more info call Dave at 250-945-4557 or Lona at 250-706-4902.
May 5-11 is Emergency Preparedness Week. Know the Risk! Make a Plan! Get a Kit! For more information Phone Emergency Support Services at 250-644 0146 or email getprepared@gc.ca.
The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce is having their Annual General Meeting on May 8th. 2019. AGM will be at the Valley Room at the 100 Mile Lodge behind the Red Coach. Join us for wine and snacks a networking! Doors open at 5:30pm. There will be a special presentation from Walter Bramselven regarding updates for the Mount Timothy Ski Resort . Please rsvp to manager@southcariboochamber.org.
On May 9th & 10th The Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre Association presents J. Poole Educations Services for a workshop for participants to gain perspective and strategies for supporting anxiety and challenging behavior and understanding autism for parents, caregivers and professionals who work with individuals with special needs. Registration is required, please call Marna at 250-609-2017.
May 10th you can check out the Phoenix tour – Mrs. McGinley’s gold rush Variety Show presented by the Newman & Wright Theater company Theater royal, Barkerville. Tickets are $25 per person at Donex or Evenbright.ca or $30 at the door. The Doors open at 6:30pm, on Friday Pay 10th and Martin Exeter Hall, just behind the Red Coach Inn. This is a special fundraiser in support of the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society.
May 11th The Annual Mother’s Day Strawberry Tea is being hosted by the Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Auxiliary. The Tea will be on from 1:30pm to 3pm on May 11th at the South Cariboo Health Centre Cafeteria.
Saturday May 11th at 7:00pm the Eclectica Community Choir is having their spring benefit concert. The concert is a fundraiser for 100 Mile Auxiliaries for Mill Site Lodge and Fischer Place. Admission is by cash donation.
The Iron Horse Pub & Grill in Lone Butte is having their Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet May 12th from 10:am to 3:pm. Loaded Breakfast: scrambled eggs, eggs benny, bacon, sausage, hash browns, yogurt and fruit and french toast. Complete with ham and scallop potatoes and pastries. $22.95. Let Mom sleep in and then take her out for a delicious brunch at the Horse.
May 12th the Interlakes Community Hall is holding a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast will start at 8:30am and run till 11:00am. This is keeping up the tradition of the Lions club hosting this breakfast and as always, Mother’s and kids under the age of 5 years are free. A full breakfast is $8.00 and a half breakfast are $4.50. For more information you can contact Maggie Benzing @ 250-593-0370.
On Monday, May 13th the Community Kitchen invite you to enjoy an opportunity to learn or refine your fundamental cooking skills while creating some unique and tasty recipes. This is a drop-in program and open to everyone over the age of 17 years, however please be advised that spaces are limited. You can join them in the Valley Room, just behind the Lodge and Red Coach Inn. The theme for this week is going to be Local food
The Age Friendly Society is teaming up with the Alzheimer Society of BC on May 16th at the Creekside Seniors Centre from 1-4pm. This session is for caregivers to help them with Understanding Communication & Behavior, finding ways to decrease the occurrence if behaviors that concern us and responding in supportive ways. The session is free to attend but pre-registration is required by calling 1-800-886-6946.
May 19th and 20th is the 52nd Annual Little Britches Rodeo in 100 Mile House. Kids 14 and under will compete in pole bending, barrell racing, stake racing and more! Ticket prices for spectators is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students, under 6 years entry is free. Sunday is food bank day with $1 from each gate pass purchased going to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Lots of raffles and prizes too!
