The Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association is looking for help with their butterfly project! Each year they host a Christmas Remembrance tree event. If you or someone you know can crochet and is willing to lend a hand they could really use your help, please email Suzannah Meir at Suzannah.Meir@northernhealth.ca. You could also call or text her at 250-991-1244.
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Until the end of March
Quesnel Bakery
For the 8th year the Quesnel Bakery is supporting Epilepsy Quesnel for EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH with their scrumptious EPILEPSY COOKIES and OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM DONUTS. This year’s funds are for Epilepsy Research and the Seizure Investigation Unit at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). They have the place decked out with purple everywhere, and even the COOKIE MONSTER is getting in on the action! $6.00 per package
Quesnel Arts and Rec Centre
Spring Break 2021
500 North Star Road
IMAGINATION PARK SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP
Are you looking for something fun and exciting this spring break for your Kindergarten -12yr old? If so, then look no further! The kids will take part in cooking, crafts, pottery, sports and swimming! All our camps are led by trained and dedicated staff with an emphasis on active learning and fun! While exploring the camp, your children will participate in cooperative games, activities, arts, crafts and much more! If you would like to know more you can call 250-992-8200 or visit their Facebook page for more programs.
Quesnel Youth Lounge
Fridays 7 PM – 9:30 PM
365 Kinchant Street
Youth Lounge is now open 7-9:30 PM Friday nights. Youth must register ASAP at youthlounge.ca. Youth need support and the Youth Lounge is there to support them whatever that need may be. The Youth lounge is low intensity and the contact is essential well being in our youth.
Email: youthlounge@reformationhouse.ca
Spring Break Adventure Packages
For pick up or email
Are you looking for a new idea to help keep your children busy for spring break? Get them a spring break adventure package! Activities include; scavenger hunts, birding, vermicomposting, waste reduction, nature journaling, nature crafts and more! Contact Laurie at: ecosprouts@bakercreek.org or PM Baker Creek Enhancement Society on Facebook to get your package. They are available by donation.
Quesnel Minor Baseball
Registration
It’s time to register for minor baseball! Forms and information can be found at quesnelminorbaseball.ca. They are always looking for volunteers. Baseball knowledge is a bonus, not a prerequisite. Also they’re in need of Directors and Coaches.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Quesnel
“I Pledge”
The cohort of the Social Service Workers Program at the College of New Caledonia have a Fundraiser on right now to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Quesnel (BBBSQ). BBBSQ are a vital community resource and have been impacted by Covid in terms of being able to access and raise funds to cover their valuable programs. The fundraiser is “I pledge” and the idea is you pledge $10 and ask 10 of your friends to do the same. You can drop your pledges off at the BBBSQ office (Reid Street beside Quesnel Bakery) or send a etransfer to sthom3483@outlook.com
Spring Break Dance Camp
Mon. March 15 – Fri. March 19
352 Anderson Dr. 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Looking for something fun, active and creative for your child to participate in this Spring Break? Join Gold Pan City Dance’s Spring Break Dance Camp! Learn some new skills in a variety of dance forms, play games and get crafty with us! Drop off at 9:30am and pick up at 3:30pm. Spring Break Dance Camp is $180 all included. Due to Covid, space is very limited. Message their facebook page to register or for more information!
Babysitters Course
Tues. March 16 – Wed. March 17
Arts & Rec Centre 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
This course offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. $90.80/$113.50
Ukulele 101
Tues. March 16 & Thur. March 18
Arts & Rec Centre 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Ages 7-12yrs, come Join Lacey as she shows you how to get started on the right note. Over the week you will build on skills, proper fretting, hand and picking technique and much more to get you on your way to playing around the campfire this summer with friends and family. We have Ukulele’s for students to use or please feel free to bring your own from home. For more information go to https://loom.ly/CvKSi78
St. Patrick’s Day Pace & Pint 2021
Wed. March 17th – Sun. March 21st
Your favorite time
This is a virtual 5k Walk or Run fundraiser with Profits being donated to the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre. Register in person at Reason 2 Run, email to reason2run@shaw.ca or by mail to 428 Reid Street Quesnel, BC V2J 2M6. Once registered with Reason 2 Run, you can pick up your bib in person or curbside at 428 Reid Street, or have it mailed to the address specified on your registration. Your 5 km run or walk is to be done Virtually, (on your own) between the dates March 17th – March 21st at a location of your choice. Once completed, you will take your bib as proof of registration to the Barkerville Brewing Co. where you will receive 1 post race pint (19 and older) or non-alcoholic beverage (under 19) courtesy of the Barkerville Brewery Co.
Collaboration For Well Being
Wed. March 17th
Online 1:00 PM
The Forestry Initiatives Program and the Canadian Mental Health Association are partnering to host free in-person and online information sessions to help improve the public’s sense of safety and wellbeing following the 2017 and 2018 wildfires. Session 1 is Wildfire Preparedness & Resiliency During Times of Disaster. This presentation will discuss the characteristics of mental health and resiliency and how to increase both. Join Mary Lu from the CMHA for a 1-hour zoom presentation followed by a Q&A period. For more information visit the Quesnel CMHA facebook page.
Self Portrait in Oils Workshop
Fri. March 19 – Sat. Mar. 20
371 Reid St. 9 AM – 1:30 PM
Paint a self portrait in oils in this two day workshop. Small group size, each person will have their own work station, you will be guided through the process from sketch to final details. Bring a reference photo and/or mirror and items or images that inspire you. Supply fee covers all supplies. Workshop $150 Supplies $25. To register call 250-255-7930.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Saturday March 20
W.F. Timber Park 10 AM – 2 PM
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel is hosting their Donate Clothing to Change Kids’ Lives fundraiser! They accept men’s, woman’s, and children’s clothing. Plus they take purses, wallets, bags, towels, bedding, and jewelry as well. They kindly ask that you have items bagged or boxed with BBBS labeled on them.
Instant Pot 101
Saturday March 20
Online 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Join Lynda Atkinson for a 1 1/2 hour workshop and learn some of the tricks of using a multicooker to cook your meals quickly, using product from your garden, and cheaper cuts of meat. They will cover the use of the multicooker to preserve garden product in flavourful and healthy sauces, soups, and stews that can be popped into the freezer. The workshop is $15, to register go to empoweringfamilyhealth.blogspot.com
Perogie Fundraiser
Sunday March 21
Order cutoff March 18
Ashely Schmidt is going above and beyond to help fundraise for Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Society. She is going to make perogies for the people! You can message her on facebook to order a dozen spinach & feta, potato cheddar, or both.
Bliss! Burger Fest for Epilepsy
Friday March 26
462B Anderson Dr. 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Bliss and Quesnel Bakery are teaming up so you can have a fulfilling way of supporting epilepsy! For just $10 you can get a Bliss burger with caesar salad and an old fashion sour cream donut from Quesnel Bakery. They are doing pre-orders only so be sure to call by March 23. 250-992-7066
Ducks Unlimited
Available now
Although they can’t have a banquet this year they have come up with another way for you to support Ducks Unlimited and get your change to win some amazing DUC prizes! They are selling tickets, $20 each or three for $50, that will include an early bird draw. To purchase your tickets please contact Ray Kinloch 250-747-8313, Russ or Pat Bolitho 250-992-3485, Carl Olson 250-992-7749 or Bev Murray @ Hub Insurance 250-983-8809.
Free Tax Clinics
Till the end of April
Spirit Centre
If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation there are volunteers that will do your tax return. If you’d like more information or would like to book an appointment you can call Sharron 250-747-2132, Frank 250-747-2220, or Ron 250-316-0330.
