Quesnel & District 4-H
Fundraiser
Online until March 1, 2021
Quesnel & District 4-H is having a district fundraiser to help raise funds for their exciting Show and Sale at the end of August! Please show your support and stock up on some amazing seeds for your vegetable garden and flower beds.
Click here for details https://www.facebook.com/quesnel4H
Cariboo Ski Touring Club
Every Wednesday after 5:00 PM
Hallis Lake Ski Centre
Cariboo Ski Touring Club is offering Promo Night Skiing! Every Wednesday after 5pm Day pass for $5, Rental of Classic skis $5, Rental of Skate skis $11, and the rental Shop is open until 9pm. Come for a ski under the lights! https://caribooski.ca/ for more information
Help Crochet
Now
QDHPCA
The Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association is looking for help with their butterfly project! Each year they host a Christmas Remembrance tree event. People who are missing loved ones can stop by, write a note for their loved one, hang it on the tree, take a symbolic butterfly and turn on a light bulb. If you or someone you know can crochet and is willing to lend a hand they could really use your help in making the 1000 they’re going for. If you would like a pattern on paper or to be supplied the yarn, please email Suzannah Meir at Suzannah.Meir@northernhealth.ca. You could also call or text her at 250-991-1244.
Lion’s Club Flea Market
Saturday February 27
2391 Hydraulic Rd 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Quesnel Lion’s Club is having their flea market on the 27th! All are welcome to come find their treasure. They ask that you please wear a mask. Sorry, they’re are not accepting donations at this time.
Expressive Acrylic Painting
Tuesday March 2
375 Reid St 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Lean about expressive acrylic painting with Simone Buck in this workshop for beginners. Try your hand at something new! Held in the Reid Street studios, registration at The Space Above Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10 – 2 or call 250-255-7930.
Wood Block Transfer
Friday March 5
375 Reid St 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wild & Posh designs offers their first workshop at Reid Street Studios. Join them to create a unique 8″ x 10″ thick reclaimed wood block. You will paint then apply a your chosen transfer of flowers or fern. Set for March 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Register at The Space Above or contact 250.255.7930. $65 + tax all supplies included
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.
Puppeteer/Ventriloquist Workshop
Mon. March 15 – Fri. March 19
Arts & Rec Centre 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Children, youth, and adults will use their creative input throughout this fun workshop! Kellie Haines will help you build your puppet, come up with its voice and learn the movements. 6-12 year old (with an adult) 9:00 – 12:00 and 13 & up 1:00 – 4:00. Partial bursaries are available. For more information click here.
Spring Break Adventure Packages
For pick up
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.
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
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.
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.
