Friday February 21st
Mother Sun band touches down in Williams Lake, with special guest Gabriel Holmes. Live at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre, Friday, February 21st, doors open at 7:00 pm, show to get going at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the event are available at The Bean Counter, Open Book and Red Shreds. Buy your tickets early and save: $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door. All ages welcome! Mother Sun’s rad tunes mingle psych rock, jazz elements, punk and surf tones and always take you on a journey. Caramel Clouds, their debut album, was released late in 2019, is musically steeped in nostalgia and good vibes.
Toonie Skate takes place at the Cariboo Memorial Complex from 12:30t o 2 pm.
Baby Time from 2:30pm to 3:00pm, Providing that you are never too young to learn if you’re having fun.
Saturday February 22nd
Tumble and Play from 10:00am – 11:30am. Come on down to Marie Sharpe for a free play time with mats and balls, for ages 0 to 5-year-old.
Adult Cross-Country Ski Lessons from 10:00am to 11:30am at Bull Mtn. We are so fortunate to have Gary Carlson visiting and has agreed to put on two ski lessons. If you’re looking to improve your technique these sessions are a great opportunity. Limited space and just a few spots left. Please pre-register at info@williamslakecrosscountryskiclub.ca You’ll be glad you did.
The Wells International Gourmet Ski has been the main fundraiser for WATS for over 10 years. Participants get to experience a few of the things that make Wells great: the skiing, the company, the gorgeous natural setting, and the delicious food produced in our humble kitchens!Ski as much or as little as you would like, eat fantastic International cuisine at four food stations along the way, and join us for hot drinks and desserts at the finale. Get dressed up in your most ridiculous costumes for a chance to win great prizes! Stay in Wells for the evening and join us at the Sunset Theatre for our popular Winter Film Fest. *Registration is limited and the event frequently sells out, so mark your calendars to check here for tickets, in early January.*
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ski and Eat!
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Costume Awards & Desserts
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM2019 WELLS INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
BCBRA Barrel Racing at the Eagle View Equestrian Centre from 1 pm to 3 pm
Writers Café from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Come and listen as we share some of our creative writings, we invite any aspiring writers to join us and share some of your writing as well.
Stampede Association Dinner & Auction starts at 5:00pm at the Elks Hall. Tickets will be available at Margett’s Meats and Re/Max Realty
Library Family Film Matinee starts at 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Williams Lake Library. February’s Family Film Matinee selection is “Paddington 2” starring Hugh Bonneville and Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington. Based on the books by Michael Bond, this sequel has Paddington looking to get a gift for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th. birthday only to be thwarted by a villainous actor played with relish and panache by Hugh Grant. This film has all the heart, joy and magic of its predecessor and is full of adventure and fun. It is also rated General, so good for the whole family. The film will be screened in the library’s Program Room at 3 pm on Saturday February 22nd. and, as always, snacks and refreshments will be provided. And all for the marvelous price of no money at all. That’s right, free! Looking forward to seeing you.
Tail Gate Party from 6:30pm to 12:00am at Boston Pizza. Join us for an opportunity to mingle with rep and chat about beer, munch on some pizza at this pre-festival warm-up evening.
Tuesday February 25th
Story Time from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Williams Lake Library, For ages 2 to 5
Mom’s Life from 11:00am until 12:00pm. Drop in every Tuesday. Come on out and snack and chat with fellow new Mom’s and Dad’s.
Wednesday February 26th
Ladies Drop in Colouring from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Drop in Colouring at the Women’s Contact Society 51 A Fourth Ave Williams Lake BC. Supplies and refreshments are provided
Thursday February 27th
CODA Teen Vocal Group from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. At St Peters Anglican Church come and lend your pipes for ages 9 to 17.
