Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress.net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.
LONE BUTTE
The Interlakes Cattlebelles and the Canadian Agriculture Safety Association team up to present a Tractor Safety Workshop on Feb. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information call Reg Steward at 250-305-6427 or 250- 392-5937 or Chad Stewart at 250-320-6099.
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The SPCA is holding a discussion for their annual Cupcake Day at the A&W on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. They’re looking for more bakers.
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The next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held in the Multipurpose room of the South Cariboo Health Centre, 555, Birch Ave., [behind 100 Mile District Hospital], on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m. Info: Philip 250-395-3925.
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The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts is sponsoring a Music Performance Workshop with acclaimed Singer/Clinician Tracy Fehr on Feb. 25 at the Martin Exeter Hall. There will be a Junior Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon (fee $20), and an Intermediate/Senior Workshop from 1:30 to 4 p.m. (fee $20). Pre-registration by Feb. 17 is preferred. For more information contact Lynda Lipsett 250-706-9997 or Ginny- Lou Alexander 250-395-3555.
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Lone Butte 4H Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser on Feb. 25, to purchase some much needed livestock equipment at 5995 Hwy 24. Tickets are $10 each and include dinner, live auction, silent auction and 50/50 draw. Tickets are available at Lazy B Tack and Feed or from any club member.
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Kathy Provost, SIL Outreach Worker, is facilitating an ASIST workshop on Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training on Feb. 27 and 28 at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Coffee breaks and lunches will be served at the Stemete7uw’I Friendship Centre. Cost is $295.00 per individual, which includes materials, lunch and coffee breaks. The non-profit rate is $170.00. To register, contact Kathy Provost at CMHA 250-395-4883.
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The next Overeaters Anonymous meeting is Wednesday, March 1 at the South Cariboo Health Centre (555 Cedar Ave). For more information call Anita at 604-791-6595 or e-mail: anitaedwards5535@gmail.com.
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The 100 Mile House Hospital Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting will be held March 1, in the Multi-Purpose Room at the hospital (555 Cedar Ave) at 1 p.m. New members are always welcome. For further information please contact President Marg Gammie at 250-395-1250 or e-mail: gammie2@telus.net
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The Women in Focus Photography Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group is open to all skill levels.
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The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations from the general public. For drop-off information, call Debbra at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250-395-5155, or Loaves & Fishes Outreach at 250-395-2708, or the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre at 250-395-4093, or the 100 Mile Food Bank at 250-395-3923.
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The Family History Centre at 93 Mile is open by appointment only Monday to Friday – daytime or evenings – to all who wish to search our records for their ancestors. Please call Marjorie for an appointment at 250-395-3390.
FOREST GROVE
The Walking Group meets at the Forest Grove Fire Hall every Monday at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Information: Richard at 250-397-2876.
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The canteen at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. There is pool and poker on Thursdays. For information, call 250-395-2511.
LAC LA HACHE
The Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre has weekly activities, including Zumba on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and Balance Strength at 10:30 a.m., Cardio Combo on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Pilates Plus at 10:30 a.m., Canasta on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and TOPSBC on Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They also have Bluegrass Jam Sessions every fourth Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information contact Judy at 250-396-7298.
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The Compassionate Friends Support Group for bereaved parents and family is having monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at BJ’s Donut Hut.
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The South Cariboo Genealogy Group has a professional researcher available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 100 Mile House Library Branch. For more information, contact Shelley at 250-395-3364.
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StrongStart at Mile 108 Elementary School is free, so drop in and play. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For information, call the school at 250-791-5221 or Jennifer Jones at 250-318-8486.
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q Weight Awareness Incentive Team (WAIT) meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building. Information: Sue at 250-395-1981 or Lorraine at 250-791-5520.
LAC LA HACHE
StrongStart at Lac la Hache Elementary School is free, so drop in and play with Jennifer Jones. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For information, call the school at 250-396-7230 or Jennifer at 250-396-7320.
LAC LA HACHE
The Lac la Hache Community Club monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Membership is $5 per year. Information: Judy at 250-396-7298.
WATCH LAKE
The Watch Lake/Green Lake Community Association meets the third Monday of every month at the Watch Lake Community Hall. Social at 7 p.m.; meetings commence at 7:30. Information or to book the hall: Tanya Richards at 250-456-7783.
