Don't miss this week:
Saturday, May 12
United Church Cookie Walk
Many varieties of cookies by the pound, a plant sale and a luncheon with a strawberry shortcake dessert highlight the annual United Church Cookie Walk. From 11 am to 1:30 pm at 6932 Crofton Street, visitors can choose their own cookies, then freeze them for summer picnics or sudden guests. For information, contact Doris Dixon at 604.485.6842 or [email protected].
Saturday, May 12
Le Carnaval
Le Carnaval provides fun for the whole family from 12 to 3 pm at École Côte du Soleil, 4368 Michigan Avenue. Features include games, face painting, a bouncy castle, silent auction, cotton candy, a cake walk, concession and much more.
Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fun.
Saturday, May 12
Move for Health Day
Runners and walkers/strollers can register now for a Move for Health Day community five-kilometre fun run/walk at Powell River Recreation Complex. The free event begins at 9:30 am for runners and 9:45 am for walkers/strollers. Participants will find the start line in the lower parking lot. For more information, call 604.485.2891.
Thursday, May 17
Seniors Together
Seniors Together Program topic this month is Wild Ocean Whale Society, whose founder Susan MacKay will give a presentation on local species and a society update. Catered lunch by The Convenient Chef will follow. Program takes place from 11 am to 1:30 pm in Evergreen Theatre at Powell River Recreation Complex. Registration is limited. Call 604.485.2891 to register in advance. No drop-ins accepted.
Here are the other events happening Around Town this coming week and beyond:
Saturday, May 12
Powell River VegFest takes place from 10 am to 4 pm at Brooks Secondary School. Features include food, cooking demos, local and visiting vendors showcasing vegan products, Dan and Sheanne Moskaluk from documentary film Eating You Alive, and Anna Pippus with We Animals and Animal Justice. For information, email [email protected].
Powell River Public Library is offering a Print-A-Baby Social from 1 to 2:30 pm in the First Credit Union Room. Non-toxic inks on quality paper, small hands and small feet will be replicated in vibrant colours for posterity. It is free, safe and fun. Babes and toddlers with guardians are welcome.
United Church Women will hold their Annual Cookie Walk from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Powell River United Church, featuring cookies by the pound, a plant sale and luncheon with strawberry shortcake dessert. Come out for a pre-Mother’s Day lunch. For information, call Doris at 604.485.6842.
Powell River Public Library hosts Tech Savvy: Digital Photography, at 1:30 pm at Gillies Bay Seniors’ Centre. Learn strategies for digital photography, including techniques for taking better photos, basic photo editing and managing digital files. To register, call 604.485.4796 ext. 206, or email at [email protected].
Tidal Art Centre grand opening takes place from 1 to 5 pm at 9971 Finn Bay Road in Lund. Everyone is invited to attend the opening of the new studios.
Powell River’s Young Naturalists will search for water dragons at 10 am at Willingdon Beach Campsite near the road entrance. Dress for wading, bring a magnifying glass if you have one and an adult. Arrive on time and have fun. Attendance is by donation. For information, call 604.487.4001 or 604.487.9149.
Sunday, May 13
Spiritual Café meets 2 to 4 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre. Topic of discussion will be: Where do we get our moral ethic from. For information, call 604.483.9277. This is the last meeting of the season.
Monday, May 14
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm at Texada Elementary School. Ready, Set and Learn, along with StrongStart, will be on board. To find other dates and locations for this week, go tosuccessby6powellriver.caorsd47.bc.ca, or call 604.485.2132.
Wednesday, May 16
Lawn bowling takes place every Wednesday at 6:45 pm at Powell River Lawn Bowling Club in Townsite. New members are welcome to try it out.
Thursday, May 17
Malaspina Naturalists Club welcomes back Rick Harbo, 7 pm at Trinity Hall, United Church. Rick will speak about the seashore life of the Strait of Georgia. Learn about sea-life, including plainfin midshipman fish. Refreshments available. For information, call 604.485.0077.
Saturday, May 19
Powell River Public Library hosts author Marie Maccagno and her presentation on The Chocolate Pilgrim, a story of travelling through northern Spain and healing from difficult life experiences, at 2 pm at the library. The event opens with singer-storyteller Colleen Kelba, author of Inhale, and her story of overcoming an abusive relationship. For information call 604.485.4796, extension 206.
Brooks Interact Club car wash will be held from 10 am to 3 pm at the Canadian Tire parking lot. Donations will be used for community and international projects by this group, which is part of Rotary for high school students.
Sunday, May 20
Powell River Spring Garden Tour features a self-guided tour of beautiful local gardens from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $15. Lunch by Laughing Oyster Restaurant will be available at Diana’s garden, 4310 Westview Avenue. Proceeds from ticket sales go to an annual scholarship, greenspace and garden projects for the community. For information, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 22
ORCA Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10 to 11:30 am at Tla’amin Child Development Resource Centre. To find other dates for this week for the ORCA Bus please visit the websites at successby6powellriver.caorsd47.bc.ca, or call 604.485.2132.
Powell River Garden Club holds its monthly meeting at 7:15 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre. Topic: Growing and Harvesting with Food-Safe in Mind.
Powell River Academy of Music concert series presents Spring Sing at 7:30 pm at James Hall. Tickets are $18 for adults and free for students 18 and under with a student ticket voucher. For information, call 604.485.9633 or go to powellriveracademy.org.
Friday, May 25
Annual Seafood Chowder Challenge, a Northside Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser and silent auction, takes place at 5:30 pm at Tla’amin Salish Centre, with 10 businesses donating sample chowders. Admission is $25. Tickets available at Sunlund By-The-Sea, Boardwalk Cafe, River City Coffee, Tourism Powell River and Cottage Creek Bake Shop.
Powell River Public Library presents author Peter Robinson at 7 pm at the library. The award-winning mystery writer will read from his novels, which feature detective chief inspector Alan Banks. For information, call 604.485.4796 ext. 206.
Saturday, May 26
Electoral Reform, Citizens Information Session takes place at 2 pm at the library. Hear analysis of proposed changes from MLA Nicholas Simons, former MLA Gordon Wilson, Powell River Regional District director Colin Palmer and Fair Vote Powell River representative Bill Smith. For information, call 604.485.4796 ext. 206.
Sunday, May 27
Rotary Club of Powell River’s Annual Bike Safety Rodeo takes place from 10 am to 2 pm at the First Credit Union parking lot. Youngsters 12 and under will receive safety tips and all participants will be eligible for prizes, including bikes, helmets and other accessories.
ONGOING
Cinch Games
Cinch card games are played weekly at 7 pm on Mondays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, 6811 Alexander Street. Newcomers are welcome to attend.
Community Coalition
Powell River Community Coalition meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in room 152 at Vancouver Island University.
Community Foundation
Powell River Community Foundation provides a guest speaker to appear at community organization meetings. To arrange for a speaker leave a message at 604.483.8678, or email [email protected]. A volunteer will call back to discuss a date and answer questions about the foundation and its local contribution.
Community Health
Powell River Community Health holds a youth clinic from 3:30 to 5:30 pm every Tuesday at Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. This clinic offers free and confidential health services to youth. For more information, call 604.485.3310.
Concert Band
Powell River Community Concert Band, directed by Roy Carson, meets 7:30 to 9 pm Thursdays in the Brooks Secondary School band room, 5400 Marine Avenue. Students and adults with basic musical experience on brass, reed or percussion instruments are needed and welcome. For information, call Read or Hanna at 604.485.5971.
Cranberry Community Hall Association
Cranberry Hall provides an affordable, versatile space for meetings and events at 6828 Cranberry Street. A song circle takes place on the second Sunday of each month and an acoustic coffeehouse takes place on the last Sunday by donation. For times or information, email [email protected] or go to cranhall.org.
Crib
Wednesday evening cribbage takes place at 7 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, upper level. For more information, call 604.483.1642.
Thursday evening crib club games start at 7 pm at Lang Bay Hall. For more information, call 604.578.8465.
Cubs
First Powell River Cubs meets from 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursdays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged eight to 10. For more information, call Donna Shaw at 604.483.2088.
Dart Association
Powell River Dart Association holds dart nights at 7:30 pm every Monday at Royal Canadian Legion Powell River Branch 164. The association is looking for new players.
Dragon Boat
Paddling for Life dragon boat team practice takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Shinglemill dock. New paddlers are welcome to try it out. For information, call 604.485.3828.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Powell River Duplicate Bridge Club plays three times a week, including 9:30 am on Mondays, 7 pm on Tuesdays and 2 pm on Thursdays at the Alano Club, 5903 Arbutus Street. For more information, call 604.485.4430.
Faith Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Church food cupboard is open from 12 to 1 pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 4811 Ontario Avenue.
Everyone on any journey of faith is welcome to worship beginning at 10 am on Sundays at Faith Lutheran Church, corner of Ontario Avenue and Alberni Street. Everyone is welcome.
Forest Wardens
Junior Forest Wardens meets at 7 pm on Wednesdays at Edgehill Elementary School. For more information, call Mickey McCracken at 604.487.9482.
Garden Club
Powell River Garden Club meets at 7 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month January to June and September to November at Cranberry Seniors Centre, corner of Manson Avenue and Cranberry Street, for an enjoyable evening with interesting garden information, tea and coffee, exchanges and community support.
Genealogy
Powell River Genealogy group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the last Sunday of every month with an aim to obtain resource material and help interested persons begin their own family history. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Alice McNair at 604.414.5733.
Girl Guides
Girl Guides of Canada meet Wednesdays at Henderson Elementary School. Sparks, ages five and six, meet from 4 to 5 pm. Brownies, ages seven and eight, meet from 5 to 6:30 pm. Girls nine through 15 meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For information, call 604.483.3234.
Girl Guides of Canada, Kelly Creek, meet from 4 to 5:30 pm every Wednesday at Kelly Creek Community Church, 2380 Zilinsky Road. For more information, call Pat Lewis at 604.487.9238.
Knitted Knockers
Knitted Knockers are available on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 pm at the Powell River Hospital Foundation office, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For information, call Shirley Koleszar at 604.485.5540.
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club of Powell River meets at 7 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For location and more information, call 604.578.8465.
Library
Powell River Public Library presents Kid’s Writing Group for ages eight to 10 from 3 to 4 pm on Fridays at the library. The one-hour, drop-in group will explore writing through exercises, discussion and more. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or [email protected].
Powell River Public Library presents Young Writer’s Writing Group for ages 11 and up from 4 to 5 pm on Fridays at the library. Participants will learn new skills and practice writing in a welcoming, inclusive environment. No registration required. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or [email protected].
Powell River Public Library hosts free board game nights from 5 to 8 pm every Wednesday and Friday at the library, 100-6975 Alberni Street. Open to all ages. Participants under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Call 604.485.4796 or email [email protected] for more information.
Join lively and animated discussions with Powell River Public Library’s afternoon book club from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month at the library. Membership is open to all. For more information, call 604.485.4796.
Powell River Public Library presents Zine Lab for ages eight and up from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays at the library. Participants will combine old and new technology to create their own homemade magazines. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or [email protected].
Lions Club
Lions Club meetings are held at 7 pm on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Snickers Restaurant on Marine Avenue. For more information, call Dean Gerhart at 604.485.9288.
MS Support
Cranberry Seniors’ Centre hosts MS Support Group meetings at 10 am on the second Monday of each month. For more information, call 604.485.2037.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous holds meetings at 7 pm every Friday in room 3018, Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue. An addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live.
Pain Support
People in Pain holds People in Pain Support Group meeting from 2 to 4 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at Powell River General Hospital in the meeting room downstairs next to the cafeteria. Admission is free. For information, call Heather at 778.227.8047 or email [email protected]
Parenting
Parents Together takes place from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesdays at Cranberry Child Development Centre, 6831 Artaban Street. Parents who are concerned about their teenage children’s choices or unsure how to support their teenage children are welcome. For information or to register, call 604.483.4042, extension 207, or email [email protected].
Pasta Dinners
Powell River United Church hosts pasta dinners from 4:30 to 6 pm on Mondays at the church, 6932 Crofton Street. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
Powell River 4-H Clubs
4-H Clubs are accepting new members ages 9 to 19 for regular project work. Projects available are Cloverbuds (ages 6 to 8), sewing, crafting, foods and animals. Each club meets on different days. For more information, call Maureen Venables at 604.485.4534 or Helena Rogers at 604.485.5200.
Powell River Women in Business
Powell River Women in Business events are held at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month; members and non-members are welcome For details, go to prwomeninbusiness.com.
Radio Club
Powell River Amateur Radio Club and Powell River Amateur Repeater Society meet at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Westview Flying Club. Emergency Radio Communication Unit meets at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. New members are welcome. For information, email [email protected].
Powell River Amateur Radio Club provides support to obtain a HAM radio operator licence. Morse code is not needed to obtain a licence and there is an accredited examiner in Powell River. For more information, call 604.223.4345 or email [email protected].
Reach to Recovery
Reach to Recovery provides hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. Service offers one-on-one counselling with trained counsellors for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and provides information. For more information, call Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Leslie at 604.483.9120.
Red Hat Society
Powell River Sunshine Pearls, members of the Red Hat Society, meet for lunch on the third Tuesday of every month. The chapter is seeking new members who wish to have fun and frivolity. For more information, call Louise at 604.485.7444 or Irene at 604.485.3882.
Rotary Club of Powell River
Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise meets 7:15 to 8:15 am Tuesdays at Town Centre Hotel. Be a guest and listen to interesting speakers on a variety of topics. No fee to attend as a guest. For information, contact Kim Miller at 604.485.4051.
Rotary Club of Powell River meets at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays at Julie’s Airport Café. To make a difference in the community, join the club.
Salvation Army
Salvation Army and Lighthouse Community Church presents Faith Weaver Friends from 6:30 to 8 pm Wednesdays at Salvation Army. Features include games, music and snack-it cafe. Cost is $15 per child or $25 per family for one year. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 604.414.7243.
Everyone is welcome to attend and sing hymns at 10:30 am Sundays at the church, 4500 Joyce Avenue. Voices will be accompanied by piano or organ. For more information, call 604.485.6067.
Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish country dancing is held from 6:45 to 9 pm every Monday in the Westview Elementary School gym. This form of dancing is usually done with sets of six or eight people. For more information, call 604.485.6801.
Scouts
First Powell River Scouts meet from 7 to 9 pm on Mondays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys age 11 to 14. For more information, call Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.
Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49
Bridge is played on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm and Fridays from 1 to 4 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre. Other activities taking place at the centre include carpet bowling, crib, strength and balance exercises and Tai Chi. For more information, call 604.414.9456 or visit powellriverseniors.ca.
Sexual Awareness for Everyone
SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Clinic offers free and confidential health services at Powell River Community Health, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For more information, or to book an appointment, call community health at 604.485.3310.
Sexual health clinic
Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic will open from 5 to 7 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month at Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Access low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more.
Single Seniors
Single Seniors meet at 5 pm on the third Sunday of every month at Trinity Hall, United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. For information about the gatherings, which feature either a potluck or catered dinner, call 604.483.6658.
Soup Kitchen
St. Joseph's Hall hosts a soup kitchen from 12 to 1 pm every Friday. The hall is adjacent to Assumption Church on Glacier Street.
StrongStart
StrongStart early learning programs are available for children birth to pre-kindergarten at Kelly Creek Community School, James Thomson, Henderson and Westview elementary schools, and on the ORCA Bus. These are free drop-in sessions with snacks provided. Each child’s birth certificate is required for registration. For information, call Rita at 604.485.6271, ext 2244.
Sunshine Coast Cloggers
Sunshine Coast Cloggers meet at 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings at Powell River Christian School.
Sunshine Speakers
Sunshine Speakers meet from 7 to 8:30 pm every Thursday at Oceanview Education Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fun of losing the fear of public speaking. For information, call 604.485.2732.
Powell River Stroke Recovery meets 9:30 am to 12:45 pm Tuesdays, September through June, at the Powell River Legion. We are happy to visit with anyone who has had a stroke, when requested by the stroke survivor or support person. For information, call Sandy at 604.489.0024, or Barb at 604.485.5950.
Tai Chi
Taoist tai chi classes are held 10 to 11:30 am and 6:30 to 8 pm Wednesdays and 10 to 11:30 am on Saturdays at Trinity Hall, United Church.
Therapeutic Riding Association
Therapeutic Riding Association provides opportunities for volunteers to enjoy fresh air, exercise and guaranteed big smiles, 45 minutes a day or more, Monday to Thursday at Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds. No experience is necessary, training is provided and hours are flexible. For more information, call Dusty at 604.485.0177.
Trail Riders Club
Powell River Trail Riders Club meets at 7:30 pm on the first Monday (except holidays) every month at the Paradise Exhibition Grounds clubhouse.
Townsite tours
Townsite Heritage Society’s Townsite tours take place on an advanced-booking basis starting at Henderson House Museum, 6211 Walnut Street. For more information, email [email protected] or call 604.483.3901.
12 Steps
Circle of CARE (confidential, accepting, respectful, encouraging) is held from 7 to 9 pm every Wednesday at Elders/Cultural Centre, 4940 Salish Drive. The only requirement to attend is the desire for healthy relationships. For more information about this codependent’s anonymous group, call Robbi at 604.483.4474 or visit coda.org.
United Church
Powell River United Church holds Sunday services at 10:30 am every week at the church, 6932 Crofton Street.
Vintage Cars
Powell River Chapter of Vintage Car Club of Canada meets at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month at Westview Flying Club. Ownership not required, just interest. Occasionally, special functions are held at other locations. For information and location of the next meeting, call Doug at 604.413.2214.
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Aikido
Powell River Aikikai, self defence, the art of peace, instruction takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For information, call 604.483.4695 or email [email protected]. Sessions are provided by a Canadian Aikido Federation accredited instructor.
Air Cadets
22 Red Knight Powell River Air Cadets meets between 6:30 to 9:30 pm Thursdays at Timberlane Barracks.
Al Anon
Al Anon meets at 8 pm on Monday nights at Powell River United Church and 7:30 pm on Thursdays at the Lutheran Church. For more information, call 604.485.8474.
Art Studio
Powell River Fine Arts Club studio space is open daily at 5395 Timberlane Avenue. Members create pottery, quilting, weaving, spinning, mixed-media and painting crafts in a supportive, cooperative and fun environment with mentoring and good fellowship. New members are welcome. For information, call 604.483.3586.
Art Society
Malaspina Art Society meets from 6 to 7 pm on the first Tuesday of each month, excluding July and August at Vancouver Island University, 7085 Nootka Street.
Bagpipes and Drums
Clansman Pipe Band offers free bagpipe and drum lessons to potential band members of all ages. Student pipers buy their own practice chanter and tutor book. Drumming students buy a practice pad and sticks. Band uniform will be provided. For information, call pipe major Ian Richmond at 604.344.2200.
Back Country Horsemen
Back Country Horsemen of BC, Powell River, meets on the first Friday of every month at a location to be decided. Everyone welcome to attend. For more information, call 604.487.9182.
Beavers
First Powell River Beavers meets from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesdays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged five to seven. For more information, call Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.
Boxing
Powell River Boxing Club opens for sparring, training and the use of speed bags, heavy bags, skip ropes and exercise equipment from 5 to 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Oceanview Educational Centre. Admission is free or by donation. For more information, call Les at 604.485.7095.
Breastfeeding
Parent-led breastfeeding support group meets 10 am to 12 pm on the last Monday of each month at Family Place, Town Centre Mall. Anyone interested in breastfeeding information and support is welcome to attend. For more information, call 604.485.2706.
Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer Survivors’ exercise group meets from 4 to 5:30 pm every Monday except holidays at 7053B Glacier Street. This is an exercise group for breast cancer survivors. For more information, call Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Delores at 604.485.2420.
Camera Club
Malaspina Camera Club meets at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the community room at Westview Elementary School. For more information, call Niels Voss at 604.485.6963 or Steven Grover at 604.485.5333.
Canadian Council of the Blind
Canadian Council of the Blind meets at 2 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Kiwanis Club of Powell River, 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. For information, call Rudy at 604.485.5545.
Carlson Community Club
Carlson Community Club hosts fish and chips night every Wednesday, 5 to 7 pm at 4463 Joyce Avenue. This event is open to everybody. For more information, call 604.485.4571.
Carlson Community Club hosts steak night every Friday, 5 pm to 7 pm at 4463 Joyce Avenue. This event is open to everybody. For more information, call 604.485.4571.
Chamber of Commerce
Powell River Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly luncheons with guest speakers. Everyone welcome. For more information, or to receive monthly email invites to chamber events, call the chamber office at 604.485.4051, email [email protected] or visit powellriverchamber.com.
Choirs
Powell River Chorus holds rehearsals at 7:30 pm every Wednesday in James Hall at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. For more information, call Janice Gunn at 604.485.3825.
Spirit of Community Choir gets together from 7 to 8:15 pm on Thursdays at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in.
