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Valemount
MONs Family Place Drop-In is on Mondays from 9am-noon with Hannah. Come for the connection with other families, parenting resources and fun for you and your 0-6 year old children at RVCS (99 Gorse St) unless location otherwise stated. For more information call 1-844-324-2004 or email: [email protected].
Upcoming events:
Mar 18 –St. Patrick’s Day crafts
Mar 25 –Centennial Park playdate and hot chocolate
TUES March 12 Valemount Gymnastics Association AGM 6:30 pm at the Valemount Library. Anyone interested in the future of a gymnastics program in Valemount is encouraged to attend. Enthusiastic, committed parents are needed to form a new board.
THUR MAR 14 Free Seniors Luncheon 12pm – 3pm at the Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse St; Free lunch, activities, conversation about aging in place and survey about health priorities. Organized by Elder Collaborative and partnered with RVCS & Emergency Support Services. Funded by BCCRN. No registration required.
SAT March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Dance at the Valemount Curling Club. 19+, tickets $20 pre-sold, doors open at 9pm.
SAT March 23 Drop in between 1 pm to 3pm at the Valemount Legion Branch to honour Gail & Harold Corley, who will be moving from Valemount. They first arrived in Valemount in May of 1972 and in August of 1976 they returned and settled in for the long haul. They raised their kids, and worked hard until they retired, Harold from the bush and then from delivering propane and Gail up and quit sorting your mail. Come say goodbye.
THURS Apr 11th Valemount Sport Days Association Annual General Meeting 6:30p.m. at the Goat newspaper office. Everyone welcome! Help us plan this year’s Valemountain Days June 7-9th, 2024!
Ongoing Valemount Events
MON through FRIs The Valemount Seed Library is available in our lobby during business hours at RVCS Valemount (99 Gorse St). Office hours: Monday 10am-6pm and Tuesday to Thursday 8am-4pm. Come take free seeds to grow in your garden this summer. By saving seeds, we can maintain genetic diversity, adapt to changing environmental conditions, and save money by not having to purchase new seeds every year. For more information call 1-844-324-2004 or email: [email protected].
MON through FRIs the Free Food Farm Stand and Pantry are available for anyone who would like some free, fresh produce. We accept donations of unprocessed fruits and veggies also. The stand is accessible in the front lobby at RVCS Valemount (99 Gorse St) and is available to everyone- just help yourself! Emergency top-up food is accessible to our clients and anyone who walks through the door. This initiative is supported by one-time grant funding through United Way BC. For more information call 1-844-324-2004 or email: [email protected].
MON through FRI Contact the Valemount RVCS Office to book your Community Garden Plot. Cost $25/year, volunteer 8hr/year, tools provided. Contact 250-566-9107 or email [email protected] for more info or to sign up.
TUES, WED, THURS StrongStartBC at Valemount Elementary School 11:30-2:30 starting Oct. 3rd. Free drop-in program for children 0-5 years accompanied by their caregivers. Enjoy play-based early learning incl. songs, stories, art and more. Stop by the school for more info.
WED Oldtimers band and music night at the Golden Years Lodge 7pm. All welcome! Play music, listen or dance.
TUES & FRI Drop-in soccer at Valemount Secondary. Age 12+. $5 and waiver must be signed.
THURS Free Drop-In/Coffee House at the Golden Years Lodge the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 10 am until 2 pm. It’s open to everyone regardless of your age. If you currently have any ‘mobility issues’ call the CARE-A-VAN 778-915-8550 for a ride in the accessibility bus.
WED & SAT Yoga classes for every body. Hatha yoga Wednesdays 6:30-8pm. Yin Yoga Saturdays 9-10:30am. Breathwork, strengthening and relaxation. $15 drop-in or 10-class pass $120. Please bring mat, props. Call/text 250-566-1740.
TUES and FRI at 7 PM Curling and Drop-In Curling Valemount Curling Club 98 Elm St. Clean shoes required.
SAT 10am-11:15am Creative writing group. Join us for writing and friendly conversation at the Rocky Mountain Goat office. Everyone welcome. Contact Laura for more info at [email protected] / 250-566-5135.
SUN 1-3 pm Crafty Stitchers meet downstairs at the Valemount Public Library, all welcome! Call 250-566-4367.
SAT 10am-1pm the Valemount United Anglican Church has a thrift store at 7th and Cedar!
SUN Pancake breakfast at the Valemount Legion Sundays 8 to 10:30 am. By donation!.
MON through FRI the Valemount Seed Library is available in our lobby during business hours at RVCS Valemount (99 Gorse St). Office hours: Monday 10am-6pm and Tuesday to Thursday 8am-4pm.Come take free seeds to grow in your garden this summer. By saving seeds, we can maintain genetic diversity, adapt to changing environmental conditions, and save money by not having to purchase new seeds every year. Made possible with funding from CBT. For more info call 1-844-324-2004 or email: [email protected].
MON through FRI Contact the Valemount RVCS Office to book your Community Garden Plot. Cost $25/year, Volunteer 8hr/year, tools provided. Contact 250-566-9107 or email [email protected] for more info or to sign up.
MON through FRI the Free Food Farm Stand and Pantry are available for anyone who would like free, fresh produce. We accept donations of unprocessed fruits and veggies. The stand is accessible in the front lobby at RVCS Valemount (99 Gorse St) and is available to everyone- just help yourself! Emergency top-up food is accessible to our clients and anyone who walks through the door. Call 1-844-324-2004 or email: [email protected].
McBride
MONs Family Place Drop-In is on Mondays from 9am-noon at RVCS (942 3rd Ave). Join for connection with other families, parenting resources and fun for you and your 0-6 year old children. No registration required. unless otherwise stated. For more information call 1-844-324-2004 or email: [email protected].
Upcoming themes:
Mar 18 – Plant flowers to take home & first day of Spring
Mar 25 – Decorate Easter eggs and April Fool’s Day craft
WED’s Starting February 7th to March 13th Join us for a Six Session Healthy Cooking Program Food Sense that is Free of cost. Cook simple & delicious meals, Share tips in the kitchen, Learn how to read nutrition labels. Held at the McBride Secondary School in the Foods Room (1300 2nd Ave) from 4:30-7:30pm. Children 13 and up are welcome with adult accompaniment. Registration is required please contact the office register 250-569-2266 or email [email protected]. This program is brought to you by the RVCS Adult Literacy and Family Support Program.
THU Mar 14 Come for pie on PIE Day, March 14 2024, 3pm at McBride Anglican United Church, 459 Dominion Street. PIE is an acronym for Public, Intentional, and Explicit. Join us for pie, coffee, and tea to chat about allyship with and support for the LGBTQ+ community. We are a Christian faith community, welcoming and affirming all people as members of God’s Beloved Community, celebrating all sexual orientations and gender expressions and family configurations, all ages, abilities, and cultures. All are welcome.
WED Mar 20 Join us for Pottery Class with Lyuba Milne 1-3:30pm at RVCS 942 3rd Ave where Lyuba will teach us clay molding techniques. Spots are limited and registration is required for this no-cost workshop. Contact 250-569-2266 or [email protected] to book your spot.
WED Mar 20 The McBride Old Age Pensioners Organization will be holding a second workshop on Advance Care Planning from 1pm to 3pm at the common room of Beaverview Lodge in McBride. Topics include advance planning for your health care, representation agreements. wills, Power of Attorney and other issues that are best dealt with early. A great workshop for all Seniors! For more information call Pete Amyoony 250-968-4334 or e-mail [email protected].
TUES Mar 26 Soup and Bun is happening11:30am-1:30pm at RVCS (942 3rd Ave, McBride). Come in out of the cold to enjoy a warm bowl of soup (by donation) with friends. This month’s delicious soup is made by Bev McLennan- thank you! Contact 250-569-2266 / [email protected] for more info.
Ongoing McBride Events
MONs ASL Club meet weekly at the EFree church McBride. 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Beginners welcome! Contact Lonnie Lorenz if you have questions 250.569.7657
MON through THURS, McBride RVCS (942 3rd Ave) now has a FREE FOOD PANTRY that’s available to all! Emergency top-up food is accessible to our clients, preschool program and anyone who walks through the door. We share and accept donated foods that are safe and fresh for use. Contact RVCS at 250-569-2266 or email [email protected]. The local Food Bank is also available: 250-569-3186.
TUES Tuesday Night Jam is now playing in the CN Station Lobby, 6:15-8:30. It is an open jam; musicians, singers, and onlookers welcome. For more information call David at (250) 569-2569.
TUES Chess Club – 5-6pm at the McBride library. All ages and abilities welcome.
WED Free Drop-in Pickleball 7:30-9pm @ the McBride Highschool. Everyone welcome (grade 8 and older) Bring clean gym shoes. Equipment and basic instruction provided. No experience, or high level of fitness required.
THUR & FRI Weekly Adults’ Programs at the McBride Library: Fibre Artists (Thurs, 10:30am), Writing Group (Fri, 1.30pm). Call 569 2411 for details.
MON & WED it’s time to Dance during Community Fitness with Jodie at the Elks Hall. Twice weekly from 7:15pm-8pm this drop-in program offers free admission to seniors and youth. Other age groups are invited to pay by donation or pay what you can. Call 250-230-8035 for info.
Ongoing Dunster Events
WEDSs 11am-2pm Dunster Coffee House Come for coffee, tea, muffins and/or a bowl of soup at the Dunster Schoolhouse. All ages welcome! If you are looking for a quieter coffee date, there will be tables set up in the classroom for this.
SAT Dunster Community Association Saturday Pot Luck Lunches March 2nd, 16th & 30th at the Dunster Community Hall 11:30 to 1:00 Lunch served at 12:00 noon sharp Coffee, tea and juice provided. Donations gratefully accepted. Contact: Pete Amyoony 250-968-4358
Dome Creek
THUS March 21 A Free Afternoon with Raymond Olson An afternoon of stories on the history of the Dome Creek community and area with local historian and author Raymond Olson. 10:30-2:00 Lunch is available – Chilli and Buns $10.00 Spill the Beans will be open for coffee and treats. Bring cash.