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Valemount
Sat-Sun Jan 11-12th
Come celebrate VARDA’s 20th Anniversary! We’re kicking off this celebration with what started it all: the winter snowmobile season. VARDA will be hosting a weekend-long celebration featuring free trail passes for everyone throughout the two days and an evening banquet/celebration on Saturday evening. More details TBA.
TUE Jan 14th
The Indigenous Literacy Team is having a Drop-in Gathering on January 14th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at 1444 5th Ave. Let’s welcome the new year in a good way! Coffee and snacks will be provided. No registration required, please contact the office at 250-566-9107 or email [email protected] for more information.
THUR Jan 16th
Men in the community are invited to join us for A Men’s Games Night at the new RVCS office in Valemount 1444 5th avenue from 6:00pm-8:00pm for an evening of games, laughter and connection. Pick your favourite games and make it a night to remember! No registration required, please contact the office at 250-566-9107 or email [email protected] for more information.
Money Matters Workshops
Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Valemount Learning Centre. Call 250-566-4601 to register or for more info.
Ongoing Valemount
Pancake Breakfast – Sundays
Pancake breakfast at the Valemount Legion Sundays 8 to 10:30 am. By donation!
Cribbage – Mondays
Join us every Monday at the Golden Years Lodge for a game of cribbage! 1pm. Everyone welcome.
Drop-in pickleball – Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs
Drop-in pickleball at the Community Hall at noon Sundays, and 8:30am Tuesdays and Thursday. Also 6-8pm Mondays and Thursdays at the high school.
Crafty Stitchers – Sundays in December
Sundays 1-3 pm Crafty Stitchers meet downstairs at the Valemount Public Library, all welcome! Call 250-566-4367. Library closed for the holidays Dec. 24-Jan 2nd.
Oldtimers drop-in adult hockey -Sun & Wed
Co-ed drop-in hockey 6:30-9pm. Cost is $20 per game. Seasonal rate available. Sundays 6:30 pm and Wednesdays 8 pm.
Personal Tech Help – by appointment
Hosted by the Learning Centre Need help with your ipad, tablet, phone or computer? Schedule your one-on-one appointment 250-566-4601 or email [email protected]
Old-time Music – Wednesdays
Oldtimers band and music night at the Golden Years Lodge in Valemount 7pm every Wednesday. All welcome! Play music, listen or dance.
Choose to Move
Wednesdays starting Jan 22nd anyone over 55 is invited to our 12 week activation program. Join us each Wednesday from 1-3pm for a free flexible program that is designed to give you the support and motivation to get moving. You will get a personalized plan from trained activity coaches, a chance to meet new friends while becoming more active and given tools to help build healthy habits that last. No matter your ability, Choose to Move helps you make small changes to have a big impact on your health and well-being. Registration is require please contact the office to sign up 250-566-9107 or email [email protected] for more information
Astronomy Course – Wednesdays
Drop in and learn about astronomy through the Valemount Library”s ongoing astronomy series! 7-8:30 every Wednesday. Library closed for the holidays Dec. 24-Jan 2nd.
Valemount Coffee House – Thursdays
Free Drop-In/Coffee House at the Golden Years Lodge the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 10 am -2 pm. It’s open to everyone regardless of your age. If you currently have mobility issues, call CARE-A-VAN 778-915-8550 for a ride in the accessibility bus.
Drop-in curling Wednesday & Friday nights
7pm at the Valemount Curling Club. $10 drop-in fee after $10 membership. Brooms provided, just bring clean shoes!
Tween Scene Book Club – Every 3rd Friday
Free book club for kids 9-12yrs. Sign up at the library or give us a call 250-566-436.
Legion dinner and music nights – Fridays
Dinner at the Valemount Legion 5:30 followed by music at 7pm every Friday. Music varies by week and includes open mic, karaoke, jam sessions and special events. Check under the Valemount events list at right or the Legion facebook page for details about specific dates.
Family Place Drop In Program – Fridays
If you have questions, are looking for parenting resources, or just need to chat, you can join us in person 9am-noon every Friday in Valemount at 1444 5th Ave. Our weekly targeted programming is a great way for kids ages 0-6 (with their caregivers) to play, connect, explore, and learn!
January 10 – Tobogganing
January 17 – Indoor Scavenger Hunt
January 24 – New Years Dance Party
January 31 – Let’s Make Soup!
McBride
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Ongoing McBride
Family Place Drop In Program
If you have questions, are looking for parenting resources, or just need to chat, you can join us in person 9am-noon every Monday in McBride or Friday in Valemount. Our weekly targeted programming is a great way for kids ages 0-6 (with their caregivers) to play, connect, explore, and learn!
January 13 – Tumble Time
January 20 – Painting fun
January 27 – Snowman Sensory Bin
ASL Sign Language Club
Tuesday’s 3:00-3:30 Basics & 3:30-4:30 Beyond Basics @ the McBride E-Free Church. Great for families, friends and cognitive brain stimulation. Contact Lonnie 250-569-7657
Fibre Artists
On Wednesdays the McBride Library host the Fibre Artists’ group 10am-12pm: come knit, sew or crochet with us! Beginners welcome. Online option available – call the library for info on 250 569 2411.
Book Clubs for Adults
The McBride Library holds two monthly book discussion clubs for adults Thursday afternoons 1:30pm. Call 250 569 2411 for info.
Dungeons & Dragons
For ages 12-18, the classic fantasy storytelling game. Join us on Tuesdays from 3.30-5.00pm at the McBride Library. Bring D&D dice if you have them!
Rolling with ADHD
Wednesdays starting Jan 15th through to Feb 5th Our Family Support Program is hosting a Rolling with ADHD program, this is an 8 module series that covers practical strategies and tools for families. Do you support a child with suspected or diagnosed ADHD? Our Family Support program is hosting Rolling with ADHD. Whether you’re looking to relearn skills or develop new ones, we welcome you to register for this informative and engaging eight module series where we learn about the dynamics of ADHD and executive functioning skills. Communication and building connection is key! We will be running afternoon 12-1pm and evening 7-8pm options. Please contact the office 250-569-2266 or email [email protected] for more information and to register.
Sunshine Stories
10:30-11 am Thursdays. An early literacy program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers. Songs, rhymes, stories and fun! In partnership with Decoda Literacy.
Tuesday Night Jam – McBride
Now playing in the CN Station Lobby, 6:15-8:30pm. It is an open jam; musicians, singers, and onlookers welcome. For more information call David at (250) 569-2569.
German Conversation Club – McBride
Join us on Wednesday 11:30 – 1:00 at the McBride Library for a fun German language conversational class with Lilly. All levels and abilities are welcome, from beginners to advanced. For further details, call the library on 250 569 2411.
Writing Group – Fridays
Our Writing Group for adults meets every Friday afternoon at the McBride library 1:30-3pm. We tend to chat for the first 30 minutes about what we are working on, then we sit silently for an hour to write. Our writers are working on a range of things – novels, memoirs, poems, short stories, dissertations. Writing something? Join us!
Dunster
Community Potluck Lunches hosted by the Dunster Community Association again this winter at the Dunster Community Hall. The first one will be on Saturday, January 18th. Then they will be on the first and third Saturday of February and March.( February 1st and 115th and March 1st and 15th – Mark them on your calendar!) The Doors open at 11:30 am and Lunch will be at 12:00 noon Sharp. The Annual General Meeting of the Dunster Community Association will be held at !:30pm after the pot-luck on Jan 18th You can purchase your 2024 DCA Memberships then.. For more information contact Pete Amyoony 250-968-4334 or Loretta Simpson 250-968-4453.
Fibre Arts Meetup
Thursdays at the Dunster Schoolhouse!! Starting Thursday Jan 9th. Drop in with whatever you are working on, anytime between 10:00am -2:00 pm.
Schoolhouse Cafe will be starting up with hot soup and treats starting Wednesday January 15th from 11:00am -1:30pm.
Seniors for Climate Action get together on Wednesday, Jan 22 from 10 am-2pm at the Dunster Schoolhouse. More info coming soon.
Poetry Workshop Wednesday, Jan 29th at the Dunster Schoolhouse from 10:30am -12:30pm
Blue River
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Tete Jaune
Ukrainian New Year
Jan 11th Tete Jaune “Malanka” (Ukrainian New Year) at the Tete Jaune Community Hall 5:30pm. Advance tickets only available at Infinity Office and Health. Meal includes perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, borscht, bun and dessert. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Children $18.
