Thursday, May 8
I'm Still Here. The Williams Lake Film Club is screening Walter Salles's award winning drama on Thursday, May 8 at Paradise Cinemas. Winner of the Best International Feature at this year's Academy Awards. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show start 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and available now at The Open Book. Rated PG.
Friday, May 9
Teddy Bear Picnic and Parade. In honour of Bear Witness Day, the community is invited to a walking parade with line up beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Cariboo Friendship Society and the parade setting off at 10:30 a.m. A Teddy Bear Picnic will follow at Botanio Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To take part, contact Hayley or Cynthia at 250-392-6500. Bring your teddy bears and water bottles!
May 9 & 10
Free Your Things event by the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society. Message or email before May 9 to sign up to host a location if you want to get rid of some things you aren't using. If you are needing to pick up some items, check the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society's map of locations throughout the area where you can go to find items free for the taking. Items will be clearly marked and available for pickup at curbside locations throughout the community starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.
Saturday, May 10
Mother's Day Weekend Pottery & Art Sale at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre in Williams Lake. Cariboo Art Society and Cariboo Potter's Guild will be holding a joint sale event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Youth Market featuring student vendors, concession, and entertainment in the Thompson Rivers University gym 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by the Cataline Elementary School PAC.
Prayer vigil for those killed and injured in the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver at 3 p.m. at the A&W parking lot with drumming and smudging.
Maranatha Christian School Mother's Day Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church at 1100 Eleventh Avenue North. The Grade 8 and 9 students a fundraising for their year-end trip to Vancouver. RSVP and find out more information maranatha@wlefc.org or call 250-392-7410. Tea cup floral arrangements are also for sale with orders due by May 8.
Sunday, May 11
Lions Mother Day Breakfast and Market. Moms eat for free, starting at 8:30, Sunday May 11 in the Save-On parking lot where the Williams Lake Lions Club will be working hard serving a delicious breakfast where. Pancakes, eggs and sausages will be flying off the grill in this annual event which is held in conjunction with a Mother’s Day Market. Where local vendors with be selling everything such as crafts, plants, jewelry and other interesting items.
Wednesday, May 21
Community Band Concert. Come to St. Peter's Anglican Church at 7 p.m. to enjoy a free community concert. This is a date change to avoid conflict with a choir event.
Reclaiming Our Indigenous Spirit. A conversation on the toxic drug emergency, its impacts and possible solutions will take place on May 21 and 22 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. online or at the Williams Lake Curling Club. Register at https://cvent.me/Kgxgqd.
Saturday, May 24
Lakers Car Club 29th Annual Spring Round Up kicks off with a Poker Run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Cruise at 4 p.m. from Tourism Discovery Centre, ending at Chances Casino for a Signal Point Restaurant dinner, $30 per person.
Sunday, May 25
Williams Lake Children's Festival in Boitanio Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with activities, bouncy castles and lots for children to see and do. Hosted by Women's Contact Society.
Lakers Car Club 29th Annual Spring Round Up Show & Shine downtown Williams Lake 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pride Swim featuring 100 Mile Pride at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. $5 entry with a non perishable food item for the BGC Williams Lake Club.
Saturday, May 31
Bike Rave. Meet in the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex rear parking lot by Boitanio Park at 7 p.m. for a fun, social, costumes optional but encouraged ride. Part of Spring Go By Bike Week events, riders can end at the Digital Bloom, Tech Yes dance event, with bike storage provided for participants.
Tech Yes Productions hosts Digital Bloom, at the Cariboo Arts Centre. A 19+ event from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring Selectress M, Sunny Phono, Venassi, and Rebelle with a cash bar. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
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