Community

Has cold and snowy February weather got you dreaming about outdoor summer fun? Well, you’ll be happy to know that the Discovery Coast Music Festival directors are already working hard to plan this summer’s 12th annual festival in Bella Coola on July 23 and 24.

International Women’s Day celebrations in Williams Lake this month will include a dinner with entertainment, as well as a business fair for local women who either own or manage home-based or store-front businesses, says Margaret Tucker, the Women’s Contact Society’s legal advocate.

WLSS Honor

Two sets of grants coming to the region this month should provide some long-awaited relief for cash-strapped arts and culture groups.

Kwaleen Traditional Elementary School students celebrate anti-bullying or Pink Shirt Day last Wednesday by wearing pink and enjoying pink cakes in all classrooms.

Students in the French Immersion program at Marie Sharpe elementary walked to the Williams Lake public library Friday afternoon where they presented 100 books in the French language to the library.

Grade 8

Cariboo Regional District staffers Nyree Alexander on reception, and Lore Schick in accounts receivable greet visitors with a smile.

Nevaeh Jewett, 4, gets a hot chocolate and cookie from Jacob Funk, who was out with the Boys and Girls Club group recently conducting random acts of kindness.

Elemental Healing is hosting a free informational movie night showing the film Water, the Great Mystery at the Overlander Hotel on Wednesday, March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.