February 2012 Calendar of Events for Hope & Beyond (as of January 28th/12)

This information was compiled by Destination Hope & Beyond Services for the Hope Visitor Centre. It is subject to change without notice so please confirm all dates and times by contacting the event organizers or the Hope Visitor Centre. Organizers of events that wish to be added to this list should forward their information to the Hope Visitor Centre. Contact info is: destinationhope@telus.net; FAX # 604-869-2160; PH # 604-869-2021 or 1-866-HOPEVIC. The Hope Visitor Centre is located at 919 Water Avenue and is open daily 10AM to 4PM throughout Febraury 2012.

February 1st – “United We Sing” at Hope United Church (590 Third Ave) from 1.30PM to 3PM. All are welcome, come and sing with us. Light refreshments served. For more info contact Jill at 604-869-8435
February 1st to 26th – “Retrospect Three – The Collected Works of the Art Machine” exhibit featured in The Back Room at the Hope Arts Gallery (349 Fort Street). The Art Machine is a community based art program organized through the Hope & District Arts Council – for more info contact Diane Ferguson at HDAC 604- 869-3400. Also in February – “The Art Challenge Contest” … come vote for your favourite picture! Hope Arts Gallery open Tuesday through Sunday from 11AM to 4PM.
February 1st – Hope & District Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting at the River Cafe (rescheduled from January 18th). Meet at 6PM for dinner and 7PM for meeting. For more info call 604-869-3111.
February 1st – Hope Garden Club Monthly Meeting at Hope Secondary School (444 Stuart Street) at 7PM. Everyone welcome – membership not required. Note for members – Annual membership fees are due. Remember your name tag, item for raffle and your coffee mug. Meeting features a seed exchange so bring seeds you have saved, or extra or whatever!
Every Wednesday in February – Ladies Day at Manning Park Resort. Ladies ski for free every Wednesday this month. See www.manningpark.com for details.
February 2nd – today is Groundhog Day! Will we get 6 more weeks of winter? Are you ready for Spring?
February 2nd to 5th – Earlybird RV Show & Sale at Tradex in Abbotsford. See www.rvshowsbc.com for details.
February 3rd – Genealogy Club meets at the Canyon Golden Age Club at 560 Douglas Street at 10:00 AM. Join like minded folks to search for your ancestors.
February 3rd – Fourth Annual Robbie Burns Supper at the Hope Station House (111 Old Hope Princeton Way) Dinner features: Beef & Pork Roasts, Haggis, Neeps & Taties (turnips & Potatoes), Salads, desserts, coffee & tea. Doors open at 5:30PM. Scottish Piping in begins 6PM. Plus a show of Scottish Country Dance. $19.99 per person. For Advance Tickets, please contact 604-869-5956, 604-860-3126 & hopestationhouse@gmail.com or The Headliner (at the Hope Motor Hotel). Presented by the Hope Station House Community Arts and Heritage Society.
February 3rd to 5th – Bantam Minor Hockey Tournament at the Hope Ice Arena. All public skating and casual hockey times are cancelled during the tournament weekend.
February 3rd to 5th – Annual Ladies Bonspiel at the Hope Curling Club
February 4th – Opening reception for “Retrospect Three – The Collected Works of the Art Machine” exhibit 7-9PM at the Hope Art Gallery (349 Fort Street). Everyone welcome!
February 5th – Summit Pacific College Drama Team from Abbotsford presents a dramatic gospel performance at the Hope Pentecostal Assembly (843 Fifth Avenue) at 10:30AM. Free. Everyone welcome. For more information please contact Pastor Jim Cornock at 604-869-9717.
February 5th – Superbowl XLVI Game today! Contact the Hope Visitor Centre at 604-869-2021 to find fun places in Hope to watch & celebrate with other NFL fans!
February 6th – Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning Annual General Meeting at 7PM at the UFV Hope Centre (1250 Seventh Avenue). Open to the public.
February 8th – Valentine Skate Party at the Hope Arena from 5:45 to 7PM for all ages. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day! Games, prizes and fun for everyone! $2 per person.
February 8th – Friends of the Hope Library meeting at the Hope Library 630 to 8PM.
February 8th – Hope Brigade Days Society Annual General Meeting at the Golden Agers Hall (560 Douglas Street) at 7PM. Everyone welcome – come help plan Hope’s biggest annual festival.
February 9th – “2 Peas In A Pod” or “You Inched Your Way Into My Heart” Pre-School Program at the Hope Rec Centre from 9:30 to 11AM. Your little one will create a beautiful Valentine’s Day card that will be sure to treasure for many years to come. Encourage your child to have fun and be creative with the theme of Valentine’s Day. Materials, supervision and snack provided. For ages 3 to 5 – $10 per child. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to register.

February 9th – Author night at Pages Book Store from 7 to 8:30PM, featuring Susan Wicks and a special offer on her books 3/$5.00. For more info call 604-869-9947.

February 10th – Valentine’s Day Dance at the Hope Rec Centre from 7 to 10PM for ages 10 to 12 years. Cost $5 per person. For more info and to register call 604-869-2304.

February 10th to 12th – Adult Hockey League Tournament at the Hope Ice Arena. All public skating and casual hockey times are cancelled during the tournament weekend.
February 11th – Valentine’s Day Storytime at the Yale Library from 11 to 11:30AM.
Bring your favourite stuffy to show off and come enjoy refreshments and fun! Call 604-863-2279 for more info.
February 11th – Valentine’s Day Card Making workshop at the Hope Rec Centre from 1 to 2:30PM for ages 7 to 12 years. Your child will be given the opportunity and instructions on how to make beautiful Valentine’s Day Cards. Please bring in 2 photos of your child so they may include them in their cards. All materials, supervision and light snack provided. Cost is $10 per child. For more info and to pre-register call 604-869-2304.

February 11th – Valentine Party at the Dan Sharrer’s Aquatic Centre from 6 to 8PM. Come celebrate and play with us. Games, prizes, movies and fun for everyone! Cost$3.25
February 12th – Legion Ladies Flea Market from 9AM to 2PM at the Hope Legion Hall (344 Fort Street). Lunch – Coffee & Tea – Loonie Draw. Contact 604869-2174 for table rentals & reservations.
February 12th – Valentine Cupcake Decorating workshop at the Hope Rec Centre from 1 to 2PM for ages 3 to 7 years and from 2:30 to 3:30PM for ages 8 years & up. Come out and let your creativity awake as you create cupcake masterpieces. All materials supplied. Cost $10 per child. For more info and to pre-register call 604-869-2304.

February 13th – Mother Goose Program starts today at the Hope Library. Each Monday from 10:30-11:30AM for ten weeks – for ages newborn to 4 years of age. It’s free! Register early as space is limited! Call 604-863-2452 Karen for info.

February 14th – Valentine’s Day
February 14th – Mother Goose Program starts at the Yale Library. Every Tuesday for 10 weeks from 10:30to 11:30AM at the Yale & District Community Centre – for ages newborn to 4years of age. It’s free! Register early as space is limited! Call -604-863-2452 Karen for info.
February 14th – Valentine’s Luncheon at the United Church Hall (corner of Queen & 3rd Ave.). Serving quiche, sweets & coffee/tea. Bake Table & Loonie Bags. Tickets $6 at the door.
February 14th – Hope Homelearners Group Meeting at the Hope Library from 6:30–8PM. Come and meet other homeschooling families in your community! Children and caregivers welcome. Please call Marianne 604-860-0308 for more information.
February 14th – Valentine’s Dinner at 6PM at the Hope Station House (111 Old Hope Princeton Way) Four course dinner & live music for $50 per couple. For Advance Tickets, please contact 604-869-5956, 604-860-3126 & hopestationhouse@gmail.com or The Headliner (at the Hope Motor Hotel). Presented by the Hope Station House Community Arts and Heritage Society.
February 14th – Valentine’s Dinner at the Hope Golf & Country Club featuring a four course gourmet meal. Doors open at 6:15PM and dinner is served at 6:15PM. Cost: $40 per person plus tax. Reservations required – call 604-869-5881 for details & reservations.
February 14th – Valentine’s Day Storytime at Boston Bar Library. Come to library in PJ’s for Bedtime Storytime with your favorite stuffy to show off! There will be refreshments and fun for all. From 6 to 7PM. Call 604-867-8847 for more info.
February 15th – Today is National Flag day so come check out the displays at your local library in Yale & Boston Bar!
February 15th – Today is the deadline for Early Bird registrations for the 2012 Hope History Conference “Bridging the Past” at Christ Church Anglican Church National Historic Site March 2nd to 4th. For more info contact The Hope Museum at 604-869-7322.
February 15th to 25th – ‘Bridging the Past’ travelling exhibit at the Yale and District Community Centre. Feb. 15th 1 to5pm; Feb. 18th 11AM to 5PM; Feb. 22nd 1 to 5PM; Feb. 25th 11AM to 5PM. Free admission.
February 15th – Hope & District Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting at Papandreas. Meet at 6PM for dinner and 7PM for meeting. For more info call 604-869-3111.
February 15th – Canadian Vegetarian Cooking Class at 7PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church (1300 Ryder Street) in the Fireside Room. Free – no pre-registration required. Everyone welcome. Call 604-869-3261 for more info.
February 16th – Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch at 9:15AM at the Kimchi Restaurant (821A-Sixth Avenue). Special Feature by Karin Bonikowsky from Hope.
Music & Guest Speaker will be Adena Paget from High River, Alberta. Reservations are necessary–(Cancellations a must) – and space is limited – so book early. Free nursery by reservation. To reserve, call Betty at 604-869-9265 or email hopecwc@hotmail.com giving names of guests and names and ages of any children requiring nursery care.
February 16th – Hope Women’s Network gathering at 5:30 to 8PM at the Owl St. Cafe organized by Jessica McWilliams of the Hope Women’s Network. Must reserve in advance.
February 17th – Pro D Day. All public schools in the Fraser Cascade School District #78 are closed today.

February 17th – School Daze Off program at the Hope Rec Centre for kindergarten children through to 12 years of age from 8:30AM to 5PM. Activities will include games, crafts, swimming and skating plus the “Art & Serendipity Program” at the Hope Library (see below for details). Cost is $32 per child. For more info and to pre-register call 604-869-2304.

February 17th – “Art and Serendipity – Beautiful Oops!“ program at the Hope Library from 1–2:30PM. A Pro-D Day Specical for all ages! Co-sponsored by Hope & District Art Council’s Art Machine, join us for an afternoon of art and serendipity. Based on a book, of course! – Barney Saltzburg’s “Beautiful Oops”.

February 17th – Dive In Movie Night at the Dan Sharrer’s Aquatic Centre from 6 to 8PM. Come celebrate and play with us. Games, prizes, movies and fun for everyone! Cost$3.25
February 18th – Community Introduction to Physical Literacy at the Hope Rec Centre from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. In the Arena Mezzanine – no cost to attend! This free session is for everyone – parents, grandparents, coaches, recreation staff, teachers, early childhood educators and volunteers! Come on out to see how we can all be “active for life”. For more info call 604-869-2304.

February 18th – Annual “Battle of the Badges” hockey game at the Hope Ice Arena between the Hope Fire Dept and the Hope RCMP Detachment at 2:30PM. A fundraiser for the Cops for Cancer campaign. Admission – Adults $10; Students $5; Family of 4 $20; Children under 5 are free.

February 18th –Dinner & music at the Hope Station House (111 Old Hope Princeton Way). For Advance Tickets, please contact 604-869-5956, 604-860-3126 & hopestationhouse@gmail.com or The Headliner (at the Hope Motor Hotel). Presented by the Hope Station House Community Arts and Heritage Society.
February 20th – President’s Day holiday in the USA

February 20th to 26th – 2012 Heritage Week in BC “Energy in BC – A Powerful Past, A Sustainable Future”. Read Hope Museum articles in the Hope Standard Newspaper each Wednesday in February to learn about the energy & power heritage of Hope plus see the Hope Museum display at the Hope Library throughout the month. For more info see www.heritagebc.ca

February 21st – Raven Youth Spirit craft program at the Boston Bar Library from 3:45 to 5PM. Call for more info – 604-867-8847

February 21st – Hope Library Book Club meeting at the Hope Library from 6:30-8PM to discuss the novel “Lullabies for Little Criminals” by Heather O’Neill. If you love books, want some great reads and interesting conversation then this is the place to be.
February 21st – Men’s night at the Blue Moose Cafe. If you are a gentlemen who is in business, planning to get into business, retired, semi-retired, or maybe new to the community this evening is for you. Doors open at 7PM. No host bar. A great evening of networking and fellowship.
February 22nd – Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper at 5:30 PM at Christ Church Anglican followed by a service at 7PM.
February 22nd – Family Curator program at the Hope Library from 7 to 8PM. Learn about taking care of your family’s artifacts. Historian Brenda Smith presents information about when we assume the role of family historian and become custodians of the objects that tell the family story. Explore basic methods and supplies for cataloguing the books, teacups, jewelry and furniture, and learning what they can tell us about ourselves and our ancestors… This program is co-sponsored by the Hope Genealogy Club. Drop in.
February 22nd – “Ghosts of the Rainforest” -a Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning Discovery Night at the Blue Moose at 7PM featuring a film presentation by Hereditary Chief, Harvey Robinson, on the Kermode bears of Princess Royal Island on the coast of British Columbia. Partnered by Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee.
February 24th – Food Safe course at the Hope Rec Centre from 8:30AM to 4:30PM for ages 15 & up. Interested in learning the correct ways to handle and prepare food? This is the course for you! Bring a lunch, pen, highlighter and your Care Card (mandatory). Fees include books. $80 per person. For more info and to pre-register call 604-869-2304.

February 24th – H2O Blast Night at the Dan Sharrer’s Aquatic Centre from 6 to 8PM. Come celebrate and play with us. Games, prizes, movies and fun for everyone! Cost$3.25
February 24th – Improv Dessert Theatre at Hope Secondary School. Contact Hope Secondary School at 604-869-9971 for details.
February 24th to 26th – Minor Hockey Level 2/3 Tournament at the Hope Ice Arena. All public skating and casual hockey times are cancelled during the tournament weekend.
February 24th to 26th – Great Big Annual Booksale! at the Hope Library during regular library hours. Love books? Then this is the place to be! Great bargains on books of all shapes and sizes, tales and topics. New-ish, good quality book donations will be accepted at the library prior to sale day. A fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library.
February 25th – Christ Church Annual Pub Night at the Hope Legion Hall (344 Fort Street). You are invited to enjoy the fun and good food. Meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 & 5:30PM; 50/50 draws at 5 & 7PM; Dinner at 6PM. Silent Auction closes at 8PM. Tickets $20 each at the Hope Legion & at Free Rein.
February 25th – Seafood Night at The Driftwynd Bistro & Dining Room (575 Old Hope Princeton Way). Make reservations in advance by calling 604-860-4950.
February 26th – Red Cross Child Safe Course with CPR-C at the Hope Rec Centre from 9AM to 4:30PM. Learn to react, think and improvise when dealing with life threatening emergencies. Included in this course are first aid basics and safety knowledge for parents and caregivers of children and babies. Create a safe environment for your children by preventing injuries and knowing how to handle an emergency. For 15 years and up for $80 per person. For more info and to pre-register call 604-869-2304.

February 28th – The Boston Bar Library Book Club meets from 12:30 to 1PM in the Boston Bar Library to discuss what was read and to pick up the new book.
February 28th – Trails Crossing Friendship Centre Annual General Meeting at 6PM at the Kan Yon Restaurant. All members and interested people are invited to attend. Refreshments and dessert will be served. The agenda will be provided at the meeting. Please attend to find out what the TCFC is doing for the community of Hope. For more info please call 604-869-5443
February 29th – Little Reader’s Theatre at the Hope Library from 10–10:45AM. Join in this interactive pre-school storytime as we explore the use of props, puppets, and books to “tell and act” stories. Come play!
February 29th – Hope Secondary School Band Concert. Contact Hope Secondary School at 604-869-9971 for details.
February 29th – Leap Year Day!

March TBA – Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival at the Hope Cinema presented by the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Education. See www.hopemountain.org for further information.
March TBA – Family Snowshoe Outing presented by the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Education. See www.hopemountain.org for further information.
March TBA – Advanced Snowshoe Outing presented by the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Education. See www.hopemountain.org for further information.
March 2nd – Bowl For Kids Sake Bowlathon. Fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley at Sunshine Lanes (584 Wallace Avenue Hope). Bowl 5PM to 7PM or 7:30PM to 9:30PM. Enjoy 2 hours of bowling (typically 2 games), sexy bowling shoes, pizza and an awesome souvenir t-shirt! For any questions, please contact Janis Mitchell @ 604-852-3331 or by email janis.mitchell@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca. Register Your Team at www.mentoringworks.ca
March 2nd – World Day of Prayer Service at 7PM at the Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope.
March 2nd to 4th – Annual Mixed Curling Bonspiel at the Hope Curling Club. Details TBA
March 2nd to 4th – 2012 Hope History Conference “Bridging the Past” at Christ Church Anglican Church National Historic Site. Co-sponsored by Christ Church, The Hope Museum, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Free Rein Associates with support from Embrace BC. For more info contact The Hope Museum at 604-869-7322.
March 3rd – Hope Figure Skating Carnival at the Hope Ice Arena. All public skating and casual hockey times are cancelled.
March 6th, 2012 – “Tashme – A History of Sunshine Valley“ program at the Hope Library from 7–8PM. Seventy years ago, Prime Minister Mackenzie King ordered the evacuation of Japanese Canadians to “protective areas” in B.C.’s interior. Tashme, now known as Sunshine Valley, was one such internment camp. Inge Wilson of the Hope Museum will present a brief history of Sunshine Valley. Drop in.

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December 2011 Calendar of Events for Hope & Beyond (as of November 30th/11)

This information was compiled by Destination Hope & Beyond Services for the Hope Visitor Centre. It is subject to change without notice so please confirm all dates and times by contacting the event organizers or the Hope Visitor Centre. Organizers of events that wish to be added to this list should forward their information to the Hope Visitor Centre. Contact info is: destinationhope@telus.net; FAX # 604-869-2160; PH # 604-869-2021 or 1-866-HOPEVIC. The Hope Visitor Centre is located at 919 Water Avenue and is open daily 10AM to 4PM throughout December (closed December 24th to 26th & 31st)

December 1st to 18th – Hope Art Gallery Back Room show features “Petite and Priced Right” exhibition and sale at 349 Fort Street. Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 4PM.

December 1st – World AIDS Day. Sue Lawrence of Fraser Health will be on hand at this HIV/Aids information and awareness event at the Hope Library at 11AM. There are 42 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn about the disease and how to protect yourself and others.

December 1st – Hope Ratepayers Dinner at 6:30PM at the Hope Station House (Junction of Hwy #1 & Old Hope Princeton Way).Carols with Addie and John. Admission by donation. Friends welcome – limited space. Call 604-869-9799 for more info.

December 1st – Discovery Night at the Blue Moose from 7 to 8PM with Justin Brown, outdoorsman. Justin will present another stunning slide show of his journey this past summer, ridge walking between Spuzzum and Harrison Lake. $5 donation at the door. Fundraiser for Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning.

December 1st – Create your own Christmas Swag Workshop at the Hope Rec Centre from 7 to 9PM. Please bring your own wire cutters (optional) and wired ribbon. Pine cones will be provided. Cost: $25.00/person (Max 10 participants) Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 1st, 8th & 15th – Raven Spirit Youth Crafts Program at the Boston Bar Library from 3:45 to 5PM. Come join the fun. For more info call 6604-867-8847.

December 2nd – Hope Genealogy Club meeting at the Canyon Golden Age Club (560 Douglas Street) at 10AM. Join like minded folks to search for your ancestors.

December 2nd – Fraser Canyon Hospice Society presents a Hospice Fund Pub Fundraiser at the Eagles Lounge starting at 6PM. Features meat draws 6:30 to 9PM every half hour; karaoke starting at 8PM and dinner from 6:30 to 7:30PM. For dinner tickets contact the Hospice office at 604-860-7713 or Pat Besse at 604-869-059. Prize draws with dinner tickets. Come and support the Hospice Society and have some fun!

December 2nd – Annual Moonlight Madness Christmas Sale at participating businesses in Hope. From 6pm to 10pm retail stores will be open with great deals to help give you a jump on the Christmas shopping. Rudolph and Frosty will be on hand to get you into the spirit, along with hayrides with Santa sponsored by the Hope Lions Club. Note: bring a blanket for the ride plus a donation for Holly Days. This event will also include the lighting of the new white LED lights by the District of Hope.

December 2nd to 4th – Peewee Minor Hockey Tournament at the Hope Ice Arena. All public skating and casual hockey times are cancelled during the tournament weekend.

December 3rd – Coquihalla Elementary School Garage/Craft & Bake Sale from 9AM to 2PM in the school gym (455 Sixth Avenue). Presented by the Coquihalla Parent Advisory Committee to raise funds for fun activities, playground equipment and field trips for school students.

December 3rd – Art Bus Trip to Granville Island with the Hope & District Arts Council – enjoy the Christmas sights, sounds & galleries. Leaving from the Hope Arts Gallery at 10AM and arriving at Granville Island by noon. Leaving Granville Island at 4PM and back in Hope by approx. 6PM. $25.00 per person. Must be reserved in advance by calling Sharon at 604-869-5925 or Diane at 604-869-3400.

December 3rd – Agassiz Lions Club Craft & Gift Fair at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall from 10AM to 4PM. Vendors call Joey at 604-796-9951 or email joey9@telus.net for info.

December 3rd – “Drop and Shop” at the Hope Rec Centre from 10AM to 4PM. Need some time to Christmas shop without the kids? We can help! A structured program for kids age 5 to 12. Snacks provided. Cost: $30.00/child. $25.00 each for 2 or more. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 3rd – Children’s Christmas Activities at the Hope Rec Centre from 10:30AM to 12:30PM for ages 5 years & up. Theme: Christmas Tree Decoration. Cost: $10.00/person. Hot chocolate will be served. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 3rd – Chilliwack 2011 Santa Claus Parade in downtown Chilliwack starting at 7PM.

December 3rd & 4th – Annual Christmas Crawl in Harrison Hot Springs from 10AM to 5PM. Great opportunities for sampling and shopping at all of the 8 participating locations plus a chance to win a grand draw basket worth $500. Pick up your Harrison Christmas Crawl passport at the Harrison Hot Springs Visitor Centre.

December 3rd, 7th & 10th – Book sale at the Yale Library. Just in time for Christmas- an assortment of fiction and Non-fiction to choose from. Come see what we have to offer that may just fit the needs of who you are buying for this year! Call 604-863-2279 for info. Hrs of openingSat- 10:30 am – 5 pmWed 1 pm – 7:30 pm.

December 4th – Red Cross CPR-C & AED Course at the Hope Rec Centre from 11AM to 5PM for ages 15 and up. Cost $50/person. Must pre-register by calling 604-869-2304.

December 4th -Hope Artists Guild presents the opening reception for “Petite and Priced Right” exhibition and sale from 2-4PM at the Hope Arts Gallery. Seasonal refreshments will be served.

December 4th –The Sunshine Ladies present a Christmas Carol Sing-Along at the Hope Station House (junction of Highway 1 & Old Hope Princeton Way) at 2PM. Includes a live nativity scene by St. Anthony’s Youth Group. Free admission.

December 5th – Candle Light Advent Church Walk. Starts at 5:00 pm at the Hope United Church (corner of Third & Queen Street) A Hope tradition involving all local churches. Walk through the community visiting various churches and celebrating Advent together. Walk finishes at the Northwest Harvest Church at approx. 8PM for a social gathering. Everyone welcome.

December 5th – Swearing In Ceremony for newly elected members of Hope District Council at the Hope District Hall in the Council Chambers at 7PM. Call 604-869-5671 for details. Everyone welcome.

December 5th & 6th – Food Safe Level 1 Course at the Hope Health Office. Registration: Box 176, 444 Park Street, Hope, BC, V0X 1L0 or telephone: 604-860-7630. Course Location: 444 Park Street, Hope. Cost: $65.00 Time: 9AM– 2PM each day.

December 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th – First Class Waste Services Inc will be picking up food donations for the Hope Food Bank when they conduct their regular garbage collection in Hope. Place food in a marked bag or box near your regular garbage at the curb. First Class will match your donation to the Hope Food Bank.

December 6 to 8th, 10th + 13th to 17th – Fraser Canyon Hospice Society presents “Celebrate A Life” Christmas Tree in the Hope Rec Centre foyer

December 7th – Canned Good Skate, Swim & Gym at the Hope Rec Centre. Bring in a canned food item for the Hope Community Services Christmas Hamper and enjoy using the facility! All Day! Everyone Welcome! (Skate time is 5:45 to 7PM)

December 7th – “United We Sing” at Hope United Church (590 Third Ave) from 1.30PM to 3PM. Refreshments served. Special guests: singer-songwriter Matt Pade & Mary Birchmore from the Community Choir. All are welcome, come and sing with us. For more info contact Jill at 604-869-8435

December 7th – Service Canada is coming to Boston Bar Library from 2- 3:30 pm to discuss CPP and Old Age pensions. Come find out what you need to know. For details call 604-863-2279.

December 7th – Travel Program at the Hope Library – “Beautiful Bali” – from 7 to 8PM. Explore the treasures and stories of Bali with Michelle Dekok.

December 7th – Advantage Hope Annual General Meeting at 345 Raab Street at 7PM. For more info call 604-860-0930 or email info@advantagehope.ca

December 7th & 14th – Adults hand built pottery workshop to make Christmas ornaments (inspired by artist Laurel Burch) at The Art Machine (777 5th Avenue)9:30-11:30 AM on both days. Create on the 7th, paint & finish on the 14th. No charge, materials supplied. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

December 8th – Service Canada is coming to Boston Bar Library from 2- 3:30 pm to discuss CPP and Old Age pensions. Come find out what you need to know. For details call 604-867-8847.

December 9th – Dive In Movie Night at the Dan Sharrer’s Aquatic Centre from 6 to 8PM. Come celebrate and play with us! Games, prizes, movies and fun for everyone!

Cost: $3.25/person

December 9th to 11th – Avalanche Safety Program with the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning. A 2 day course providing AST Level 1 certification. See www.hopemountain.org for details.

December 10th – Nordic & alpine ski season begins at Manning Park Resort (weather dependent). See www.manningpark.com for details.

December 10th – Red Cross Child Safe Course with CPR-B at the Hope Rec Centre from 9AM to 4:30PM for ages 15 and up. Cost $80/person. Must pre-register by calling 604-869-2304.

December 10th – Breakfast With Santa presented by the Hope Lions Club at the Hope Curling Club from 9AM to noon. The Hope Lions welcome all families with young children to a pancake breakfast and visit with Santa. There will also be an opportunity for a keepsake photo. This event is open to all. Admission is by donation,

December 10th – Drop In Story Time at the Yale Library Join us for Christmas stories and activities. For details call 604-863-2279.

December 10th – “Drop and Shop” at the Hope Rec Centre from 10AM to 4PM. Need some time to Christmas shop without the kids? We can help! A structured program for kids age 5 to 12. Snacks provided. Cost: $30.00/child. $25.00 each for 2 or more. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 10th – “Stuff the Cruiser” from 10AM to 3PM at the Kal Tire in Boston Bar. Bring a non-perishable food item to put into a RCMP cruiser to benefit the Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society Food Bank. The Boston Bar Citizens on Patrol will serve hot beverages!

December 10th – Children’s Christmas Activities at the Hope Rec Centre from 10:30AM to 12:30PM for ages 5 years & up. Theme: Gingerbread House. Cost: $10.00/person. Hot chocolate will be served. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 10th – Children’s Christmas craft drop-in at The Art Machine (777 5th Avenue) from 11AM to noon. No charge, materials supplied. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

December 10th – Letters to Santa at the Hope Library from 2 to 4PM. A Hope tradition! Children are invited to this Winterfest event at the library. Arts Council volunteers will help little ones write their stories to the North Pole. Enjoy stories, music and lots of fun! The letters will be collected by Santa. This program is co-sponsored by the Hope & District Arts Council. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Hope Library. Free.

December 10th, 14th & 17th – GAME ON! It’s games time at the Yale library. Come play WII system games with us! Come and join the fun! Bring a game to share if you wish!

Dec 10th 11AM–4PM; Dec 14th 1:30–7PM; Dec 17th 11AM–4PM. Call – 604-863-2279 for info.

December 11th – “Stuff the Cruiser” from 10AM to 4PM at Cooper’s Foods in Hope. Bring a non-perishable food item to put into a RCMP cruiser to benefit the Hope Community Services Food Bank.

December 11th – Christmas Origami Program at the Hope Rec Centre from 1 to 3PM for ages 5 & up. Come out and learn how to make some simple Origami Christmas decorations that can be hung from your tree. Cost: $5.00/person. Hot chocolate and cookies served. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 11th – Christmas Concert at Grace Baptist Church (949 Third Avenue) Children’s Choir at 6:30PM & The Wiebe’s In Concert at 7PM. Free admission – donations welcome.

December 11th – Blue Christmas Service at 7PM at Christ Church Anglican. For when the season hurts – A quiet service of reflection and healing for all those suffering loss of any kind and finding this time difficult in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the pre-Christmas rush.

December 13th – CE Barry School Band Concert at 1:30PM in the school gymnasium.

December 13th – 2011 Annual Hope Secondary Alumni Basketball Game at 6PM in school gym. Admission by donation. All proceeds help fund Junior & Senior basketball programs at the school. $200 Half Court Free Throw Challenge – sponsored by Cascade Cleaning & Janitorial + Andy Tepasse & Dave Radmore of Remax Realty-Hope. Don’t forget your food bank donation for Holly Days.

December 14th – Hope Secondary School Band Concert at 7PM in the school gymnasium.

December 14th – Craft time with Lorelie Michaud at the Yale Library For details call 604-863-2279.

December 14th – Christmas Storytime & Craft Program at the Boston Bar Library from 6:30 to 7:30PM. Bring the kids to the library for holiday-themed stories and crafts!

December 15th – Hope Women’s Network Holiday Party at the Owl Street Cafe from 5:30 to 8PM. This will be a potluck at the Owl Street Cafe, so please bring your favourite holiday appetizer to share with the group and indicate what you plan to bring when you reserve. Owl Street Cafe will have their regular assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments available for sale. Reserve by contacting Jessica McWilliams at 604-869-7066.

December 15th & 17th – Book sale at Boston Bar Library. Just in time for Christmas- an assortment of fiction and Non-fiction to choose from. Come see what we have to offer that may just fit the needs of who you are buying for this year! Call 604-867-8847 for more info. Hrs of opening- Tues/Thurs- 1 pm – 7 :30 pm

December 16th – Final day of the 2011 school year for all public schools in Fraser Cascade School District #78.

December 16th – The festively-decorated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolls into North Bend at 6:30PM (east of TMS Building – across from CP Bunkhouse). Come out to meet Santa and listen to live performers – featuring Valdy & Tracey Brown- on the special flip-down boxcar stage. The Holiday train travels all the way across Canada raising money and food donations for local food banks. For details see http://www.cpr.ca/en/in-your-community/holiday-train/Pages/default.aspx. Also in Agassiz on December 17th at 2PM (west of Highway 9, across from Agra Centre on Pioneer Ave).

December 17th – “Drop and Shop” at the Hope Rec Centre from 10AM to 4PM. Need some time to Christmas shop without the kids? We can help! A structured program for kids age 5 to 12. Snacks provided. Cost: $30.00/child. $25.00 each for 2 or more. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 17th – Children’s Christmas Activities at the Hope Rec Centre from 10:30AM to 12:30PM for ages 5 years & up. Theme: No Bake Christmas Goodies. Cost: $10.00/person. Hot chocolate will be served. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 17th – Christmas Event in Yale starts with Christmas music at St John the Divine Church 1 pm- 2 pm followed by Christmas Pageant (the Christmas Story play) and Potluck Supper at Yale & District Community Centre. Events are free! – just bring a donation to the Holly Days Food Bank collection and enough food to share with others at the dinner. Sponsored by YDHS and YDRA . Call 604-863-2381 or 604-863-0001 about pageant/supper event. Call 604-863-2452 about Church event.

December 17th – Merry Christmas Pool Party at the Dan Sharrer’s Aquatic Centre from 6 to 8PM. Come celebrate and play with us! Games, prizes, movies and fun for everyone!

Cost: $3.25/person

December 17th – Christmas Storytime & Craft Program at the Yale Library from 6:30 to 7:30PM. Bring the kids to the library for holiday-themed stories and crafts!

December 17th & 18th – Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre presents “Mother Goose and The Enchanted Forest” at the Hope Legion Hall at 2PM and 7PM. Children/Youth $5 and Adults $8. Tickets sold at the Hope Arts Gallery; The Art Machine & Pixel Mountain Studio. Donations of non-perishable food and winter clothing will be collected. For more info call 604-869-3400 or email hopearts@telus.net

December 17th to January 2nd, 2012 – Winter Break holiday for all public schools in Fraser Cascade School District #78.

December 18th – Christmas Centrepiece Program at the Hope Rec Centre from 1 to 2:30PM for 7 to15 year olds & from 3 to 5PM for 16 years+. Cost: $25.00/person. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 18th – Skate and Photos with Santa at the Hope Arena from 4 to 5:30PM. Come out and enjoy games on the ice with Santa. Afterward give the camera your holiday smile and have a picture with Santa. Cost: Drop In Rate + $2 for photo.

December 18th to 23rd – Christmas Cheer Week at the Hope Library. Celebrate the holidays with displays, gift ideas, music, prizes, and seasonal treats!

December 19th to 23rd – Winter Festival Day Camp at the Hope Rec Centre for ages 6 to 12 from 8:30AM to 5PM daily. Includes a variety of games, crafts, swimming, skating, bowling & much more! Bring a lunch, swimsuit & towel. If possible, bring a helmet and skates as well. $32 per day per child or $128 per week per child. Family rates also available. Call 604-869-2304 to pre-register.

December 20th – Jingle Bell Rock program at the Hope Rec Centre from 9:30 to 11:30AM.A workshop for children to learn fun dance steps to their favourite Christmas music! Learn a little Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance all rolled into one session! For ages 7-12 years. Cost: $5.00/person. Call 604-869-2304 for more info and to pre-register.

December 20th – Book Club Meeting 6:30 to 8PM at the Hope Library to discuss the novel “Inheritance of Loss” by Kiran Desai. Contact Inge at 604-869-9262 for more information.

December 20th – Men’s night at the Blue Moose Cafe. If you are a gentlemen who is in business, planning to get into business, retired, semi-retired, or maybe new to the community this evening is for you. Doors open at 7PM. No host bar. A great evening of networking and fellowship.

December 21st – First day of winter. Winter solstice – shortest day of the year!

December 21st – Christmas Storytime at the Hope Library from 6:30 to 7PM. Christmas eve is just around the corner! Children are invited to join in the fun of new – and not so new – seasonal stories, songs and poems. Happy holidays!

December 23rd to January 3rd – District of Hope office is closed for the holiday season from 4:30PM on December 23rd through to 8:30AM on January 3rd.

December 24th –Candlelight and Eucharist Christmas Service at 10PM at Christ Church Anglican. No service on Christmas Day.

December 24th through to December 27th – Hope Library closed.

December 25th – Christmas Day statutory holiday. Hope Recreation Complex closed today. Contact the Hope Visitor Centre at 604-869-2021 or 1-866-HOPEVIC for information on church services in Hope.

December 25th – Traditional Turkey/Ham Christmas Dinner served at the River Cafe (875 Water Ave.) at noon; 2PM & 4PM. $20 per person. Must reserve in advance by calling 604-869-9909. They will also deliver Christmas dinner to you – call for details.

December 26th – Boxing Day statutory holiday. Hope Recreation Complex closed today.

December 27th to 30th – Red Cross Babysitting Course at the Hope Rec Centre from 1 to 4PM daily for ages 11 and up. $65/per person. Call 604-869-2304 to pre-register.

December 27th to January 2nd – Winter Festival Day Camp at the Hope Rec Centre for ages 6 to 12 from 8:30AM to 5PM daily. Includes a variety of games, crafts, swimming, skating, bowling & much more! Bring a lunch, swimsuit & towel. If possible, bring a helmet and skates as well. $32 per day per child or $128 per week per child. Family rates also available. Call 604-869-2304 to pre-register.

December 31st – New Year’s Eve. Plan to bring in the new year at a Hope celebration. Contact the Hope Visitor Centre at 604-869-2021 or 1-866-HOPEVIC for details.

December 31st – New Year’s Eve celebration at Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins (14850 Alpine Blvd at Sunshine Valley, east of Hope on Hwy #3) The party starts at 8PM with finger foods, music & dancing. At 9PM there will be a fireworkds dispay, followed by6 a ballon drop and champagne at midnight. Tickets are $25 per person. To RSVP or book and RV site or cabin call 604-869-0066.

December 31st to January 2nd – Hope Library closed.

January 1st, 2012 – New Years Day statutory holiday

January 3rd – First day of the 2012 school year for all public schools in Fraser Cascade School District #78.

Every Wednesday in January – Ladies Day at Manning Park Resort. Ladies ski for free every Wednesday this month. See www.manningpark.com for details

January 6th to 8th – Midget Minor Hockey Tournament at the Hope Ice Arena. All public skating and casual hockey times are cancelled during the tournament weekend.

Inge Wilson
Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex
Destination Hope & Beyond Services
P.O. Box 370
919 Water Avenue, Hope, B.C. V0X 1L0
Ph # 604-869-2021
FAX # 604-869-2160
Toll Free # 1-866-HOPEVIC
Email : destinationhope@telus.net

2 years ago Canyon Country Media started the Save the Rambo Bridge Campaign on our youtube channel. Many of you have watched the videos THANKS! After that campaign ended July 10th of this year we were contacted by a group and were informed the Alexandra Bridge may have the same fate as the Rambo Bridge in Hope BC. This we could not stand for! Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me! So like the bridge savers we aspire to be. Canyon Country Media and friends bring to you Save the Alexandra Bridge Campaign on http://youtube.com/travelthecanyon. Watch the preview now ==> http://youtu.be/_IIgSp2Rhk8

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