Karaoke in Clinton
The Clinton Legion is hosting a Karaoke night on Friday, Aug. 16 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. All are invited to come down and enjoy the fun (and perhaps take part); rides home for anyone who needs one can be arranged for a small fee.
Kids’ day at the market
The Ashcroft Farmers’ Market is holding a special Kids’ Day event during their market on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Railway Avenue at the Heritage Park.
In addition to the great offerings from local vendors, there will be an array of special activities, from face-painting and games to crafts and a creative chalk drawing competition. Bring the whole family for a fun day full of laughter, creativity, and community spirit.
For more information, visit the Ashcroft Farmers’ & Artisans Facebook page.
Legion pool tournament
Back by popular demand! The Ashcroft Legion will be holding another pool tournament on Sunday, Aug. 18. For more information, contact the Legion at (250) 453-2423.
HUB summer camps
Summer is winding down, but there are still two more summer camps to go at the Ashcroft HUB, for kids aged 7 to 13.
Aug. 20 to 23 is Rainbow Art week, where kids can get messy with a week of art in all the colours of the rainbow, and the final camp of the season, from Aug. 27 to 30, is Carnival Camp, featuring fair-related games, crafts, and more.
Camps run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and the cost is $75 per kid per camp. For more information, email ashcrofthub@gmail.com; to register, go to https://bit.ly/3SCPNe2.
Loon Lake work bee
Volunteers are needed for a work bee at the Loon Lake community hall on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Workers will be helping with yard maintenance around the hall, trail, dog park, and playground.
If you’re able to join in, sign up at the Loon Lake Community Facebook page.
70 Mile pancake breakfast
The 70 Mile Community Club’s monthly pancake breakfasts (first Saturday of the month) start up again on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the 70 Mile community hall. The by-donation event is open to everyone, and takes place from 9 to 11 a.m., so come on over and bring your appetite!
Ashcroft Fall Fair
The Ashcroft and District Fall Fair is going ahead on Sunday, Sept. 8, and is looking for vendors interested in setting up at this fun, free, family-friendly event. Organizers are also encouraging people to enter their arts, crafts, photography, produce, baking, preserves, and much more; there are dozens of categories for all ages, from antiques to weaving and almost everything in-between.
For more information email ashcroftdistrictfallfair@gmail.com, or visit the Ashcroft & District Fall Fair Facebook page or the website (www.ashcroftdistrictfallfair.com). Booklets with details of all the entry categories are available at the Ashcroft Bakery, the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store (601 Bancroft Street), Revelations, the Journal office, the Ashcroft post office, and the Ashcroft and Cache Creek libraries.
Musical auditions
The Twisted Desert Music Society is holding auditions on Sunday, Sept. 8 to fill the three remaining supporting roles in their production of Fiddler on the Roof, which is scheduled to take place in Ashcroft in spring 2025.
The three roles are all for men, and acting experience is not essential. Auditions will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ashcroft HUB social room (back of building near Merv’s Gym). For more information contact Michelle Reid at dmreid@telus.net.
Christmas in August?
Not quite, but the Cache Creek Market is looking for vendors for its annual Christmas market, which will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Cache Creek community hall. All makers, bakers, and collectors are encouraged to sign up; tables are $10 each.
To reserve a spot, contact Wendy at wcoomber@telus.net or text/call (250) 457-0245.
Barkerville reopens
After closing in July because of the threat of the Antler Creek wildfire, the Barkerville historic site has reopened for the season, and is welcoming visitors every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programming and merchant operations have resumed, and accommodations for overnight visitors are available, both in Barkerville and in the surrounding area.
For more information about what to see and do in Barkerville, go to https://www.barkerville.ca/.
Route65
Seniors and their family members will now have an even easier time finding seniors’ living, wellness, and care options in B.C. thanks to Route65.ca, a free, online directory that helps the public connect with independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and home health providers.
Route65.ca — a collaboration between the BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC, the leading voice of B.C.’s continuing care sector — was initially developed in 2019 to address a visible gap in quality information about navigating B.C.’s care continuum and accessing seniors’ living, wellness, and care options in B.C.
With its recent relaunch, Route65.ca offers an accessible website where older adults can confidently browse services on a centralized platform, while simultaneously having the opportunity to connect with providers directly. It offers accessibility tools while browsing, as well as the ability for users to filter by category, city, amenities, services, and languages to help fit their specific needs.
Report illegal dumping
Did you know that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has an active back country clean-up program? In 2023 the TNRD cleaned up 14 illegally dumped and abandoned waste sites and supported six community clean-up events. The 14 sites that were cleared contained approximately 32 tonnes of waste, and many items found at the sites are free to dispose of at Eco-Depots and some Transfer Stations.
Reports from the public are crucial when it comes to addressing illegal dumping. You can report illegal dumping online to the TNRD at tnrd.ca/illegal-dump-sites. Please also report all illegal dumping to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277, or #7277 on your cellphone.
