Ashcroft Library news
Children aged three to seven and their caregivers are welcome to attend a free Mother’s Day story and craft session from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8.
On Thursday, May 10 be sure to visit the library booth at the Care Fair at Desert Sands Community School.
Care Fair
Make Children First is holding a Care Fair at Desert Sands Community School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10 in the gym at Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft.
The free event is for all children aged zero to six and their parents or caregivers, and features information, food, fun, and prizes.
Battle of the Atlantic commemoration
Don’t forget that all are welcome at the Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic ceremony taking place at the Ashcroft cenotaph starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 13.
Veterans, and members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps No. 347 Avenger, will be taking part in the ceremony, honouring the thousands of Canadians who fought so valiantly in the North Atlantic during World War II.
Night Market
There is still space for vendors at the next Night Market at the Ashcroft HUB, coming up from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 11. The cost for vendors is $5 (plus $3 if you need the HUB to supply a table). Call (250) 453-9177 to reserve a space.
There is no charge for attendance, and all are welcome to come out and browse the crafts, goods, food items, and more that will be on offer. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift (or something special for yourself).
Self-care evening
Come down to the Ashcroft HUB at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 13 for an evening of self-care. It’s an informative and grounding evening of yoga and essential oils which will show how to incorporate these two things, as well as mindfulness, into your self-care routine.
The evening begins with participants picking out an essential oil to use to accompany their practice, followed by a 90-minute gentle Slow Flow to Restorative class led by instructors Kimberly Pierro and Seanna Sampson. Tea and conversation will follow.
Space is limited, so pre-registration by May 8 is required. The cost is $10 (HUB members) or $15 (non-members) per person. To register, contact the HUB at (250) 453-9177.
Understanding Financial Statements workshop
Community Futures Sun Country is pleased to provide its communities with an opportunity to participate in workshops pertaining to financial management. An “Understanding Financial Statements” workshop will be held on Friday, June 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cache Creek Community Hall, and with the generous support of Western Economic Diversification, it is being provided for free. Refreshments are included.
The workshop will allow participants to become more confident with their business’s finances. Topics covered include finance as a language; the balance sheet: the snapshot of financial health; and the income statement: the results of your business operations. The workshop will be facilitated by noted business trainer, speaker, consultant, and planner Bill Erichson.
To ensure that it is the best possible experience for participants, pre-registration is necessary. Call the Community Futures office at (250) 453-9165 or toll-free at 1-800-567-9911 to register or for more information.
New principal at Lytton Elementary
The Board of Education of School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) is pleased to announce that Ms Anna Ho has accepted the position of Principal of Lytton Elementary School as of August 1, 2018.
Ho has been a part of the Gold Trail team since 2006. During this time, she taught throughout the district and is currently the Principal of George M. Murray Elementary School in Lillooet. She looks forward to returning to Lytton, where she started her career in Gold Trail, and working with the students, staff, and families of Lytton Elementary School.
The Board of Education would also like to express their best wishes to Ms Denise O’Connor on her upcoming retirement, and thank her for her many years of service in Gold Trail.
Overwintering fires
As warmer weather returns to parts of the province that were affected by last summer’s wildfires, some hotspots could emerge due to what are called “overwintering” fires.
An overwintering fire can occur when a wildfire that burned deep underground has continued to smoulder all winter long.
Given the extent of last summer’s drought and the intensity of some of the 2017 wildfires, some of these residual hotspots could flare up with the arrival of warmer and drier weather this spring.
Most overwintering fires will occur well within the original fire’s perimeter. Areas near communities where wildfires burned last year were patrolled extensively by firefighters and have been scanned using thermal-imaging technology.
It is standard practice for the BC Wildfire Service to monitor these previous wildfire areas to ensure that any flare-ups from overwintering fires are located and suppressed, if necessary.
However, members of the public are encouraged to report any wildfire or smoke that they see, even if it’s located within the perimeter of a previous fire.
To report a wildfire, an unattended campfire, or an open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free, or *5555 on a cellphone.
For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures, and air quality advisories, visit http://www.bcwildfire.ca.
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