summer events guide 2015

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PULL OUT & SAVE!The Goat’s summer events guide!

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June 25 – Community Conversations with the Village of Valemount at the Community Hall. Open House 3:00-6:00, and Community Conversations 7:00 to 8:30.

June 27 - It’s the 38th year of the Dunster Ice Cream Social! The social event of the year for the Robson Valley Region. Starts at 7:00 pm at the Dunster Community Hall, with potluck cakes, pies, cookies, squares, and many flavours of ice cream to top things off! Kids tent with balloons and face painting. Then dance to the Midnight Howlers from Vale-mount, starting at 9:00 pm. Admission for Social and Dance -$8.00 adults $6.00 ages 6 to 10 and free to children 5 and under. Contact: Jullian and Gerry Porrier 250-968-4314.

July 28 - Join a group hike and visit the alpine on McBride Peak to view the flowers. Rendevous at Koeneman Park at 8 am. For more information and for more hikes near McBride this summer, contact Al Birnie at 569-4101 or Glen/Elsie Stanley at 569-2596.

June 27 – Britt AM, “gritty acoustic loops from the west” featuring CRONES at the Valemount Curling Club. Starts at 8:30, $10 cover at the door.

June 27-28 - Gymkhana weekend at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club! Starting Saturday at 10:00 am, Clinic with Melanie Brown, Member price: $15, Non Member $20. Sunday at 10:00 am: Gymkhana games to win a jackpot! $10 (will all go into the jackpot, which will be divided between 1st 2nd and 3rd place). To sign up or for more info: 250 566 3215 or [email protected]

Canada Day Celebrations, July 1st: See P14

July 2 – BBQ with local area provincial and federal political folk at Centennial Park in Valemount

July 3 – Robson Valley Support Society’s 35th Anniversary

open house from noon – 2 at the McBride office. Includes street bowling, yoga, face painting, cake, ice-cream and refreshments

July 3-5 (Valemount), July 10-12 (Dunster), July 17-19 (McBride) and July 24-26 (Dome Creek) - Summer video workshops for older adults. 6-8 Friday, 9-1pm Sat & Sun. For questions or registration contact [email protected].

July 4 - Robson Valley Support Society’s 35th Anniversary- Valemount. Fun in the Sun at Centennial Park 11 - 2pm, yoga, crafts, sprinklers, face painting, light lunch and cake. Starting at 9:30pm is Movie Under the Stars, bring chairs, free popcorn. Everybody welcome.

July 8, 22 - Summer Street Festival hosted by the McBride Youth Committee is at 630pm on Main Street in McBride. Food Truck will be onsite.

July 11-12 – The British Columbia Rodeo Association (amateur/semi-pro) comes to the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds in Valemount, featuring Wheelhouse under the parachute on Saturday night.

July 13-17 or August 10-14 (two choices) – Active Living Kids Summer Camp for kids aged 6-12. Sponsored by the Canoe Valley Community Association and Kinnickinnick-ers Family Centre. Camps run 10am to 4 pm each day from Monday to Friday. Activities may depend on the weather. No drop-ins, call 250-566-0008 for info and to register. Kin-nickinnickers Family Centre is open regular hours through-out the summer, 10-4 M-F.

July 21: Lego Robotics Workshop at Valemount Library. 10 am and 2pm. Limit 10 per workshop. Age 8 -14 years.

July 24 - Summer Outdoor Concert at the Valemount

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Tourism Valemount: a proud supporter of community events in the Robson Valley.

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Stop in for a donair, Middle East food or hard ice cream cone


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A proud supporter of this summer’s community events.

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Museum featuring “The Great Plains” 7pm-9pm Bring your lawn chair, no alcohol. Advance tickets $12 at museum and Infinity. At the door $15 adult and $10 students, senior and museum members.

August 1-2 - Dunster 100th Anniversayr Celebrations. Saturday features socalizing, a farmers market, local burgers, art, photography and quilt exhibits, dinner and dance featur-ing the Drunken Midnight Howlers. Community worship service on the riverbank Sunday morning, brunch and more socializing and lots of other events.Throughout Dunster at the school, the hall and the picnic grounds. Check out www.dunsterbc.net/reunion for more info.

August 1-2 – Mud Racing at Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds. North West Mud Racing Association sanctioned events, plus Saturday night dance under the parachute.

August 3 – BC Day (long weekend)

August 5 & 19 - Summer Street Festival hosted by the McBride Youth Committee is at 6:30pm on Main Street in McBride. Food Truck will be on site.

August 6 – The Valemount Legion will be hosting a BBQ dinner and fundraiser for the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay. Public event to support the ride and the Military Police Fund for Blind Children.

August 14th - Summer Outdoor Concert at the Valemount Museum featuring “Sarah Jane Scouten”, 7pm-9pm Bring

your lawn chair, no alcohol. Advance tickets $12 at museum and Infinity. At the door $15 adult and $10 students, senior and museum members.

August 14-16 – 11th Annual Robson Valley Music Festival, with almost 40 musical and performing acts as well as multi-media workshops and local crafts and artists. Presented by the Robson Valley Music Society. Located at the Festival Grounds (also known as Seth and Shara’s place) in Dunster. Check out www.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com

Aug. 19-21: Parkour summer camp at the Tete Jaune Lodge, for youth aged 12-18. Sponsored by CBT’s Community Di-rected Youth Funds program. Contact the Learning Centre to register and for more information: 250-566-4601

September 5-6 – 34th Annual Fishing Derby at Valemount Marina, with trophies for kids, Ladies and Men, presented by Valemount Marina Association: valemountmarina.com .

Sept 12 - Mount Robson Marathon, featuring 50km Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, Kinney Lake 12km, Flatlander 5 km run and fun runs for the kids, presented by Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association and BC Parks. Check out www.mountrobsonmarathon.ca for more info.

Ongoing events:Tee ball for kids aged 3-6, Mondays and Wednesdays at

6:00 o’clock at the main ball diamond in Valemount. Will continue throughout the summer if enough kids keep show-ing up. No charge, but bring a glove.

Fridays from 5-7 – Burger Night at the Valemount Legion.

Starting July 7 - Kids Food Camp hosted by The Open Gate Garden. Tuesdays, 10-11:30am for ages 7-12 and Thursdays, 10-11:30am for ages 4-7. Planting/growing/cooking/eating. To register, call Nancy at 250-968-4358 or email [email protected].

July 2 – August 27th Thursdays from 1-3pm - Children’s Summer Heritage Program for ages 5-12 years. Snacks and refreshments provided, register at the Valemount Museum.

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VALEMOUNT VISITOR CENTREFOR ALL YOUR VALEMOUNT AND BRITISH

COLUMBIA VACATION PLANNING

• Adventure activity bookings throughout the Province• National Park Passes• Natural History Displays• Local arts and crafts • Jewellery, books, maps and gifts• Valemount and British Columbia clothing and souvenirs• Fishing Licences

CHINOOK SALMON PRESENTATIONS EVERY EVENING IN AUGUST AT 7 PM AT GEORGE HICKS PARK

Connect with us on Facebook – Valemount Visitor Centre

5 years Valemount Swiss Bakery!Without the people of Valemount’s support, it would not have been possible. A big THANK YOU! Please stop by for artisan breads, pastries, coffees, breakfast or lunch!

From Silvia and Bogdan at the Swiss Bakery250-566-40351020 Main St.


The Canoe Mountain Rodeo Assoc. is a proud sponsor of this summer’s events!

Hope to see you at the rodeo July 11th & 12th and the Mud Racing

Aug. 1st and 2nd!

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Dr. Jas PahalRobson Valley Dental

All dental services, including cleaningsby a hygienist, provided in McBride!

Ph. 250-569-3434 [email protected]

July 7th-August 27th - The Valemount Museum’s summer students are hosting the Library’s summer reading program on Tuesday’s at 1pm, for children aged 6-12 years.

Every night in August at 7:00 pm – Valemount Visitor Center presents Salmon Interpretive talks at the Spawning Grounds (George Hicks Park).

The Robson Valley Community Centre is available for bookings, and the fit pit, the converta-court and the ice area are open daily at the Recreation Centre. Check out the Facebook pages for up to date info.

McBride Library Events (569-2411 or [email protected]):

Starting with an orientation on July 3 - Summer Reading Club, 2-4pm at the Library. This year’s theme is “Build It”!

Tuesdays starting July 7 – Move-Sing-Read. Join us for stories, singing, and yoga. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:30am.

Wednesdays start July 8 – Minecraft/Lego Club 2:30-4:30.

Fridays starting July 10 – Fun Fridays! Themed afternoon activities aimed at ages 5+. 2:30-4:30pm.

Lego Robotics Camp. Monday, July 20th. Ages 8+. $10/per-son. Limited spots, please register!

Forensic Camp. August 18-21, 2-4pm. Ages 7-12. Fin-gerprinting, foot print analysis, suspect identification and more! Call the library to register.

Robson Valley Explorer. Calling kids to become RV Explor-ers! Participate in fun activities, earn badges and see cool places in our Valley. Ages 2-14. Sign up at the Library today!

Teen Lock-in. Fridays July 24th and August 28th, 9pm after the Library is closed. Games, nerf guns, and more.

July 23 - Book Discussion Group: “Favourite Summer Reads.” Thursday at 1:30pm. Come, share, and discuss the books you are reading this summer.

August 6 - Book Talk: “Hot new titles.” Thursday at 1:30pm.

Doreen will highlight some of our newest books, and we’d like to hear some of your favourites. Which soon-to-be-released books are you eager to read?

August 27 - Book Discussion Group: “Recent titles” at 1:30pm. Choose among newly added titles to share.

Valemount Library Events:Starts July 7th: Summer Reading Program at the Vale-

mount Public Library, Tuesdays until August 25th at 1:00 pm. For kids aged 6-12. Drop by to register or call the library at 250-566-4367.

Markets:Valemount Farmers’ Market, every Thursday, 4-7pm. Be-

side the Information Centre. Table fee of $10. For info - Call Christine at 566-3766.

McBride Community Market, every Friday for 11 weeks, starting June 26. At the Pavilion in Steve Kolida Park on Main Street. Sellers Fee - $5.00/week. Home made, Home baked or Home grown or assembled here in the valley. No commercial items. Private used goods are allowed. Contact Dorothy Simpson - 569-3343 or Barb Jackson 569-0344.

Dunster Farmers Market , every Saturday starting July 4th:, 11am to 1pm at Dunster Community Hall just off Highway 16. No sellers fee. Home baking, home grown veggies and fruit, art and crafts, used goods. No restrictions. Contact Marion Cousineau 250-968-4479

Tues 10-5 & 7-9Wed & Thurs 10-5

Fri 12-9Sat 12-5

Summer hours start July 3rd!

Have a great summer! Join us for Summer Reading Club and other fun!


Wishing you and your family a fun, happy, and safe

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The Village of Valemount wishes to thank all those who contribute to the wonderful

summer events held in the Valley. You make our Valley a better place to live!

Canada Day Celebrations at Steve Kolida Park in McBride – Games, BBQ, fireworks, facepainting! Celebrations begin at 11am, and culminate with fireworks at 10:30pm. Teddy Bear health and blood pressure clinic hosted by McBride paramedics - don’t forget your injured teddyCanada Day Celebrations at the Valemount Visitor Centre – 9am to 8:30pm – souvenirs, trivia and puzzles, and interpretive displays. Canada Day Celebrations at the Valemount Museum 11am – 2pm. Live music, cake and ice cream, and the Robson Valley Square Dancers!Canada Day Celebrations at the Valemount Legion - burgers from 5-7, then Canadian CCMA Award Winner Shawn Hogan! Music starts at 7:30 (gives you time to get to the fireworks after!) Tickets are $20.

Canada Day Celebrations at the Valemount Sportsplex – starting at 6pm, Annual Lions BBQ; Kids Zone - face painting, games and crafts; music by the Yellowhead Ramblers and the Drunken Midnight Howlers starting at 8:00; refreshments, cotton candy and souvenirs by donation with proceeds to the Valemount Children’s Activity Society; Cake cutting at 9pm, followed by fireworks at 10pm.!Canada Day at the Mt. Robson Visitor Info Centre. Free cake at noon. Live music 11-3, local artisan fair 10-3, local authors doing book signings. Mounties in uniform available for photo opps. Lots of kids activities including face painting, scavenger hunt, colouring contest and Jerry the Moose! Activities start at 9a.m. and go until around 3p.m.

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