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Coming up Monday on Daybreak, its rats versus ancient murrelets on Haida Gwaii. Plus we'll hear why a floating lodge from the north will soon be parked underneath the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver. Tune in starting at 6 am, 7 am in the Peace.

H1N1 Flu Clinics.
The H1N1 flu vaccine is now available in the north.
Northern Health has a full list of clinics and available times.

Community Notes

Community Notes

Friday, Nov 20

Smithers
The Arts and Crafts Fair begins this Friday at Smithers Secondary School.
Drop by from 6 to 9 pm tonight.
Or come by Saturday, from 9 am until 3 pm.

Prince George
Tonight at Cafe Voltaire, Singer/songwriters, Dave Lang and David Newberry perform a show of fun favourites.
The show begins at 8 pm and is free!

Prince George
Show of some cultural clothing tonight at the UNBC Event Space.
The UNBC African Canadian Club is hosting "Dress International Night" starting at 6 pm.
The event includes food, entertainment and door prizes.
Your donation of $ 7.00 will go to the Northern Women's Centre.

Saturday, Nov 21

Prince George

The First Baptist Church is sending a team of 20 volunteers to Kenya in May 2010.
Tonight they are holding a fundraising event complete with a silent auction, dessert and entertainment, featuring the Freedom Singers Choir.
Tickets are $ 10.00 and event happens from 7 until 9 pm.

Prince George
The 13th Annual REAPS Recycled Toy Drive takes place today from 10 am until 2 pm at the REAPS Compost Demonstration Garden at 1950 Gorse Street.
Used toys will be donated to local organizations for distribution to kids over the holiday season.
For more information or to volunteer call 250-561-7327.

Prince George
The Lakeside Ramblers Bluegrass Band is at Artspace tonight with the Greer Valley Blackbirds family band.
Doors open at 7 pm and tickets are just $ 10.00

Prince George
Cafe Voltaire brings author Richard Aaron (aka Dick Byl) onto the stage for a book signing.
His book, Gauntlet, is an espionage thriller about an heroic mathmetician with autism.

Hudson's Hope
The Bullhead Mountain Curling Club is celebrating the retirement of club president, Frank Burkitt.
You're invited to celebrate his 3 decades of service at 7 pm at the Curling Club.
Please RSVP by calling Kasper Michel at 250-783-9358.

Smithers
Come stomp your feet at the Community Folk Dance today at Glenwood Hall.
Marian Rose, musician, dance caller and games leader, will be leading traditional games in the afternoon.
Then the evening will include a potluck supper and dance.
Admission is by donation.
For more information call Ruth at 250-846-5763.

Wells
The acoustic duo, Dave Lang and David Newberry are coming to Wells.
They're bringing their Keep Calm & Carry On tour to the Wells Hotel Pub tonight at 8 pm.
Admission is by donation.

Prince Rupert
The Saturday the Prince Rupert Arts Council puts on the Annual Kaien Island Craft Fair at the Civic Centre.
Drop by from 9 am until 5 pm for handmade goods.

Sunday, Nov 22

Prince Rupert
The Prince Rupert Rotary Choir puts on its Wintersong concert today at 3 pm at the United Church.
The Choir will sing favourites from the past with special guests Daisuke Fukasaku and the Sweet Adelines.
Admission is by donation.

Farmington, Nov 22
Ribbon sandwiches and Christmas squares are just a few goodies you can enjoy at the Farmington Farmerettes Christmas Tea and Bazaar.
Drop by Parkland School from 1 pm until 4 pm and help celebrate the Club's 50 years of serving the community.

Ongoing Events
Prince Rupert
The Northern BC Winter Games are coming up February 4-7, 2010.
Prince Rupert is looking for volunteers and for billets.
To volunteer, contact Danielle Dalton at 250-624-4046.
Or if you'd like to share your home with an athlete, contact Leah Anderson or Terry Ramin at 250-627-7475.

Terrace
Success by 6 in Terrace is looking for books for its book drive.
They're asking for new and gently used books for children up to 12.
You can drop off your literary donations at the Terrace Public Library, Misty River books and the Family Place.

Prince George

The City of Prince George is looking to the future.
From now until December 16th, citizens can help shape the future of Prince George at My P-G.
My P-G is a program to create the city's first community sustainability plan based on your reccommendations.
To find out more call 250-561-7600.

Prince George
It might be fall, but you can still get out walking in Prince George with the Canadian Diabetes Association.
The walks take place inside the CN Centre every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Anyone interested should call the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Ask for Boyanne at 250-561-9284.

Prince George
And like to play the fiddle?
BC Old Time Fiddlers begin their jam night sessions this week.
The sessions happen every Thursday night.
Visit the Elder Citizen's Rec Centre in Prince George for more information.

Upcoming Events

Prince George, Nov 23
Two Rivers Gallery has a series of Christmas Craft workshops underway.
On November 23rd, learn how to make Christmas cards through printmaking from 7-9 pm.
And then on November 26th, you can learn how to make Christmas tree ornaments out of FIMO.
Workshops are $25.00 including materials.
Call 250-614-7800 to register.

Prince George, Nov 24
Author and bush pilot expert, Ed Zaruk, is back in Prince George for a reading on November 24th.
He'll read from his exciting and moving novel, Alter & Throne, at 7 pm in the Keith Gordon Room at the Downtown Public Library.
Ed Zaruk will also share writing and publishing tips for aspiring writers.
The event is free.

Prince George, Nov 24
Tonight at 7, the Canadian Federation of University Women meets.
The meeting is happening at the Rec Room of the Courtyard at 1638 6th Ave.
RCMP Superintendent Butterworth-Carr will be there to talk about opportunities for women in the RCMP.
For more information, call Evelyn at 250-561-7448, or Donna at 250-561-0835.

Smithers, Nov 23
The Bulkley Valley Museum joyfully announces its Second Annual Teddy Bear Exhibition.
Featuring teddy bears from a variety of private collections, including a bear that is over 110 years old!
Each teddy bear comes with its own history, so come and visit to find out how Winnie, Rupert, and Paddington are doing.
The exhibition runs from November 23rd to the 29th, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Old Church.

Prince George, Nov 25
Turn on the holiday spirit with the 16th Annual Civic Light Up.
Start at 6 pm at the Civic Plaza there will be skating, hayrides, live music and hot cocoa.
Then at 7 pm the exciting arrival of Santa Claus.
Many more family activities are taking place at the Prince George Public Library, Two Rivers Gallery and inside the Prince George Civic Centre.

Smithers, Nov 26-28
Pick up some great used books at the Annual Friends of the Smithers Library Book Sale.
Drop by the Smithers Elks Hall at 3908 2nd Ave from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm on Thursday and Friday.
On Saturday, you can come by between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
As well, the library is happy to accept book donations in good condition until Wednesday, Nov 25th.
For more information, call Lorraine at 250-847-4797, or Elaine at 250-846-5623.

Prince Rupert, Nov 27, 28 and 29
And on November 27th, 28th, and 29th check out Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief, by Paula Vogel.
The play is at the Tom Rooney Theatre at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday with a Sunday afternoon matinee at 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $12.00 or $8.00 for members.

Kitimat, Nov 27, 28 and 29
Experience the magic of Aladdin on stage at the Mount Elizabeth Theatre on November 27th, 28th and 29th.
The curtains open on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm.  The Sunday show is a 2 pm matinee.
On Cue Players stage this exciting performance for $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students.
Tickets are available at Book Masters and The Source.

Prince George, Nov 29
Get on your skates for the 41st Annual Kinsmen Skate-a-Thon.
Prince George minor hockey skaters will skate laps from 9 am to 1 pm to raise funds for local charities.

Prince George, Nov 29
Come out and dance for the children.
Tonight the Northern BC Friends of Children Society puts on a dinner and dance Christmas party at the Columbus Community Centre.
Tickets are $50.00 per person.
For more information call 250-564-2217.

Terrace, Nov 29
Do the downward dog for free in Terrace.
The Dea Motres Yoga Centre holds a freebie Sunday with free yoga classes at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm at 4619 Lakelse Avenue # 205.

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