September 2017

Dawson Creek Literacy Now

Community Newsletter
Literacy is Life Month Fresh Start
September is Literacy is Life month - a province-wide awareness
Individual
Highlights: and fundraising initiative coordinated by Decoda Literacy
Foundation. The campaign highlights the importance of learning
Around Town 2, 3 and literacy to change lives in 400 communities across B.C.
Home Routes Concerts 4 This years theme is Fostering Literacy.
Community Registration
& Sports Shop n Swap 5
B2B Expo 6

DC Literacy Society Schedule 6

After School English Language 7

Food Safe Level 1 7

Seniors Computer Club/Games 8

Wine for Books 9

Heal Your Life 10

Please Come Laugh at Me 11

PRRRDY Dayz 12

Prevent It! 13

Intro to Art Therapy 14

School District 59 Information 15

Oktoberfest 16

CCR&R Playgroup 17

Things I Have Learned 18

Building Resilience in Children 19

Teach, Talk, Takeaway 20

CCR&R September Sched 21

Handsome Tiger 22

KPAC Registration 23

Back Pack Drive 24

Join Dawson Creek Literacy Now, and Mayor and Council on

September 11th for a proclamation declaring September as
Literacy Is Life month in Dawson Creek.
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Around Town
Knitting Group meets every Thursday at Faking Sanity from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Bring your knitting, crochet, or other handicraft and have some fun!

Seniors Computer Club will meet on Wednesdays beginning September 6th

from 11am until noon at the Coop Caf. Call Anne 250-782-4668 for more
information. Everyone is welcome to these FREE sessions!

Seniors Game Time at the Dawson Creek Public Library on Thursday,

September 7th 10:30 until noon. We meet the first Thursday of every month
Everyone Welcome!

Mile "O" Quilters Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday at KPAC in Studio
#10 at 7pm.

Piecemakers will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September

5th at 7pm in the conference room at Tiger Stationers.

Exhibition Opening of Our Living Memory - a celebration of home.

An evening of multicultural music and dance performances at the Dawson
Creek Art Gallery on Friday, September 8th from 7 to 9pm
This event is free and open to the public.

The Peace Songwriters will be meeting at Faking Sanity on Tuesday,

September 12th at 7:30pm.

The South Peace Community Arts Council will be holding their monthly
meeting on Tuesday, September 12th at noon at the Calvin Kruk Centre for
the Arts.

The South Peace Historical Society will be holding their monthly meeting
in the Archive Room at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts on
Wednesday, September 13th at 2pm.

The South Peace Art Society will be holding their monthly meeting
at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery on Thursday, September 14th at noon.

BP Art & Appie Night hosted by the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Come enjoy
a beverage, some appies and explore your creative side! Monday, September
18th from 8-10pm. Tickets are $20 and are only sold at the Dawson Creek Art
Gallery. To register call 250-782-2601. Spaces are limited!
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Around Town
Ladies Wine & Art Night at the Bin Top Studio at the Dawson Creek Art
Gallery. Come and enjoy a glass of wine in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
while learning to create different art projects and crafts.
Saturday, September 23rd from 7:30-9:30pm. Tickets are $20 each at the
Dawson Creek Art Gallery Call 250-782-2601 to register.

Glow Run/Walk Saturday, September 23rd at 8 pm. Your choice of 3km or

5km. Starting at the trail head at Tubbys Campground, going along the
Dawson trail. For more information click here.

Home Routes Concert Series featuring L`il Andy from Quebec - promoting
his new album Engines Burns, fusing 1930s Ole Opry country with
traditional folk. Monday, September 25th at 7:30pm at the Dawson Creek Art
Gallery. Tickets are $20 at the Art Gallery or at the door.

The Peace Songwriters Coffee House at Faking Sanity on Saturday,

September 30th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Come enjoy some local music or sign
up for the Open Mic segment. They welcome spoken word and comedy!
Admission by donation.

The Peace Country Roots Group will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday,
September 24th at 1:30pm in the small building in NAR Park.

Friends of the Library meet on Monday, September 25th at 10am.

If you're looking to part with older instruments, Horizon Studios is

always accepting donations! We're currently on the hunt for:
- Acoustic Pianos
- Guitar & Bass Practice amps
- Junior Bass Guitars
(250) 219-4388
info@horizonstudios.ca
District co. is an
artist ran co-
operative
showcasing artists,
musicians and
creators both local
and abroad.
A place to inspire
and be inspired.
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Home Routes Concert Series

Monday, Sept. 25th - Lil Andy, QC (duo) Video The Canadian Pacific

Wednesday, Oct. 25th - Manitoba Hal, NS (solo) Way Down the Hole - Tom
Waits cover

Thursday, Nov. 23rd - Spruce & The Meadowlark, MB (duo) Video's Youtube
Channel

Friday, Feb. 9th - Dirty Dishes, ON (trio) Video Midnight Fire

Saturday, Mar. 10th - Casati, MB (trio) Video's Hold onto me

and Stepping Out With My Baby

Sunday, Apr. 15th - The Young Novelists, ON (duo) Video of Always a Mistake

All shows take place at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, known for its amazing
acoustics and intimate atmosphere!

Tickets are $20 (per show) OR purchase Season Tickets for $102 (only $17 per
show!). Tickets available at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery 250-782-2601.
Bonus Offer: season ticket holders will get reserved seating and have their name
entered into a draw for a CD by one of the groups performing this season!
Season tickets will be offered up until the first show on September 25th.

Ashley Foden The Kiwanis Child Care Centre is looking to hire

Manager
Kiwanis Child a casual substitute, with the potential for more
Care Centre hours for vacation coverage, and spring and
10401 10th St. summer break. You must be 19 years of age or
250-782-6885 older to apply, and be willing to have a criminal
record check. You will be working with children
from 30 months to 12 years old and be
responsible for up to 15 children. Wage is
dependent on experience. If you are a great
team member and can work cooperatively with
others, then this is the job for you!
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Community Registration &

Sports Equipment Shop n Swap

Dawson Creek has changed much in the last 10 years, so its time to update our
Official Community Plan (OCP). We want everyone to be part of the process!
Take the OCP Survey!
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South Peace B2B Expo

Dawson Creek Literacy Society Fall Schedule

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After School English

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Seniors Computer Club & Game Time

Seniors Game Time

Join Literacy Now at the Dawson Creek Public Library on

September 7th from 10:30am until noon
for a morning of fun and games!
Bring your favourite game! Bring a friend! Win prizes!
Light refreshments provided - courtesy of the library
(We meet the first Thursday of every month)
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Wine for Books

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Heal Your Life

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Please Come Laugh at Me!

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PRRRDY Dayz
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Prevent It!
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Intro to Art Therapy for Counsellors & Therapists

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Kindergarten Registration
StrongStart is a
program helping
children grow and learn
from their most
influential teacher,
their parents; preparing
them for kindergarten
and the rest of their
lives. The DCSS South
Peace Campus Video
Production 12 class
toured some of the
centres in SD59
to check out what how
the learning happens!

Any new families relocating to Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge or rural
locations within School District No.59 will have the opportunity to register children
at the school located in their catchment area the last week of August and beginning
of September. Catchment area information is located on the website under the
"Family" tab. Parents must provide proof of residency and birth certificate
information to register a student. Please contact the school if you have any
inquiries regarding student registration. Families living in rural areas may contact
the Transportation Department (250-782-2106) for school bus information.
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Oktoberfest 2017
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CCR&R Playgroup
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Things I Have Learned

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Building Resilience in Children Workshop

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Teach, Talk, and Takeaway

Check out these great stories about some of Dawson Creeks notable musicians:

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame

Straight Outta Dawson
Alaska Highway CD
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September at CCR&R

EveryBODY Active Kits are provided by the City of Dawson Creek to residents of the community
FREE of charge. (Refundable $50 deposit required)
View the list of EveryBODY Active Kits or call Community Services 250-784-3604
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Handsome Tiger and Guests

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KPAC Youth Dance Registration

KPAC Adult Recreation
2017/2018

Ballet
Barre Fitness
Belly Dancing
(American Tribal Style)
Belly Dance (Egyptian)
Heels (Nuvo Burlesque)
Hip Hop
Swing
Tai Chi
Tap
Zumba

For more information or

to have your name put
on an interest list:

250-782-9325
kpacinfo@gmail.com
10401 10th Street
Dawson Creek, V1G 3T8
KPAC (Kiwanis
Performing Arts
Centre) on Facebook
 Back Pack & School Supply Drive

Dawson Creek
Literacy Now
Michele Mobley
Literacy Outreach
Coordinator

Phone:
250-782-6868

E-Mail:
literacy.dc@gmail.com

Dawson Creek
Literacy Now

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