_=B2- ~ The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 2, 2006 os TERRACESTANDARD . : & * . ARTFUL CUP: Open mic night Saturdays. ° * GEORGE'S: White Lightning Aug. 3-5, 10-12 HANKY’S: Tues. karaoke. free “foosball/Wed. karaoke, free pool/Thurs. college games nighv _ Fri-Sat. dance music & door. prizes/Sunday 8 «. °, p.m. to midnight music jams. All you need is your - . "instrument because there’s’ sound equipment, "lighting, a drum kit and all the amps you'll need. ‘©. LEGION BRANCH. 13: Meat draws Saturdays — “starting at 4 p. m. Next Steak Night scheduled for Aug. 4. JOIN the Terrace Little Theatre for comedy — and cuisine this weekend. Details below. _@ Heritage Park Museum launches its third run of Ma Lambly’s..its popular one-act historical drama starring Janine Hamming, on Wednesday's in July and August. All shows start at 8 p.m. with ‘the doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Don Diegos or at the George Little bs, House. Advance and door tickets are S12. Seating - ov + is limited. Call 635-4546, . nn The Terrace Little. Theatre presents a “summer dinner theatre in’ the Best Western _ Terrace Inn downstairs banquet ‘room — a first for the theatre Broup- An. Evening of. One ‘Act fg ‘@ THE TERRACE PUBLIC LIBRARY ve | «JULY 4-7, 11-14, 25-28 ~ ef AUGUST. 1-4, 8-11, 15- 18 AGES 69 WEDNESDAY ‘& FRIDAY @ 10: 30AM AGES 10-14: a ae - TUES, WED, THURS, FRI @ 1:30PM Comedies. featuring The. Way of All Fish by Elaine May (of Second City fame) and Caught i mn the Act by Bruce Kane. Remaining show dates are: August 4. 5. 6. Each night cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the shows'starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $34 at Uniglobe Courtesy Travel. ” " Visual Arts - - ‘The Terrace Art Gallery presents the opening ‘reception of its August shows. featuring part II of the annual members exhibit,and the celebrity art auction, with more than 100° mini canvasses PHONE 638-8177 FOR DETAILS & TO SIGN UP | Agate Beach Head and Camp Site Improvement Project BC Parks is inviting tenders for the placement of "revetment at Agate Beach, Haiida Gwai (Queen picnic sites in the park at Agate Beach. Closing date ~ to submit bids is August 11, 2006. Construction dates are from September 5, 2006 to October 37, 2006. To obtain critical bid documents and construction ‘plans, please visit the BC Bid wed site. . ~ 250 847- 7323 or email at Sean.Mitchell@gov.bc.ca © BRITISH COLUMBIA ‘The Best Place on Earth ERITAGE PAR Male rs Semen ~ Historical Site Tours Neer hay te Satire. nw Daily until August 3st - “a, “80pm. fe 30 pm. +: 30pm. “Pistoia Walkirig’ Tours: Whe vit seuss at EQ pm Until August 30th- Adis $5.00. eel Walking Tours " shay 4 it |: 30 pm - Until Augusts 30th- Adinsson ae. 00. Ma raat S$, AOneé Act Hist vical Drama’ 7 - Tickets $12: Doors open: 7:30, ee starts ts Bp _ Charlotte Islands) and to make improvements tothe For more info contact Sean Mitchell at. — “n includes camping, costs $30.in advance and $35 nual Riverboat Days Parade. For more information on the celebrations or if-you wouid like to get in- volved with the preparations, please call Caroline at, 635-4906, ext. 34 or after 6pm at 638-0057. SUNDAY, AUG. 6 George Stanley, a prized poet who lived in Ter- race and taught at the Northwest Community Col- lege for-more than 15 years will read a selection of his poetry at the George Little House at 7 p.m. The event is free of charge. Stanley was recently awarded the prestigious Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America. For more in- formation, contact Alisa at ‘835 0935. SUNDAY, AUG. 6 Adopt-a-dog-athon is part of Riverboat Days, where prospective dog owners can be pitted with new K-9 companions at the Dog Lot (beside the George Little House). Starts at 9 a.m. Agilitly and dog shows also part of the spectacle. Costs of an- imals are the same as those in the shelters. Bring a chair and your dog. TUESDAY, AUG. 8 & THURSDAY, AUG. 10 The George Little House hosts two sittings of Clara Tea during Riverboat Days. The afternoon tea will go from 2-4 p.m. on both days. Reserva- tions required. Call 638-8887... . THURSDAY, AUG. 10 Eden Robinson, Haisla author famous for previ- ous works Traplines and Monkey Beach, will read from her new book, Blood Sports, atthe Terrace Public Library. The reading is from 7-8 p.m. and is free. Call 638-8177 for. details. , SUNDAY, AUG. 13 Sweet Presence, a quartet presenting some of 7 the best in southern gospel music, will be in con- cert Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Terrace Pentacostal _ Assembly. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. For more ‘info call 635-2434. JULY 7 TO AUGUST 19 Rita Anderson, Prince George Métis artist, is on exhibit at the Kitimat Museum. For more informa- tion call 632-8950, Museum summer hours are: ” Monday to Saturday 10 a.m, - 5 p.m. PSAs — The Salvation Army will be conducting a food drive during the Riverboat Days parade. The ’ community organization asks people to bring non- perishable items. Volunteers will be walking the _ parade route to collect donations. , The Terrace Dragon Boat Society is a proposed . group looking for interested parties with a goal of purchasing a dragon boat for Terrace. Interested people are asked to attend a meeting at the Terrace Arena banquet room on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at:7:30 p.m. For info call Darry! Tucker 635-4778 or Carol Leclerc 638-6228. Rotaract Club of Terrace Skeena Valley is now up and running and is looking for new members between the ages of 18 and 30 who are interested in making a difference in Terrace and around the world. The club will meet.on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Coast Inn of the West. For info call Kelly at 635-8843. Terrace Anti-Poverty Group Society seeks new members to help provide the vital services within the community. Membership fees are only $5 a year. Fees can be waived for lower income persons. Come-to the group’s office at 4628 Park Ave. For info call 635-4631. . The Terrace Art Gallery again offers a summer of fun and art for children aged 5-12 with its 2006 Children’s Summers Art and Crafts Program. , Cydney Rusch and Amy Warner have returned and are working on a variety of projects and art related activities over the next seven weeks. A large variety of artistic mediums will be explored. The program starts July 3rd and runs until Aug. 18 for three days a week. Morning sessions from 10:30 a.m. to noon will be for 5- to 8-year-olds and afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 3 p.m. will be for older children form 9 to 12 years. Parents ; - COMMUNITY EVENTS. "Sg FRIDAY, AUG.4. . Kermode Friendship Society is celebrating its _ 30th anniversary. Help celebrate with an open, _ house and free salmon barbecue on Friday, Aug.. - 4. The next day, view the society's float in the an- - $5) wanting more information can call the art gallery at 638- 8884 and ask for Amy. or Cydney. Northwords Creative Writers’ Camps’ invite and will be held Aug. 8-11. Participants complete writing exercises and hear from guest speakers, ‘and children will complete the week with a bound book. Registration is necessary as class sizes are limited. Adults register at Misty River Books with a $10 refundable deposit and children register at ~ the Terrace Public Library. Terrace Little Theatre offers its popular Summer Drama Days where six to 13-year-olds have fun while learning about theatre, stagecraft, singing, music and dance. Second session:is Aug. 1- 25. Cost per session is $125 per child, which includes a TLT membership for the season. Drop off registration forms at Uniglobe Travel, call 638- 1215 or go online to www. mytit.ca. June 30 is the registration deadline. — ; The Terrace Public Library is offering “extreme” fun with its Summer Reading Club. General registration for this year's club is open - come by the library and pick up a reading club package to begin recording your summer reading. Registration for the fifth week ~ “Extremely silly stories” - of themed activities begins July 31 and spaces are limited each week. Call or visit the library and don’t miss out on cool activities and prizes. Call 638-8177 for details, ‘Heritage’ Park Museum is open for the summer season from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days-a- week. Site tours are available four times a day and _a number of special events are planned for the: summer. The museum will also offer two walking tours and Ma Lambly's, its one-act historical drama Wednesday evenings through August. For information, call the museum at 635-4546, Support After. Suicide support group monthly meetings have been cancelled. Assistance. with grief is still available from others that have experienced a suicidal death of someone close. Talking and listening to others about their experiences lessens the burden and eases the ‘pain. For support & info call Joset at 638-1347.. . The George Little House flea market is every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Buyers and sellers needed, Call 638 8887 for more information, — The Canadian Cancer Resource Centre offers. cancer support group for family and friends meeting every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Next meetings Aug. 10 and 24. The cancer.centre is at 207-4650 Lazelle Ave. It's open Monday to Friday from 12-2 p.m. Internet access for cancer research is’ available. For information about emergency aid or peer support programs, call 638-8583. featuring the art of noted Terrace artists, members. of the Terrace Art Association and local celebrities. Friday, Aug. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-bids will be taken in a “silent” auction. On Friday, Aug. 18, all pre -bids will be reviewed and announced prior to live bidding . Music _@ The Terrace Elks & Royal Purple will host | a variety of country, bluegrass, Celtic and gospel - performers at thé Riverside.Music Festival at Har-Lee's Place.“14 kilometres north on Kalum - Lake Drive Aug. 11-13. A weekend pass, which . - at the gate, Day rates are also available: For more | information call 635 3160. oo . @ Riverboat Days, Terrace’s signature event. — celebrates” the pioneer history of the Skeena | : region with events for all ages between Aug. 4- 11. ° Favourites include the parade, concerts in park, a-. ‘fireworks extravaganza, the slinger’s race ‘and the © wild duck race. For info, go.to the George Little | - House, the Terrace’ Visitor Info Centre or www: terraceriverboatdays. or” -adults and children aspiring writers to attend their . fourth.annual writers’ camps. The camps are free . shelter. From 4-6 p.m. at 2812 Hall St. Call 635-- 5890 for more info. The meal is free. Volunteers for meal preparation always needed. A brain injury support group ‘in Terrace meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5:30 p.m. now in a new location (room 280 of the public health building on Kalum St.). The meetings are open to survivors, family members ‘and service providers. For more information, call Mark at 638-1818 or e-mail mark_brain -injury@ yahoo.ca ~~ . The Artful Cup | hosts’ Stitch ‘n Bitch, a co-ed knitting circle Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. Sewing and crochet also welcome with people on hand to teach. For more info call Renee at 615-9383. Soup Kitchen, operating every Monday from . 12-1:30 p.m. at the Kermode Friendship Society, 3313 Kalum St. Enjoy a hot bowls of soup and a bun! Call Angela or Louisa at 635-4906. Terrace Toastmaster will be taking a summer break for July and August. The regular meetings will resume at 7:30 p.m. Sept 13 at the Terrace firehall meeting room. New members and old ones welcome in the fall. If you are interested in coming to a meeting call Bob at 638-0923 or Rolf at 635-6911. Av Fun Evening — of Dining and | One Act ) Comedies * August 4,5, 6 Best Western Terrace Inn Be st Cocktails 6:30pm Show Time 8pm Featuring: The Way of All Fish by Elaine May and Cau ht in the Act by Bruce Kane ..plus a few more! The Terrace ui ttle Theatre, qe Best Western Terrace Inn.’ Standard RADIO ot Ave 3 | DAYS | LEFT! Riverboat - | Days — /, Event Standard g “RAD D Oo Our official ticket outlet is Courtesy Travel #113 - 4716 Lazelle Ave Our Offices « are Open to Serve you! Terrace Office . 104-4710 Lazelle Ave Terrace BC V8G 1T2 Phone: 250 638-7906 |” Fax: 250 638-7926. Kitimat Office 244A City Centre | Kitimat BC V8C 1T6 Phone: 250 632-9886 Phone: 250 632-9883 Email: robin.austin.mla@leg.bc.ca a Stop by or reach us.by phone!. Robin is working hard to. bring the concerns of Skeena residents to Victoria! Robin Austin, MLA Skeena | Open: Tuesday to Friday in Terrace ‘Wednesday to Friday in Kitimat Baby’s Name: Holi Alec Ouellet Date & Time of Birth: _ July 14, 2006 at 5:49 a.m. Weight: 7 Ibs. 11 02. Sex: Female Parents: Tiffony & Jason “Little sister for Sebastian, Chera & Dylan” Baby’s Name: Shane David Williom Evans Date & Time of Birth: July 20, 2006 at 7:14 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. Sex: Male Parents: loura & Shane “Little brother for Kelly, Megan & Kyran” Baby’s Name: | Brooklyn Marie Monsen Date & Time of Birth: July 21, 2006 at 12:22 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. Sex: Female © Parents: Holly & Eldon families. ~ Parents: Jessica & Chris: “Little sister for Ashlee" __- congratulates the parents on the new additions to their « Baby’s Name: Jason Ryder Harlow Date & Time of Birth: July 21, 2006 at 2:36 p.m. Weight: 7 Ibs. 15 oz. Sex: Mole Parents: Magen & Callin “Little brother for Trinity” Baby’s Name: © Kirk James Dean Gillis - Date & Time of Birth: __ July 22, 2006 at 11:46 a.m. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz. Sex: Male “Little brother for Aiden & Hailey” Baby’s Name: Paige Agnes Sandra Ridley Date & Time of Birth: July 23, 2006 7 Sex: Female Parents: Tammy & Gordon “Little sister for Gordon Jr. \