B2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 14, 200) -TERRACE STANDARD ~ Crry Scene _ BAR SCENE GATOR’S PUB: Appearing live Monday to Saturday, Trixxx, Wednesday is now ‘80s night-games night! Special guest band Semi-Chronic appearing live Fri- day io Saturday, March 23 and 24. Watch for more special guest bands. BEASLEY'S MIX: Check out our new food and drink menus! GEORGE’S PUB: Presenting St. Patrick's Talent Night] Kinettes Talent Show Saturday, March 17. Watch local bands and talents battle it out! HANKY PANKY’S Is your weekend party destina- tian, the northwest’s largest dance night club. No cover. Join us Friday and Saturday nights for great times. Karacke on Sunday and Monday nights. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 13. Karaoke! Come participate in aur Karaoke contest every Friday night at 8 p.m. We're not rowdy, but you could help. Members and bona fide quests. Call the legion for into. THEATRE Terrace Little Theatra presents Alan Ayckbourn’s Alound and Round the Garden, directed by Karla Hennig. March 15-17, 22-24, and 29-31 at the McColl Playhouse at 8 p.m. It's a funny, delightful comedy set in England about a scoundrel who makes all of his con- quests In the garden. Tickets at Uniglobe Travel. www.safeway.com TERRACE TERRACE DRT CHRYSLER] ete] TOYOTA] www. terraceautomall. com TERRACE TERRACE KA CHRYSLER | are] TOYOTA, terrace.automall @telus.net STANDARD The Terrace Standard standard @ kermoda.net Your website/email address could be here! Contact us at 638-7283 “Parasite imbala Alat af us were squirming over local news was about th - parasite, Blastocystis hominis. The Terrace area (includin: “highway-47 north) reported a seemingly high incidence “roughly 10 times the total found in neighbouring com : ties of Smithers, Kitimat and Prince Rupert combine “2... Naturally, everyone asked as to the reason for thée.ex “nentlally high level in Terrace. Several were considere none were definitive. “(Js It possible that certain doctors were mare aware =parasite and raquired more testing? Did patients. selves request the examination? Wouldn't either scenario promote laboratory testlig te Sconcantrale on the condition to a degree? Gould th ‘Terrace lab have a specialty in detecting protozoans?. . =: Skya Weintraub, N.D., wrote the book, The Paras =Menaca (Wocdland, 1998). = She stales “the Institute of Parasitic Diseases did a stud “and found that halt of the people tested had Blastocystl ahominig. It was found in more stool specimens than ani “other parasite." Her research doesn't indicate that Terrac umbers are high, rather. it only suggests what level ma “truly be present. = -Many decters do not request this type of labwork, an hen they do it's Important to use the right lab. Most lab: lon't specialize in this detection, which means that thi ng technique or test, poor samples, or aven the. wrori hase of the disease can result in a false negative res Of-tha many kinds of parasites known to inhabit. humans ere.are tests to detect only about 40 or 50, further-sug esting that negative resuils aren't definitive, - 8; we should be concerned about parasite ould be glad if our. doctor. is awa| of and that one of our northern mM. arid incidence, i might still have. re For nformation, a consultation. or to. purchase herbal nutrition products | at wholesale prices contact: Claudia Perry, Barbara Emery, Darcie Annesley , Shelly _Coxen, Moureen Gent, Wayrte Gray, Joan Houg {Kitimat] Bruno Belanger & Krista Battyan (Terrace, @ ENRICH INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS op Capua Hell Health Otte Persor om Person a we The Truth About Daughters with Nils Ling. His ob- _ the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Nils Ling Talent Night, presented by the Kinette Club of Ter- race, an St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17 at the Northern Moter Inn at 8 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 draw, joke roll-off, entertainment and fun! By dona- tion. Proceeds to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Ta- fent search! The Kinette Club of Terrace needs per- formers for Talent Night. Contact Katherine at 638- 1400 or 698-1782 for infarmation. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Relay for a Friend. There will be a meeting of team captains for the Canadian Cancer Socie- ty's Relay for a Friand at 8 p.m. in room 324 of the Coast Inn of the West. For information con- fact Lynda at 635-9276, THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Talent Night, presented by tha Kinette Club of Terrace, at the Northern Motor Inn starting at 8 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 draw, joke roll-cif, entertainment and fun! By donation. Proceeds to SUNDAY, MARCH 18 The Tarrace Drag Raca Assoclation holds a general meeting at 1 p.m. at the Coast inn of the West, Everyone Invited, For info cail 685-0992. TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Leam about brain disorders (mental Itines- ses), a taped lecture series by Mary Moller, This week's topic: understanding and commun cating with someone who has delusions. At the Stepping Stone Club House, 3302 Sparks. Free. Sponsored by the Terrace branch of the BC Schizophrenia Society. _ Free avalanche awareness clinic from 6 to 9 p.m. at tha library meeting room, Hosted by Ruins Board Shop and featuring Johan Slamm, a Jocal avalanche technician. PUBLIC SERVICE ~ ANNOUNCEMENTS Family support/famlly centred care prac: - tice course for childcare providers, parents and other professionals working with families. Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The Family Place March 28 to May 2. Registration raquirad by March 19. Call 648-1863, The Hug A Logger Association Is producing an upeomlng charity fundraising calendar. We are looking for photos of loggers (groups or individuals} on the job, especially female or na- tive Canadian loggers. Clearly tabellad photos - with names and phone numbers can be dropped off with Dominic at Royal Lepage Aeaity or call Sharon at 638-0069 for more info, The 36th Annual Pacific Northwest Music Festival March 26 to April 7 at the A.E.M. Lee - Theatre, the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly and the Terrace Evangelical Free Church, All compe: titions are free to the public, except the Scho- larship Competition April 6 and the Gala Per- formance and Awards Night Apri! 7. Tickets al Sight and Sound in tha Skegna Mall, Skeena River Players has openings for a stage manager and an assistant stage tnanager for the upcoming production, Tha Rez Sisters. No experience required. We can train you from ‘scratch. Understudy roles for three first nations acting parts also available. The Rez Sisters plays in Terrace May 3 and will tour the northwast in May. ‘Call Marriane at 635-2942 for Information. Strong, Healthy Equals, a drop in centre for young women, is now open Saturdays from noon fo 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. A safe, relaxed atmosphere where gills can come for support, Information, ideas, conversation or to hang oul. Located at ihe Terrace. Women's Resource Centra. Call 638-0228 for info. Pre-Kindergarten Immunization Falr for children starting Kindergarten this year and children In K or Grade 1 who hava nol received this Immunization. Dates: March 19 and 22, all day. March 28 in the toming and March 80 in the Pe er ee servations about life with his kids -~ from poopy dia- pers to poopy teenaged attitudes — has been a hit from coast to coast. Touching, powerful and hilarious- ly honest. Saturday, March 17 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre, presented by the Terrace Concert Society. At 8 p.m. Tickets at Erwin’s Jewellers. Skeena River Players have an opening for a stage manager and an assistant stage manager for The Rez Sisters, playing May 3 In Terrace and also golng on tour, We'll train you, Understudy roles for First Na- tions actors, Call Marianne for info:636-2942, _ St, Patrick’s Family Swing Dance hosted by the _ Skeena Jazz Bands. Dance to liva music provided by "awesome young musicians, Friday, March 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Skeena Gym. Tickets or info call Susan at 635-9136. Celtic Evening featuring Celtic Rain, Glenorchy and an open mic session Saturday, March 31. Doors open 7:30 g.m., performance 8 p.m. At the Elk’s Hall. Spon- sored by the Terrace Musicians’ Association. VISUAL ARTS Spirit Journey... Expressions by Women is a multi- media art collaboration exploring how we integrate spirit into our lives. View warks by local female art- ists. Show runs March 2 to April 29 at the Terrace Art Gallery. afternoon. At the North West Community Health Services Society (Skeena Health Unit). Please phone the health unit at 638-2200 to make an appointment. Talent search! The Kinette Club cf Terrace naeds performers for the annua! Talent Night. Call Katherine at 638-1400 or 638-1782 for information, The Terrace Canadian Cancer Society is selling fresh daffodils. Please order before ‘March.28. Flowers will be delivered March 29 or 30. Please pay by March 27 or when ordering. Call 698-8593 to order your flowers.. Free tutoring Is available to all grades at the the Kermode Friendship Centra, 3313 Kalum St, on Mondays from 2-5 p.m., Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. Computer courses ere now available at the Kermode Friendship Centre. Call 635-4906 for details, dates and times, Classes are limited ata reasonable rate, discount for members. Terrace Churches Food Bank March distribu. tion March 12 to 15 at 4647 Lazelle Ave, rear entrance (look for the sign).Bring ID for you and your dependents. March 12 A-H, March 13 |-R, March 14 S-Z March 15 anyone missed. Dona- lions can be made at the Bargain Shop or Sate- way, Buy BC Sharing coupons at Safeway and _ Overwaitea. Donations can be mailad clo 4012 Anderson Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 2T2, True Love Walts, Abstinence is God's way to protect the heart, body and soul. Ages 12 and up. At Uplands Baptist Church, 5003 Halliwell Ave. Feb. 25 to March 25 Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Fras Parent Support Circle, an ongoing weekly self haip group for parents of young children, Mondays from 7-9 p.m, Do you feel like you're alll alone or feel guilty for how you're dealing with your children? Talk to people who understand and belleve in confidentiality, Far information, call 635-0664 or 635-3459. Katimavik, Canada’s leading national youth ser- vice program, is now taking applicants aged 17 to 2t from all across the country to live and work in different communities tor saven months. Application deadline April 27. Call 1-888-625- 1503 or visit the web site: www. katimavik.org Residential School Outreach Program spon- sored by the Northwest Band Social Workers Association group/support circle every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1581 Kulspal in Ter- race (Kitselas reserve.) For info phone 638- ~0744, ask for Loulsa, In Prince Rupert call 627- 8435, TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) masts Thursday evenings at the Skeena Health Unit auditorium, Weigh in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Come for a free visit. For-mora info call Joan at 635-0998, Emergency Shelter Winter Drop-In. Get out of the cold and come for a snack — daily from 2-4 p.m. at 2814 Hall Si, (the big white house be- hind Totem Ford). Drop in for coffee, conversa- tlon, card games, the add video or plaln cld con- versalion. Call 636-5890. The Terrace Standard offers the community calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations, This column is in- tended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space. permitting, Hems will run two weeks defore each event. Deadiine {a 5 p.m. Thursdays." Saturday, “ March 17" 2 Watch local bands & +2 talents battle it out! 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