ae C8 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 2, 2000 to events for THE FIRST-EVER Ferry Island Treasure Hunt promises to challenge even the most sneakiest of sleuths and cleverest of clue-finders. The Ferry Island Treasure Hunt gets underway alt 2 p.m. Aug. 7, and since there’s no loot with- oul someone to plunder it first, the treasure hunt will have a pirate theme. Ahoy! Entrants (children accompanied by an adult, please) will have to comb through selected trails on the island hunting for clues that will lead them to the treasure. There's also a riddle to be solved along the way. It's going to take someone with a sharp eye to figure it oul, Prizes for correct answers will be awarded in separate categories for adult male, adult female, family, and children, but everyone who completes the event will take home a share of the loot: a gold-covered chocolate coin. This event, sponsored by the Skeena Valley Rotary Club, is aimed at older children and especially adults, but it's sure to be fun for the whole family. Of course, there are a host of events designed specificially with children in mind during River- boat Days, too, starting off on Friday with the Afternoon for Kids at Terraceview Lodge, be- tween 2 and 3:30 p.m. on the grounds. It's a Western-style afternoon of fun, open to ages 2 to 8. Wearing Western duds is encouraged. Activi- ties include face painting, storytelling, and farm games. There will also be “critters”, On Saturday and Sunday, Shoppers Drug Mart presents a Children's Village, featuring the Life Bear Bouncer, activities, tattoos, coloring, and the huggable bear mascot, The village is open from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday in George Little Memorial Park. At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, the Terrace Coop's Island treasure hunt adds children farm and garden centre hosts the Tremendous Tricycle Trip for kids aged 5 ta 12 years. There will be an obstacle course for races done by riding partners. Prizes for different age proup categories, Also on Saturday, from noon to.8 p.m, Con- certs in the Park, presented by Sight and Sound at George Little Memorial Park, showcases per- formers from across the northwest. Kid's activi- ties, food, and refreshment will be provided by local vendors. Concerts in the Park continues Sunday, The second annual Soap Box Derby takes place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. This event is for kids aged 9 to 14. It's sponsored by Sight and Sound. The Pioneer Picnic takes place Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park Mu- seum. There wili be plenty of things for families to do, including a picnic and old-fashioned games and activities. There will alsa be live music. The event is presented by the Knights of Columbus. There is 4 small entry charge. On Monday, George Little Park is the loca- tion for the Second Annual. Kiddies Parade. De- corate bikes, wagons and tricycles, wear a cos- tume, and win prizes. The parade starts at 11 a.m. From noon to 4 p.m., ICBC hosts a Children's Health, Safety and Education Festival, an event filled with games, food, and information on a whole range of topics and interests. The band, Impact, will provide musical entertainment. Over at Ferry Island, the ever-popular Wild Duck Race takes place at 1 p.m., when 5,000 yellow rubber duckies are released into the Skeena River. The first one across the finish line wins. Tickets available from any Terrace Rotary Club member. Take a ride on the river IF YOU’VE ever wanted to take a boat ride on the Skeena River, be sure to clear some room in your Riverboat Days calendar for a unique op- portunity taking place out on the water this year. A local boat tour operator is giving rides on the Skeena Aug. 7. The tours will set off from the shoreline of Ferry Island. Passengers will be transported downstream past Little Island, the south side of Terrace, Braun's Island, and Hells Gate Slough before stopping at the mouth of the Kitsumkalum River, the site of the historical Terrace gateway, Eby's Landing, It's a chance for modern day residents. of, Greater Terrace to glimpse the river from the” same vantage point as the early 20th century - settlers arriving in the region. In other words, the tours will put the “river” back in Riverboat Days. Clark, a stylist who owns the hair salon, Images by Karlene, says the idea came to her when a client of hers observed: “I don't know why it's called Riverboat Days when everyone has a riverboat.” Clark realized the client was onto something big. Why not offer river boat tours? Later that night, she decided (o track down someone with a boat who might agree to operate tours. Her search didn't take long. Fred Straw of North Fa- cific Jet Boat Ltd., a local company operating out of Terrace, gladly offered ta do tours. Co-sponsored by the Terrace Tourism Coun- cil, the modestly-priced river boat tours will launch, from the eastern shore of Ferry Island be- tween 2 and 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, . Participants’ should leave their vehicles at the parking lot at Ferry Island and walk to the land- ing site from there. Signs will point the way. Tickets available on sile. ——— a oo oe | = ONE FORM PER PERSON TERRACE CO-OP iitia Relay Race REGISTRATION FORM August 5, 20060 right after Parade at 1:30 p.m. at Co-op Farm & Garden Centre —”- A Team Will Consist Of 2 Children Contact Name & Phone #: Name Of Participants: 1. 2 Age 5-7 Teams will All participants must wear helmets Registration forms must be turned in to any CO-OP location before August 3, 2000, 6:00 p.m. NAME YOUR TEAM! 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