47 Mile arena open
Clinton’s 47 Mile Arena has opened for the season, with public skating available Wednesday through Sunday, youth hockey and men’s hockey on Wednesday and Sunday, co-ed hockey on Friday, and women’s hockey on Saturday. Please note that it is mandatory for children 14 and under to wear helmets during public skating, and that all participants in youth hockey be registered before going on the ice.
Sticks and Pucks sessions will be held Thursday through Saturday. It’s an opportunity for young hockey players to practise the skills of puck handling and skating, and helmets are mandatory. For more information, including costs and a complete schedule, visit the Village of Clinton Facebook page or contact the village office.
Coffee’s On
Coffee’s On sessions are back, and taking place at the 70 Mile Community Hall every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the next one will be on Nov. 12. The event features coffee, a by-donation lunch, and a chance to get together with others for conversation and camaraderie. Anyone interested in “stepping things up” a bit with crafts, art, card games, and more is encouraged to bring their ideas (and themselves!) to the sessions.
If you are interested in helping out by providing soup, bread, or desserts on specific dates, call Sally at (250) 395-0278.
Baking night
The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band is holding a baking night on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the CFIB gymnasium. The session is open to all, so come by and whip up a delicious batch of homemade cinnamon buns. To register, call (250) 458-2224.
Spences Bridge Community Club
The SBCC will be holding its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 starting at 7 p.m. at Clemes Hall. All residents are encouraged to come to the meeting and learn about the many exciting events and opportunities for volunteering that are coming up in the Bridge.
Clinton curling
The Clinton Curling Club’s 2024/25 starts on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., with registration, orientation, practice, and a learn to curl session (there will be another session on Sunday, Nov. 17 starting at 1 p.m.).
There will be league play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and during the day on Wednesday, and people can sign up as a team or as individuals. For more information call (250) 615-6434 or (250) 615-8862.
Clinton Seniors’ AGM
The Clinton Seniors’ Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Seniors’ Centre (217 Smith Avenue) starting at 1 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend and find out about plans for the upcoming year.
Kids’ Christmas ornament class
Clinton Country Artists is hosting a free glass ball Christmas ornament class for kids only on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clinton Seniors’ Centre (217 Smith Avenue).
This free class was a huge hit last year, and there is limited space, so reserve your spot now by contacting Dianne Ruthven on Facebook.
Christmas gift bags
The Equality Project in Cache Creek is once again collecting donations so they can prepare 70 men’s and 70 women’s gift bags to be given out on Christmas Day. There are many disadvantaged and lonely people in our communities, and the hope is to make Christmas a little brighter for them.
Donations can be dropped off at the Project’s clubhouse on Stage Road in Cache Creek (only when they are open, which is Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Various businesses around Cache Creek and Ashcroft will also have donation boxes set up, or you can e-transfer a cash donation to info@theequalityproject.ca.
Suggested items for donation include warm clothing (socks, toques, gloves, slippers, scarves); large (250ml or more) bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash; dry skin lotion, lip balm, deodorant, perfume, or cologne; small games, decks of cards, or puzzle books; calendars, pens, note pads, nail clippers or files, or small flashlights; or chocolates, candies, or Japanese oranges. Tax receipts for donations of $25 or more are available upon request.
Adult badminton
Badminton season has started again, with free drop-in sessions taking place every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Cache Creek Community Hall. Adults from throughout the region are welcome to attend; for more information call (250) 457-9164.
Highway 8 traffic change
From now through Nov. 23, Highway 8 at Site 10 (14 kilometres east of Spences Bridge) will be reduced to single-lane alternating traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in order to facilitate geotechnical investigations.
Travellers should expect minimal delays, with priority given to emergency vehicles. For highway information, including road conditions and closures, go to www.drivebc.ca.
