Anonymous Art Show
There’s still time to return your completed canvases for inclusion in this year’s Anonymous Art Show at the Ashcroft HUB. Submissions must be brought in by the end of business day on Friday, Feb. 14.
The works will be on display in the HUB gym, and online at the Ashcroft Hub Facebook page, from Feb. 18–28. All bidding will take place online, although HUB staff can place bids for people who are unable to do so themselves. For more information, contact the HUB at (250) 453-9177 or email office@ashcrofthub.com.
Bean supper fundraiser
A bean supper fundraiser to benefit the Savona Fire Rescue medical team is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Savona Community Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., the sit-down dinner (baked beans, ham, buns, salad, desserts, and more) starts at 6 p.m., and the family-friendly event will also feature a 50/50 draw and raffle baskets.
The event is being hosted by the Savona Area Seniors’ Society and the Savona Community Association, and tickets are $10 per person; the cut-off date for ticket purchase is Feb. 15, and there will be no ticket sales at the door, so order your tickets now by calling Barb Gale at (250) 570-8579.
Clinton ice fishing derby
The Clinton and District Outdoor Sportsmen Association is once again hosting its annual Ice Fishing Derby, taking place from daylight until noon on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Beaverdam Lake. There is a $20 entry fee and cash prizes for the heaviest fish (weighing is at noon sharp), plus fun prizes for participants and free hot chocolate and smokies for all.
Ashcroft funspiel
The Ashcroft and District Curling Club is holding a funspiel on Saturday, Feb. 15. No curling experience is necessary, so it’s a great way to try out the sport and have some fun at the same time. There is a $20 per person entry fee, which includes a potluck lunch, and teams will be drawn from a hat.
For more information call Hilda Jones (250-457-7375) or Janet Quesnel (250-457-7026).
Loon Lake Winterfest
The Winterfest roast beef dinner and dance returns to the Loon Lake Community Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15; doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Tickets for this family-friendly event are now on sale (LLCRAS members $25; non-members $35; children 10 and under half-price), and there are only 100 tickets, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pre-payment is required, and you can order online at www.loonlakecommunity.ca or by phone at (604) 789-4091.
Ice racing
Head to Green Lake on Feb. 15 and 16 for ice racing: you can bring something to race in, or sit by the fire and watch the action. The races are located at Access 2 on the south side of Green Lake, and all are welcome to watch the races and enjoy a by-donation barbecue.
70 Mile ice fishing derby
Can’t get enough ice fishing? Then head over to Green Lake on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for an ice fishing derby hosted by Eddy’s Bar and Grill. The entry fee is $20 for adults (kids 12 and under fish for free), and there will be weigh-in stations at both North and South Green Lake, with prizes for the biggest fish in two categories (Rainbow and Kokanee), as well as two hidden weight prizes.
All fishing derby tickets will be entered in a door prize raffle at a buffet dinner to follow at Eddy’s (2424 N. Bonaparte Road, 70 Mile) starting at 5 p.m. Buffet tickets are $25 each, and the event will include prizes and raffles. Tickets for both events are available at Eddy’s Bar and Grill.
Cross country ski fun day
The Clinton Snow Jockeys are hosting a cross country ski fun day, sponsored by BC ATV Training. The free event is open to anyone who would like to ski, snowshoe, or walk, and takes place at the Big Bar ski trails on Sunday, Feb. 16 (start time 10 a.m. at the main trailhead on Big Bar Road). There will be fun games and prizes, plus free hot chocolate for all.
Royal Purple bingo
Head to the Cache Creek Community Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16 for bingo hosted by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Royal Purple. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m., and there will be a toonie ball jackpot, as well as a concession selling drinks, hot dogs, chips, and chocolate bars.
Coffee’s On
Coffee’s On sessions take place at the 70 Mile Community Hall every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the next one will be on Feb. 18. 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.
Tiny Art Show
Can't wait for the Anonymous Art Show to start? Get in the mood by checking out the works on display at the Ashcroft Library as part of this year’s Tiny Art Show. Local artists created works on 5” by 5” canvases, and they can be viewed at the library and online at www.tnrl.ca, where you can check out all the wonderful works.
Soccer registration open
The South Cariboo Minor Soccer Association is now taking registrations for the 2025 season. Early registration runs through Feb. 19; anyone signing up by that date will receive a $15 discount. Regular registration runs from Feb. 20 through April 2, and the season begins on April 14. Players aged 5–16 from Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Logan Lake, Lytton, Lilloet, and the surrounding area are welcome, and new this year is a pre-school team in Ashcroft. To sign up, go to http://southcariboomsa.rampregistrations.com.
Suddenly One
The Suddenly One: Building Connections program has returned, and takes place every other Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Ashcroft Library (private meeting room at the back). The next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Suddenly One is for men and women of all ages who suddenly find themselves alone. The event will feature coffee, tea, and conversation, with people able to share their thoughts, stories, and experiences surrounding loss and living alone. There is no agenda; topics and activities are up to the participants, all in an accessible, respectful, and confidential space.
There is no cost to take part, and participants can attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. For more information, email ashcroft.hospice@gmail.com.
Spring cleaning sale
Are you doing some spring cleaning, and have some stuff you want to get rid off? The Ashcroft HUB is holding an indoor yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Tables are $10 each on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to book a table and sell some items, call the HUB at (250) 453-9177 or email office@ashcrofthub.com. The event will also feature homemade bannock, a concession, and a 50/50 draw.
Pow wow celebration
All are invited to a birthday pow wow for Bonaparte First Nations’ champion dancer Akio Pierro, who is turning four years old in February. This second annual pow wow for Akio takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Cache Creek Community Hall, and will feature dancing, music, a feast with cake, a raffle, and vendors. Grand entry will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Drummers and dancers are invited to come and take part, and vendors are also wanted; there is no charge, but vendors are asked to donate an item to go towards the raffle. For more information, contact Shaunna Pierro at mzgrizz686@gmail.com or call (250) 457-1686.
Clinton bonspiel
Book a spot now for a cash spiel coming up in Clinton from Feb. 21-23. Each team is guaranteed three games (six ends per game) at this fun event for mixed teams (each team must contain at least one member of the opposite sex). The cost is $240 per team; for more information, email curlclinton24@gmail.com.
Kamloops screening of Sugarcane
The Kamloops Film Society is holding screenings of the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane at the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops on Feb. 21 and 22 (show starts at 6:45 p.m. each day).
The film digs into the legacy of abuse at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School near Williams Lake with sensitivity and compassion, telling the stories of traumatized survivors of the school, their children, and the emotional scars they carry. For more information, or to book tickets, go to www.thekfs.ca.
South Cariboo Sportsmen AGM
The South Cariboo Sportsmen Association is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ashcroft HUB (711 Hill Street). All members, and anyone interested in learning about the association, are invited to attend, but only active members for 2025 are eligible to vote.
Kamloops Seedy Saturday
If you missed Seedy Saturday in Cache Creek on Feb. 1, and can’t wait for Clinton’s Seedy Sunday in April, you can get your gardening fix at Seedy Saturday in Kamloops on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 140 Laburnum Street, Kamloops.
Hosted by the Kamloops Farmers’ Market, the event is all about local food, seeds, and food security. There will be community groups with information on food access, food production, and gardening, as well as several KFM vendors, some with ready-to-eat foods.
Slow down and move over
Throughout February, the BC Highway Patrol is asking drivers to use the “70/40” rule to help them slow down and move over when there are flashing lights on the road. All drivers are required to reduce their speed and (if possible) move into the furthest lane of traffic away from any stopped vehicles with flashing red, blue, or yellow lights. These include police, fire, and ambulance vehicles; construction vehicles; tow trucks; and utility and maintenance vehicles.
When the normal speed limit is 80 km/hr or higher, drivers must slow down to 70 km/hr or less. When the normal speed limit is below 80 km/hr, drivers must slow down to 40 km/hr or less. Drivers who disobey this rule could face a $173 fine and three penalty points.
Help shape DriveBC website
DriveBC is still accepting public feedback on its redesigned web portal, which will replace the existing website some time in 2025. The new site will include a simplified map, clearer event notifications, new advisory features, and better mobile usability.
To provide feedback about the redesigned web portal, visit https://beta.drivebc.ca.
