SUMMER Princeton & District
Leisure Guide 2013
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department 250-295-6067
www.princeton.ca
THE PRINCETON MUSEUM!
Kindergarten Group 2012
MAD SCIENTISTS CAMP JULY 9, 10, 11 Create Magic Muds - is it a liquid or a solid? Create a Volcano using simple kitchen ingredients. Make your own rock candy! Using simple all natural ingredients, kids get a chance to mix and play in different materials to create hands on science experiments and learn about science and nature. We will come up with our hypothesis, and document different outcomes as we adjust our ingredients and see what scientiďŹ c results transpire! YOUNG EXPLORERS CAMP JULY 23, 24, 25 Map reading and trail exploration With the help of expert trail guides, young explorers will spend their days on guided adventures. With custom made maps, we will teach participants how to read a basic map, use a compass, and go on a
SUMMER 2013
Archaeology camp 2012
journey to explore the natural world surrounding our community. Explorers will need a bag lunch, comfortable walking shoes and a hat for sun protection. PROSPECTORS CAMP AUGUST 6, 7, 8 Learn about mining from real geologists and mining engineers. Young prospectors will earn about the history of mineral extraction in our area, and travel to actual panning and mining sites in the area to ďŹ nd your own gold! Investigate the science of mining, and what makes the Similkameen such a rich area for copper, gold, silver and coal.
All Camps are $65.00 each ~~~ Museum members get $5 off registration!
Our three day kids camps run Tuesday to Thursday 9 am - 3pm Ages 7-11 Explorers will need a bag lunch, comfortable walking shoes and a hat for sun protection. Nut free snacks, sunscreen and drinking water provided
Call 250-295-7588 or email: princeton museum@gmail.com for more information
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Greetings...
The Town of Princeton values the importance of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle for all.
Princeton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services are in the process of developing a 10 year Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan with the input of Princeton’s recreational users through public consultation and community surveying. This plan will help the Town and community to work together in creating and developing recreation facilities, parks and trails according to a shared vision. The completed plan will be available in late July. This summer leisure guide is full of activities and events created by our department and community organizations who share in creating a variety of interests for all members of our community. We encourage you, your family and your friends to take advantage of the variety of healthy opportunities available in Princeton. Enjoy, Lyle Thomas Leisure Service Manager
Nadine McEwen Recreation & Cultural Coordinator FACILITIES
YOUR RECREATION CONTACTS
Info & Registration 250-295-6067 Nadine McEwen nmcewen@princeton.ca Town Hall & Registration 250-295-3135 169 Bridge Street info@princeton.ca
Riverside Community Centre 250-295-6067 Nadine McEwen nmcewen@princeton.ca
Leisure Service Manager 250-295-7222 Lyle Thomas lthomas@princeton.ca Recreation & Culture Coordinator 250-295-6067 Nadine McEwen nmcewen@princeton.ca
Centennial Pool 250-295-6535 Carol Mack Park Bookings Veterans Square admin@princeton.ca Memorial Park lthomas@princeton.ca General Parks lthomas@princeton.ca Library
Princeton & District Multi-purpose Arena 250-295-7222 Lyle Thomas lthomas@princeton.ca P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
250-295-6495 www.orl.bc.ca
Museum 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princeton.ca
Centennial Pool ....................................Page 04 Library ....................................Page 12 Museum ............................Page 2 & 24
PROGRAMS Early Years ......................................Page 08 Children & Pre-teens .............................Page 11 Adult 19 - 99+ .........................Page 14 Princeton Arts Council ........................Page 15 Outdoor Recreation .........................Page 17 New Beginnings .........................Page 18 Special Olympics .........................Page 18 Senior Centre .........................Page 18 Social Clubs & Activities ....................Page 19 Wellness .........................Page 20
REGISTRATION & COMMUNITY INFORMATION Contact information Registration Community Events Community Directory
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Aquatics Red Cross Swim Preschool Let’s make a splash! A fun eight-level preschool program with flexible entry and exit points – children enter levels based on age and then progress based on either age or ability. Colourful, fun mascots that are used on stickers and progress booklets were created specifically for preschoolers. Parents and their children to take swimming and water safety lessons at an earlier age. Older preschoolers learn in small groups with qualified instructors.
Not sure which level to register in? Pool staff would be happy to help you with assessing swimming abilities. Call the pool at 25-295-6535 or visit pool staff.
Red Cross Swim Kids Jump right in! A 10 - level program fits with today’s swimmers; kids can get through all levels and feel proud of their achievement.
Red Cross Swim Kids Jump right in!
Swimming and water safety skills are taught in the water so kids are always active and wet – Learn to swim and water safety programs at Centennial Outdoor Pool • A (and 10-level fits with today’s swimmers; can getpromotes through all levels and this approach success and encourages help children kids of program all ages) develop a healthy lifestyle. Small class kids feel proud of their achievement. sizes ensure each swimmer will learn to swim in a safe fun environment that lifelong fitness. A focus on individual • Swimming and water safety skills are taught in the water so kids aare achievement creates cyclealways of success that is promotes each swimmers personal best and celebrates individual success. active and wet – this approach promotes success and encourages lifelong geared to kids. Our pool offers multiple levels of swimming lessons for all ages and skill fitness. levels. • A focus on individual achievement creates a cycle of success that is geared to kids.
Swim Lessons Register at Town Hall or Centennial Outdoor Pool Preschool 3 to 5 ½ hour years classes Kids Swim Level 1 ½ hour to 4 classes Kids Swim Level 5 ¾ hour to 10 classes Adult/Youth ¾ hour Learn to swim & Swim fit classes Youth/Adult Life Saving Courses Session Dates June 3 to 13 June 17 to 27 July 2 to 12 July 15 to 26 July 29 to August 9 August 12 to 23 August 26 to 29 (4 day program) P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
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Summer Session 10 Classes
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Not sure which level to register in? Pool staff would be happy to help you with assessing swimming abilities. Call the pool at 25-295-6535 or visit pool staff.
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Aquatics ADVANCED AQUATICS
Junior Lifeguard Club Join the fun and learn what lifeguarding is all about! Club members meet weekly for club time-build skills, shadow guarding, leadership, teamwork and personal fitness. Club membership is FREE with enrollment in a life saving society course such as Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross. FREE Fridays June 7 to 28 3:30-5:00pm Wednesdays July 3 to August 28 1:30-4:00pm Bronze Star 10 years and over Swimmers develop problem solving skills, CPR & water smart confidence. Ability to swim in deep water is a prerequisite. 6 classes/$50 3:30-5:00pm Mon-Wed June 10 - 26 Bronze Medallion Pre-requisite: Bronze Star Award or 13 years and over You will learn lifesaving techniques as well as develop your leadership and swimming skills. This course is first step in training to be a lifeguard. Participants must be able to swim 800 meters with confidence. 8 classes/$175 includes manual 11:00am-2:00pm Mon-Thurs July 8-18
ADULT/YOUTH Learn to Swim 14 years and over If learning to swim has been on your ‘To Do List’, then now is your time to try. Learn to be comfortable in the water, introduce you to basic swimming, and build endurance. 8 classes/$40 7:15-8:30pm Tues/Thurs June 4 to 27 Tues/Thurs July 2 to 25 Tues/Thurs Aug 6 to 8
Swim Fit 14 years and over Improve your swimming skill through techniques and training that will help you be a stronger, faster and more efficient swimmer. 8 classes/$40 12:15-1:00pm Tues/Thurs June 4 to 27 Tues/Thurs July 2 to 25 Tues/Thurs Aug 6 to 8
Bronze Cross Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion Award This is the last Life Saving Course of the Bronze Award Family, and is a prerequisite to taking the NLS course, qualifying you to be a lifeguard. Bring your Life Saving Society Manual. 8 classes/$130 11:00am-2:00pm Mon-Thurs July 29- August 9 (no class on Aug 5)
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Kokanee Swim Club Kokanee Summer Swim Club is a competitive swim team whose goals are to develop a spirit of companionship, improved physical conditioning and self-discipline. Anyone who loves to swim and is interested in developing strength, speed and flexibility is welcome to join the Princeton Kokanee team. Along with stroke development and improving endurance we also build self-confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork amongst the swimmers. Practice times are flexible with sessions offered mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday. Rates are very reasonable and registration price includes a FREE team shirt, swimsuit and cap. For the most up to date information please check our website: www.princetonkokanees.ca Or call Lindsay 295-0759/ Sharon 295-4080
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Enjoy a skill that can be enjoyed throughout life Lindsay van Genne Head Coach lindsay@princetonkokanees.ca
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POOL SPECIAL EVENT SWIMS
June 28: Schools out loonie swim! 2-4pm July 1: Red, White & True Swim 2-4pm free Pool Party events: $5.00 per person/$15.00 for a family of 4 July 10: 7-9pm Pirates of Centennial Pool July 24: 2-4pm Wild & Wet Western Craze August 7 7-9pm Tikki Tikki Night August 21 2-4pm Mexican Fiesta Senior Appreciation Swims: Admission free… July 5: 1-2 pm Mexican Fun August 16: 1-2pm Crazy Hat Fun
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RED CROSS Health Equipment Loan Program
OPEN TUESDAYS 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. IF YOU NEED EQUIPMENT at other times, please call 250-293-6467 (9am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday) TO RETURN EQUIPMENT: Please leave it at the office door with a note of your name so that I can clear your file from our records. (DO NOT leave equipment outside the Riverside Centre) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to care for the equipment, please call 250-293-6467. ~Marjorie Holland - Volunteer
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Early years 0-6 yrs. ARENA
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Princeton & District Arena will be open for drop in skating and stick & puck mid-August. Watch for the August public skate times on the Town of Princeton website at www.princeton. ca or call the arena at 250-295-7222. Dry floor and mezzanine rentals are available.
MOTHER GOOSE This program operates twice a year through Princeton Family Services. Learn songs and rhymes to sing to your child for a fabulous bonding experience. Contact 250-295-3126 to learn more.
LITERACY SUMMER READING CLUB Dust off your wings, strap on your jetpacks and fly down to the Princeton Public Library to join us for 1 1/2 hours of games, stories, discussions, crafts, prizes and fun at Summer Reading Club 2013! This year’s SRC theme is Up, Up and Away! For children of all ages. Dates: Wednesdays, July 03, 10, 17, & 24 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Location: Princeton Library
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Enjoy your time supporting your infant’s development from birth to age 3 as they discover what they can do. Parents learn ways to encourgae their child, share with others and talk about parenting. This Free program is sponsored by Princeton Family Services. Contact IDP Consultant at 250-295-3126 to learn more. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL - FALL LFNS gives your child the opportunity to experience a wide variety of activities that encourage social interaction, creative development and school readiness. Each day they will experience circle time, games, songs and interactive play. Register for one day, two days a week or the whole week. Contact Sandy at 250-295-3083 to register or learn more. 8
PARENT TALKS Gather once a month for this great parenting workshop to connect with other parents, add some parenting strategies to your parenting tool box. Call for more information. Contact Princeton Family Services for more information 250-295-3126 or just drop in. PRENATAL GATHERING Stop in at Princeton Family Place for a morning of conversation, exchanging ideas, and experiences related to pregnancy and parenthood. This is a wonderful place for first time moms to gain valuable knowledge from other moms and Beatrice Bibby, Public Health Nurse. This free program is sponsored by Princeton Family Services and Interior Health. 11:00am on Thursday at Family Place 56 Kenley Avenue. 250-295-3126 PRINCETON FAMILY PLACE PFP is a place to enjoy with your child and others in a relaxing atmosphere where parents and children can get together to play, create healthy lunches, and share in great conversations. Moved to the Family Services Building at 56 Kenley Avenue. PRINCETON FAMILY PLACE 250-295-3126 Open: Tues to Thurs Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm Drop in to say hello.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT READY SET LEARN Preschooler, infants and adults are invited to join in this popular literacy and play program at John Allison School. Join in shared gym time, healthy snacks, free play and classroom or library visits for the literacy portion of the morning including songs, finger play, nursery rhymes and story time. Call JAE at 250-295-6727 to learn more. John Allison Elem. Free/Drop in Birth to age 5 Last wed of the month 9:15-11:30am Ends in June STRONG START This school based early learning program is for preschoolers, their parents, grandparents or caregivers. We encourage preschoolers to explore and play in a safe, nuturing and supportive environment. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by School District #58. John Allison Elem. Free/Drop in Birth to age 5 M-F Ends in late June 9:00am-noon
Give your child the opportunity to participate in activities that encourage social interaction, creative development and school readiness. Contact Sandy (teacher/manager) to learn more. Box 852 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Old Hedley Road
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SUMMER FUN PROGRAM Ages: 4 – 8 years Join the fun for daily crafts, songs and summer fun activities with Sandy and Pam. Please call Little Folks Nursery School at 250-295-3083 to learn more.
SPORT CLUBS Princeton Junior Golf Lessons Enjoy time out at the Princeton Golf Club learning to play golf. Learn to chip, drive the ball, putt and enjoy a mini tournament at the end of the program. Fees include clubs if required. Contact the Princeton Golf Course at 250-2956123 to learn more. Ages: 5-13 years Cost: $40.00 Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm Young Golfers May 8 to June 12 6:00-7:00pm Junior Golfers Princeton Kokanee Swim Team We are a competitive swim team welcoming swimmers ages 5-adult. Competition is optional. Practice times are flexible with sessions offered mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday. Rates are very reasonable and registration price includes a FREE team shirt, swimsuit and cap. For the most up to date information please check our website: www.princetonkokanees.ca Or call Lindsay 295-0759/ Sharon 295-4080
SPORT CLUBS Princeton Soccer League Join us for some outdoor skills, drills and social time on the soccer pitch! Kids have fun in small mixed groups twice a week this spring. We welcome any parent volunteers and love to mentor teenage coaches from PSS. Come join us for some fun. It’s never to late to register by calling Alicia Hargrave at 250-295-4353 Ages: 4-8 Vermilion Elementary School Mon & Wed 6:00-7:00pm May and June PRINCETON SOFTBALL The 2013 Minor Fastball (ages 5-18) season is just around the corner! Grab your gloves and bring your enthusiasm to the ball diamonds in Princeton. We look forward to having a great season this year, if you have any questions please contact: Katie-Jo Sutton 250-295-0297 or Jenny Gibson 250295-7857 There will be registration tables set up at the post office on Friday, April 19th from 3:00-5:00pm Registration deadline is April 30th.
SWIM LESSONS RED CROSS Join the staff at Centennial Outdoor Pool this spring and summer. Learn to swim, water safety, skill development and fun make Red Cross lessons the place to be! Check out all program levels on page 5.
PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY 56 Kenley Avenue Serving Princeton for over 30 years
♦ Safe Homes Program 250-295-8211 ♦ Building Healthy Relationships Counselling: 120 Kenley Ave. 250-295-3186
Box 1331, Princeton, V0X 1W0
♦ Family Place: drop-in ♦ Mother Goose ♦ Infant Development Program
Children, Youth & their families: CWWA Program 250-295-3186 bhrprinceton@msn.com Women’s Counselling: STV Program 250-273-7867 cwwaprin@telus.net
♦ Parenting Support and Programs For more information call:
250-295-3126
E-mail: childcareadmin@telus.net Fax: 250-295-3101
P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
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Children & Teens MUSEUM CAMPS
Join us at the Princeton Museum for three exciting camps. Explorers will need a bag lunch, comfortable walking shoes and a hat for sun protection. Register at the museum or call the office at 250-295-7588 or e-mail princetonmuseum@gmail.com. All camps are $65.00 each. Musuem members receive a $5 discount.
ARENA
CAMPS FOR SUMMER
The Princeton & District Arena will be open for drop in skating and stick & puck mid-August. Watch for the August public skate times on the Town of Princeton website at www.princeton. ca or call the arena at 250-295-7222. Dry floor and mezzanine rentals are available.
LEGO CAMP MISSION 2 SPACE - BRICKS FOR KIDZ Space, often called “the last frontier”, has inspired scientists, star-gazers and adventurers for generations. Get inspired to go on your own adventure and join us on a Mission 2 Space! Discover some incredible structures at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39, travel the surface of the moon on a lunar rover, and explore Mars onboard the “Curiosity”. Our tour would not be complete without a visit to the International Space Station. We’ll provide the bricks; all you need to bring for this adventure is your imagination! Ages: 6 -12 3 days/$55.00 Riverside Community Centre Wed to Fri July 3 -5 1:00-2:30pm
ARTS AND CULTURE BC ARTS & CULTURE WEEK April 21-27 Princeton celebrates BC Arts and Culture Week with a variety of events at Riverside Community Centre and throughout our creative town. Check out the BC Arts and Culture page in this guide!
AVIATION COPA FOR KIDS The COPA for Kids aviation program is a –free of charge- aviation program that puts COPA member pilots together one on one with young people between 8 and 18 years of age to show them what aviation is all about and to give them an expierence of being in the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. An information brochure and registration form is available on line at www.princeton.ca or at Princeton Town Hall. For more information call the Recreation and Culture Office at 250295-6067. A maximum of 50 kids will be able to participate at this event. Early registration is key to participation. Ages: 8-18 years FREE Sat April 27 9:00am Princeton Airport P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
BASKETBALL CAMP
MAD SCIENTISTS CAMP JULY 9, 10, 11 9am-3pm Tues, Wed & Thurs Create Magic Muds - is it a liquid or a solid? Create a Volcano using simple kitchen ingredients. Make your own rock candy! Using simple all natural ingredients, kids get a chance to mix and play in different materials to create hands on science experiments and learn about science and nature. We will come up with our hypothesis, and document different outcomes as we adjust our ingredients and see what scientific results transpire! YOUNG EXPLORERS CAMP JULY 23, 24, 25 9am-3pm Tues, Wed & Thurs Map reading and trail exploration -With the help of expert trail guides, young explorers will spend their days on guided adventures. With custom made maps, we will teach participants how to read a basic map, use a compass, and go on a journey to explore the natural world surrounding our community. Explorers will need a bag lunch, comfortable walking shoes and a hat for sun protection.
BADLANDS BASKETBALL CAMP Join Jesse McLean and his professional coaching staff for this popular training camp. This very active camp is tiered to accommodate all skill levels including ball handling, defense, rebounding, PROSPECTORS CAMP shooting, and individual and team AUGUST 6, 7, 8 concepts. Camp fee includes t-shirt, 9am-3pm Tues, Wed & Thurs insurance, prizing, awards and high Learn about mining from real level coaching. Register on line at geologists and mining engineers. Young http://bit.ly/badlandscamp2013 prospectors will earn about the history Locally you can call Adrea McKenize of mineral extraction in our area, and at 250-295-3338. travel to actual panning and mining Ages: 9-18 years Camp Fee: $175 sites in the area to find your own gold! July 15-18 Investigate the science of mining, and 9:30am-3:30pm M, T, W PSS Gym what makes the Similkameen such a 9:30am-1:30pm Th rich area for copper, gold, silver and www.princeton.ca
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FITNESS
If you enjoy the game of soccer or just kicking a ball around why not join the fun on the highschool soccer pitch! Build your skills, play games and have some fun with great coaches. Cost includes a t-shirt and ball. Coaches: Mel & Drew Call Drew at 250-2936529 to sign up! Cost: $20 Ages: 6 to 12 years August 26 to 29 M-Th 6:00-8:00pm PSS Field
Running Club Teens & adults who enjoy running or would like to learn please join the Audentia Fitness Facebook page. Join us for Sunday afternoons for a 6-8 km run. We will run in an out and back method so newcomers do not feel like they must run the full distance. Experienced runners will have fun running with a group. Call 250-2950759 to learn more.
LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL CAMP SUMMER FUN PROGRAM Ages: 4 – 8 years Join the fun for daily crafts, songs and summer fun activities with Sandy and Pam. Please call Little Folks Nursery School at 250-295-3083 to learn more.
FITNESS Physical Education for Home schoolers Join Audentina Fitness for 12 – 1 hour sessions during the day to use for your PE PLO’s. Children will participate in Body Movement, Intro to Basketball and Intro to Soccer Sessions. Clients must register for all 12 sessions-no drop in please. Students must come in appropriate active clothing, with non marking running shoes. Contact Audentina Fitness (Lindsay) for more info or to register at 250-295-0759. 12 Sessions/$50.00 Tues/Thurs 2:00-3:00pm
MARTIAL ARTS
PRINCETON SHOREI-KAN DOJO Shorei-Kan is a non-contact form of karate in that fighting is not part of SUMMER READING CLUB the discipline. It combines blocking, Dust off your wings, strap on your punching and kicking techniques with jetpacks and fly down to the Princeton footwork and practical self-defense. Public Library to join us for 1 1/2 hours Ongoing registration is welcome. of games, stories, discussions, crafts, Children aged 5&6 years are welcomed prizes and fun at Summer Reading Club to be assesed. Call Steve White at 2502013! This year’s SRC theme is Up, Up 295-7445. Ends in late June. and Away! For children of all ages. ARENA MEZZ 3 months/$50.00 Dates: Wednesdays, July 03, 10, 17, & 24 7-15 yrs Tues/Thurs Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am. On going 7:00-8:30pm Location: Princeton Library ARENA MEZZ 3 months/$75.00 16+ yrs/Adult Tues/Thurs MARTIAL ARTS On going 7:00-8:30pm
LIBRARY
SIMILKAMEEN SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Karate Training is an excellent firn if physical & mental exercises for improving & maintaining health for all ages. It develops coordination, balance, strength, agility and mental discipline all the while cultivating humility & excellence. Call Paul Bedard 250-2957374 to register or learn more. Ask about our weekly program for 6-10 year olds. Ends in late June. UNITED CHURCH HALL $40.00/month 9 + yrs Mon/Wed On going 6:45-8:00pm
SPORT CLUBS BASKETBALL SPRING LEAGUE Princeton Basketball Association invites basketball enthusiasts to participate in their afterschool league. Thank you to the Aaron Heuser Basketball Memorial Fund for supporting this program this year. Registeration forms available at VFE School. Grade 4-7 Cost: $40 Includes T-shirt and Basketball M & W VFE 3:30-5:15pm PSS (Grade 7) 5:30-7:00pm
Free help in: • • • • •
reading Writing Speaking Computer educational upgrades
* Volunteers are always welcome to our programs.
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Princeton Kokanee Swim Team We are a competitive swim PRINCETON JUNIOR GOLF Enjoy time out at the Princeton Golf team welcoming swimmers ages Club learning to play golf. Learn to 5-adult. Competition is optional. chip, drive the ball, putt and enjoy Practice times are flexible with sessions a mini tournament at the end of the offered mornings and afternoons program. Fees include clubs if required. Monday to Friday. Rates are very Contact the Princeton Golf Course at reasonable and registration price includes a FREE team shirt, swimsuit 250-295- 6123 to learn more. Ages: 5-13 years and cap. For the most up to date information Cost: $40.00 please check our website: Tuesdays www.princetonkokanees.ca 5:00-6:00pm Young Golfers Or call Lindsay 295-0759 May 7 to June 11 Sharon 295-4080 6:00-7:00pm Junior Golfers
Princeton Soccer League Join us for some outdoor skills, drills and social time on the soccer pitch! Kids have fun in small mixed groups twice a week this spring. We welcome any parent volunteers and love to mentor teenage coaches from PSS. Come join us for some fun. It’s never to late to register by calling Alicia Hargrave at 250-295-4353 Ages: 4-8 Vermilion Elementary School Mon & Wed 6:00-7:00pm May and June
SWIM LESSONS LIFESAVING & RED CROSS LESSONS Join the staff at Centennial Outdoor Pool this spring and summer. Learn to swim, water safety, skill development; lifesaving and fun make the pool a place to be! Check out all program levels on page 5.
Princeton Rodeo Club presents
Princeton Rotary Club
Admission:
Adults $15 / Weekend Pass $25 Seniors $10 / Weekend Pass $17 13 - 18 $10 / Weekend Pass $17 12 & under Free
Upcoming events: JUNE 8 - Annual Golf Tournament JUNE 28 - Rotary Parade JUNE - get your Similkameen Cup tickets
For Information on these events or details on membership please call APRIL EARLE 250.295.6949 P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
Stan thompSon memorial rodeo May 11 & 12, 2013 1:30 p.m. Daily Performances: West Coast Thunder Drill Team Clown - JJ Harrison Announcer - Al Parsons Stock - C+ Rodeos Half Time Kids Games www.princeton.ca
Feature Performances: May 10 at 9 a.m. Stan Thompson Memorial Team Roping Event May 11 Saturday Night Dance featuring The Ken McCoy Band 13
Increasing the public’s appreciation of the arts and providing opportunities for the public to experience and participate in the arts.
CONCERTANTE CHAMBER PLAYERS June 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY THEATRE
FREE CONCERTS IN THE GAZEBO Every Saturday in July and August 1:00 p.m. VETERANS SQUARE
COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE Every MONDAY at 6:30 p.m.
ANY DAY... ANY TIME... IN VETERANS SQUARE... WATCH for Random Acts of Art! “Yes you can Garden in Princeton”~ On sale at the Sunflower Gallery
SUNFL WER
Sunflower Gallery
105 Vermilion Avenue Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 3 pm Volunteers Welcome - Please contact Marjorie at 250-295-6718
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Adults 19 to 99+ ARTS
ARTISTIC TRADING CARDS Spend an hour making trading cards (miniature orginal art) and finish the session with a one-for-one trading time. You’ll find your creative chops in this no-pressure activity and maybe even wind up with a 21/2 by 31/2 inch masterpiece! Materials are supplied but you are encouraged to bring scissors and some interesting bits and pieces of paper, cloth and other oddments of your own. RIVERSIDE CENTRE 1 class/FREE W 3:30-4:45pm April 24 CARD MAKING Learn the art of making beautiful cards for family and friends. Bring your own tape, cutter and glue. We will do some new techniques in embossing and coloring vellum. RIVERSIDE CENTRE 1 class/$20 (4 cards) TBA 11:00am- 3:00pm
PRINCETON SKETCHERS This is an informal get together for sketchers of all ages. We visit various places of interest, sketching and journalling what we see, recording scenes that please our eye. Contact Merrilyn at 250-295-0232 for more information. PRINCETON LIBRARY FREE 10am 2nd Saturday of every month DROP IN PAINTING CLUB Join fellow painters for an evening of painting. Share skills, knowledge and the joy of painting with friends. Beginners to established painters welcome. Arts Council Membership required for drop in at $10 for the year. Contact Guadolupe at 250-295-7406 for more information. 6:30pm Weds. Riverside Community Centre
FILM PRESENTATION MOSAICS WITH MARY Enjoy an evening out viewing a slide presentation of 2000 year old mosaic floors from Ostia Antica and Ascoli Piceno in Italy. Admission is free but any donations will be given to SOS. T May 7 7:00pm Riverside Community Centre
ARTS COUNCIL
The Princeton Community Arts Council supports and encourages the full range of artistic creation and production, both professional and nonprofessional, through programming and promotional support, including the operation of the Sunflower Gallery. www.princetonarts.ca PRINCETON COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL CONTACTS Princeton Community Arts Council President Marjoire Holland 250-295-6718 Bridge Club Anthea Pugliese 250-295-6821 Bunchgrass Quilters Rosemary Woodruff 250-295-6511 Central Station Retreat Society Leonard Roberts 250-295-3728 Crimson Tine Players Esther Donovan 250-295-7861 Garden Club Doreen Poulsen 250-295-1577 Princeton Community Band Joan Kelly 250-295-7743 Princeton Country & Blues Mel Berg 250-295-4059 Princeton Duplicate Bridge Arlene Turner 250-295-6157 Princeton Museum & Archive Robin Irwin 250-295-7588 Princeton Rock & Fossil Club Franz 250-295-3896 Princeton Traditional Music Society Jon Bartlett 250-295-6010 Sunflower Galleries Marjorie Holland 250-295-6718 Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists Cathie Yingling 250-295-4802
CANADA DAY WEEKEND: PriNCEtoN rACiNg DAYs JuNE 29 & 30, 2013
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www.facebook.com/princetonracingdays P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
Come join us for the 45th year of horse racing at Sunflower Downs in Princeton, B.C. 315 Laurie Currie Way • Parimutuel Betting • Concession • Vendors • Beverage Garden Saturday Night Dance featuring: www.princeton.ca
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CRAFTS BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS This dedicated group of quilters meets to work on their own quilts in the company of others, learn new techniques or just get inspired. Once a year we do a charity sewin for children in crisis. Contact Sharron at 250-295-4194 or Myrna 250-295-7272 for more information or just drop in. Riverside Centre Adult/Free Mondays 10am-3pm 1st & 3rd Thursday 10am-3pm
DANCE LINE DANCING AT THE LEGION Kick up your heels each Thursday night for an evening of dance, laughter and fun. This program is great for the beginner to seasoned pro. Come check us out. Cost: Free Where: Legion Hall 7pm Beginners 8pm Intermediate/ Advanced
FITNESS Audentia Fitness Outdoor Bootcamps will be beginning in August. Follow Audentia Fitness on Facebook to learn more or call Lindsay at 250-295-0759.
Running Club Teens & adults who enjoy running or would like to learn please join the Audentia Fitness Facebook page. Join us for Sunday afternoons for a 6-8 km run. We will run in an out and back method so newcomers do not feel like they must run the full distance. Experienced runners will have fun running with a group. Call 250-295-0759 to learn more. Vermilion Forks Fitness VFF offers a variety of programs to keep you healthy each and every day. Sign up for Gym, Zumba and Interval training. ZumbAtomic and Boot Camps will be offered soon. Hours of operation Mon-Fri 6am-9pm an 8am - 4pm Sat &Sun Locally owned and operated! Discounts for Copper Mountian Mine and Weyerhaeuser Employees. Stop in at the gym or call250-295-6099 or 250295-5418 Walking Club Explore Princeton while getting some great exercise outdoors! Join Dorothy at Riverside Community Centre each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am for a brisk walk with other fitness enthusiasts for company and encouragement. Call the Princeton Recreation and Cultural Office for more information at 250-2956067.
GARDENING COMMUNITY GARDEN The community garden at John Allison Elementary welcomes ‘garden angels’ to help with their wonderful program that educates children and the community. Contact Shirley at the school if you are interested in participating or learning more. 250-295-6727
FESTIVALS PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY Each August the PTMS host a fantastic weekend of music in the down town of Princeton. Musicians from all over BC and beyond entertain everyone with toe tapping music, poetry, dancing and laughter. Volunteers are welcome throughout the year to assit with planning this wonderful festival. Contact Jon or Rika at 250-295-6010 or www.princetontraditional.org
COMMIT TO GET FIT
Hours of operation: Mon - Fri: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat & Sun Discounts for Copper Mountain Mine and Weyerhaeuser employees.
We Offer: •Gym •Zumba® • Interval training Coming Soon : ZumbAtomic® and Boot Camps!
Lindsay van Genne
250-295-6099 250-295-5418 Locally owned and operated!
301 Bridge street princeton, B.C. 16
Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach BPE, CSEP-PT 250-295-0759 lindsay@audentiafitness.ca Find us on Facebook for up to date classes. Princeton Leisure - Summer 2013
Outdoor Recreation
CHINA RIDGE TRAILS SOCIETY Breathtaking beauty for outdoor enthusiasts: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, skijoring, dogsledding, snowshoeing, and tobogganing. Check out their website at www.chinaridgetrails.com for contact information, location, maps, and so much more.
OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB www.tulameenbc.com The Otter Valley Fish & Game Club is a group of dedicate, hard working individuals who coordinate a variety of activities and conservation programs such as clean up at local lakes and habitat restoration. Membership into our club provides you with insurance coverage, use of the firing range in Tulameen, access to the Club House and program participation. New club members and volunteers are always welcomed. Contact Anne Jones at 250-295-3642 for membership information. PRINCETON FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION The Princeton Fish & Game Association meets the second Monday of the month. Children and Youth outdoor activites are our priority. Call Joy or George Klassen at 250-295-3134 to learn more. PRINCETON ROCK AND FOSSIL CLUB The Princeton District is blessed with an incredible diversity of minerlaization. Members share an interest in exploring and studying rocks and fossils, pooling their knowledge and having fun. Contact Franz at 250-295-3896 Riverside Centre Membership Adults/Families Meetings 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00pm
6th Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival
VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS Our club consists of people who share an interest in the natural world and its well being. We maintain a bird sanctuary at Swan Lake, enjoy informative presentations on a variety of topics, and participate in twice monthly field trips that take us birding, hiking, walking and more. Please join us for our monthly speaker series and field trips. New members are always welcomed! Tuesday Night Speaker Series 7:00-9:00pm Riverside Community Centre May 14 Murphy Schewchuk Tips & Tricks for Better Nature Photography June 11 Sue Elwell Hummingbird Banding *No meeting are scheduled for July and August. See you September 20! Field Trips Contact the names listed to sign up and learn more. June 22 Wolfe Lake Tip Anderson 250-295-3369 July 6 Hole In The Wall Peter Antonick 250-295-3640 July 20 Birding Expedition Amanda Lahaie 250-295-7596
Three days of musical celebration right in downtown Princeton!
August 16 - 18, 2013 Welcome: Friday at 6 p.m.
Contact: princetonfestival@telus.net Jon/Rika @ 250-295-6010 princetontraditional.org P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
www.princeton.ca
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Social
BRIDGE CLUB Join the fun each week playing with other card enthusiasts. Contact Anthea Pugliesi at 250-295-6821 for more information. Riverside Centre Adult/Drop in Mondays 7:00-9:00pm PRINCETON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB If you love cards and want to play bridge, or bring your bridge game to a different level, we would love to have you! We play with bidding boxes, boards and score each session. Contact Arlene Turner 250-295-6157 or Shirley Campbell 250-295-3370 RIVERSIDE CENTRE $3.00 per visit Adults of all ages W Ongoing 11:45am to 4:00pm
NEW BEGINNINGS
47 Harold Avenue Open 9am-3pm Monday to Thursday
NEW BEGINNINGS
SPORTS
DAILY ACTIVITIES Th Recreation & Games F Closed * Special trips are planned throughout the year for evenings and weekends.
BADMINTON Going to the birds? Join the fun and recreational badminton play at PSS with some great adults who enjoy the sport. Enjoy time with others who enjoy a great game. All levels welcome. Season Membership available PSS Gym Youth/Free Adults: $3.00 Drop in 13-18 yrs & Adult M On-going 7:30-9:30pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PRINCETON ACTIVITIES The Special Olympics Athletes from Princeton welcome new Athletes and volunteers to join our fantastic team. Call our progam coordinatorKelsey Keglovic @ 250-295-0442 Our Summer Activities include Bocci, Golf and Swimming. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTRE – Branch 30 This inviting place welcomes drop ins to meet with friends or join in the daily activities including fitness, cards, pool tables, seasonal events, and daily lunch. Call 250-295-7515 to learn more or just stop in. Located behind Cooper Foods off of Bridge Street. $15.00 yearly membership fee Mature Adults to 99+ years
THEATRE
The New Beginnings Day Program and Residential Living Program assists developmentally disabled adults to achieve their greatest independence under the least restrictive conditions, with the same rights respects and freedoms enjoyed by other citizens. DAILY ACTIVITIES M Life Skills & Crafts T Recreation & Music W Out & About Day
CRIMSON TINE PLAYERS This dedicated group of theatre performers, directors, and artists work hard to develop unique theatre experience for Princeton and Area residents. New members are always welcome to join in the fun. Actors, make up artists, set design, back stage, and sound booth are just a few of the many positions needed with each production.
PRINCETON GOLF COURSE Our Princeton course is a first class course with a friendly small town atmosphere. Junior rates from 11-18. Punch cards and gift certificates available. Fully stocked Pro Shop and great dining at the Restaurant. Check our website for Tournaments. www.princetongolfclub.com Ladies Tuesday morning Senior Men Wednesday morning Ladies Night Wednesday after 3 pm Men’s Night Thursday after 3 pm Couples Fun Night Friday 5pm - 9 holes of fun games with a great buffet to follow Memberships Yearly membership is $625 plus tax. Initiation is $1000 plus tax and can be paid at $200 per year for 5 years. Driving Range only $50 plus tax per year.
Princeton & Area Transit System 250-295-6666 / 1-800-291-0911 Pick up Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Princeton Hedley Keremeos
Door to Door Service 7:30 am Door to Door Service 8:30 am Mountain View Manor 8:45 am Old Age Pension Building 8:50 am Hill Top Esso 9:00 am Cawston - Amber Light 9:05 am Olalla (if stop in Cawston 9:10 am) 9:05 am
Fares Passengers (one way fares):
Return from Penticton Monday/Wednesday/Friday Parking lot behind Elite Café Cherry Lane Mall (Save On Foods back entrance) Walmart - Main entrance
1:10 pm 1:20 pm 1:30 pm
Princeton local Princeton/Penticton Hedley/Penticton Keremeos/Penticton
$1.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00
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THE HUT
BOTTLE DEPOT
Summer HOurS:
Princeton Golf Club and RV Resort
THE SOUTH OKANAGAN’S HIDDEN SECRET
11 am to 5 p.m. Daily 10 am to 5 p.m. Saturday CLOSeD TueSDAYS & STAT HOLiDAYS
• 3 minutes east of Princeton on Hwy #3, between Hope and Penticton • 18 Hole Par 72, 6500 yard golf course • 33 site full service RV Park • Full service restaurant & lounge - Outstanding Golf - Small Town Friendliness - Unbeatable Rates
Keep our community clean and cash in with your recyclable containers!
www.princetongolfclub.com
367 Hwy 3 Princeton
the.hut@telus.net
250-295-3835
365 Darcy Mountain Road Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 250-295-6123
pgcproshop@eastlink.ca 1-888-295-5123
PRINCETON AND DISTRICT
MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DO YOU WANT TO PLAY HOCKEY IN PRINCETON?
Princeton Minor Hockey is accepting player registration for our 2013/2014 season Watch for special registration events in the local newspapers. • Open to boys and girls aged 5 - 18 • New & Experienced players are welcome • Volunteer positions available in all areas • Registrar: Angela Matkovich 250-295-0095
FOR MORE iNFORMAtiON, PlEAsE cONtAct:
www.pdmha.ca
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www.princeton.ca
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Wellness
LOTUS WELLNESS NIGHTS Join Guadalupe, Alternative Medical Consultant, for an evening of relaxation through mediation and healthy living talks that will improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. For more information call 250-295-7406. Riverside Centre Drop in/$5.00 Adult/Senior T On going 7:00-8:30pm PRENATAL CLASSES Family centered classes that focus on answering your questions about pregnancy, assisting women and their helpers to feel confident about labor and birth, breastfeeding and more. For more information or to sign up for a class please contact the Health Centre at 250-295-4442. T.O.P.S GROUP The group ‘Taking Off Pounds Sensibly’ meets weekly to support and discuss ways to ensure that your weight loss is a success. Lots of laughter and support is given weekly at these meetings. Anyone interested in joining or learning more can call Lynda Borg at 250-295-3658 or Myrna Leard at 250-295-7272 RIVERSIDE CENTRE Membership Fee Adult Th Ongoing 8:30-10:00am WALKING WEDNESDAYS Spring has Sprung and its’ time to dust off our walking shoes! Join Dorothy for an hour of brisk walking on the KVR, around the airport or anywhere our exercising feet want to take us. Cost: FREE 10:30am Wednesdays Begins April 10 Riverside Community Centre Call Nadine at the Princeton Recreation & Culture Office to learn more. 250-295-6067
Royal Canadian legion
Branch #56 Princeton 172 Bridge Street
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lounge Hours of Operation: Sunday - Wednesday: 12 (noon) - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 12 (noon) - 11:00 p.m.
HALL RENTAL - CATERiNg AvAiLAbLE Office: 250-295-6060 20
Lounge: 250-295-7776
Teaching Studio and Gift Shop Arts & Craft Supplies 162 Vermilion Avenue (Across the street from the Museum) Arts & Crafts Phone Shirley at 250-295-4076
STORE HOURS
Wednesday •Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. By appointment: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Acrylics Ceramics
Oil Painting Watercolor Come and try something new! Anyone can learn to paint or do any of the other crafts offered. NO SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED - trust me! CHILDREN’S CLASSES are $20.00 per class for a 1 hour session. They include everything! Regular after school classes or Birthday Party - even Grandchildren during the holidays! Phone for more details, or drop in. 250-295-4076
Fired Glass and more! ADULT CLASS PROJECTS OIL PAINTING only requires two - 2 hour sessions to complete. WATER COLORS and some of the other crafts can be completed in a morning or afternoon. Class fees are structured to enable you to try something new without investing a lot of money on supplies. CLASS FEES are $10.00 per hour and include the use of all my paints and brushes, and firing where required. THE ONLY EXTRA YOU HAVE TO BUY is the surface you work on, such as canvas, ceramic piece or piece of glass or wood, etc. YOU MAY START ANYTIME
Lotus Medical Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Riverside Centre
M. Guadalupe Gutierrez, D.D.S R.Ac Alternative Medical Consultant
*Diagnosis/treatment with Chinese methods that can: *control pain *regulate circulation *improve sleep * ease menopause *increase energy *aid to quit smoking. Safe, natural, drug free and effective. Gift certificates and weekend retreats are available.
Call 295-295-7406 to book an appointment.
www.medical-acupuncture.net HEALING INSOMNIA - Acupuncture promotes real sleep naturally. No side effects, improves quality and quantity of sleep healing the root cause.
ICBC claims and some extended health plans accepted. Princeton Leisure - Summer 2013
P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
www.princeton.ca
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Princeton and District AnnuAl AgriculturAl FAir 315 Laurie Currie Way Princeton, B.C.
Featuring Little Britches Rodeo Finals 2013 48th Annual Fair August 24 & 25, 2013 Gates open at 9 a.m. Daily
• Pancake Breakfast • Mat Duffus • Saturday Horseshoe Tournament • Marron Valley Drill Team • Livestock Shows • Kids Games/Fun Zone • Exhibits • Contests • Free Draws • 50/50 Draws • Beverage Garden • Vendors • Bingo Two full days of fun and entertainment! Saturday Night Dance featuring Dale Seaman & Highway 97
SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS
APRIL JULY Arts & Culture Week 21-27 Canada Day Festival 1 Black Comedy 26, 27 Car Show 6 COPA for Kids 27 Canadian Bull Run 7 Flea Market 27 Dinner on the Bridge 13 Golf Tournament 20 - 21 MAY 20-21 Spring Fling- Highland Dancers 5 Mining Days 8 AUGUST Amazing Literacy Race 9 Tulameen Family Days 3 Rodeo Weekend 10 - 12 Princeton Traditional Music Special O Golf Fundraiser 11 Festival 16-18 Circus 14 Agricultural Fair 24 - 25 Spirit Festival 17 - 19 Kidz Carnival 24 Posse Trade Show 31 - June 2 COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTINGS JUNE Check out the Town of Kokanee Swim Meet 1 Princeton website at Community Band Concert 3 www.princeton.ca for upcoming Rotary Golf Tournament 8 weekly and monthly events! Grad 2013 22 Racing Days 28 - 30 The Leisure Guide is published by the Similkameen Spotlight in Princeton, BC and printed in Canada.
SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
Proudly serving the community since 1948 • www.similkameenspotlight.com
Creative by: Lisa Carleton -Associate Publisher/Editor
Fair Contacts: Danny Kastor - President 250-295-6993 danny.kastor@weyerhaeuser.com Lisa Carleton - Treasurer 250-295-3535 lisa@similkameenspotlight.com Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/pages/PrincetonDistrict-Agricultural-Fair/553431758021691
Little Britches Rodeo Finals: Saturday Jackpot Rodeo: Sunday
Nothing says summer like a scoop or two of our delicious ice cream!
Store Hours: 9am to 9pm daily Closed Tuesdays & Stat Holidays
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Lori Thomas 250-295-3103 rdos building inspections Toll Free 1-877-610-3737 RED CROSS HEALTH EQUIPMENT Loans 250-293-6467 TOWN OF PRINCETON Town Hall 250-295-3135
CULTURAL CLUBS VFFN- NATURALIST CLUB Cathie 250-295-4802
COMMUNITY SERVICES PRINCETON LIBRARY www.orl.bc.ca 250-295-6495 CITIZEN’S ON PATROL Jim Turner 250-295-3178 COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY Lynn Pelly 250-295-6666 CRISIS ASSISTANCE SOCIETY Store 250-295-6881 FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY Heather 250-295-3126 GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE Arnie Powell 250-295-6759 HAYES CREEK FIREFIGHTERS’ Bob McMurtrie 250-295-0310 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Thrift Store 250-295-7214 RECREATION HOSPICE SOCIETY CENTENNIAL OUTDOOR POOL Betty Reheis 250-295-7748 Carol Mack 250- 295-6535 MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY CHINA RIDGE TRAILS ASSOC. Social Workers 250-295-7585 Bob Coyne 250-295-3569 PRINCETON FIRE DEPARTMENT Hall 250-295-3325 COPPERHILL BOWLING LANES Office 250-295-6500 250-295-3126 FIGURE SKATING CLUB PRINCETON COMMUNITY ARTS Barb Gould 250-295-3081 COUNCIL GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA Rika Ruebsaat 250-295-6010 Carol Mack 250-295-7085 PROVINCIAL EMERGENCY PRG LADIES HOCKEY Jim Turner 250-295-3178 Tessa Holland 250-295-6426 LITTLE FORKS NURSERY CULTURAL CLUBS School 250-295-3083 Bridge Club MODEL FLYING CLUB Anthea 250-295-6821 George White 250-295-4057 BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS NEW BEGINNINGS DAY Program Rosemary Woodruff 250-295-6511 OFFICE 250-295-7516 COMMUNITY BAND OLD TIMERS HOCKEY CLUB Joan Kelley 250-295-7743 John Schneider 250-295-7413 CRIMSON TINE PLAYERS PRINCETON ARENA Esther Donvan 250-295-7861 Lyle Thomas 250-295-7222 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB PRINCETON 4H CLUB Arlene Turner 250-295-6157 Alana 250-295-0550 GARDEN CLUB PRINCETON CURLING CLUB Doreen Poulsen 250-295-1577 Shirley Campbell 250-295-3379 MUSEUM & ARCHIVES PRINCETON ADULT HICKEY Robin Lowe 250-295-7588 Kirk McConnell 250-295-3240 Princeton community arts PRINCETON GOLF CLUB Marjorie Holland 250-295-6718 Pro Shop 250-295-6123 PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND PRINCETON HIGHLAND DANCERS Joan Kelly 250-295-3361 Janet Banks 250-295-7301 PRINCETON FLY TYING GUILD PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY John Sandness 250-295-7827 Angela Clarke 250-295-0095 PRINCETON SENIORS PAINTERS PRINCETON MIXED SLOW PITCH Beryl Olson 250-295-7515 Steve 250-295-7989 PRINCETON COUNTRY & BLUES PRINCETON SPECIAL OLYMPICS Mel Berg 250-295-4059 Gloria 250-295-7218 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC PRINCETON SWIM CLUB SOCIETY 250-295-6010 Sharon Anderson 250-295-4080 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE PRINCETON YOUTH SOCCER Theatre 250-295-6067 Alicia Hargrave 250-295-4353 ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB PUMPKINS HOCKEY Franz 250-295-3896 Ben Martidale 250-295-4069 SUNFLOWER GALLERY Marjorie Holland 250-295-6718 P.R.C. Department 250-295-6067
Directory
HEALTH CARE AL-ANON 1-604-688-1716 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Fred 250-295-7272 Marena 250-295-7814 COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Shirley Haker 250-295-3607 DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELING Danny Highley 250-295-4449 INFANT DEVELOPMENT PRG PCCS 250-295-3126 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Bruce Lange 250-499-3029 PGH (SUPPORT GROUPS) PGH Office 250-295-3233 499-3029 PUBLIC HEALTH Office 250-295-4442 295-4442 THE ANCHORAGE - Mental Health Drop-In Centre 250-295-6936 295-6936
www.princeton.ca
RECREATION RECREATION & CULTURE Nadine McEwen 250-295-6067 SENIOR CITIZENS BRANCH #30 Sr. Hall 250-295-7515 shorei-kan dojo Steve White 250-295-7445 SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Paul Bedard 250-295-7374 SPECIAL OLYMPICS Glo 250-295-7218 YOUNGLIFE CLUB-PRINCETON Liz Knibbecke 250-295-2120 YOUTH AMBASSADORS Lori Thomas 250-295-3103
Service clubs AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION Dan Kastor 250-295-6993 BPO ELKS LODGE 250-295-3518 ELKS LADIES AUXILLARY Doris Driver 250-295-3518 LADIES AUXILLARY-LEGION Charlene Longdo 250-295-6060 LIONS CLUB Dave Shalanski 250-295-7358 MASONIC ORDER Russ Herrick 250-295-7137 OSPREY LAKE SNOWHEELERS Ron Reid 250-295-7880 OTTER VALLEY FISH AND GAME Anne Jones 250-295-3642 PRINCETON EXHIBITION Paul Bedard 250-295-7374 PRINCETON FISH AND GAME Ray Pusell 250-295-7508 Willi Mix 250-295-7466 PRINCETON PAINTBALL www.bctactical.com PRINCETON JR B HOCKEY Dale Hladun 250-295-6544 PRINCETON RACING DAYS Karrie Crucil 250-295-7314 PRINCETON RODEO CLUB Ken Crompton 250-295-6000 RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB INC. Teresa Bowman 250-295-6150 ROTARY CLUB Judy Short 250-295-0217 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Karen 250-295-6060 S.O.F.S.N.A-Superannuates Ray Somner 250-493-6799 TIMBERLAND CRUISERS Vickie Marr 250-295-7674 TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Lynda Borg 250-295-3658 TULAMEEN COMMUNITY CLUB Mardi Hassell 250-295-7323 VERMILION TRAIL SOCIETY Bill Allinott 250-295-1265 HELP KEEP THE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY UP TO DATE! Call 250-295-6067 or email nmcewen@princeton.ca 23
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Summertime at the Museum... TOYS TOYS TOYS! EXPLORE THE PRINCETON MUSEUMS SUMMER OF TOYS!
"It is indeed a goodly land: a land of mountains and rolling hills, rivers, glens and lakes; a land of untold mineral wealth, rare scenic beauty and strange mystic charm." John Goodfellow, “The Story of the Similkameen”
Our temporary summer exhibition will be a focus on the history of toys. With local finds from our own archives, combined with treasures on loan from our museum members, and generous individuals in our community, enjoy our engaging and fun exhibition that celebrates youth, and everything great about being a kid, then and now!
SUMMER HOURS
Summer students allow our museum expanded hours during the summer months. With thanks to the HRDC summer jobs program, and Heritage Canada Youth Canada Works Program, our museum is staffed full time from July - September. Come visit our helpful staff at the museum during our summer months, open 7 days a week, from 10 am - 6 pm VOLUNTEERS
With the help of dedicated volunteers our museum is evolving into a modern facility for visitors, historians and researchers. We are growing and changing at a rapid rate, and the huge leaps in technology and expansion is all thanks to the hard working individuals who give us their time, their skills and share their wisdom. Contact us to join this amazing group on a journey into the future while exploring our past.
“You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
The Princeton Museum 167 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton BC, (250) 295-7588 email: princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princeton.ca