Spring Has Sprung Poem

Spring has sprung poem

SHERRIBNC(NC/7)March 10, 2005

My grandmother said she learned this poem in grade school. She taught it to me as a child. I have tried to do some re- search on the poem but have not had any luck. Has anyone ever heard this? "Spring has sprung!", said the bumble bee. "How do you know?", said the old oak tree. "I just saw a daffodil blooming on a windy hill!" Grandmother is 77 now and in the hospital. We have been very worried about her, but my brother and I have had a good laugh, we both carried daffodils to her and recited her poem.

Billy stops Paddy in Dublin and asks for the quickest way to Cork. Paddy says, "Are you on foot or in the car?" Billy says, "In the car." Paddy says, "That's the quickest way."

March Issue Special points of

Activities 2 interest:

St. Patrick’s Day 5  Woman’s Drum Group

 March Observances World Wildlife Day 10

 Birthstones can heal March Astrology 12  Events in Prince George

Corned Beef & Cabbage 17  Irish Humor & poem

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"We say there is a right time and place for everything. It's easy to say, but hard to understand. You have to live it to understand it." -- Rolling Thunder, CHEROKEE

The Elders tell us there is a right time and a right place. Don't plant seeds in the fall - wrong time. One way we find out about the right time and right place is our experience. If we are lucky, we have a few friends who will share their experience; this will help us too. The best way is to let God guide us. Only He knows the right time and the right place. So we need to pray and ask Him for guidance.

Great Spirit, show me patience so I can live in the right time and right place.

March Upcoming events

4 All Nations Meeting ABED boardroom 17-20 Gathering our Voices, Youth Con- 10:30am ference , all day , UNBC & Civic Centre 4 Indigenous Elders Advisory Council, 4, 11, 18, 25 Language Circle, Dakelh Ab.Ed Boardroom 1pm following lunch Langue lessons, Dakelh office with excep- 5 Understanding the Secrets of Oneself, tion of last day at UNBC NFC cost $55/pp, Mr. Ketlo, MH CVHt, 17 Sharing Circle 10-12pm Gathering NLP Place UNBC 10 –12 Respecting Tobacco Training Ses- 17 Creative Fire, Gathering Place UNBC 1- sion, Sandman Signature 2990 Recrea- 3pm tion Centre. 26 Meet & Greet with Dr. Weeks 1-3pm 11 & 12 Cultural Days at CNC , all wel- Michelle Gagnon UNBC Gathering Place come and free 30 Spirituality UNBC Chaplaincy 12-2pm

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Commonwealth Day in Canada

Commonwealth Day is annually held on the second Monday of March. it commemorates the Common- wealth of Nations, which is a union of some countries that used to be part of the British Empire. The date was chosen because it did not have any previous historical connotations.

On Commonwealth Day the Royal Union flag is flown with Canada's national flag on or at government buildings and premises.©iStockphoto.com/philpell What do people do? Commonwealth Day is not a widely marked day in many parts of Canada. Federal government regula- tions stipulate that the Royal Union Flag, or Union Jack, should be flown alongside the national flag of Canada on or at government buildings and premises, such as federal buildings, military bases and air- ports. The Royal Union Flag should only be flown from sunrise to sunset and where physical arrange- ments allow. In practical terms, this means that there should be at least two flag poles. The Royal Union Flag should not replace the Canadian flag if there is only one flag pole. In some years, particular commu- nities mark Commonwealth Day with receptions or exhibitions. Public life Commonwealth Day is not a public holiday in Canada. Stores, post offices, businesses and other organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their normal timetables. Schools may be closed, as Com- monwealth Day often falls in the mid-winter break, a school holiday in March, which lasts one week. Background In the 1800s, Great Britain controlled a large empire that included a large part of what is now Canada. Many influential figures in Canada at that time had British roots and wished to celebrate and emphasize these. From 1898, Empire Day was celebrated in Canadian schools on the last school day before Queen Victoria's Birthday on May 24. The celebrations often lasted a whole day and included speeches by trus- tees and the singing of inspirational songs. After Queen Victoria's death in 1901, her birthday became an annual commemoration of her life and the pride people felt for being part of the British Empire. To celebrate, people often lit fireworks and bonfires. As time passed and Canadians developed a separate identity from Great Britain, Empire Day became less important. In 1958, it was renamed Commonwealth Day to reflect the changes in the relationship between Great Britain and her former colonies. In 1973, a Canadian proposal was made to observe Com- monwealth Day on the same day in all Commonwealth countries, the second Monday in March. This date was chosen because it did not have any significant historical connotations. In 1976, this proposal was accepted. However, the last Monday before or on May 24 remained a statutory holiday, known as Victoria Day, in many Canadian provinces and territories. Commonwealth Day is also officially observed in a large number of countries that were formally part of the British Empire. These include many of the countries in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. However, there are few notable celebrations to mark the day.

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St David's Day in Canada

Many Canadians of Welsh descent or those with Welsh connections celebrate St David’s Day on March 1 each year. The Welsh flag is often seen during celebrations on the day, as well as daffodils or leeks pinned to clothing.

Daffodils may be worn on clothing on St David's Day.©iStockphoto.com/Vladimir Ivanov What do people do? Many Welsh groups organize various festivities for St David’s Day in Canada. Events include choir concerts that celebrate the culture and heritage of Wales. Some concerts feature guest mu- sicians from Wales. Some people of Welsh descent or organizations that have Welsh ties display the Welsh flag on St David’s Day. It is also a time for people of Welsh origin to wear daffodils or leeks on their clothing as a symbol of their connection to Wales. Other celebrations for St David’s Day include St David’s Day balls, banquets, parades, and special church services. St David’s Day events are organized in towns and cities around Canada, including Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Public life St David's Day is not a public holiday in Canada. However, it is a day of celebration so some community groups, schools, and businesses may have a special program specifically for St David’s Day. Background St David is the patron saint of Wales. He plays a very important role in Welsh culture but little is known about his life. St David’s Day is a time for Welsh commu- nities in Canada to celebrate their background and to remember those with Welsh ties who made great con- tributions in Canada. People of Welsh background, such as 19th century explorer David Thompson and 20th century novelist Robertson Da- vies, are remembered on this day. Many Canadians can trace their ancestry to Wales. For example, according to statistics from 2001, there are 60,000 Canadians of Welsh origin in Alberta. An article on St David’s Day in the United Kingdom covers more information about St David’s Day’s origins and symbols.

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St. Patrick's Day in Canada

St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who con- verted many of Ireland's inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture.

St Patrick's Day, which is an official holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, celebrates Irish culture, history and traditions.©iStockphoto.com/Garth Johnson What do people do? In some cities, notably Toronto and Montreal, large scale St Patrick's Day parades are held, often on the Sunday closest to March 17. The parade in Montreal has been held every year since 1824. However, the first recorded celebration of St Patrick's Day was in 1759 by Irish soldiers serving with the British army following their conquest of part of New France, a French colony in North America. In some places there are Irish cultural events. For instance, the Irish Associa-

tion of Manitoba or ganizes a three- day festival of Irish culture in the week of St Patrick's Day. People who have an Irish background or enjoy Irish culture may hold Irish themed parties and serve traditional dishes, such as Colcannon or Irish stew. Colcannon is a dish of mashed potatoes mixed with kale or cabbage and Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb and root vegetables. Traditional Irish drinks include stout, a dark beer, and whiskey. Other parties may be themed around the color green. Guests may be expected to wear green clothes and only green food and drink is served. Public life St Patrick's Day is an official holiday in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is observed by the provincial government, but post offices, stores, many schools, businesses and other organizations are open. Public transport services run on their regular timetables.

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St Patrick's Day is not a public holiday in other parts of Canada. Schools, organizations, businesses, stores and post offices are open as usual. Some organizations may arrange St Patrick's Day parties, but these do not usually disrupt normal affairs. Public transport services run on their regular timetables. In cities, where parades or large public events are held, there may be some con- gestion or road closures. Background St Patrick's Day marks the feast day and anniversary of the death of a Christian missionary known as Patrick. He was born in the year 387, probably somewhere near the present day border between Scotland and England. At the age of 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave. During this period, he became very religious and after six years he fled back to his family. Later in his life, he returned to Ireland as a missionary. He is said to have played an important role in converting the inhabitants of Ireland to Christianity and in ridding the island of snakes. However, there is no evidence that there have been any snakes in Ireland in the past 10,000 years. The ―snakes‖ he drove out of Ireland may represent particular groups of pagans or druids. It is believed that St Patrick died on March 17 probably in the year 461 or 493 (according to differ- ent sources). St Patrick is buried under Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, County Down, and is one of the three patron saints of Ireland. The other patron saints are St Brigid of Kildare and St Columba. St Patrick's Day celebrations were brought to Canada by Irish immigrants. The day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated, but is not an official holiday. Symbols The most widely-seen St Patrick's Day symbols are the colors green, and sometimes orange, and the shamrock. The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and a registered trademark of the Republic of Ireland. It is the leaf of the clover plant, which grows on the ground, often among grass and an Irish Catholic symbol of the Holy Trinity. It is sometimes confused with the four-leaf clover, which is a variety of the three-leaf clover and is thought to bring good luck.

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Woman’s Drum Group Where somewhere in the community When TB determined Lynette Fontaine( RN) and Terri Aldred (MD) would like to invite you to join us in a sacred circle to connect as a community of woman and to share with each other the gifts of drumming and singing. We plan to meet every month and as we are new we would value every- one’s contribution into molding this group in whatever fashion serves the woman who attend.

If you have any additional questions please email me at [email protected] or call me at 250-301-7175.

Woman of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. I look forward to seeing you there! I trying to see if there interest and how best to organize this.

Sna chaylia! Terri Aldred

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Palm Sunday in Canada

Many Christians in Canada remember Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day is also on the Sunday before Easter Sunday.

Many churches offer their congregation with blessed palm leaves on Palm Sunday. They sometimes come in the shape of a cross.©iStockphoto.com/SondraP What do people do? Many Christian churches hold special services on Palm Sunday where congregation members receive blessed palm leaves, which symbolize victory and joy. Palm Sunday palms are usually kept and used to make the Ash Wednesday ashes for the next year. Service readings focus on the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the events in his life that took place, including his suffering, prior to his death on the cross. Churches may involve children by blessing them, including children’s songs and hymns, or having special Sunday school sessions. Some people within the Catholic community and other Christian denominations devote their time learning about the story of Jesus Christ’s suffering in the lead up to his death and resurrection. Some university chapel choirs sing special songs on Palm Sunday. Public life Palm Sunday is not a federal holiday in Canada. However, it is held on a Sunday, which is a non-school day and non-working day for many Canadians. Background Palm Sunday is observed among many Christian churches as part of Holy Week in Canada. It is the last Sunday during the Lenten period, as well as the Sunday before Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday events and traditions have been observed in Canada for many years. Newspaper arti- cles as far back as the late 19th century described Palm Sunday observations such as the blessing of palms at church services in cities such as Winnipeg, in Manitoba. About Palm Sunday in other countries Read more about Palm Sunday.

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March Observances 2015

Mar 1 Sunday St David's Day Observance Mar 5 Thursday Purim Jewish holiday Mar 8 Sunday Daylight Saving Time starts Clock change/Daylight Saving Time Mar 9 Monday Commonwealth Day Observance Mar 16 Monday St. Patrick's Day Local holiday Newfound land and Labrador Mar 17 Tuesday St. Patrick's Day Observance Mar 20 Friday March equinox Season Mar 29 Sunday Palm Sunday Christian

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World Wildlife Day World Wildlife Day is on March 3 every year to raise awareness of endangered animals and plants, and ways to fight against wildlife crime.

Female African elephant with her baby at a national park in Tanzania.©bigstockphoto.com/Stu Porter Pledges and Donations Wildlife crime involves illegally selling and buying animal body parts, as well as stealing or kill- ing animals that are protected by government laws. Organizations like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the United Nations (UN) want to end these kinds of crimes, so they promote the day by asking people to:  Back a ranger - donate money to help rangers who protect endangered animals get equip- ment and training they need to stop wildlife crime. Sign pledges urging governments to strengthen their laws to stop wildlife crime. What's Open or Closed? World Wildlife Day is a global observance and not a public holiday so it's business as usual. About World Wildlife Day Wildlife trade is one of the most profitable illicit trades in the world, estimated at up to $10 bil- lion annually. Illegal wildlife trade of elephant ivory, rhino horns, and tiger products, is wide- spread in many countries, particularly in Asia and Africa. It is controlled by dangerous crime syndicates that traffic wildlife like drugs or weapons. On December 20, 2013, the UN added World Wildlife Day to its calendar as an official event to be celebrated from March 3, 2014, onwards. It declared the day out of concern that wildlife crime had negative economic, environmental and social impacts worldwide.

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National Observances Poison Prevention Week March March 15 to March 21 Childhood Arthritis Month Brain Awareness Week Endometriosis Awareness Month March 16 to March 22 Multiple System Atrophy International Women's Awareness Month Day

'Help Fight Liver Disease' March 8* Month World Water Day National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 22* World Tuberculosis Day National Kidney Month March 24* National Nutrition Month Purple Day - The Global National Social Work Day of Epilepsy Awareness Month

Pharmacist Awareness Month

Red Cross Month

National Health Ethics Week

March 2 to 8 World Glaucoma Week

March 8 to March 14 Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

March 15 to March 21

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The two birthstones for March are aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to re- main calm and levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully complements spring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to blue- green; the color usually is more intense in larger stones. This gemstone is mined mainly in Bra- zil, but also is found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique. - See more at: http://www.americangemsociety.org/march- birthstones#sthash.MN2zBSiV.dpuf Bloodstone The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green jasper flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was used by the Babylonians to make seals and amulets and was believed to have healing powers — especially for blood disorders. It is sometimes called the martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops of Christ's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. Generally found embedded in rocks or in riverbeds as pebbles, primary sources for this stone are India, Brazil, and Australia. - See more at: http:// www.americangemsociety.org/march-birthstones#sthash.MN2zBSiV.dpuf

THE HEALING POWER OF GEMSTONES According to folklore and stories throughout history, many gemstones are thought to offer mystic healing to its wearer. So whether shopping for a gift of fine jew- elry, or considering a gift for yourself along the way, con- sider the healing properties of these fine gemstones. Birthday gemstones may not bake your cookies and wrap your gifts for you, but they will make you feel better while doing so. Gemstone healing powers  See more at: http://www.americangemsociety.org/ healing-gemstones#sthash.hel7wbmw.dpuf

108 The Zodiac Birthstones can be found in the following chart... listing the birthstones for each of the twelve astrological signs. This chart lists the Ancient, Traditional and Modern Birthstones for each of the Astrology Signs. The birthstone chart lists the stones for each zodiac sign. Any of these stones will be effective for you to use if this is your sign. Crystals have healing attributes as well as being lovely to look at... and they may also aid you to heal specific problems... simply by wearing them. Did you know that these crystals are beautiful and have healing attributes too? What Is Your Astrology Sign? The following list of the astrology signs allows you to work out which sign you are, if you don't already know. This list is also helpful if you are using this chart so that you can select a gift for someone else whose sign you are not sure of.

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Healing Properties of birthestones

Amber - Thought to aid memory loss, purify the body, alleviate headaches, and bone and heart problems, Amber is known for its stress

relieving and calming properties.

Amethyst - Aids in the reduction of insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, and circulatory issues. Amethyst is considered the gemstone of meditation, peace, balance, courage, and inner strength.

Aquamarine - Aids the liver, throat, stomach, jaw, teeth, eyes, and ears. Aquamarine is also known for releasing fear, calming nerves, and bringing mental clarity.

Citrine - Considered the gemstone to provide greater or increased hearing, Citrine also promotes success, abundance, and clear thinking.

Garnet - Aids blood, heart, and lungs and is known to promote romantic love, passion, sensuality, and intimacy.

Lapis - Thought to aid in the alleviation of insomnia and depression, Lapis is also known for creating openness, truth- fulness, and creativity.

Onyx - Associated with the root chakra, Onyx brings spiritual inspiration, and control over emotions.

Pearl - Known for its calming properties, the Pearl is said to aid purity, charity, integrity, truth, and loyalty in its wearer.

Peridot - Healing stress in relationships, lessening anger and jealousy, and slowing aging, the Peridot promotes abundance and prosperity.

Ruby - Aiding the emotions is the Ruby's calling card. Also known to increase integrity, devotion, and happiness.

Sapphire - The gemstone of creative expression and inner peace and meditation, the Sapphire also aids in personal expression and the alleviation of pain.

Topaz - One of the most powerful gemstones, Topaz facilitates the balance of emotions and provides protection from greed.

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Ancient Traditional Modern Astrology Sign Birthstones Birthstones Birthstones

Aquamarine, Fire Agate, Anyolite, Aventurine, Dato- lite, Pink Tourmaline, Dravi- Aries Bloodstone, Ruby Stone, Diamond te aka Brown Tourmaline, Birthstone Amethyst Bloodstones, Magnetite, Cit- rine, Carnelian, Kunzite, Axi- nite, Bixbite, Crocoite, Stel-

Rose Quartz, Aquamarine Stones, Amber, Carnelian Taurus Birthstone Sapphire Emerald Stones Stones, Kyanite, Azurite Stone, Kunzite Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rhodonite, Ti-

Aquamarine, Chrysoprase, Anyolite, Citrine, Green Tourmaline, Serpen- Gemini Birthstone Agate Agate tine, Tigers Eye, Ulexite, Thulite, Rainbow Moonstone, Varis-

Amber, Carnelian, Chryso- prase, Rhodonite, Rainbow Ruby Stone, Cancer Birthstone Emerald Stones Moonstone Emerald Gemstones, Moss Agate, Fire Agate, Pink Tourmaline, Ruby

Amber, Chrysocolla, Carnel- ian, Citrine Crystals, Danburite, Peridot Gemstones, Larimar, Emerald Stones, Fire Agate, Muscovite, Red Leo Birthstone Onyx Ruby Stone, Garnet, Petalite, Golden To- paz, Green Tourmaline, Pink Turquoise Stones Tourmaline, Sunstones, Zir- con Rutilated Quartz, Kunz- ite Crystal, Pink Rhodochrosite, Sardon-

Amber, Smithsonite, Blue Topaz, Dioptase, Stichtite in Serpentine, Peridot Gemstones, Green Tourmaline, Citrine Crystals, Chrysocolla,

Amazonite Stone, Red Gar- Virgo Birthstone Carnelian, Zircon Crystals, net, Magnetite, Moss Agate,

Peridot, Kambaba Jasper, Blue Sapphire Carnelian Stones Rainbow Moonstone Soda- lite, Sardonyx, Dumortierite, Stichtite, Gaspeite, Sugilite 14 Elders’ Rock

Ametrine, Aquamarine Stones, Bloodstone, Aven- turine Stones, Emerald Stones, Green Tourma- Lapis Lazuli line, Chiastolite, Herkimer Diamonds, Lepidolite, Stones, Libra Birthstone Peridot Gemstones Lapis Lazuli,

Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire Kunzite Crystal, Sunstones Stichtite in Serpentine, Morganite, Tourmilated

Turquoise Mala- Apache Tears, Boji Stone, Charoite, Dioptase, Peridot Gemstones, chite Green Tourmaline, Scorpio Birthstone Agate Emerald Stones, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Kunzite, Emerald Stones, Aquamarine Stones Golden Topaz, Ru- Rainbow Moonstone Rhodochrosite, Black Ob- by Stone sidian Stone, Peridot, Herkimer Diamonds, Var-

Azurite stone , Blue Lace Agate, Charoite, Diop- tase, Malachite, Amethyst, Tur- Sagittarius Birth- Lapis Lazuli, Blue White Topaz, Ruby Stone, quoise, stone Topaz, Vesuvianite Zircon Crystals, Merlinite Blue Topaz Labradorite Crystal, Idocrase, Snowflake Obsidian, Pink Tourmaline, Sodalite,

Amber, Azurite, Black Tourmaline, Red Garnet, Blue Aragonite, Fluorite, Green Capricorn Birth- Agate, Peridot, Gar- Ruby, Turquoise Tourmaline, Carnelian Stones, Magnetite, Ma- stone net, Vesuvianite hogany Obsidian, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Ido- crase, Labradorite Crystal, Jet,

Amber, Aquamarine, Iolite Stones, Atacamite, Blue Obsidian, Sugilite, Celestite, Angelite, Chrys- Garnet, Amethyst Crystals, Aquarius Birth- oprase, stone Moss Agate, Labradorite, Cryolite Amethyst Garnet Boji Stone, Fluorite, Magnetite, Rainbow Moonstone, Pietersite,

May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far.

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May there always be work for your hands to do, May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane, May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you, And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

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THE BLACK BONSPIEL OF WULLIE MACCRIMMON 250.964.4500 Thursday, February 12 2015 - Wednesday, March 4 2015 MOLSON CANADIAN HOCKEY HOUSE 8:00pm - 10:30pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Click to see other dates NO ENTRY FEE ~ DAILY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS Category: FAMILY FRIENDLY TILL 8PM

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Community Events NO STRANGERS ENTER HERE... JUST FRIENDS YOU'VE NEVER MET Enrichment and Education READ MORE (250)-614-0039

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Go watch The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon By W.O. Mitchell!

CARIBOO HOUSE SPRING GAS CARD RAFFLE AT THE ECRA Friday, February 13 2015 - Saturday, February 14 Sunday, February 15 2015 - Sunday, March 15 2015 2015 8:20am - 9:20pm 6:00pm - 3:00am

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Gas Card Spring Raffle (250)-562-2441 The Elder Citizens Recreation Association’s (ECRA) spring raffle is now on! Cariboo House

Prizes: Cariboo Brewing Presents Cariboo House! Cariboo House First prize: $500 prepaid gas card will be taking over Heartbreaker Nightclub for the Canada Second Prize: $250 prepaid gas card Games! The Games after dark social house for atheles, Third Prize: $150 bands, celebrities, DJs, and locals! There will be live music, MOLSON CANADIAN HOCKEY HOUSE ~ LIVE ENTER- and cold beer! TAINMENT READ MORE

Saturday, February 14 2015 - Sunday, February 15 2015 11:00am - 12:00am

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Community Events SPRUCE CAPITAL TOASTMASTERS Festivals Tuesday, March 3 2015

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WHAT’S IN SEASON

 Artichokes - Cabbage - Beets - Brussels Sprouts - Carrots - Garlic - Grapefruit - Greens - Maple Syrup - Onions, Shallots - Potatoes - Squash - Turnips

Ingredients Edit and Save Original recipe makes 5 servings Change Servings 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet

10 small red potatoes

5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces

1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

Original recipe makes 5 servings Change Servings 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 small red potatoes 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces 1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

Directions Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer ap- proximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender. Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes. Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.

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7:30pm - 9:30pm Category:

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250-561-0783 Category: Prince George Cougars Enrichment and Education

Meetings and Conventions The Prince George Cougars face off at home against the Calgary Hitmen. (250)-562-3402 Tickets available through Ticket Master or are available by Spruce Capital Toastmasters calling (250) 564-5585. For group tickets phone the PG Cougars office at (250) 561-0783. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an READ MORE audience.

CRAIG CARDIFF

Wednesday, March 4 2015 - Thursday, March 5 2015 SPRUCE CAPITAL TOASTMASTERS 8:30pm - 10:00pm

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Enrichment and Education Nancy O's Restaurant

Meetings and Conventions Craig Cardiff plays Nancy O's Restaurant for two shows. (250)-562-3402 READ MORE Spruce Capital Toastmasters CBC DAYBREAK + BC ALMANAC: LIVE AT BOOKS AND Communication is the most important skill for a lifetime of COMPANY success. Friday, March 6 2015 READ MORE 6:00am - 1:00pm

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CBC ❤ PG: Prince George 100th Anniversary Celebrations

Join CBC's Daybreak and BC Almanac for live broadcasts celebrating the centennial of Prince George. PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS VS. CALGARY HITMENT READ MORE Wednesday, March 4 2015 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS VS. VICTORIA ROYALS

Friday, March 6 2015 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Sports and Recreation RELATIVE HAPPINESS - CINEMA CNC 250-561-0783

Friday, March 6 2015 Prince George Cougars 7:00am - 9:00pm The Prince George Cougars face off at home against the Category: Victoria Royals. Arts and Culture Tickets available through Ticket Master or are available by Festivals calling (250) 564-5585. For group tickets phone the PG Cougars office at (250) 561-0783. 250 562 2131 READ MORE Cinema CNC

The first show of the film festival put on by the College of New Caledonia. \

ERIC M. SCOUTEN & JENN NEISER

Friday, March 6 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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250-596-7397 75TH ANNIVERSARY TIME CAPSULE Shiraz Cafe and Restaurant

Friday, March 6 2015

10:00am - 11:30am Live music at Shiraz, the first Persian (Iranian) restaurant Category: in Northern BC! Community Events READ MORE (250)-561-7646 TEEN SKATING PG 100th Anniversary Website Friday, March 6 2015 Open the 75th Anniversary Time Capsule and unveil the 8:00pm - 9:30pm 100th Anniversary Time Capsule program at the Civic Cen- tre! Event is free! Category:

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Teen Skating hosted by the YMCA! Event is free!

PRINCE GEORGE FARMERS' MARKET

Saturday, March 7 2015 8:30am - 2:00pm

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Category: Community Events DRUM AND BELL TOWER LIVE (250)-613-2011 Friday, March 6 2015 - Saturday, March 7 2015 Prince George Farmers Market website 8:00pm - 12:00am

Category: The Year-Round Prince George Farmers’ Market is con- veniently located in the heart of downtown Prince George Arts and Culture on 1074 6th Avenue, behind the Keg Restaurant. Community Events READ MORE 250-563-2126

Drum and Bell Tower

Brent Morton's trip to China was more than a sightseer when he travelled to China. What he brought back was a musical tribute to the giant civic clocks of ancient China, gulou and zhonglou. EXPLORATION PLACE ACTIVITIES & FREE ADMIS- READ MORE SION

OCTOBER GALE - CINEMA CNC Saturday, March 7 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday, March 6 2015 9:30pm - 11:30pm Category:

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Cinema CNC Activities at the Exploration Place and free admission in honour of celebrating Prince George's 100th Anniversary! READ MORE READ MORE

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EXHIBITION TOUR

Saturday, March 7 2015 10:30am - 1:00pm

Category: RAILWAY AND FORESTRY MUSEUM ACTIVITIES AND Community Events FREE ADMISSION (250)-561-7646 Saturday, March 7 2015 PG 100th Anniversary Website 11:00am - 4:00pm

Exhibition tour at the Two Rivers Gallery and free admis- Category: sion all day! Community Events READ MORE (250)-561-7646

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Activites at the Railway and Forestry Museum and free admission all day in honour of celebrating Prince George's 100th Anniversary!

CBC CELEBRATES PRINCE GEORGE AT THE EXPLO- RATION PLACE

Saturday, March 7 2015 10:30am - 2:30pm

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Arts and Culture FAMILY SKATING Community Events Saturday, March 7 2015 2505626701 12:30pm - 2:00pm

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Celebrate 100 years of Prince George history and meet (250)-561-7646 your favourite CBC personalities at the Exploration Place. PG 100th Anniversary Website READ MORE Family skating at the Coliseum hosted by the YMCA! Event is free!

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TRICK OR TREATY? - CINEMA CNC Persian Cooking 101! Repeats!

Saturday, March 7 2015 Two hours of cooking, eating, and having fun, We cook; a 1:00pm - 3:00pm popular stew with vegetarian option, Saffron rice, cucum- ber salad, and more, a lot of information about Persian Category: spices and herbs. Arts and Culture READ MORE Festivals

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MONSOON - CINEMA CNC

Saturday, March 7 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Books & Company

Princess or Pirate is the new novel by up-and-coming local writer B. Heather Mantler. This new book sets sail with a launch event. Come meet the author, hear stories about how the tale unfurled, and get one of the first copies. This PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS VS. VICTORIA ROYALS is an open event.

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Saturday, March 7 2015 Sports and Recreation 3:30pm - 5:30pm 250-561-0783

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Prince George Cougars the UNBC Bookstore.

READ MORE The Prince George Cougars face off at home against the Victoria Royals.

Tickets available through Ticket Master or are available by calling (250) 564-5585. For group tickets phone the PG Cougars office at (250) 561-0783.

PRINCE GEORGE YEAR ROUND FARMERS' MARKET

Sunday, March 8 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm Click to see other dates MURRAY GABLE

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Shiraz Cafe and Restaurant Prince George Farmers' Market

The Prince George Farmers' Market is welcoming the Games! Live music at Shiraz, the first Persian (Iranian) restaurant We will be open come and visit us. in Northern BC! READ MORE READ MORE

BIG NEWS FROM GRAND ROCK - CINEMA CNC

Saturday, March 7 2015 9:00pm - 11:00pm

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Cinema CNC

The fifth show of the Cinema CNC film festival.

Watch the trailer. FREE ADMISSION AT TWO RIVER GALLERY Purchse passes at Books and Co., the CNC Bookstore, or

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Sunday, March 8 2015 Exhibiton tour at the Two Rivers Gallery! Event is free. 12:00pm - 5:00pm READ MORE Category:

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Two Rivers Gallery

Free Admission at the Two Rivers Gallery in honour of celebrating Prince George's 100th Anniversary! FELIX & MEIRA - CINEMA CNC READ MORE Sunday, March 8 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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250 562 2131 CREATE A THAUMATROPE AT TWO RIVERS GALLERY Cinema CNC Sunday, March 8 2015 1:00pm - 4:00pm The sixth show of the Cinema CNC film festival.

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Create a thaumatrope, a turn of the century optical illusion to amaze your friends! Event is free.

STUART MCLEAN AND THE VINYL CAFE

Sunday, March 8 2015 3:00pm - 5:30pm

EXHIBITION TOUR AT TWO RIVERS GALLERY Category: Arts and Culture Sunday, March 8 2015 1:00pm - 3:30pm 1-855-985-5000

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Community Events To celebrate the weekend Prince George turns 100 years (250)-614-7800 old, Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Café are coming to the CN Centre for the first time! Two Rivers Gallery

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