If you've taken a physical first aid course you've learned the skills needed to help in an emergency. People can also have mental health emergencies and it is important that more Canadians know how to provide help in these situations too.
Women and Development are holding their Annual Harvest Book Sale on October 14, 2017. The book sale will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Knox United Church. Come out and find all of your fall and winter reading in one place. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to projects that support women and children in developing countries.
“You are invited to the B.C. Government’s Community Gaming Grant Presentation for the North Coast & Nechako Region on Wednesday Oct 11 1pm-3pm at the REM Lee Theatre in Terrace. Join Mike Sherman, Outreach Manager, Community Gaming Grants Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for a detailed information session on the Community Gaming Grants program. This is an exciting education and networking opportunity for any not-for-profit organization interested in applying for a Community Gaming Grant.
Fire Chief for a Day (K-3- 1 ballot only)-will be held on November 21st, we will pick up the winning child and parent (optional) in the Fire Truck from their school , and take out for breakfast at McDonalds. We will return the child with a cake for the entire class to enjoy. ALL Fire Chief for a day Ballots entries must be returned to the Terrace Fire Hall before October 27th
There will be a workshop on October 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. called "Creating Healthy Relationships". Deb McCooey from Ksan Society will be presenting. This will take place as 4553 Park Avenue - The Terrace Women's Resource Centre.
Collecting donations of women's shoes for the missing and murdered women and girls memorial taking place on December 6, 2017. Please drop off the donated shoes to the Terrace Women's Resource Centre.
New members are always welcome. Come help us raise funds for the theatre enhancements and upgrades.
Break a record with women in your local area. Join us at the centre at 4553 Park Ave Terrace What: Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge. This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11am local time. Why: To celebrate breastfeeding and milk-banking, and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It’s a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way. "Latch on": 11am local time.
Starts at the Terrace Sportsplex at 9:30 a.m. People can register for the 10 K run at 8:30 a.m. or online. Find "40th Annual King of the Mountain Trail Run" event on Facebook for more information.
Terrace Women's Resource Centre Society presents Decoda. Fun for all ages. Free snacks and giveways.
Kidney disease is a serious illness that can affect anyone at any age. Help the Kidney Foundation make a difference and be a part of the 10th Annual Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 24th. Register and help fundraise online at kidneywalkbc.ca. Raise $100 and receive an official Kidney Walk t-shirt. Every kilometer counts in the fight against kidney disease. Registration begins at 1:00 PM and the Walk starts at 2:00 PM.
In 1980, Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research and awareness for the disease. Since Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope over $700 million dollars has been raised for cancer research in Canada and around the world.
Sunday, September 17 marks the 2017 Terrace Terry Fox Run.
Pledge forms can be picked up at the Sportsplex administration office or go to Terry Fox website and print your own. Bring pledge forms to registration.
Yeah Girl/Yeah Boi is a 20 K mountain bike ride organized by TORCA. Check their website or Facebook for more information
Parkinson SuperWalk is the single most important provincial and national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). Over 20 communities across the province organize walks during the weekend of September 9th – 10th, and 16th while raising money for research and support services through individual pledges and corporate sponsorships. This year, our goal is to attract over 2,400 walkers and raise at least $460,000 in BC.
Sunday, September 17 Join Canadians as they run to remember the iconic Terry Fox. Terrace's run is at 1:00pm with registration starting at 12:30. Registration table is in the George Little House parking lot. Come on out and run - or walk - and bring your friends and family!
All talks are free and open to everyone. No need to RSVP. Feel free to bring a lunch. There will be coffee and tea.
Show support for literacy, reading, and books, tell us why you love reading, and get a free book for International Literacy Day. Everyone welcome. For more details, call 250.638.0288 or twrc@telus.net.
Free breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Four Directions Prayer at 9:09 a.m. at the Kermode Friendship Society main building in the Eagle Room. Information and activities at 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Skeena Valley Farmers' market. Panel discussion, smoothie tasting and demonstration, children's activities at the Skeena Mall 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Everyone welcome.
Working towards building a compassionate community that promotes drug-free and alcohol-free pregnancies and supportive environments for familiers affected by FASD.